Sports Shop Newsletter

Golf clinics

Our golf clinics have proved popular, and we have released a schedule for June and July. Each clinic focuses on a specific area of the game and lasts one hour. The clinics are limited to five golfers per group and are priced at £20 per person. During the clinics, our professionals will improve your technique and provide simple ways to practice improving your game. You are welcome to sign up to as many or as little as you like, this is an effective way to improve your golf in a more affordable fashion with like-minded people.

How to book your place

Please book your place using the online links below, simply choose the dates / times you would like to attend and fill out the details, payment is made in the Sports Shop on the day. Alternatively, you are also welcome to book a space by contacting the Sports Shop Team on 020 8480 4257.

Don’t forget, you can also book golf lessons and custom fittings online up to 90 days in advance with all our professionals through our online booking system.

Click here to book our clinics for golfers with handicaps
Click here to book our clinics for golfers without handicaps
Click here to book a golf lesson or custom fitting with one of our six PGA Professionals

Coaching schedule
Week 3 – Commencing 16th June – Bunkers
Week 4 – Commencing 23rd June – Pitching (15-40 yards)
Week 5 – Commencing 30th June – Full swing

Golfers with handicaps
Mondays 11am
Fridays 2pm
Click here to book our clinics for golfers with handicaps

Golfers without handicaps
Mondays 1pm
Fridays 11am
Click here to book our clinics for golfers without handicaps

Play with the professional

Enjoy 9 holes with a member of your Professional Team as they will look at all aspects of your game whilst showing you how it’s done! The Pros will help you with swing tips and course management advice on the way round to help improve your game.

Please see below the dates available and each date will be limited to just three people at a cost of £50 per person, you are welcome to sign up to as many as you would like!

Monday 9th June – 2pm with Sam Rebane
Friday 13th June – 1pm with Will Hancock
Tuesday 17th June – 2pm with Oscar Isaac
Thursday 19th June – 1:30pm with Alistair Snowdon
Thursday 26th June – 2pm with Alistair Snowdon
Friday 27th June – 2pm with Alistair Snowdon
Wednesday 2nd July – 3pm with Sam Rebane
Thursday 3rd July – 2pm with Alistair Snowdon
Wednesday 9th July – 2pm with Oscar Isaac
Friday 11th July – 1pm with Alistair Snowdon
Click here to book your play with the professional

Welcoming Alistair Snowdon, PGA Professional to the Sports Shop Team

I’m very happy to welcome Alistair to the Sports Shop Team, he is currently moving into the final year of his PGA Qualification and joins from American Golf. Alistair is a great golfer who has been competing on the Clutch Tour after turning professional in 2020. He is an expert Custom Fitter and has built up a successful client base, teaching all abilities of golfer. You can get to know Alistair a little better below …

Alistair adopts a coaching philosophy that is about keeping things clear, relaxed, and relevant to each golfer. Alistair is in the Sports Shop Thursday to Monday and starts on Monday 16th June.

alistair.snowdon@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Click here to book a golf lesson or custom fitting with Alistair

Where did you grow up and how did you get into golf?

I grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. I was introduced to golf at a young age by my Dad and grandfathers. I was hooked from the start – spending hours on the range and gradually getting more competitive through junior golf.

Where did you go to university and what did you study?

I spent four years in the US on a golf scholarship competing on the NCAA collegiate circuit while studying a sport management degree in Oklahoma and Missouri. I was fortunate to be a 4x All-American Team nominee and Phil Mickelson award winner as Freshman of the Year.

When did you turn professional and why did you pursue this career?

I turned professional in 2020 after returning from the US in an attempt to play on the Sunshine Tour. Covid cancelled those plans, so I came to the UK and have played on the Clutch Pro Tour since. I’ve always been passionate about both playing and helping others improve their game, so a career in golf – whether through coaching, custom fitting, or performance analysis was a natural path for me.

What has made you want to make the move to Roehampton Club?

Roehampton Club has an outstanding reputation—not just as a club, but for its sense of community and passion for the game. The opportunity to be part of a high-level team and work with a great membership base is what really drew me in.

You are experienced in custom fitting golf clubs, what would be your best advice to golfers when it comes to equipment?

Get fitted! No two golf swings are the same, so why would your clubs be? Even small adjustments like the right shaft, lie angle, or grip can have a big impact on how you strike the ball and how consistent you are. I’ve seen players improve instantly just by using equipment that actually suits them. It’s not about chasing the latest gear – it’s about finding what genuinely works for your game. And when your clubs feel right, your confidence goes up too.

What is your coaching style?

My coaching style is all about keeping things clear, relaxed, and relevant to each golfer. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach – everyone learns differently and has different goals, so I adapt to that. Whether you’re just starting out or chasing lower scores, I focus on helping you understand your own swing, build solid fundamentals, and apply it all on the course where it really matters. The aim is simple: help you play better golf and enjoy it more.

What is your favourite golf course?

That’s a tough one, but I’d have to say Prestwick. The layout, the history and the challenge of the weather make it special.

What is your best round of golf?

9 under par 63 at Rondebosch Golf Club.

Have you had any holes in one?

Yes, I’ve been lucky enough to have four holes in one. Three of them in competition which always helps the scorecard.

What are your favourite golf brands and what’s in your bag?

I’m Team Titleist myself, but all the big brands are making great clubs these days.
Driver: GT3 Titleist
Irons: Titlest T100s
Wedges: Callaway Opus
Putter: LAB
Ball: PRO V1

Who are your favourite pros to watch?

My hero growing up was Ernie Els but these days I love watching Rory and Scottie make the game look so easy as well as Nelly Korda with her silky-smooth swing.

What are you looking forward to the most at Roehampton Club?

I’m looking forward to getting to know the Members, building relationships, and helping players of all levels enjoy the game more. Whether it’s a swing breakthrough or a better fitting set of clubs, I love being part of someone’s golf journey.

What are your favourite things to do outside of golf?

Going to watch live sport (football, cricket, rugby), having a Braai (barbecue), and I love a comedy night.