EDGA Head of Instruction and Education Mark Taylor visited the Edoardo Molinari Golf Academy (EMGA) at Royal Park Golf Club, Turin. Ten of the EMGA coaches attended the two day training who work across the three EMGA training venues in northern Italy. The coaches were educated around the G4D space, provided with local knowledge on… Continue reading Coach Education @Edoardo Molinari Golf Academies Feb24
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Coach Education @PGA of Iceland Feb24
EDGA Coach Education team were in action again in Iceland. Mark Taylor visited the PGA of Iceland to train their cohort of 50 trainee professionals at the stunning Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar Vífilstaðavegur just outside Reykjavik. The training which included a blend of practical and experiential simulations was delivered at the indoor golf centre. The… Continue reading Coach Education @PGA of Iceland Feb24
Coach Education @Get Golfing Jan24
EDGA Education team member Leah Roelich and EDGA Director of Female Participation Aimi Bullock were in action across two Get Golfing venues training coaches and the wider community participation team. The Get Golfing team received training at both Pryford Lakes and Mill Green venues, the mixture of PGA coaches and staff received training around introducing… Continue reading Coach Education @Get Golfing Jan24
Occupational Therapist Training @Golf Saudi Jan24
The coach education team visited EDGA member federation Golf Saudi to deliver training to occupational therapists and physiotherapists in the KSA cities of both Riyadh and Jeddah, to support new participation at community level and drive wider participation at local golf facilities. EDGA Education team quote: “This element of sampler delivery helps to showcase the… Continue reading Occupational Therapist Training @Golf Saudi Jan24
Coach Education @Golf New Zealand Nov23
EDGA’s Head of Education & Instruction Mark Taylor visited New Zealand to deliver training on behalf of EDGA member federation Golf NZ to members of the PGA of New Zealand, at the Remuera Golf Club in Auckland, and Russley Golf Club, Christchurch. Dear Mark, Thank you so much for today, we received so much great… Continue reading Coach Education @Golf New Zealand Nov23
EDGA Training @RSM Liverpool
RSM volunteers equipped to change lives in Liverpool through power of golf! Last week, as part of EDGA’s programme to train volunteers to deliver D3 golf sessions, the EDGA development team were at the RSM UK offices in Liverpool.‘D3’ is all about introducing people with a disability to golf in their local community, creating a… Continue reading EDGA Training @RSM Liverpool
EDGA and the Muslim Golf Association combine to support new golfers with disability..
Children and adults with a disability and volunteer leaders from the Muslim community, tried golf as a new sport with the expertise of EDGA and the support of the DP World Tour at The Belfry this week. EDGA is an integral part of the G4D Tour @ Betfred British Masters, where 10 of the leading… Continue reading EDGA and the Muslim Golf Association combine to support new golfers with disability..
Education @The G4D Open, Woburn
EDGA’s Mark Taylor & Leah Roelich deliver a D3 first touch session to therapists and participants from the East London NHS Foundation Trust EDGA engages with patients of NHS Foundation Trust to create The G4D Open legacy.. The first ever G4D Open at Woburn (May 10-12), staged by The R&A in partnership with the DP… Continue reading Education @The G4D Open, Woburn
EDUGOLF & EDGA Begins Developing New Education and Training Products for the Golf Industry @5th Partner meeting in Sweden
At the end of March 2023, EDUGOLF partners from across Europe convened in the beautiful city of Malmö, Sweden, for the 5th full partner meeting, hosted by PGA of Sweden. EDUGOLF runs from January 2021 – December 2023 and is jointly led by the Confederation of Professional Golf (CPG) and the European Observatoire of Sport… Continue reading EDUGOLF & EDGA Begins Developing New Education and Training Products for the Golf Industry @5th Partner meeting in Sweden
EDGA Development – Seated player research with deWiz in Sweden
The EDGA Development Team recently visited Sweden to conduct further research into the production of equipment which will help reduce entry participation barriers for seated golfers entering the sport. Mark Taylor, PGA Fellow Professional and EDGA’s Head of Instruction and Education worked alongside David Leet PGA of Sweden, who’s expertise in club fitting assisted in… Continue reading EDGA Development – Seated player research with deWiz in Sweden