Cardiff-based professional and established coach Terry Hanson finds himself in the unenviable position of playing alongside some of his students at next week's Ryder Cup Wales 2010 Welsh Open PGA Championship.
Stephen Dodd, a three-time champion on the European Tour, and Adam Constable, already a winner in Wales this year when he successfully defended his Welsh Open Young PGA Professional title at Aberdovey, both currently benefit from Hanson's words of wisdom.
The pair are in the field for the 54-hole event at Marriott St Pierre, Chepstow, from August 7-9 along with Hanson, who admits if they play anywhere close to their best he is likely to be left trailing in their wake.
For that reason the 50-year-old will not be getting involved in any small wagers with his students.
"I am 50 now and when I play against guys my own age and ability I can compete pretty well," said Hanson, who has been at Cardiff Golf Club since 1989.
"But when you are competing against guys 10, 20, 30 years younger you are not as hopeful and although Adam plays at a similar level to me Stephen is a level above us both.
"I can't focus on playing - which is what you need to do like Stephen and Adam.
"But the Ryder Cup Wales money has given us a few tournaments and I want to try to compete. My game is okay, I just need to play more - hence me entering."
The competitive spirit still burns brightly with Hanson and, for that reason, he is planning to make a bid to play on the Seniors Tour
"I played regularly for many years and I am not going to enter a tournament unless I think I can do well," said Hanson, who was first reserve for last week's Senior Open Championship at Muirfield after winning a play-off to get there but spent the whole of the first day unsuccessfully waiting on the first tee for someone to drop out.
"I've been playing St Pierre since 1981 but I don't think that matters because most of the guys have played there as it is one of the best venues in Wales.
"I'm going to use the event for experience."
And even if Hanson is not confident about his chances of succeeding he believes Dodd could be the one to watch, especially as last year's champion Liam Bond, based at St Pierre, is not entered.
"Stephen will be a contender next week," he said.
"We are going through a bit of a spell at the moment because he is not feeling great about his game but it can change."
Dodd is joined in the field by compatriot Sion Bebb, another European Tour regular, who finished joint second in last year's final.
Another entrant hoping to erase memories of 12 months ago is Weymouth's Michael Watson.
With four holes remaining he led by two but bogeyed the par-four 16th and then hooked his drive at the next under a tree from where he made seven to eventually finish joint second.
"I was playing great in the final round apart from one hole and I should have won but for an error at the 17th," said Watson.
"But I'm looking forward to going back. It is a big event on a good golf course and it counts towards our (West Region) Order of Merit.
"You know you have got to get a good start because you know you are playing against good players."
Rob Holt, chief executive of Ryder Cup Wales 2010, commented: "Ryder Cup Wales is delighted to partner the PGA at this event which forms part of our annual 'Summer of Golf' programme which we deliver as part of our commitments as a result of the successful Ryder Cup bid.
"The Summer of Golf tournaments have transformed the golfing calendar throughout Wales which features fantastic golf events and attracts world class players."