Mark Janes Golf Academy : professional golf instruction at Chessington Surrey

Wishing you a
Healthy and Happy 2008
from the team at the
Mark Janes Golf Academy

home : contact us : golf store

news

5th November 2002

Wedding update

Just a note to say that Lucy and I had a wonderful wedding in Marco Island. We had the most fantastic day with a sunset that couldn't have been any better. Our honeymoon was just great - we have lots of really great memories of that time in Hawaii - which is just as well considering my brother deleted all our photographs!

29th July 2002

Summer News

At last the summer has arrived, the sun is out (occasionally), the Open has finished (well played Ernie) and kids are breaking up for their holidays (if they are already bored, please see MJGA Summer Camps).

I knew I would live to regret that comment back in April, "I hope this early good weather is not going to be our summer for the whole year". Obviously May and June were not exactly conducive to playing a great deal of golf and of course there was the matter of that small football competition on. But now there is no excuse for not playing, brush those clubs off and get yourself out onto the first tee and have some fun, enjoy the next few months of settled golfing conditions, don't quote me on that!!

I am pleased to say that Mike Clark, my new instructor who joined us in May, is doing exceptionally well and has proved to be an outstanding addition to MJGA. For those of you who haven't met Mike, or would like to find out a little more about our new recruit, then please view his bio here. Actually there's also the bio for Mark as well as this is a new section to the site.

Mike is available for lessons 6 days per week, including Saturdays and Sundays and three late nights, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Beginner and Game Improvement Classes

These are proving to be very successful. I think you will agree they represent outstanding value and with the numbers limited to just five in the Beginners and four in the Game Improvement, the focus is very much on personal attention. If you looking to get involved with golf for the first time or just feel you need to brush up your skills, then MJGA is the place to do it, give us a call now here.

Demo Day at Chessington Golf Centre

On Wednesday 7th August from 5pm - 9pm we will be holding a Nike and Yonex Demonstration Night. This will be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come along for free and try the very latest technology from these two leading manufactures. You can try all the clubs in the range, from wedges to woods; even the woods that a certain Tiger has been known to give a thrash. For more details contact us

Junior Summer Camps -

This summer holiday MJGA is holding several four half-day camps for the children. These have proved to be a huge success over the years and this year will be no exception. If you require further details then please feel free to call Mark, Mike or Tom here. You can also find more details on the website in the lesson section.

Wedding Update

Yes I know all the advice lads, keep it to yourselves!!

For those of you who are not aware Lucy and I are getting married on October 12th 2002, after 10 years of putting up with me, I am finally doing the decent thing. I will be away from the 6th October and won't be back for a wonderful three weeks. We get married in Marco Island, off the Gulf Coast of Florida and then onto to Hawaii for a couple of weeks. No I am not taking the clubs guys, but all is not lost as I do have friends in Florida, so I can burrow clubs if need be, only joking ladies, would I do something like that!!

6th May 2002

NEW STAFF

I am pleased to announce that the MJGA is expanding, part of these plans include taking on an additional full time instructor. I have been fortunate in building a solid client base over the past two years at Chessington and now have the opportunity to keep the momentum going by adding to my teaching staff. Customer service and personal attention have always been a priority in the running of my business and in order to maintain this high level of professionalism I have taken on an instructor of the highest quality to accommodate the ever-increasing numbers of new clients.

Mike Clark will be joining the team on a full time basis, starting on the 13th May 2002. Mike will be available six days a week for individual and group instruction, including several late nights and both Saturday and Sundays.

We have added a new section to the site so have a look at the new staff section on the site.

6th March 2002

BOOK REVIEWS

We've updated the site and added a section - book reviews. At the MJGA I constantly strive to impart my experience and knowledge to you in a fun and friendly way - without bogging you down in the technical minutiae.
However the MJGA isn't always around! What I am attempting to do in this section of the website is provide a short cut to ensure that you get the advice that counts. I've assembled some of my personal recommendations for you to bury your nose in, when you find yourself alone with some time to spare on those sun kissed beaches or in the potting shed!

You might also notice that the book reviews can be found in the 'resources' section along with our links page. We will be adding to this section in the future - so keep coming back or sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of the latest news and updates.

28th February 2002

FACT FINDING MISSION

On the 28th Feb I will be popping out to the Costa Brava region of Spain on a fact finding mission. It's a chance to reacquaint myself with this region of Spain and I want to check out the new courses before organising some trips for the end of year (more details to follow - check back at the site regularly or sign up for our newsletter to be kept in touch with developments such as these).

I will be staying at two of my favourite hotels, the Aigua Blava and the Costa, great amenities and very helpful, friendly staff. Other than that it will be 6 rounds of golf in five days and just enough time to sample some of the Seafood delights on offer at the huge choice of quality restaurants.

It's a horrible job, but someone has to do it, I would much rather be wrapped up on the range at Chessington, honestly!!

20th February 2002

SLIPPERS OFF...

The winter is nearly over and spring is on its way, so take the slippers off, dust off the clubs and make a move for the 1st tee.

Everyone at the MJGA and the Chessington Golf Centre can't wait for the new season to start, having been busy all winter making sweeping improvements around the golf centre. If you have not been to the club for the past few months then you could be in for quite a shock.

New state of the art floodlights have been installed, which has transformed the range in the evenings, you can pick the ball flight up all the way down to the bottom fence, not so beyond the side fences for those of you with slight hooks or slices.
New car park lighting has also been installed and this makes for a much safer and more appealing walk from your car to the range, no more fumbling with the keys in the dark.
Many other general cosmetic improvements have been made around the car park, range and clubhouse areas, making a brighter and smarter appearance to the complete centre.
Inside the main building, the shop has been extended and now boasts one of the most impressive ranges of golfing equipment to be found anywhere in Surrey, come and see for yourself and have a browse.
Now for the main event in the programme of improvement, what every range goer has been waiting for "THE POWER TEES" have arrived, yes quite possibly the ultimate in range accessories. This is a totally automated teeing system, simply poor the golf balls into the ball tray and every time you hit a ball, another appears without any work on your behalf. It works on a pressure censor and takes all the hard work out of the teeing up procedure and no we haven't found an automatic swing yet, but we are looking like everyone else. The cost of this state of the art technology, absolutely nothing, that's it folks you pay nothing more than you pay to use any of the other bays, it's all part of the service.

10th February 2002

GROUP LESSONS

Group lessons are now up and running for the new season and can be booked by contacting Mark and his team on the normal contact numbers. Believe me when I say these will be the best value and quality in Surrey, no the South East, no in fact in England. Numbers in the group will be kept to just FIVE in the Beginner Group and FOUR in the Game improvement group, this will ensure personal attention and quality instruction remain the key factors, as always. The courses will run over four weeks and the many starting dates are posted on the lessons page on the website or if you are at the golf centre then have a look at the notice boards. Groups can be personalised for you and your friends, just give us a call and we can arrange a convenient start date. So for the most informative and fun introduction to the game of golf, call Mark and his team on 020 8391 0948.

10th January 2002

OVERSEAS WINTER GOLF...

The Mark Janes Golf Academy will be taking groups of golfers to Spain and Portugal this autumn and winter. So keep coming back to the website (details to be provided soon) and notice boards at the golf centre for more information. The trips will be jam packed with great golf courses, fantastic hotels, gorgeous dining at some of the finest restaurants, obviously superb golf instruction and all under the watchful eye of your very own professional guide Mark Janes. So book early and escape the winter blues for a fun packed week of golf in the sun. If you would like to register your interest or have a special request then please contact Mark.

News Archive

Click the links below to see our news archives over the years - we've been on the web since 1998!