Ladies Section

“I moved to Little Haywood four years ago after I was widowed a couple of years before. I knew no one but the tranquillity of the area appealed massively and finding Ingestre was also part of the decision to move here.

I had never played golf, but I do have two brothers who had encouraged me to take up golf to meet new friends and to be able to have a knock with them once I was able to grasp the game.

So, I joined the Academy, and Ben was beyond patient and encouraging. He guided me through all of the basic fundamentals of golf to build my confidence and introduced me to several other ladies who had gone through the academy too.

For me personally, it’s never been about competitions, getting a fabulous handicap, it’s about meeting new friends and having fun.

Today, my handicap is reducing, but as I said, I’m not precious about that at all, what I have instead is some wonderful new friends, who are supportive, encouraging and lots and lots of fun. I feel massively blessed to be part of the Ingestre family, I really do.

Tomorrow, six of us new ladies have arranged to go away overnight and play two games of golf on Friday and Saturday. I have no doubt there will be moments of sheer frustration at some of my shots,
but more importantly I will be laughing and in the company of some beautiful friends.

It’s scary to do something different, but I would encourage anyone to give golf a go. What’s not to like, been outside in the most glorious and stunning environment, exercising and belly laughing and then to the clubhouse to enjoy a glass of wine and lovely food if you want it! Give it a go, I promise you won’t regret it.”

Hilary

“What a fabulous first year at Ingestre! 

April saw me into the Academy as a complete beginner. One lesson in, I was welcomed by Tracey and the other ladies. Never looked back. The coaches are just the best. Everyone is so lovely, encouraging, and enthusiastic. As we enter the winter, with a win of the Cygnet cup in its inaugural year, I can’t wait for more fun and friendship. Let alone the new course developments. “

Sarah CP

“We have talked for a long time about taking up golf when our girls went to Uni and yet we never seemed to get round to it and had no idea how you get started. Then I saw a Facebook advert for Ladies Get into Golf “Pitch, Putt and Prosecco” on a Sunday evening … sounded like my kind of sport, so I persuaded a reluctant friend to come with me. Fast forward 6 months and we are all totally addicted.  My husband too, he is also learning. I have now finished the academy, the ladies I have met along the way have been amazing, we joined the academy and shared our journey, laughing a lot; we’ve had such fun learning. Ben has been a great coach/teacher, extremely patient with our ridiculous questions. Tracey and the other ladies who are a few months or years ahead of us (having also come through the academy route) have been very patient, really encouraging and have made us all feel extremely welcome. I can’t wait to get my handicap and start playing in the competitions etc. Thank you all … what a lovely club, I can’t keep away and wish I’d joined years ago"

Sarah M