The longest-serving PGA golf professional in the Lothians – and perhaps even in Scotland – has closed the door of his shop for the last time. Alan Pate spent 42 years as the head pro at Ratho Park, where he was also an assistant for four years before that.
It’s been quite a start to 2020 for Lurgan Golf Club based coach, Zoe Allen, who received her third US Kids Top 50 Coaching award at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. Each year, US Kids Golf selects the 50 top coaches to receive this top honour. Those
PGA Professional Andy Little has been honoured as a Top 50 Kids Coach at the 2020 PGA Show in Orlando. He is just one of five non-American award winners in 2020. Based at Sandown Park Golf Centre, Little started his Little Golfers coaching club 12 years ago, running his kids
Course Title: How To Develop a Tour Players Short Game Start/End date: 03/04/2020 Maximum Places: 16 Cost (Member): £42 Course Introduction: This seminar aims to deliver a clear, simple approach to the short game. Ideal for all professionals who have ‘lost’ their short games and want to recapture the
Described by previous visitors including 2018 European Ryder Cup-winning captain Thomas Bjorn as one of the world’s most beautiful golfing locations, Verdura Resort deserves its reputation as a golfing paradise. And PGA members have the opportunity to discover this magnificent corner of Sicily for themselves over the coming months
Global superstar Robbie Williams is at home on the golf course as he is on the stage thanks to a PGA Professional’s coaching, writes Adrian Milledge. “I thought it was a wind-up, especially as he was late,” says Ben Emerson, recalling the time he was told Robbie Williams had
Loch Lomond Whiskies, the Official Spirit of The Open, has concluded a new agreement with The PGA to become a PGA Partner and the title sponsor of the Scottish PGA Championship. The three-year deal will ensure PGA Members and amateur golfers alike will have the opportunity to explore the
An improved, user-friendly website (www.pga.info) fit for the modern day professional with improved navigation, updated content and fully mobile responsive launches next week (Monday February 17). The redesigned site will provide PGA Members and visitors with an improved user experience and intuitive platform. The highlight in the first phase
Are you looking for a fresh challenge? There are many job opportunities open to PGA Members within the golf industry, both in the UK, Ireland and Internationally. Featured opportunities: Employer Position/Role Location Posted Alwoodley Golf Club Training Applicant / Registered Assistant. UK And Ireland 05/02/20 Dale Hill Hotel and
Paul McEvoy, the unofficial Godfather of the TGI Golf Partnership, is the golf retail group’s official Partner of the Year. The Clitheroe Golf Club PGA Professional has been part of the group for 20 years, serving on the board of directors for 15 and sitting at the helm
