Ought you to be CERTIFIED????

[BushBaby]

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.

[RandyE]

Names of the players?

[BushBaby]

Originally Posted by RandyE

Names of the players?

Ramon (aka Raymond) at Playa Dorada & Luis at Playa Grande.

Dates for the course now seem set for early April (to be confirmed this week & then flight/hotel will be booked) so ALL appears 'GO' at last!! ~ Grahame.

[cobraboy]

The 85 is for 9 holes, right?

I'm in...

(I could use me some ongoing DR golf lessons, so I hope lot's of folks sign up...)

[BushBaby]

Originally Posted by cobraboy

The 85 is for 9 holes, right?

I'm in...

(I could use me some ongoing DR golf lessons, so I hope lot's of folks sign up...)

I am sure Ramon & Luis will give you the BULK purchase discount you will need for lessons CB

The DRESS code (including matching accessories) is part of future golf lessons by these lads & I am advising them on what should be considered 'desired etiquette'!! ~ Grahame.

[Rocky]

I'm in, Bushman.
Buzz me up when you have a chance.

PS: I should have been a bit more specific.
I mean I'm for the donation.

[cobraboy]

Originally Posted by BushBaby

I am sure Ramon & Luis will give you the BULK purchase discount you will need for lessons CB

The DRESS code (including matching accessories) is part of future golf lessons by these lads & I am advising them on what should be considered 'desired etiquette'!! ~ Grahame.

I'll bring my cart:



And enough proper clothing for all, at a small price...:

[BushBaby]

Originally Posted by cobraboy

I'll bring my cart:



And enough proper clothing for all, at a small price...:

I like them, I LIKE them ............. I LOVE them!!!

Matching club grips to boot!!! If they do them in sizes of 38" & 42" waists I give you this mental image ...............
Hillbilly & I walking up the 18th fairway @ Santiago dressed in those pants!! The girls would be fighting each other to get to us more than they do at the moment (or is that to get AWAY from us - never was sure!!! ): cheeky:

Now if they were to do those in PURPLE to match the feather Boa ............ ~ Grahame.

[drtampa]

BB, is the Ramon you refer to as being at Playa Dorado the same as Ramon who has been at Playa Grande, Jon's good friend?

[BushBaby]

Originally Posted by drtampa

BB, is the Ramon you refer to as being at Playa Dorado the same as Ramon who has been at Playa Grande, Jon's good friend?

Not as far as I am aware drT. This Ramon has been at Playa Dorada for some 15 years that I know of - he was best friend to my caddy back in those days, Ignacio. Ramon HAS played at Playa Grande & even caddied for some regular Canadian visitors (John Colantino & Davey) but he has not WORKED there as a regular caddy to the best of my knowledge!

Thick set guy but NOT fat in the slightest & judging from the couple of scars on his face, a GOOD guy to have on your side if a fight should ever start out!!gre:

Is there NO ONE looking to take up Golf Tuition as full time (or even Part time) employment?? Hmmm, maybe I should consider this myself (or you could all pay the lads a donation for me NOT to take up golf teaching)!! ~ Grahame.