The conference took place at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club earlier this month and included 12 delegates from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa who were sponsored by the R&A to attend.
Andrew Gunn, the Education and Training Manager for the PGA of South Africa, said the conference was a resounding success and strengthened the bonds within Africa golf.
“I think the visiting African delegates took home some valuable knowledge, but also a sense of being part of a larger PGA family in Africa that shares a common vision. I believe that’s what we all want to do in terms of taking African golf to the next level,” said Gunn.
Springbok rowing coach Roger Barrow opened the conference with a presentation on coaching dedication, motivation and attention to detail.
Tony Bennett, Managing Director of Education and Training for the PGAs of Europe, delivered a presentation on worldwide trends in golf, golf coach education in Europe, the European coaching framework and how the golf coach should position himself/herself in the changing environment of the game at present.
