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playerprofile GovierMark
ark Govier started his golf at praise from club members and eliteFact File.....
Fairwood Park where he was junior pupils alike. He not only custom fitsM
club champion on several occasions. clubs for golfers but he also usesName:
the modern technology available.He represented the county at both juniorMark Govier
“I use the Vector Launchand senior level.
Monitoring system,” said MarkAt sixteen he became Mark Bevan’s assis-Te l No:
“and offer a custom fit package fortant at Clyne where he did his PGA training01792 772335
individual golfers and use the Cand was fully qualified by the time he was
Swing programme for video analy-20. As an attached professional to ClyneStockist of
sis. This offers eight different cam-Mark played numerous events on the WestCallaway, Ping, Ti tleist and Cobra
era angles to enable me to analyseRegion, Mastercard and Europro tours. He
a player’s swing.”also represented the South Wales profes-Specialities
Mark has developed an individualsional team on several occasions.Custom Fitting, Golf Fitness, Video
coaching programme involving golfers“It became financially too expensive,” said
looking at their goals & ambitions, warm upAnalysis and General Coaching Mark, “going away every week. If you miss
fitness, coaching tips and aroutines, fitness and advice on managingthe cut you don’t make money so I decidedTe aching To ols:
host of other golf related ideas. Golfers willtheir round of golf. People are asked toto change my life style.”C Swing Video Analysis & Vector
be able to send him a video of their swingmaintain a statistic sheet for their games.He went to Hensol Academy for two
and Mark will give an online analysis. Or ifThey look at thing like the number of fair-years, became Head Teaching Pro andLaunch Monitoring system
you prefer you can email him your problemsways hit, numbers putts taken etc. It is alearned all about custom fitting and coach-New this month:
and he will email back advice. It may well becontinual evaluation of their game anding. Before long the opportunity to becomeMark’s own webiste
a revolutionary idea, but the system worksprogress. When combined with practise andHead Professional at Morriston arose. That
and offers an in-depth method of coaching.specifically targeted lessons, this can onlywas four years ago. He hasn’t looked backwww.elitegolfcoach.co.uk
Mark Govier is, without doubt, one of thehelp golfers to improve their game.since.(A revolutionary coaching system,
new breed of golfing professionals. YouNew for July is Mark’s website –Mark has built himself an enviable reputa-
could do a lot worse than call at Morristonand much more, online www.elitegolfcoach.co.uk where he will givetion as a teacher and coach. His renowned
Golf Club to book yourself a few sessions.invaluable information regarding nutrition,coaching programme has earned him great
CharityDayinaidof Mark Govier
PGA ProfessionalCysticFibrosis
Morriston Golf Club
Cystic Fibrosis is one the UK’s most life but it is one, which all four of them is
threatening inherited disease with a life happy to do. A similar type of event was
expectancy of a person around the age of held last year using four different courses. Retail-
31. The disease affects many parts of the However, this year it should be slightly
We now have the vector launch systembody including the lungs, pancreas and easier as all 72-holes will be played
liver and sufferers have to endure hours around the fairways of Morriston. We offer the widest range of custom equipment in south wales
and hours of physiotherapy as well as As well as the golf there will be a spon- Callaway ,Ping ,Titleist, Cobra, Md Nike, Mizuno
having to take large doses of medicine. sored evening event with entertainment We offer free wedges and free upgrades on grips
On Thursday 24 July Mark Govier, head being provided by top vocalist Mark Full custom fitted iron at internet prices
professional at Morriston along with three Wilkes. A buffet and disco will also be
club members - John Morris, John Carrol held. If you would like to attend the DealoftheMonthCobrald2008driver£179.00
and Ashley Taylor will attempt to play 72- evening then it will cost a mere £10 per inc dozen nxt tour balls
holes in one day in order to raise essential ticket. Alternatively, you could send a DealoftheMonthCobrabafflers£99.00 inc 3 NXT
funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. donation to Mark Govier at Morriston
To play 18-holes in one day is bad Golf Club.
enough but 72 holes will a gruelling task It really is a worthwhile charity! Coaching-
Elite coach programme now available,Captain’sDayatMonmouth
4x½ sessionstoinclude AllFor
On Sunday the 8 June Club Captain thanked by both Captains. • Consultation
The junior prizes were presented byDavid Evans and the Ladies Captain Sue • 4 x video analysis sessions
Steve Jordan and the Captain thankedEdwards held their Captains’ Day event • C swing analysis
him for his dedication and hard work inand a glorious sunny day greeted all the • Comparisons of before and after. £90
looking after the junior section andplayers. The green staff had done an • Comparison to top tour professionals
organising all their league matches.excellent job on the course and it was in
• DVD of sessionThe main competition prizes were pre-the best condition it’s been this year, and
sented by both the captains to the fol- •Written evaluation and bookletall the players were complimentary on
lowing members:-how well the course played.
A total of 125 members plus 22 Ladies standard½ session£20 1x ½ videoanalysis£30
juniors played a 16-hole Stableford com- Silver Bronze
petition and a number of other prizes 1st - Julie Rotchell 1st - Maria
were also contested. Sue Edwards and Dimichele elitegolfcoach.com
2nd - Helen Richards 2nd - Elaineher lady members provided a superb buf- ✃
Matthewsfet, catering for nearly 190 people, VisitMarksnewwebsitetolearnmoreaboutcustomfittingand
coachingprogrammesavailableatmorristongolfclub.Men’swhich included guests and friends. with
Category 1&2 Category 3&4The Club Captain thanked the Lady fit
1st - Ian Lewis 1st - Mike £10Captain for her hard work and support in For more information or to book a session please call
Simmondshelping to organise what was a very suc-
2nd - Peter Dumbell 2nd - Chris Carycessful event. He also thanked his wife ✃ and/orCustom
3rd - Steve Ford 3rd - Andy WaldisJean for her support, and presented both chase
ladies with a bouquet of flowers. As Longest Drive: Men – Steve Moncur & pur01792 772335 ucher £50y
usual the splendid display of prizes (pro- Ladies – Julie Rotchell vo an er
vided by the Club captain ) was arranged Nearest the pin: Men - Richard Powell & or email Mark direct on mark_govier@yahoo.co.uk ovFREE
by Marion Workman and she was Ladies - Carole Hayes offthis
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