THE GOLF COLLEGE, UK FULL TIME GOLFING EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AGE 16 +

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1 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS GOLF EDUCATION SUCCESS THE GOLF COLLEGE, UK FULL TIME GOLFING EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AGE 16 +

2 Welcome About us Enjoy a full-time golfing education with The Golf College in the UK We aim to help young golfers reach their potential physically, emotionally, psychologically and technically, so they are ready to enjoy a future in golf. Our credentials: We pride ourselves in being the only Contents Welcome 01 About us 02 Why choose us 03 Study with us 05 Golf Diploma Course - 2 or 3 years 06 Golf Performance Course - 1 year 06 Our world class golfing education programmes are perfect for ambitious young golfers wanting to forge successful careers in the golfing industry. We accept talented students with ambitions to: Become a professional golfer Obtain scholarships at Colleges in the USA Study for BTEC Level 3 Diplomas, IELTS or other qualifications, before going on to higher education in the UK or elsewhere Develop a career in golf or become a golf coach Have a golfing gap year Reduce their handicap. We offer 1, 2 or 3 year courses for 16 + year olds. See pages 5-7. Graduate success rates! 100% Success in applying for US scholarships 91% Now enjoy careers in golf 36% Become Pro/Elite Amateur Golfers within 1 yr 27% Enter higher education in the UK or USA 23% Go on to PGA Pro Training Golf College owned & run by professional golfers since Our ethos is excellence in everything - from tuition to pastoral care. Location: Our main base is at Lindfield Golf Club, convenient for London Gatwick Airport. All the facilities are controlled by us and include an18 hole golf course, driving range, short game areas, indoor putting studio, purpose built gym, restaurant and 2 classrooms. To escape the English winter, we take students (at no extra cost) to play in Spain for 9 weeks, based at Bonmont Golf Club in Costa Durada near Barcelona. Live with experienced host families: Our students enjoy living with local, properly vetted, host families. This home from home enables them to quickly settle into English life, make friends and improve their language skills so they can relax into their golf and other studies. The Golf College Just outside London HEATHROW GATWICK LONDON EUROSTAR THE GOLF COLLEGE (0)

3 100% success rate for our students in applying for US scholarships Why choose us Warm weather training in Spain Uniquely, to escape the European winter we take World class golf tuition our students abroad for warm weather training: On arrival at the The Golf College we assess We are one of the most successful international golf colleges Whether you re looking for a golfing gap year or formal qualifications, our courses will set you on the path to a successful career in the golfing world. Through intensive golf tuition, regular competitions at the highest Junior level plus educational studies, you will develop your vocational ambition together with a real understanding of what a golfer s life is like on the international circuit. Education options BTEC National Diploma in Sport Level 3 (Performance & Excellence) the equivalent to 2 or 3 A Levels - ideal if you plan to continue your education at a UK or European University. Gateway to the USA Many students use The Golf College as the foundation route to US Collegiate Golf. To help improve your chances of securing a US scholarship, at the end of your first summer term with us, you Autumn and summer terms: You will be at The Golf College, Lindfield Golf Club, England. Winter term: You will go to the Bonmont Golf Club in Spain, continuing your education, playing tournament golf and working on your game to get ready for the golf season in Europe. Course fees Our fees are similar to typical UK boarding school and summer school fees. Please ask us to quote for your chosen course. Typically the fees will include: BTEC and IELTS examination fees 9 weeks winter term in Spain (travel, accommodation, meals, excursions) your ability and give you a UK handicap. We provide daily golf tuition to develop your long game, short game and course skills. Plus, you will regularly benefit from: Group and 1-to-1 lessons and mentoring time with our professional golf coaches 9 sessions during your year with Ryder Cup coach, Denis Pugh, a Master PGA Professional V1 video swing analysis and Trackman data Frequent golf course and putting practice Monitored Golf Performance Programme with onsite gym and personal trainer You can choose to continue your formal education alongside your golf tuition, with options to study: English (EFL) and, if you wish, your own mother tongue to A level Formal English language studies leading to IELTS examinations (ideal for US scholarship applicants) will have the option of going to Florida for 10 days to showcase what you have learned to US colleges. The Golf College providing US golf scholarships in partnership with Memberships to the golf clubs we use and all tournament fees Social events and cultural trips arranged by us (usually 2 per term). Extras include travel to England, college kit, other studies, host-family accommodation and the Summer Florida Showcase for US Scholarships. Weekly order of merit and onsite tournaments - comprising matchplay & strokeplay competitions Entry to PGA South Region Professional Tournament (0)

4 Study with us International Golf Diploma Golf Performance Programme Around 93% or our graduates are successful in entering the world of golf at the next level, or higher, after graduating from The Golf College. Denis Pugh, Head Coach and PGA Master Professional All courses guarantee daily tuition with our elite golf coaching team Educating golfers for 10 years We are fortunate to have a highly experienced and successful team of professional golf coaches, led by Denis Pugh. As well as being very hands on with technical coaching, they also spend considerable time with each individual student to mentor them and build their psychological strength. Denis Pugh, PGA Master Professional: Former coach to Colin Montgomery 8-times European Tour Order of Merit Winner, and coach to World Cup Champions Francesco and Edoardo Molinari. Regular golf contributor on Sky TV. Paul Lyons, PGA Coach: Founder of the Golf College and ex-challenge & European Tour Player. Matt Ellis, Msc, BSc - PGA Coach: Winner of the Welsh PGA & Glenmuir British Club Pro Championships and a Sports Psychologist Jason Gilroy, PGA Coach: Putting specialist and former county player who has coached a number of Tour players. Tim Spence, PGA Coach: Former Challenge and European Tour Player, coach to Sussex County Golf Union. Our courses Whatever your golfing ambitions, you ll find The Golf College has a programme that is perfect for you. We offer a choice of 1, 2, and 3 year courses - shown opposite. For more information or help with choosing your course, please get in touch: Phone: +44 (0) us: info@thegolfcollege.com Aim of the course For year olds who intend to go onto further education in the UK, Europe, USA or want to pursue a career in the golfing industry. Ideally they will already speak English. Course duration 2 or 3 years full-time, starting in September Studies In addition to golf you will study for either a 2 or 3 year BTEC qualification: 2 year course - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 2 A levels), or 3 year course - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 3 A levels). Plus you can also include optional studies, such as English lessons or IELTS. Both courses include 9 weeks warm weather training in Spain during winter terms Aim of the course For 18+ year olds taking a golfing gap year, or those who want to reduce their golf handicap, improve their English language skills and/or apply for US Collegiate Golf Course duration 1 or 2 years full-time, starting in September Studies In addition to studying golf you can also choose to include some educational studies i.e. English (IELTS optional). In the UK, as well as golf at Lindfield Golf Club you will also play at East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa CELEBRATING 10 YEARS GOLF EDUCATION SUCCESS (0)

5 BE PART OF THE GOLF COLLEGE, UK - CONTACT US FOR DETAILS The Golf College At Lindfield Golf Club East Mascalls Lane Lindfield, Nr. Haywards Heath West Sussex, RH16 2QN, UK Phone: +44 (0) info@thegolfcollege.com Web:

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