Swingzone at the Open Championship
13/07/2018
A record number of PGA Professionals will be providing free coaching lessons at the 2018 Open Championship at Carnoustie.
While the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth capture the headlines on the course, a 30-strong group of pros will deliver thousands of free 15-minute lessons to spectators inside the Swingzone.
Among the coaches over the eight days is Jamie Cundy, who is a regular at the Swingzone, and PGA Master Professional Peter Ball.
He said: "It is the most enjoyable week to be a pro. You come and watch other coaches and learn from them all week. There’s a lot of knowledge here so it’s a fantastic chance to improve your knowledge.
"This is an opportunity to come and listen and learn, it gives people an opportunity to start playing the game, and for others it’s a chance for them to improve their game."
Another familiar face will be Denise Hastings, who is set to work at what she believes will be her 14th Open Championship.
“The Open is the best place for us pros to show off our skills to the public,” said Hastings. “I am so excited to have been chosen again to be a part of the great team of top professionals. It is one of the best weeks in my coaching year; it’s really so very special.”
“Working with other PGA Professionals allows us all to watch and learn from one another. After all, we are learning all the time and this is one of the best things about working at The Open.
“It’s also great to feel I am giving something back for all the great times I have had in my golf career, seeing people go off with a smile on their face is just magic.”
Dr Jonathan Wright, Golf Development Executive at The PGA, added: “The Open Swingzone is a great opportunity for us to showcase the valuable role and skills of a PGA Professional.
“This year The PGA’s #WeLoveGolf campaign will also feature in the Swingzone where a record number of female coaches and their male colleagues will look to inspire as many women and girls as they can to take up and continue playing the game.”
