Full Day Clinics | The who, what, where, when…

Often customers look for clarification about the ins and outs of our Full Day Clinics. Hopefully this article shines a light on what our Full Day Clinics entail and how you, or the golfer in your life, can get involved.

Custom Fitting | What Launch Monitor Data Matters?

In order to help deliver a beneficially  custom fitting, the PGA Professional will have the assistance of a launch monitor to help track the player’s trends. It’s important that player’s understand the importance of performance trends.

Summer Golf Camps

I had the opportunity to travel to the PGS National Training Academy in Birmingham for my final residential week as an Assistant PGA Professional.

A Trainee’s Experience at the PGA National Training Academy

I had the opportunity to travel to the PGS National Training Academy in Birmingham for my final residential week as an Assistant PGA Professional.

Distance Control

A common fault coaches like myself see, is a player’s inability to control the distance of their shots – especially with wedges. With the new Titleist SM9s arriving at the Academy this week it’s fitting to share some simple tips around distance control

Back to School…. Class

As the kids get back to school, we begin our preparation for welcoming back the young golfers who are enrolled in our junior weekly class.

Zooming with Sean Foley

Golf Ireland’s High-Performance Director and National Coach Neil Manchip has been inviting a number of notable names in the game to share some of their wisdom with Golf Ireland’s players, coaches and staff. In early February, PGA Tour Coach, Sean Foley, agreed to chat with and answer questions from the Golf Ireland Family. Having coached […]

What clubs do I need?

If you’re new to golf and looking for some advice as to what should be in your bag, look no further. Here’s a great overview from our resident PGA Trainee Mary Doyle. Types of golf clubs There are three main different types of clubs that beginners should be aware of. The Putter: this club is […]

Zooming with Stephen Gallacher

Past Ryder Cup player and European Tour player Stephen Gallacher was invited on to the Golf Ireland Zoom series by his friend and past opponent Neil Manchip this month. With a mixture of players, coaches and team selectors asking the Scotsman different questions, the call covered a variety of topics around the game. Niall and […]

PGA Golf Studies, Year One

My three word summary; humbling, insightful and perspective.

Overall, the first of a three year Professional Golf Studies course was a humbling one for me. As I embarked on my new ‘journey’, I felt like I knew a lot about golf – I know how to play, what else is there?