Rick shares the same passion and love for the game as his father, Iain Valentine, who is Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Golf Association. His grandmother was none other than Jessie Valentine MBE, one of the dominant figures in women's golf for a period which spanned two decades from the mid 1930's to the mid 1950's and who notched up a staggering three British Ladies Championships between 1937 and 1958 in addition to six Scottish Ladies Championship titles.
The Loretto Golf Academy attracts boy and girls aged 10-18 from all over the world and offers them an outstanding opportunity to develop their golfing talents in tandem with a first-class education. The school boasts its own 'on campus' practice facilities with a 'Huxley' nine-hole artificial putting green, driving bays and bunker and chipping areas. There are also remarkable indoor facilities offering innovative practice programmes for both beginners and advanced players. Working closely with the Scottish Golf Union and in partnership with championship courses at Craigielaw and Archerfield, the Loretto Golf Academy ensures that it remains at the cutting edge of schools’ golf. It has continued to develop an unrivalled programme for aspiring golfers including one-to-one tutoring sessions, professional coaching in strength and conditioning using the Golf BioDynamics system, short game and sports psychology.
The goal for many Loretto golfers is to attend an American university when they leave. Loretto has worked closely with ProdreamUSA since 2005 to ensure their players get the best possible advice during this important transition.
“Our ultimate aim is to produce an Open winner. However, most golfers do not reach their peak until they reach their 30’s. Loretto’s day will come!” says Rick.
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