Nick Riley - Head PGA Professional
PGA (AAT) member with over 25 years as a professional golfer and coach.
”Training Establishment for Apprentice Professionals.”
Profile:
1978
Assistant Professional at Exeter Golf & Country Club. Underwent the 3 year P.G.A training programme, passing the final exams at Lilleshall in 1982.
1983
Joined East Devon G.C. as Teaching Professional.
1985
Played tournament golf throughout G.B. and Europe.
1990
Club Professional at Henbury G.C.
2005
Joined forces with the Harold Swash Putting School of Excellence and founded the West of England Golf Academy adding to his present position.
2007
The West of England Golf Academy officially opens the country’s first Regional C-Groove Custom Fitting Centre.
Playing Achievements:
1979
West Region Assistants Stroke Play Champion.
1981
Runner up, West Region Stroke Play Championship
1984
West Region Under 25 Champion – St Pierre
Top five finish in the British under 25 Championship - Sunningdale
1991
Joint winner Henbury Golf Club Centenary Pro-Am
1993
Winner Regional Volvo Captain & Pro Challenge
Joint Winners National Volvo Captain & Pro Challenge at Wentworth
Continued Learning:
Attended:
Inaugural PGA Coaching – Edinburgh University
Coached at 1996 Open Championship Royal Lytham & St Ann’s.
(Game Improvement Centre)
2001/02
Psychology of Golf
2003
NSPCC Educare Child Protection Awareness Programme
2005
Has worked with the Harmon Brothers. St Andrews, Scotland.
Personally coached by Harold Swash at the Harold Swash Putting School of Excellence.
Member of the Harold Swash Putting School of Excellence.
Personally trained by Dr Paul Hurrion, Quintic Laboratories.
Quintic Biomechanics 9.03v9a Golf Analysis Software.
2006
The Belfry - National Training Academy
Discussed short game skills with top short game guru, Gary Smith, coach to the England Elite Squad.
Rest assured that the WEGA is keeping itself at the forefront of coaching techniques and technology.
