Our Escorted Golf Holiday & Coaching Holiday Team
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Golf to a Tee are pleased to have partnered with several highy regarded PGA Professionals to provide coaching services on Escorted Golf Tours.
Adam Gray PGA Professional, Head Professional Kenilworth Golf Club
Adam turned professional in 2005 and went onto gain his PGA qualification in 2008. He is the Head Pro at Kenilworth Golf Club and Adam and has a wealth of experience working with all levels of golfers, from complete newcomers to touring professionals. He is successful by helping individuals to identify their own goals and to set targets to maximise both their potential and their learning.
He is an approachable and understanding coach, with a simple coaching philosophy, which is to work on sound fundamentals as the blueprint to all good golf swings. Adams friendly and relaxed approach to coaching makes him easy to work with and his personal, but structured style allows him to convey an understanding of his coaching in one to one and group lessons.
Adams cheerful and approachable manner also means he is a great asset to have in any golfing touring group.
Gary Pike is a PGA Advanced Professional and a former David Leadbetter senior instructor who has lectured and coached worldwide.
Gary has played golf since the age of 8 and turned professional at 16. He has been personal coach to over 85 professional golfers on all the main tours.
In 2005 Gary was elected as an Advanced Member of the British Professional Golfers Association for his achievements in coaching. For many years, Gary was Head Coach for the Essex County golf squads and presided over their success in winning the County Championships.
Gary has published over 250 articles on the golf swing and in 2000, Todays’ Golfer magazine recognised Gary as one of the UK’s top 40 coaches.
He is never short of a word of encouragement and loves to play golf with golfers of all levels. His friendly, relaxed coaching style immediately puts pupils at ease so they can enjoy the learning experience.
Gary’s vast experience and credentials also include:
◦ Senior Assistant Coach to Denis Pugh
◦ Sports Elite Academy Coach at Alhaurin, Spain (2008-2011)
◦ European Tour Coach to John Bevan & Dale Whitnell
◦ Ladies European Tour Coach to Vanessa Bell
◦ European Senior Tour Coach to John Hudson
◦ Euro Pro Tour, Jamega & TP Tours Coach to numerous players
◦ Long Term Personal Coach to Dale Whitnell (England No. 1 in 2009 & former Walker Cup Player)
◦ Guest speaker at the 2013 conference on coaching elite performance in junior golf
◦ Currently playing on the Senior Masters Tour & Senior Golf Circuit
Golf to a Tee is delighted that Gary will be escorting and coaching GTAT clients.
Sam Dodds, Coventry Golf Club
Sam is a fully qualified PGA Professional, based at Coventry Golf Club. He is a superb and popular coach, with golfers of all abilities - he is also a genial, caring and popular host. Sam's creditials as a golfer have been endorsed with many PGA tournament wins.
Mario Luca, Estepona, Spain
Mario is an experienced PGA Professional and is now based in Estepona Spain.
His relaxed coaching style is very effective and Mario tends to specialise in mid - higher handicap groups travelling to Spain. You will not find a more encouraging coach than Mario. He is also an excellent host.
Oliver Foster, Kenilworth Golf Club
Oliver Foster is an experienced and highly skilled golf coach with over 10 years of coaching expertise. His dedication and passion for golf has shaped him into an exceptional coach with a commitment to a high standard of customer service.
Oliver's coaching journey began at The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club, where he served as an Assistant Golf Professional. During his time there, Oliver honed his teaching techniques and developed a strong foundation in golf instruction, working closely with players of all skill levels to improve their game.
Recognising Oliver's talent and commitment, he was offered a position at Trump Turnberry, a world-renowned golf resort. Oliver held the role of Senior Teaching Professional and Golf Academy Manager. This opportunity allowed him to expand his coaching and work with a diverse range of golfers, including professionals, amateurs, and juniors. Oliver's dedication and expertise earned him an award for customer service and coaching, highlighting his ability to create positive and impactful experiences for his students.
Currently, Oliver serves as a Senior Teaching Professional at Kenilworth Golf Club, where he continues to inspire and guide golfers of all levels to reach their full potential. His infectious enthusiasm and warm personality make him a joy to be around, with his ability to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.
