More Than a Golf Swing

Many of you will have seen that Class A PGA Professional, Bruce Loome, was at The Open this week supporting Gary Woodland.  The pairing makes sense given Gary's journey since his brain surgery in 2023, with Gary's PTSD sometimes convincing him that he is in danger despite logically knowing that he wasn't.

Gary didn’t make the cut— half of them don't - but there is a key story here from a coaching / golf perspective.

At any level, golf isn’t just about swing mechanics. It’s about making good decisions under pressure, staying calm after setbacks and keeping your focus when the stakes are highest. One bad shot becomes 2, a poor decision made in frustration turns a bogey into a double - need we say more 🙂

Bruce is renowned for his role in pioneering the take up of backward chaining as a coaching technique but his military background is also a huge asset in coaching the 'golfing mind'. The Army teaches discipline, resilience, preparation and the ability to perform when the pressure is on—qualities that transfer perfectly to golf.

Those same principles are at the heart of Bruce’s coaching here at Princes Risborough Golf Club. Whether you’re building up the confidence to play in matches, trying to break 100 for the fist time or compete for club honours, improving the mental side of your game can be just as valuable as improving your swing.

If you’d like to play better golf—not just hit better shots—worth some thought.

All,

Well done to everyone who played their part in a fantastic home win on Saturday against a very capable Hazlemere team.

There were some close games, but we managed to turn in some great performances and ran out 4-2 winners on the day.

I’ll be in touch shortly about the Home match against Aylesbury on the 19th.

Cheers

Phil

Phil Sloan

PRGC CBL Captain 26

M: 07768 596487

Whilst we have had a massive increase in numbers year on year we regret that we lost some competitors who had to work the Saturday am to make up for lost hours during the heat wave.

Thank you for letting us know in good time - genuinely much appreciated.

For the 'Class of '26' - the first to compete in the Club Championship in its new format - we are genuinely grateful for the excitement and enthusiasm you have shown - we love it - you make the job of running the event an absolute joy!  thank you for such a great vibe!

Timetable for players and supporters:

8.15am - Coffee and Biscuits

8.25 - Briefing and answering any questions on the information below

8.40 - Photo of the 'Class of '26' by the 9th Green - what a legacy!!

9am - Shot Gun Start

1pm - Gross scores declared by card markers to Sarah in clubhouse

1.15pm - Top 8 Gross scores (with buggies and energy goodie bad - start black 9 course)

1.15pm - People called up to barbecue in teams - hole 1 first in order to hole 9

1.15pm - Markers enter net scores into HDIDO for their playing partners (black 9 competitors nominate another player to enter scores on their behalf)

2.15 to 2.30 - first pair emerge on the brow of the hill to cheers from the crowd (supporters most welcome) - ahead of their shots into the green

Followed by presentations in the Princes Suite of the Trophies

What is at Stake:

There are 5 Trophies

Best overall Handicap Winner ( A new trophy being commissioned this year)

Best in 'other' Division (explained later)

Best Gross Score over 27 holes - the Barcilon Cup (explained later)

Longest Drive -Hole 11

Nearest the pin - Hole 12

The Handicap Winner - How it works

Everyone enters the PRGC Handicap Cup

White Tees @ 95% of handicap

(Net or) Handicap Cup is split into two divisions.

The Winner of the overall Handicap Cup is the golfer with the lowest net score.

The Divisional winner is the highest competitor from the 'other' division.

For the avoidance of doubt if the overall winner comes from Division 1 (-10 to 18.9 handicap) then the 'other' divisional winner goes to the winner of division 2 (19+ handicap).
If the overall winner comers from division 2 then the 'other' divisional winner trophy will go the winner within division 1.

The winner of the gross (Barcilon Cup) cannot also win the Handicap Cup.

How it Works Gross Winner - The Barcilon Cup

Stage one - Top 8 gross scores from the Handicap Cup (first 18 holes) make the cut and qualify to play the Black Course - the hardest 9 holes on the course.

Stage two - Top 8 go out in pairs in buggies and play the Black 9

Lowest gross score across all 27 holes is the winner.

Simple and exciting as that!!!!

Good luck everyone and thank you in advance to all the supporters!!!!

Further to some excellent feedback from members... thank you... we are going to test something new for PRGC...

From w/c 29th June the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7.30 to 7.45 tee times will be reserved for singles and pairs.  This will allow people who wish to get a round in pre-work to maximise their chances of doing so.

These will be 9 hole bookings only.

The rounds should be fast and enjoyable and help to fit in with the lifestyles oof our working members.

This is a trial only - let's see how we go

...the passing of several of our beloved members, existing and past.

Rest in Peace...

Pete Liddle

James Findlay

Geoff Pinder

Barry Palmer

Mike Sainsbury

Details of funerals and wakes will be circulated to their friends groups

[Full details of Mike Sainsbury's wake at the club will be circulated shortly, but for now please hold the date - July 10th, at 2pm in your diaries]

Once again, rest in peace gentlemen x