Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching
Our added value to you
After spending years honing our skills and working closely with club golfers like you, we're confident that we can lend a helping hand wherever your game needs a little fine-tuning.
As your PGA Professional team, we deeply care about your golf game and the happiness it brings you. That's where the philosophy of We Coach, We Fit, We Care comes into action – our approachable team is always ready to listen to your concerns and help you make positive changes that bring success on the course.
Find out moreThe MGC Golf Academy is home to 5 PGA Professionals with over 100 years of combined experience in teaching at all levels from European Tour stars to beginners. We provide coaching 7 days a week and up to 12 hours a day. Lessons can be taken in our bespoke TrackMan powered private teaching bays, indoor studios, short game area or even on one of the two 18 hole championship courses.
Why Coaching?
We pride ourselves on a thorough and yet enjoyable approach to teaching golf. From the newcomer to golf to the more experienced player wishing to address specific problems, golfers of every age and ability will benefit from our straightforward advice depth of golfing knowledge and the very best of technology.
We’re passionate about helping you play better golf.
Every golfer enjoys the game more when they’re hitting good shots and playing well. This is our mission for you.
Think back to your last few rounds and try to pinpoint an area that cost you shots…
Maybe, you had too many three-putts as a result of poor distance control? Or did you miss too many fairways to the right meaning you had to chip out sideways? It could be that you play well in practice rounds with your friends but struggle to replicate that in competitions?
Through our experiences in the game and our PGA education, we appreciate that every golfer is different. That’s why we offer a range of lessons and packages to suit everyone.
Lessons will cover:
- Golf Fundamentals
- Swing Basics
- Short Game
- Putting
- Chipping
- Trackman
- SamLab
Our Staff
Nick Haile - Head PGA Professional
Nick became Head Professional at Minchinhampton Golf Club in January 2023 after joining the Professional Team as Head Assistant in 2012. Nick is a Qualified PGA Professional and trained club fitter for all the leading brands. He can unlock your golfing potential through a precise and knowledgeable swing assessment and club fitting. The shop is always well stocked with a wide range of products from the leading brands, the shop attracts golfers from far and wide. In 2018 Nick travelled to the USA to complete his level 2 Titleist TPI performance institute certification. He has an understanding of how limitations in the body effect the players ability to carry out a powerful and repeatable golf swing. He has a vast knowledge of all golf products and can give first-class advice on the equipment likely to help you improve your game. Nick regularly competes on the West of England PGA circuit with a goal to keep improving his own game.
Stuart Little - PGA Professional
Stuart joined Minchinhampton as a junior member in 1979, and turned professional in 1985 joining Chris Steele and the Professional Team. Stuart then pursued a playing career, and gained his European Tour Card in 1992. Since his professional debut, he has played in over 700 West Region PGA events, amassing more than 100 wins and setting many course records. On the international stage, his 341 appearances have taken him to 37 different countries, where he has a return of 4 wins and 31 top ten finishes. Other notable wins include the West of England Foursomes in 1991, and the Sunningdale Foursomes in 2000. Whilst playing with many of the world’s great players, Stuart has gained a wealth of experience from some of the game’s top coaches and sports psychologists. Stuart’s approach to the game is to keep it simple, by identifying a player’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing each individual to play to those strengths whilst working on their weaker points. His coaching is tailored to meet the needs and aspirations of all golfers both right and left handed, and he very much looks forward to welcoming you as his next pupil.
Steven Gerrish - PGA Professional
Steve is a very experienced and modern teaching professional with sound knowledge of the golf swing and short-game. He applies new coaching concepts in a simple relatable way using the latest launch monitor technology. Steve has coached in Europe, and The Middle East gaining valuable experience and as well this, he’s attended many courses, seminars and picked the brains of some of the best golf coaches in the world. Steve is a student of the game and is always looking to better himself as a coach and offer the very best golf coaching service.
Kirsty Taylor - Teaching Professional
Having taken up the game early Kirsty joined Clitheroe GC at 8 years old. After a successful amateur career culminating in representing GB&I in The Curtis Cup Kirsty turned professional in 1995 and joined The Ladies European Tour. A career that lasted 15 years including notable achievements such as runner-up in The 2000 Weetabix Ladies British Open, winning the 2005 Ladies Welsh Open and achieving over 30 top 10’s. Whilst playing with the world’s top players Kirsty gained a wealth of knowledge and experience not only from them but coaches and psychologists as well. In preparation for retirement, Kirsty did her Level 1 and Level 2 coaching qualifications with The PGA in 2006 and 2007 before retiring in 2010. In 2011 Kirsty joined Westonbirt GC as their teaching professional and shortly afterwards was appointed Coach to both The Westonbirt Schools. Kirsty very much believes in keeping things simple and fun, working with the student’s strengths and improving their weaknesses to help them achieve their targets and increasing their enjoyment of the game.