New Golfers:  "Give Golf a Go" Membership

Tura Beach Country Club welcomes New Golfers. It can be daunting at the beginning, you're probably thinking, Where should I start?  Where should I go?  What should I do?

Tura Beach Country Club has a great 'Newbies' Program. 
Once you've decide to give golf a go – come along and Give Golf a Go! 
We provide ALL equipment and recommended you wear a hat, casual clothing and suitable footwear, such as runners. 
Shirley Dobson and her team of members from Tura Beach Country Club help mentor our new golfers on the Golf Course. We have a great group of people, who have formed lasting friendships from the 'Newbies' Program.
'Newbies' also meet to play 9 holes on:
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Monday Mornings: 9 hole stableford competition and/or social play
Fridays:   9 hole Chook Run (stableford event) and no you don't chase chooks!

"Give Golf a Go" Membership – Open to New Golfers – Once Only
  • $150 for three (3) months – includes GST, golf affiliation fees and insurance fees (PIP) *
  • Seven (7) day playing rights
  • This fee will be credited off a full Sporting Membership if taken up after the initial three (3) month period
  • Full access to the Club's Practise Range and facilities
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 Terms and conditions apply.  To find out more, or make a booking, please give us a call on 02 6495 9068, drop us an email, or pop in to see us in the Pro Shop.  Either way, we look forward to hearing from you and seeing you out on the green soon!

Happy Golfing!
New Golfers Classes at Tura Beach Country Club 
               

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What some of our 'newbies' are saying ...

I always thought golf looked like a pretty silly game to play, and something that I could never see myself either playing or enjoying.

But after we moved to a house along one of the Tura Beach Golf Course fairways, my partner Davina was invited by a neighbour into giving golf a try on a Newbies day. She came home from that full of enthusiasm and told me she had booked me in to have a try for myself on the next Monday. At first I said no, but after running out of excuses as to why I couldn't go, I had to relent and at least have one try at it.

I arrived at the next Newbies day with Davina, and was introduced to Shirley Dobson and Lorraine Arnaudon, who took us down to the practice range with a group of several other newbies for some driving practice. Having never attempted to hit a golf ball prior to this, at first it was pretty frustrating. But with advice and encouragement from Shirley and Lorraine, by the end of the session I was at least able to hit a ball some distance with a driver. I came away from there feeling that maybe this was not such a silly game, and was actually looking forward to return to the Newbies for further sessions.

On returning to the following Monday session, Shirley introduced me to Henry Schubert who was to take the newbie males out each Monday, while Davina would remain with Shirley and the newbie ladies. Henry was a great person to learn the game with.
We both signed up to try the Give Golf a Go Membership, and since then, Davina and I have religiously attended the Newbies Monday sessions, as well as the free monthly Clinics being coached by Lisa Newling. Eventually we have started to get somewhere because of these sessions, and can now play a somewhat reasonable game of golf.

The people involved in running this Newbies Program, right from the beginning, made both Davina and myself feel extremely welcome, and through this program we have become good friends with them, as well as many other newbies and club members along the way. We both now feel that we are very much a part of the club, and always look forward to our Newbie golf sessions and Clinics.

The great outcome from this program is that now Davina and myself have this fun and relaxing game that we can play and enjoy together, or with other members whenever we want.
We would both like to say a very big thankyou to TBCC for the opportunity to try the Give Golf a Go Membership, and those people involved in making the Newbies Program possible by giving up so much of their time. Particularly Shirley Dobson, Lisa Newling, Lorraine Arnaudon, Henry Schubert, Myriam Van Hock and Anne Madigan.

You have always been very friendly, humorous, extremely patient and given lots of good advice on play, as well as the rules of the game.
I guess you could say that because of all of you, we are now hooked on it! 
 
Terry Grant-Drew & Davina Pickering  |  7 August 2018

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The Beginners Program at TBCC not only taught me how to play golf, but showed me how much fun it can be!
The Program provided a great mix of instruction, practice, support and encouragement.

Tuition clinics were provided by Lisa Newling, a nationally recognised PGA professional coach. Lisa is approachable, friendly and had an immediate rapport with all the beginners, regardless of their skill level.

On-course practice was supported by a wonderful group of experienced golfers who willingly gave their time to help and encourage the beginner golfers. The patience (and good humour) of these ladies was limitless and their advice was invaluable.

Support and encouragement was provided by everyone involved in the Program, including my fellow beginners, as well as the Lady golfing community as a whole. Everyone was supportive of our progress, with numerous offers from the more experienced players to mentor us when we joined competitions.

I cannot recommend the Program highly enough.  The group was relaxed and friendly, with everyone able to progress at their own pace.  Lasting friendships have been formed within the group and we continue to play, and socialise, together. For anyone considering taking up golf, TBCC Beginners Program is the place to start!

 Belinda  |  4 June 2018