WEBSITE- www.rickshielsgolf.co.uk
Rick is a newly qualified teaching professional at Trafford Golf Centre, with great ambition and enthusiasm that he will use to improve your game. Rick is always up-to-date with the latest swing theories and teaching methods that will guarantee to improve your golf game forever. Whether it is a slice, top or nasty hook, Rick will provide you with the knowledge to cure it.
Best Golfing Tip: Keep your hands soft throughout the golf swing, this leads to better ball striking.
Qualified PGA: Class A 2009
Years teaching: 7
Lessons given: 8,000+
Favourite golfer: Graeme McDowell
Sporting icon: Eric Cantona
Favourite course: Brocket Hall
Favourite music: Kanye West, Florence and the Machine & Mark Ronson
Favourite food: Italian
Football team: Manchester United
Best personal sporting moment:
Playing in a regional matchplay event and I was 5 down with 6 to play. I managed to stay strong and got the match back to all square after 18 holes and won the match on the 1st play off hole.
Best sporting moment viewed:
The 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor. Every shot the Europeans hit was followed by huge cheers and support from the crowds. To top it off the Europeans won
Most enjoyable golfing moment:
Playing in Open Qualifying at Mere. I was so nervous but enjoyed every minute.