Alderley Edge financial planners announce sponsorship of young golfers

Alderley Edge financial planners, Clarion Wealth Planning, have announced a three-year sponsorship of a professional junior golf coaching programme.

Clarion is giving its support to the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs as it looks to develop the county’s next generation of golf pros. The most promising 11-13-year-olds drawn from affiliated clubs will be offered regular coaching lessons with a professional. The programme starts this month and will be run by Mark Johnson, PGA professional at Styal Golf Club

David Durling, chairman of CUGC, said:

“Thanks to the sponsorship provided by Clarion, there are many young golfers who will have the opportunity to go through this programme.

“Previously, we have focused on the 14-18s age bracket, but we recognise by that time they need to be better if we are to compete against other counties and produce future world-class stars.

“By offering this opportunity to 11-13-year-olds, they will be on the right track working with some top coaches from an earlier age.

“Few young players make it to Tour, but learning to play golf well gives lifelong value. It teaches self-discipline, concentration, connections, social skills, and a love of fresh air.

“It is a great leveller; I can enjoy a great game with a decent county player – even at my age – with the handicap system.”

Clarion chairman Keith Thompson said:

“Investing as early as possible in young players will give them the springboard to the best possible future. Clarion is committed to the concept of supporting young people early on in life so they can reap the rewards of their hard work as they progress.”

Clarion, which is based in Alderley Edge, provides lifelong financial planning to business owners and families across the north west and beyond.

Photo: L-R: John Winstanley, business development director at Clarion Wealth Planning; Andrew Henshall, vice-president of the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs, chairman of the juniors’ committee and manager of the county’s boys’ team; David Durling, chairman of the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs; Keith Thompson, chairman of Clarion Wealth Planning.