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NEWS
News Release 8 January 2007
Top 25 UK Coach Accolade for Director of Instruction at St Andrews Links Golf Academy
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Steve North, director of instruction at the state of the art St Andrews Links Golf Academy, has been included in Golf Monthly’s list of Top 25 UK Golf Coaches.
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PGA Golf Management, who provide instruction on behalf of St Andrews Links Trust at the Links Golf Academy are delighted with the accolade, which recognises the organisation’s commitment to provide world class coaching at the Home of Golf.
Keith Haslam, operations director for PGA Golf Management commented: ‘We sought out the highest quality golf instructor to head the development of St Andrews Links Golf Academy and in Steve we have achieved this. This accolade, which comes a little over a year since he took up post in St Andrews, is testament to what he has achieved to date.’
St Andrews Links Golf Academy features four ultra modern coaching studios, utilising the industry’s latest digital technology. The academy also features Applied Golf Technology who deliver Tour standard custom fit and equipment services.
Alan McGregor, general manager at St Andrews Links Trust added: ‘Steve has made a huge impact on the golfing population of St Andrews since his arrival. He has been able to communicate his ideas and knowledge to players of all levels and abilities, from complete beginners to elite golfers. It is great to see this recognised by Golf Monthly.’
Commenting on his inclusion in the Golf Monthly list, Steve said: “It is fantastic to be recognised personally although this has been a great team effort and could not have been possible without the support and vision of St Andrews Links Trust”.
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Notes for Editors
Steve North
Steve is responsible for the delivery of world class coaching in the Home of Golf at St Andrews Links Golf Academy. He joined in October 2005 after four successful years as David Leadbetter’s director of instruction at Saujana Golf and Country Club, one of Asia’s top golf resorts. One of the youngest golf professionals to complete the rigorous David Leadbetter training programme, Steve went on to conduct golf clinics for some of the world’s leading corporations all over Asia, also writing instructional articles for a number of publications.
Steve has worked with golfers at all levels of the game including successful tournament professionals, nationally ranked junior players, county level players and complete beginners. He is also well versed in links golf having spent time at Royal Jersey Golf Club and Seacroft Golf Club.
Originally from Lincolnshire, Steve started playing golf at the age of fourteen and within three years had turned professional. In 1997, Steve became a fully qualified member of the British PGA, gaining perfect marks in swing theory.
Current Coaching Assignments include;
- One of 7 Scottish Golf Union “ Academy ” Coaches
- 1st Team Coach to Men’s and Ladies St Andrews University Golf Teams
- Coach to the R&A Bursary Award students at St Andrews University
For further information, please contact:
Keith Haslam
PGA Golf Management
Tel +44 (0)1764 66445
Email keithhaslam@pgagm.com
Or visit www.standrewslinksgolfacademy.com
St Andrews Links
St Andrews Links Trust is a charitable organisation responsible for the management and maintenance of the Links courses at St Andrews, including the famous Old Course, host of the 2010 Open Championship. The Trust was established in 1974. It employs more than 200 permanent staff and seasonal workers during the high season. It manages a number of additional facilities including two clubhouses, a golf practice centre and three shops.
Media contact
Mike Woodcock
Communications Manager
St Andrews Links Trust
01334 466610
E-mail mikewoodcock@standrews.org.uk
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