N1GOLF
About Matthew
Matthew started his career as Trainee Golf Professional at Turnberry Resort Scotland host to 4 Open Championships In 1977, 1986, 1994 and 2009 .On successfully completing his PGA exams in 2003, where he finished 2nd in his year, he was promoted to the position of Senior Teaching Professional based at The Colin Montgomerie Links Academy.
During Matthews tenure at Turnberry he had access to some of the Worlds best coaches and players including organising corporate clinics with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Sir Nick Faldo, Lee Westwood Colin Montgomerie, Butch Harmon and Bob Torrance.
During this period Matthew attended many training courses to enhance his knowledge and teaching skills, including Gasp, V1 Golf, SAM Puttlab and Trackman. Being a competent player Matthew continued his development as a player by going to see some of the top coaches including Bob Torrance, Damien Taylor, Adam Hunter and Andrew Nicholson.
Matthew then had the opportunity in 2009 to move to Dubai as a Golf Instructor at The Address Montgomerie Dubai. Being a very busy facility Matthew grew his reputation as a coach through introducing a Ladies Coaching program, Junior Elite Progame and and Elite Golfer performance program.
Being a base for Tour Pros Matthew had the opportunity to forge good relationships with a lot of players. Lee Westwood, Andy Sullivan, Steve Webster, Simon Dyson, Pablo Larrazabal and Oliver Fisher, and coaches such as Claude Harmon and Justin Parsons. Matthew spent 18months coaching and traveling the European Tour with Steve Webster from 2014.
In April 2016 he moved to Close House as Head PGA Professional. This role included coaching Northumbria University Elite Golf Program. They were crowned champions of the Northern Premier League in 2019 and reached the Semi Finals of the National Cup in 2019 and 2020. Individual success came from Andrew Wilson, James Wilson and Cameron Wallace. Currently they are ranked in the top 5 British Uni Golf Programs. The Academy grew its Ladies and Junior Programs under Matthews leadership.
In 2017 Matthews coaching career was recognised by being awarded Advanced PGA status. Hes continued his development by studying TPI, FlightScope and Bodi Track.
Available lessons with Matthew
| PLAYER EVALUATION | £ 20.00 | Book now |
| 50 MINUTES SESSION | £ 40.00 | Book now |
| JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL | £ 35.00 | Book now |
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Declan Malone
CEO, N1GOLF
