Testimonials
Sian’s coaching has introduced me to the essential fundamentals of the game. My balance and timing has improved, resulting in better ball striking and scoring. Her instructions are clear and uncomplicated, and I find the follow up videos and emphasis points helpful. I would thoroughly endorse Sian’s methods and delivery, which has made golf a much more enjoyable experience.
I have been successful in reducing my handicap by seven shots following four one to one lessons with Sian in 2014. I have benefited from both the tuition in the range and also feedback in the video analysis and summary sent via email after each lesson. Sian is encouraging and happy to help in the development of my game.
When I first started having lessons from Sian, my handicap was 16. I struggled with distance, especially off the tee, as my common shot shape was a big slice. 6 months later after 6 lessons, I was playing off 11 and had gained some distance through reducing my slice (it is a slight fade now which I like!). Sian is very approachable and is always interested in my performances which is nice. Her way of teaching golf is clear and very simple, giving easy to understand explanations alongside practical drills, which makes my practice easier.
Sian taught me about course management and how to play to my strengths; use my handicap on the difficult holes, and stay out of trouble. Since taking up lessons with Sian, I have won 2 consecutive summer leagues, 2013 and 2014, also the Presidents Club Cup and The Machynys Mixed Open. I have also enjoyed representing the club in the Dyfed league.
News Updates
PGA OOM3 Event – Cumberwell Park
Tuesday & Wednesday this week saw a return to some competitive golf for me after a busy few weeks of teaching. For my first round, I had a great experience playing alongside Scott Drummond, European Tour player. Very nice man who struck the ball extremely well, but unfortunately didn’t have his best day on the greens.
During the first round, I hit the ball very nicely and putted well. Despite 3 very bad tee shots which cost me on those 3 holes, I managed to score well otherwise. Unfortunately my putting didn’t continue into my second round and finished with 78, 80. Improvements to be made off the tee, but I enjoyed my tournament back.
WPGA 1 day – Salisbury & South Wilts
A day of lovely sunshine, but unfortunately the golf didn’t shine all day. My ball striking was much improved following a lesson of my own last week, but still some work needed with the short game & putter.
WPGA 1 Series, Little Aston
Enjoyed playing at Little Aston GC today. +6, not the score I was looking for, but some positives to take away from the day. Work needed on the putting!
MoonWalk for Breast Cancer
I’m dumping the golf clubs and just walking!!
https://moonwalklondon2015.everydayhero.com/uk/sian-james
Any donations towards this great cause would be greatly recieved.
Many thanks 🙂
Amy Boulden Clinic A Great Success
Carmarthen GC was the venue for Amy Boulden’s golf clinic on Sunday. Thanks to Golf Development Wales & sponsors Principality, girls from all over the county were encouraged to come with friends to watch and ask questions. All then participated in games and tuition stations. It was a great success and was great to see girls being encouraged into the game. For more information on getting started with golf contact me.
PGA Event – Dawlish Warren GC
Lovely sunny day today for the PGA Assistants & U30s event at Dawlish Warren. Score of 76 left me pretty much middle of the field with a few areas to improve on!
Masters Weekend
Thank you Wilson Staff
New Wilson clubs & bag all arrived…first ever tour bag too. Looking forward to using them now!
Machynys host Girls County Coaching
Great turn out for the Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire Girls County Coaching yesterday at Machynys. The sunshine was out & made for a perfect session of short game. Thank you to Mary Thomas (Machynys Ladies Captain) for your assistance.
Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire Ladies Coaching
Great pre-season short game session with the Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire County Ladies squad at Machynys this week. Good to meet with the team and despite the weather, we got some good pitching technique and putting testing done.