Attn all golfers. (or other naturally kind hearted souls!!).
About 5 months ago I was approached by a Dominican Golfing Pro at one of the courses here on the north coast asking if I could help him get a visa to England. After a bit of investigation I found it was because he wanted to improve his prospects for advancement in golf tuition as a Profession. He & I looked at many possibilities (often hitting brick walls!!) trying to link QUALITY with what he could afford!! As a result of further general discussion, I have now found a caddy who is trying to better his life chances. Between us we have agreed a suitable package & by bringing the chosen teacher/organisation out to the DR, it is now one the two of them can just about afford .
The organization chosen is called European Golf Teachers Federation. EGTF is presently putting a course together & are booked to come at the end of March/early April to run a Golf Teachers Course where an accredited Certificate will be awarded to all who meet the correct level of competence.
So, my questions to you are:
Are you interested in maybe teaching golf as a means of earning extra income?
Can you spare a week from your busy schedule to learn how to do this?
Can you shoot a round of golf at Playa Grande (par 72) at under 85?
By inviting the EGTF teacher to run the course here in the DR we are able to keep the price per person to MAXIMUM US $2,500 (more attendees = less individual cost). You find your own accommodation (if required) & transportation to Playa Grande course ? I understand that all course materials will be included. I am not at this moment able to confirm whether coffee & biscuits etc will be included, I am working on that!!
If we get more attendees I am hopeful (nay ?.. certain) that the price per person will reduce somewhat. Presently the cost of EGTF teacher's flight & hotel room is being funded by the two Dominicans already ON the course; additional attendees will defray these costs accordingly.
NOT interested in learning to teach golf?
Then how about making a donation to the two Dominican golfers training costs? Any/ALL contributions will be split between the two of them ? you send US $50.00, they will get US $25 each set against their outlay. Donations can be by cash, cheque or PayPal ? PM me for details of the latter.
I will gladly supply a full audit of donations received & will advise you the names of the receivers so you can check they are in receipt of your donation!!
PLEASE NOTE ?.. Neither the present two Dominicans nor I are making any money out of this, it is NOT a profit making deal for anyone (other than the teacher/examiner). This request is simply to raise some donations for two very nice golfing friends to improve their lot in life, get accreditation & then pass the benefits of what they have learned on to Dominican children ? some of whom must come from deprived homes!!
I will gladly put the names of attendees & donators on to this thread if I have the permission of those wishing to attend/donate ? otherwise I won?t!!
Okay, let me see the colour of your money & what you can do with your balls!! ~ Grahame.
About 5 months ago I was approached by a Dominican Golfing Pro at one of the courses here on the north coast asking if I could help him get a visa to England. After a bit of investigation I found it was because he wanted to improve his prospects for advancement in golf tuition as a Profession. He & I looked at many possibilities (often hitting brick walls!!) trying to link QUALITY with what he could afford!! As a result of further general discussion, I have now found a caddy who is trying to better his life chances. Between us we have agreed a suitable package & by bringing the chosen teacher/organisation out to the DR, it is now one the two of them can just about afford .
The organization chosen is called European Golf Teachers Federation. EGTF is presently putting a course together & are booked to come at the end of March/early April to run a Golf Teachers Course where an accredited Certificate will be awarded to all who meet the correct level of competence.
So, my questions to you are:
Are you interested in maybe teaching golf as a means of earning extra income?
Can you spare a week from your busy schedule to learn how to do this?
Can you shoot a round of golf at Playa Grande (par 72) at under 85?
By inviting the EGTF teacher to run the course here in the DR we are able to keep the price per person to MAXIMUM US $2,500 (more attendees = less individual cost). You find your own accommodation (if required) & transportation to Playa Grande course ? I understand that all course materials will be included. I am not at this moment able to confirm whether coffee & biscuits etc will be included, I am working on that!!
If we get more attendees I am hopeful (nay ?.. certain) that the price per person will reduce somewhat. Presently the cost of EGTF teacher's flight & hotel room is being funded by the two Dominicans already ON the course; additional attendees will defray these costs accordingly.
NOT interested in learning to teach golf?
Then how about making a donation to the two Dominican golfers training costs? Any/ALL contributions will be split between the two of them ? you send US $50.00, they will get US $25 each set against their outlay. Donations can be by cash, cheque or PayPal ? PM me for details of the latter.
I will gladly supply a full audit of donations received & will advise you the names of the receivers so you can check they are in receipt of your donation!!
PLEASE NOTE ?.. Neither the present two Dominicans nor I are making any money out of this, it is NOT a profit making deal for anyone (other than the teacher/examiner). This request is simply to raise some donations for two very nice golfing friends to improve their lot in life, get accreditation & then pass the benefits of what they have learned on to Dominican children ? some of whom must come from deprived homes!!
I will gladly put the names of attendees & donators on to this thread if I have the permission of those wishing to attend/donate ? otherwise I won?t!!
Okay, let me see the colour of your money & what you can do with your balls!! ~ Grahame.