The Professional Staff At Woodcote Park Golf Club
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Wraith Grant – Head Professional
Wraith has been the resident PGA professional for 8 years. He is a former European tour player having his card in the 80’s and 90’s since then he has established himself as one of the best players in the region over the last 20 years. He has been a qualified PGA professional for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience in coaching, including coaching major winners, European tour players, Ryder Cup players, Challenge tour players, International amateurs and club champions.
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Graham Thatcher – Assistant Professional
Graham has been a fully qualified Class AA PGA professional since 2008. He has been at Woodcote Park for 7 years. He is a Level II coach and has attended 3 continued professional development courses on the short game, the golfing machine and Leadbetter lessons as well as the PGA national teaching and coaching conference. In 2011 Graham will be attending the PGA of America teaching and coaching conference in the USA. Graham coaches all level of players and his mission is to coach players to a permanent improvement in all aspects of their game.
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Michael O’Brien – Assistant Professional
Michael is a fully qualified AA PGA professional. He has been a member of the team for 4 years. Michael is the newest PGA qualified member of the coaching team and achieved excellent results in his training, gaining a distinction grade in his final PGA practical examination. Michael runs the junior academy and has brought on a large number of junior members who have now gained playing handicaps. He is a former club champion and the current course record holder.
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Ben St John – Trainee Assistant Professional
Ben joined the team in 2009. He is currently enrolled in his second year of the PGA training course. Ben played on the Asian tour in 2007 and 2008 and had a number of Challenge tour invitations. He competed on mini tours around the world for 6 years. 2010 was a big year for Ben as he won the English PGA championship and was named the South Region Assistant of the year. Ben has worked with a number of the top coaches in the world.
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Our Touring Pros
Woodcote Park are very proud of the fact that during 2003, three of our past Junior Members (Zane Scotland, Kieran Staunton and Ben St John) turned professional, which is a testimony to our never ending achievements within our Junior Section. This was an incredible honour for Woodcote Park in what was an unprecented year.
The only other touring pro to come from the club a few years before was Stephen Keppler, who now resides in the USA. Stephen had a formidable amateur record, winning the Boy's World Championship and representing Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup.
