AMBITIOUS Churchill and Blakedown Golf Club continued its quest to be the finest nine hole course in the Midlands by becoming home to the Angus Hoare Golf Academy.

Members turned out in force to welcome Angus and his assistant Phil Lathwood when they staged an official opening of their refurbished pro shop and state-of-the-art indoor air conditioned teaching studio.

Churchill and Blakedown have made a substantial investment into the shop and studio where Angus, a PGA advanced teaching professional uses three-camera video recording in addition to the latest launch and ball tracking software.

In addition to helping individual golfers, he also provides coaching to county junior squads and group lessons for ladies.

Club spokesman Peter Perry, head of membership and development, said: " Without doubt, we now offer the very best teaching environment - spacious, comfortable and away from the wind and rain, although the simulator will add that too if required."

For more information call the pro shop and studio on 07885 673960. http://www.churchillblakedowngolfclub.co.uk/