The father of an up-and-coming golfing star has pointed to the positive effects of staying in a caravan in Cornwall near to the course had in helping his son prepare for a tournament.
Jake Storey became only the third player from the north-east of England to win the England Boys Championship in the 31-year history of this prestigious sporting event.
And while practice proved crucial to his performance, his father Jim admitted that the youngster also benefitted from the close proximity of a nearby caravan site to the course, which meant he was able to practice staying in a tourer located just two miles away.
“Every night Jake went back to the caravan, had a shower and some dinner and then returned to the golf club to practice his putting. He would stay on the green until around 9.45pm and then get back for an early night,” he explained to the Journal.
A number of caravan parks across the UK are located near to golf courses, with the Hebden Bridge Caravan Club Site in West Yorkshire a classic example.
