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Coaching Team

Aaron Howard – Head Professional
Advanced PGA Professional

Aaron joined the Professional team in 2021 after spending ten successful years at Saffron Walden GC and is a two-time Gleneagles Club Champion. With over 30 years’ experience and using elite coaching methods he is passionate about player improvement and helping them reach their individual goals.  Studying under Pete Cowen and learning from other Master Professionals such as Butch Harmon and David Leadbetter, Aaron has a wealth of experience to help with your game.  Aaron is also a level 2 qualified Capto Master Putter coach and Club Master Fitter.

Whether it be playing, teaching or club fitting, if you would like any help with any aspect of your game, please do not hesitate to contact Aaron in the Pro Shop or email at [email protected]

Joel Rickard – Head Teaching Professional
PGA Professional

Joel joined the team in 2018 and is available for individual lessons both on the range and on the course. He also runs group classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced, and heads up our Junior Stags coaching programme. For those looking for a more detailed programme, Joel runs 3-month and 6-month performance management packages. Joel works on the principle that each golfer is different and requires a bespoke solution to enhance their enjoyment of the game. Gift vouchers are also available. To book a lesson please contact the Pro Shop or email [email protected]

To find out more about Joel’s prices and packages, including junior and group coaching, you can visit https://www.joelrickardgolf.com/

Denise Hastings
Advanced Fellow and Honorary Member of the PGA

Having been a founding member of the Women’s PGA and played on the European tour for ten years, Denise expanded her career into coaching and has successfully taught hundreds of individuals in the UK and run golf Schools in the UK, Spain, Scandanavia and America.

To book a lesson please contact the pro shop or email me at: [email protected]

Assistant Team

Oliver Girling
Golf Assistant

Oliver Marriott
Golf Assistant

Sarah Smith
Golf Retail Assistant Manager