<% Response.Buffer = True %> <% var_userID = nullWrap(Request.Cookies("hgusers")("userID"),C_STRING) var_userAC = nullWrap(Request.Cookies("hgusers")("userAC"),C_NUM) var_userVL = nullWrap(Request.Cookies("hgusers")("userVL"),C_STRING) var_userPK = nullWrap(Request.Cookies("hgusers")("userPK"),C_NUM) ' validUser = False If var_userID = "" OR Len(var_userID) = 0 OR var_userVL = "" OR Len(var_userVL) = 0 OR var_userPK = 0 Then validUser = False Else If var_userVL = "True" Then var_userAC = nullWrap(qRec("FLAGS","SELECT flags FROM cust_main WHERE ID = " & var_userPK),C_NUM) If var_userAC = 0 Then validUser = False Else If (var_userAC AND 2) Then validUser = True End If End If End If End If If validUser = False Then Response.Redirect("login.asp") End If %> Petr Gaffney

Petr Gaffney

North Dubbo  NSW


Petr Gaffney (right) with his student.

Teaching Philosophy:

I have been teaching golf since 1968 (38 years) and I believed that foundational skills whereby the student can understand his/her own swing, posture, balance & grip are essential elements of a successful and effective golfing experience..

In the beginning I struggled in trying to help my pupils understand their own swing and noticed that while some gained good playing skills, many others had little or no obvious improvement.  I thought I was failing my students. 

However, 26 years ago I became aware of the need for my students to have properly fitted equipment. So I began using my own style of using a lie board when doing lessons with my students, observing the effect of lie angle on direction and distance in their swings.  Although my methods were crude I felt I was going in the right direction and as I understood more the effects of lie angle on shot I was able to help my students gain greater understanding of their own swings.  I realised early on that only Jack Nicklaus could swing like Jack Nicklaus and only Ben Hogan could swing like Ben Hogan.        

At this stage, I felt that there was still something missing in my teaching strategy. In 1974 I discovered the key.  (I stress this because there are many keys I am yet to discover).  This key was balance.  Thanks to one of my PGA colleagues my teaching would never be the same again.  I approach every lesson as a voyage of discovery for me and my students in order for them to achieve balance in their golf swing.  

I use Henry-Griffitts to fit every customer in most of my lessons.  Because I have confidence in the accurate balance and feel of their equipment it cannot be overstated that motion is affected totally by equipment.  Poor balance in equipment equals poor balance in swing and motion.

Good balance = maximum power and control of balance flight and is the result of properly fitted equipment.

 

Accomplishments 

  • Australian PGA member since 1968

  • Level Two Coach

  • Certified Teacher

  • Henry-Griffitts Fitter since 1994

  • Professional Clubfitter.

 

Facility overview

At Golfwest (formerly Golfworld) we have a 390m driving range with 20 bays (10 bays are covered)  there are target greens, bunker hole and chipping green.

We also have a mini golf course (putt putt) designed after the Augusta layout of first nine.

There is a fully equipped golf shop, showroom and recreation area for groups or parties.

We instruct school students each week and have hundreds of patrons.

Golfwest is about:-

(1)     family.

(2)     fitting & teaching.

(3)     fun.

 Golfwest is in a parkland setting with a 270 degrees rural views.

                                          

For more Information, contact:

Petr Gaffney

GOLFWEST

11 FITZROY STREET

NORTH DUBBO     NSW  2830

 

Mobile: 0417 652 234

Phone:  02 6884 4099  (Pro Shop)

Email: manoah@primusonline.com.au

 

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