Coaching

Coaching Structure

The mission of the Golf Union of Wales Player Development Programme is to facilitate the development of Wales' most promising young golfers by providing them with the finest coaching, training, competition, and support services possible.

The objective of the programme is to provide players with an holistic approach to the game of golf.

The GUW structure from 2009:

National Mens Squad/National Ladies Squad
 National Boys Squad/National Girls Squad
 Regional Squads/ Academy Squads/ Girls/Ladies Development Squads

The aims of the structure:

  • Tiered system of coaching

  • Continuity in coaching delivery and consistent flow of coaches (appointed by GUW)

  • Academy Squads will consist of players who miss out on the Regional Squads

  • Players will be provided with sound technique before reaching the Regional and National Squads

  • Players will be better prepared in all disciplines including practice regimes, a base understanding of nutrition, fitness, psychology and other recognised good golfing habits.

Coaches

NATIONAL COACHES

Men & Boys Squads:  Neil Matthews

Ladies & Girls Squads:  Jeremy Bennett

REGIONAL COACHES

South:  John Peters

North:  Paul Williams

ACADEMY COACHES

South West: Rhys Harry

South East:  Neil Matthews

North West:  Matt Parsley

North East:  Gareth James