Jon is Head of Golf Coaching and custom fitting at Teignmouth. After completing the 3 year PGA foundation degree in 2012 through the University of Birmingham and the Belfry, he received recognition with a scholarship from Titleist as a top 15 graduate. Jon is the head coach of the Devon county Girls and also a coach for the Devon men’s elite squad. Jon works with all levels of players from beginners to local professionals.
Place of Birth: Torquay
Nationality: English
Attachment: Teignmouth Golf Club
Turned pro: 2008
QUALIFICATIONS & CPD TRAINING
Foundation Degree Birmingham University (Professional Golf)
P.G.A Qualified Professional
Titleist PGA trainee scholarship (top 15 graduate)
Frankly academies U.S.A certified putting instructor
ASQ Level 1 golf coach
ASQ Level 2 golf coach
The Stack and Tilt swing
TrackMan Certified Level 2
Golf Coach First aid
Safeguarding and protecting children workshop
CAREER GOALS
Excel in golf coaching and playing
AMATEUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Hele Park junior and men’s club champion 2 years running
Hele Park Junior club captain Torbay cup winner on 3 occasions (team)
Teignmouth junior scratch champion (2003)
DCGU Palairet Trophy winner on 3 occasions (team)
Junior English and home nations salver winner in La Manga (team)
Churston 36 hole scratch Open winner (DCGU order of merit event
Devon county player at Junior, youth and men’s levels.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
2008-2009 Teignmouth Golf Assistant professional
2009 – Present – Teignmouth Golf club Head Assistant professional
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Devon golfer’s alliance Torquay 2009: T-1st
Professional Devon golfer’s alliance 2010: T-1st
Professional 2009 English PGA Assistants west region Q winner
Head Girls County Coach
Men’s Elite County Coach
Golf Sponsors – Ping, Footjoy, Titleist
Company Sponsors – Aspiral UK