Top tips
Top Tip 1: Push into the ball of your left foot for a sweeter impact.
Top Tip 2: Imagine you are showing the sole of your shoe to someone standing behind you for a balanced follow through.
As PGA captain, John Heggarty, Head Professional at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, follows in the footsteps of a long and distinguished group of professionals. John, who became head pro at Hoylake aged just 23, has
served on PGA committees at county, regional and national level, including two decades on the PGA board of directors. The Association’s first captain back in 1901 was the
legendary James Braid – one of the Great Triumvirate along with JH Taylor and Harry Vardon, both of whom also captained The PGA. John says: “When I was asked to become Captain of The
Professional Golfers Association at first I was shocked but hugely flattered. “The year I turned Professional in a small club in the north of Glasgow, the Captain of the PGA was Dai Rees. Not only was he one of the UK’s finest players of his day, Mr Rees was also a five time Ryder Cup Captain. “If I wasn’t already aware of the honour, seeing his and
the many other famous names who had previously been Captain certainly crystallised my thoughts on the role I was undertaking. “I’m going to represent the membership to the best of my
Top Tip 3: Allow the weight to move onto the outside of your left shoe, but imagine a glass of water placed on top of that shoe. Try to keep the water in the glass.
ability for two years and hope I can make a difference.” PGA chief executive Sandy Jones adds: “We are delighted
to appoint John as captain of The PGA. He has given long and dedicated service to the association, and has attained PGA Master Professional status. “I’m sure will be a huge asset in the role of captain to The
Professional Golfers’ Association.” Royal Liverpool Golf Club wishes John all the very best. ■
ROYAL LIVERPOOL GOLF CLUB 2017 MAGAZINE
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