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Meet The Team
The coaching team at Yorkshire Golf Academy, including the esteemed PGA expert coaches Phillip Akers and Scott McGovern, possesses a deep understanding of golf techniques, strategies, and mental aspects of the game. They have extensive experience working with golfers of all levels, ranging from complete beginners to professional golfers. Whether you are just starting your golf journey or looking to refine your skills as a seasoned player, the coaches are dedicated to tailoring their instruction to meet your specific needs and help you reach your goals.
Under their guidance, you can expect personalised coaching sessions, comprehensive swing analysis, practice drills, and strategic guidance to improve your overall performance on the golf course. The coaches at Yorkshire Golf Academy are passionate about helping you develop a solid foundation, build confidence, and maximize your potential as a golfer.
Phillip Akers
Head Professional
Scott McGovern
Head Professional
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Phil, with six years of experience as a Senior Instructor and Warwickshire County Coach at The Belfry, now leads the team at Oulton. Widely acknowledged as one of the UK's top young coaches, he was a runner-up in the England Golf Coach of The Year Awards in both 2018 and 2019.
Phil's expertise lies in producing top-tier golfers, and he is particularly skilled in developing elite-level players.
Phil believes in a person, athlete, golfer approach to creating some of the best golfers in the U.K.
Scott, a Trackman certified instructor and full-time coach for over 6 years, leverages his playing professional background to offer valuable insights during lessons. Having coached beginners, collegiate players, and professionals, he has earned a strong reputation for effective coaching. With a focus on simplifying the game and making golf more enjoyable, Scott emphasises the importance of decision-making on the course and believes in improving scores without necessarily changing one's swing.
"You don't always have your 'A' game, being able to use better decision making on the course to lower your scores. You don't have to change your swing to improve your golf and your scores"
