NOMINATIONS

After an exceptionally busy and deeply rewarding 2023, I was honoured to be nominated and shortlisted for Participation & Development Coach of the Year at the England Golf Awards. The nomination recognised a year of significant growth, innovation, and commitment to junior and community golf.

Throughout the year, I oversaw a thriving junior programme with more than 150 young golfers in membership. Alongside this, I delivered coaching across five local schools and ran six Weekend Academy classes every week, ensuring that children of all ages and abilities had regular, high-quality access to the game.

My work extended beyond coaching sessions. I managed our Golf Foundation Golf Sixes team, helping young players experience competitive golf in a fun, supportive environment. I also wrote and published a comprehensive Junior Golf Pathway workbook, giving players and parents a clear, structured guide to development both on and off the course.

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of the club, the parents, our dedicated volunteers, and my PGA Assistant, Mike Edmunds, whose contribution was invaluable throughout the year.

Attending the awards ceremony in Manchester was a fantastic experience. Although I didn’t take home the trophy, being shortlisted among so many outstanding coaches was a proud moment and a reflection of the incredible community around our junior programme.