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Sarah Bennett Golf Blog

Thymic Charity Cheque hand over by Colchester Golf Club Captain

Today was a very special and memorable day when the Thymic Charity cheque was handed over by Colchester Golf Club Captain Paul Smith. The on-going quest is Thymic Cancers will be granted funding from our National Charities after a successful outcome from the ground breaking Wendys Thymic research which is taking place at Guys and St Thomas.

This inaugural research into cell abnormality within this very rare and aggressive cancer has been made possible through the sport of golf the values and friendships and shear determination to help other sufferers in memory of Wendy. Read More

Raising awareness for Thymic Cancer

The past month has been tinged with mix of emotions following the unbelievable success of the third Wendy's Thymic Fundraiser as detailed in my previous blog.  If you did not read this it can be found on my website http://www.SarahBennettGolf.co.uk When I chatted with Wendy about the legacy she wanted to leave behind her primary focus was to prevent others from suffering the mass of uncertainty and invasive treatment she endured surrounding this aggressive cancer.

The fact there was only One Specialist in the UK three years ago who upon the diagnosis said there was no specific targeted treatment at this time. The same chemotherapy was used for lung cancer sadly which Wendy had an anaphylactic reaction. The surgery had not been performed previously so having to deal with the physical and psychological barriers was immense. Read More

Wendys Thymic Fundraiser

I can't quite believe the third Wendy's Thymic Fundraiser was held this year at Colchester GC with the goal of funding the first ever research analysis into Thymic Tumours worldwide.

The fundraising all started with a meeting and visit to Guys Cancer centre in London 2018 where I met the "Prof" this is how Wendy addressed her first consultant. He was joined by a top Italian thoracic surgeon Dr Bille and Japanese pathologist Nonaka Daisuke. I was showed around the research lab with an explanation of how they would be using any funding to investigate any DNA abnormalities within the cells. I could never have envisaged the extent as to how the project which has been self lead with my Treasurer Helen Muir could have developed. Read More

Ryder Cup Experience

The Ryder Cup experience has to be the pinnacle of the golfing career of both USA & European players, the recreational golfer plus this very happy former Tour player and now full time Coach.

I was absolutely delighted to have received an official invitation to the long awaited 2020 Ryder Cup at the spectacular Whistling Straits Golf course overlooking the magnificent Lake Michigan. The invitation was a total surprise but with the necessary volume of paperwork and testing prior to the event I was not letting myself become too excited at the prospect of attending my first ever Ryder Cup in the States with the additional honour as part of the official European Tour Ryder Cup party. This role entailed assisting with the matches as "rules observer" which has to be the greatest privilege and responsible positions I have undertaken within my playing arena. Read More

How high do you tee your golf ball

How high do you tee your golf ball

The driver is one of the hardest clubs for the majority of recreational golfers to hit consistently, however with the on-going advancements in technology trust me it is much easier now than using persimmon woods!

So how high do you tee your golf ball, there are so many different heights of tees and compositions on the market it can be bewildering to make the correct decision. Read More

Improve your tee shot

We are entering the last week of waiting until everyone descends upon the recently vacated golf courses over the past few months.

A high percentage our first tee shot back will undoubtedly be taken with the driver so with lack of practice, possibly reduced swing speed along with stiff muscles for most it will be a daunting prospect with mixed feelings of excitement and apprehension. Read More