The osession with distance

The Obsession with Distance: Know your Speed Limits

The golf industry is obsessed with distance. From club manufacturers, to TV announcers, to the instruction industry – what sells in golf is Distance, and the promise of More Distance. TV commentators harp on about ...
Murcar Links Golf Club

Now teaching at Murcar Links Golf Club

In addition to my partnership with Newburgh-on-Ythan Golf Club, I am now also teaching at Murcar Links Golf Club. I am delighted to have an association with such a prestigious club. Ranked within the top ...
Junior golf lessons summer 2018

Junior Golf Classes for Summer Holidays

Andrew Cooper, PGA Professional, is running a series of Golf Classes for Juniors throughout the Summer Holidays across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. These will be run across three Golf Clubs: Newburgh-on-Ythan Golf Club, Newburgh (Aberdeenshire) McDonald ...
Do I need a new driver?

Do I need a new driver?

“Do I need a new driver?” A member asked me this week. Was there new technology that would give him an extra 10 yards? Was it time to retire his Ping G15, that had served him ...
Hitting the ball better not harder

“Hitting the ball better, not harder”

Learn to “hit the ball better, not harder”; timeless advice from renowned coach John Jacobs. I’ve said it to many of my pupils over the years too. Yes, distance is an important component in playing ...