• Differentiate yourself from your peers
• Learn from a PGA Tour and 2010 Ryder Cup Team Coach
• Lower your Student putting stroke average
• Increased sales revenue on putter fitting and training aides
West England Golf Academy - Nick Riley (England)
West of England Golf Academy, Bristol, England
Website: www.westofenglandgolfacademy.co.uk
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Professional Qualifications
- PGA (AAT) member with over 25 years as a professional golfer and coach
- Level 1 Accredited Instructor HSPSE
Bio
Nick is the head professional at Henbury Golf Club which is host to the only other official Harold Swash Putting School in the UK.
Nick joined Henbury in 1990 and is the director of golf instruction. In August 2005, after extensive training at HSPSE Southport Nick opened the Satellite Putting School at his existing West of England Golf Academy.
The Golf Academy operates as an independent service to members and visitors a like. Nick has a great love of the short game and is building a reputation for himself. He has worked with golfers of all abilities ranging from club amateurs to tour professionals.
In January 2007, Nick took great delight in becoming an official Yes! Golf C-Groove Custom Fitting Centre. His reputation as a putting specialist and club-maker has drawn people to him throughout the country. Nick considers himself lucky to have worked and studied with some the worlds leading coaches, Harold Swash and Butch Harmon to name but a few. Keeping the WEGA at the forefront of coaching techniques and technology.
Playing Achievements
1979 West Region Assistant Stroke Play Champion
1981 Runner up, West Region Stroke Play Championship
1984 West Region Under 25 Champion
1984 Top Five Finish in the British under 25 Championship - Sunningdale
1991 Joint Winner Henbury Golf Club Centenary Pro-am
1993 Winner Regional Volvo Captain and Pro Challenge
1993 Joint Winners of the National Volvo Captain and Pro Challenge - Wentworth
Personal Message
I still have a great love of the wonderful game and still try and play in the odd event but most of my focus now goes into my academy and coaching these days. It’s great to work alongside Harold and the team and be at the forefront of putting instruction.
Why become an Accredited Instructor?
Up and Coming Courses
Our next Accredited Instructor Programme for Golf Teaching Professionals will take place at the following venue:
Level 1
- Texas area, summer 2012 (end of june or end of july)
- HSPSE Headquarter, Formby Hall Golf Resort, Southport, Liverpool, UK - February 20/21, 2012
Click here to Apply for more information and available spots of our Accredited Instructors courses in Europe and Asia. Other areas please contact us for more information.
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012 My first visit in anger to the USA this year was a 10 day trip to Florida for two PGA Tour events in The Honda Classic and Cadillac WGC. The first of them, the Honda Classic was at Palm Beach Gardens. I arrived on the Sunday night into Miami and… read more...