Sky Sports presenter goes on journey to single figures

Popular Sky Sports presenter David Jones has embarked on a new series with The PGA to lower his golf handicap thanks to the help of PGA Professional Gary Munro.

The series – entitled Journey to Single Figures - documents the progress over a six-month period, giving a fascinating and entertaining view of the learning process from the perspective of both player and coach.

After struggling to maintain a handicap of 14, Jones had what he describes as an epiphany and reached out to his enormous social media following in search of golf lessons that would help revive his game.

After multiple recommendations, it was PGA Professional Gary Munro who took up the challenge and helped Jones rediscover his love for golf again.

Jones said: "I know I am not going to get down to scratch or anything like that, but I think there is a chance for someone like me who is currently at 14, with the help of an expert PGA Professional and plenty of practise, to get to single figures.

"I don’t see why that is not achievable. I’m not expecting a quick fix – it’s about a long-term gain which is going to get me into a better place as a golfer. It’s the start of the journey really. The building blocks are in place, it’s up to me now."

The series tells the story of Jones’ progression in three feature episodes, all of which will be published on The PGA’s YouTube and Facebook channels.

Content from other lessons will also be posted across The PGA’s social media channels, highlighting the progress that can be achieved through lessons with a PGA Professional – whatever their skill level or ambition.

Munro added: “This series really highlights the important role PGA Professionals play at all levels of the game in helping to improve people of all ages, ability and skill. I hope that anybody watching - whether they play already or are thinking about starting - are inspired to follow in David’s footsteps and book a lesson with their local PGA Professional.”