Meet our hotel golf team
Introducing the key people on our Golf team,
who you might see around. Please email or call us any time if we
can help with anything. And when you’re here, feel free to stop and
have a chat!
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Declan McCollam - Director of Golf
Before
joining The Grove, Declan was European Operations Manager for Troon
Golf. He has been a Golf Professional for 25 years with experience
in Australia, Germany, USA and Asia. He enjoys telling the story of
the first time he played The Grove golf course, when after he hit a
drive on the third hole, a seagull picked up his ball from the
fairway and dropped it 20 yards away in the rough. It took him a
while to convince his playing partners that he should be allowed to
drop it back into its original position! His favourite thing about
The Grove championship golf course is its tranquility and sheer
beauty.
Email: Declan.mccollam@thegrove.co.uk
Telephone: 01923 296 101
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Kevin Merry - Resident Senior Golf
Instructor
Kevin Merry has been responsible for
developing The Grove’s instruction programmes during the past
two years, with specific attention to linking each individual’s
physical attributes to allow them to fast track the development of
their game. Kevin’s golf coaching career spans over 25 years, and
he was Europe’s first PGA qualified, certified master golf fitness
instructor to be recommended by the Titleist Performance Institute.
Kevin has been a regular contributor to several leading golf
magazines including Today’s Golfer & Golf World.
Telephone: 01923
296 009
Email:
Kevin.merry@thegrove.co.uk
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Sam Little - Sam Little has been The
Grove’s Touring Professional since January 2009.
He has had a mixed start to the 2009 season but as the season has
progressed his ability to come good in the latter half of the year
has been evident. In August, he finished second in the Czech Open
to Oskar Henningson. Sam has also gone into the last round being in
the Top 5 of both the KLM Dutch Open and SAS Scandinavian Masters,
only to drop out of contention on the last day.
An Amateur representative for England in 1996
and 1997, Sam’s love of golf and passion to succeed has seen him
evolve into a regular player on the European Tour.
Follow Sam’s weekly progress on this website
and look for the events at The Grove
where Sam will make an appearance.
Telephone: 01923
294 266