Stuart Hurstfield Career Profile
I was first introduced to the game of golf by my father in 1985 at the age of 12 when I was asked to caddy at our local club, before long I was completley hooked and rarely did anything else ! I spent a huge amount of time practising in an attempt to perfect my technique, these attempts have proved invaluable in my now chosen career in the assistance of others,
I gained a wealth of experience as a competitor in major national amateur and Professional events including the British open qualifier, Duncan putter, Welsh stroke play, Gold cross, Welsh amateur,British boys, Trubshaw, Carad, British youths and the Peter McEvoy trophy, the eventual winner being world number 1 Lee Westwood,
During this time I also represented my county ,North Wales and victory foursomes team,
Individual success include the North Wales and county youths championships with a handicap of 2,
Although I experienced some success my efforts proved the negative affect of busy practice routines without professional feed back and so stress the importance of regular coaching in order to develope a sound and repeatable motion,
Improving your golf can be difficult, but almost impossible without professional guidance !
This period proved invaluble in my now chosen career and passion in the coaching of others !
"MY PHILOSOPHY IS TO ADAPT MY COACHING STYLE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL...TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOLFING POTENTIAL WHILST HAVING FUN DOING SO!"
Turning Professional
I turned Professional with the Professional golfers association www.pga.info/Features/40871868.htm in 1995 on completion of my diploma programme studies I achieved 4th place with the Moet Chandon rookie trainee award scheme amongst over 400 of my peers,since then I have given thousands of golf lessons from complete beginners to elite performers.
Continued Research
Continued research has gained me (AA) Level 3 status with the P.G.A and I am one of only a few certified Titleist fitness instructors in the country.www.mytpi.com
I have been fortunate to attend guest speakers John Jacobs and Europeon Tour Coach Scott Cranfield I regularly consult Dr Karl Morris A world leader in Sports psychology www.themindfactor.com
Work Experience
Includes 6 years in the midlands www.pytchleygolflodgekettering.co.uk and 2 years in Boise Idaho U.S.A www.boiseranchgc.com competing in rocky mountain section events,Coaching college level and representing golf club manufacturers Titleist and Cobra as a golf club fitter ,I have also been part of the R&A game improvement centre at the open championship for the previous 6 years offering introductory lessons to youngsters.
Whats in the bag ?
Favourite Golf Ball Titleist Pro V1 X Waterproofs FJ Performance
Shoes FJ Icon Golf Glove FJ StaSoft