Michael Henning Golf Tel: 01444 414866 Fax: 01444 414450
With one or two changes within my team I thought it appropriate to update you all on our current staffing situation. Glenys After eighteen years of invaluable service to my business my mother, has decided to retire at the end of September. I have insisted that she still accompanies me to buying meetings in the future to select the ladies clothing collections for spring and summer seasons. I would like to take this opportunity, publicly, to thank her on behalf of us all for her commitment and expertise over the years.
The rest of my team remains intact and as with recent tradition a short transcript of their thoughts, views and aspirations is detailed below.
Lee It has definitely been a late start to the 2009 golfing season. In March, April people were wondering about the state of the economy whereas we now seem to see the light ahead of what was a dark tunnel. The shop has a buzz about it and Mike keeps striving to offer the best prices and have all the latest products in stock when possibly other golf shops are reducing stock levels. It is great to work in a busy environment with a great team in an industry I love. We are already heading towards the end of summer, time flies. I personally have had a great season. Many of my lessons have reduced their handicaps considerably and I would like to congratulate them all for their hard work, and I am glad it is paying off. I have also got back to doing many junior classes through the summer holidays, they have been great fun to do and remind me of the main reason why we all play this game, enjoyment.
Family life is real fun. We had a lovely holiday in Cyprus at the end of May with Julie’s family, it was great seeing the girls enjoying swimming and the mini discos! Phoebe will be 4 in October and Freya nearly 2 and a half and they are both at such a great age. I love nothing more than hearing what they have been up to while I have been at work, especially their funny words and phrases. Julie is also very well and is kept busy taking them to all their dance classes and other social engagements!. I have however managed to get Phoebe swinging a golf club and she knows that Tiger is the bestest! and daddy is 2nd!!. Thank you for taking the time to read our little snippets and I look forward to seeing you in over the next few weeks.
Andrew 2009 has been as challenging a year as we expected and predicted. We have continued to increase our knowledge within all aspects of the business, particularly in coaching and custom fitting. We have updated our Teaching Academy with new cameras and various teaching aids and the Explanar is used extensively by clients within their lessons. One of my roles is to inform and train the staff on all new products and technology and to oversee the Powakaddy Service Centre which has been a great boom to the business. Owen, our son of 18 months, is keeping Kate & I very busy and entertained. He is not quite walking but is crawling at a rapid rate and climbing all over the furniture.
Kate has now returned to work which she claims she is enjoying and my sister Annette has recently moved to Haywards Heath with her husband Nathan and their children Monty and Ruby. This is fantastic for me as we are a very close family and really enjoy spending time together. Our mother, Joan, regularly visits from Wales to spend time with her grandchildren and we often visit her in Cardiff. I thoroughly enjoy playing social golf with my friends and you will no doubt be pleased to learn that I recently took the money from Mike and Lee and Wales won the event ! I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of my pupils for their hard work, loyalty to both me and the business and I hope that all of your handicaps keep reducing. My sincere gratitude goes out to Glenys, our “Surrogate” mum for all her help over the years. It is very sad that Glenys is leaving and brings a long era to an end. I do hope however that she will continue to come in often and we will always catch up in the cafe at Wakehurst Place!
Mark I have been very busy teaching this year, something I enjoy more and more. After playing competitively early in the season I have decided to take a step back and concentrate on my coaching and retail activities whilst I tinker with my swing to make it more consistent under pressure. Lucy has a new job in London and is doing very well. I may soon become a house husband although that might entail marriage!! Lucy is not that interested in golf but enjoys dance which she is trying to encourage me to entertain. She has absolutely no chance. I hope that you have all had a good season and had fun on the course this year.
Alastair The spring & summer have been a busy period for me. Mike has expanded our group bringing in the young guns Hayleigh and Lewis who are proving to be a great asset. Happily this also means I am not the youngest anymore. It is a fun and professional team and working with them is proving to be an excellent education. My knowledge of coaching is expanding and also my business acumen and customer service skills. I particularly enjoy the progress of my very young pupils and look forward to their future successes.
I have competed in many Sussex Professional events this year finishing consistently in the top five with the highlight being a win in the Sussex Spring Meeting. I am currently leading the order of merit. I have also been playing a lot of social golf with friends and my girl friend, from whom I have been beaten many times. Too many shots given.!!! I hope that you are all enjoying a beautiful summer of successful golf and look forward to being of service to you in the future.
Lewis Bunn a junior at the club, has joined us full time with a view to lowering his handicap to the required P.G.A standard and then enrolling on the three year training course. Hayleigh Wigmore a lady member of the club playing off 4 handicap has also joined our ranks and will commence her training from October this year
Haywards Heath Golf Club High Beech Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1SL
Tel: 01444 414866 Fax: 01444 414450