David has nearly 15 years teaching experience and prides himself on his holistic approach to coaching. Since beginning his coaching journey, David has looked to broaden his golfing knowledge by furthering his studies in Golf Psychology. 

Golf Psychology has become central to David's coaching and is very much part of his coaching philosophy. Since turning Professional David has concentrated on designing a number of Coaching Programmes, focused on developing the players mind as well as their technique for elite performance.

In recent years David has experienced a great deal of success as a coach with both individuals and with a team, helping Elsham acheive two National Finals in the same year.  
 

PGA Foundation Degree                                  2010

ASQ Level 2 - Golf Coaching                           2010

Golf Psychology Certificate.                             2012

Certificate of Golf Management Threory          2020

Key Influences

Vision 54 Programme

Dave Alred - Pressure Principle 

Matthew Syed

Anything Sports Psychology related

Coaching Achievements

Winner of the National Laddie Lucas Award

Coach to Lincolnshire Amateur Champion

Coach to 3rd Place at North of England Amateur

Coached Elsham Junior Team to 2 National Finals

Coach to 10 local Club Champions in 7 years

Adam Barnard 

Handicap +2

Adam is also an Elsham member who has has been enjoying a very successful period in his amateur career. After winning 5 Club Championships consecutively, Adam then won the Lincolnshire Amateur Championship in 2020 (see picture)

Adam's victory cemented his place as one of the County's finest players and now he is looking to improve on his current form in the season ahead. David and Adam have worked closely together for 7 years now and hope to keep developing in 2021 by attaining an Amateur World Ranking.