James Cornish

Director of Golf

 

James qualified as a PGA pro in 2000 and joined Chart Hills as Director of Golf in 2004. In 2011 he opened a golf academy at Chart Hills along with a highly qualified staff of experts in the field of psychology, strength & conditioning, nutrition and golf technique coaching. He understands the importance of focusing on the whole of your golf game and at the Leaderboard Golf Performance Centre they address everything, be that technique, overcoming negative thought or working on overall fitness.

 

Karl Steptoe

Advanced PGA Professional

 

Following his experiences as a golf professional and coach since 1997, Karl developed an interest in how psychology influences performance and went on to gain a Masters degree in Psychology of Sport & Exercise from Loughborough University. He works with golfers of all abilities, helping them overcome mental barriers and develop strategies in order to realise their golfing potential.

 

Rob Goldup

Body Conditioning Expert

 

Rob is a consultant with the multidisciplinary sports medicine company Pro Golf Health which has given him the opportunity to work with some of the world's top golfers on both the PGA and European Tours. Through his consultancy work he has learned a great deal on golf health and conditioning for today's golfer.

 

Anthony Froom

PGA

 

Anthony is already an established member of the team, working as a coach at Chart Hills Golf Club. He is now Technical Coach at the Leaderboard Golf Performance Centre and, alongside James, is responsible for the technical issues and lessons. He teaches players off all ages and abilities.

As a fully signed up gadget nut I have tried and purchased quite a few of the products on the market - and I love them all. The purists amongst you will throw your hands up in horror and claim the traditional ways are the best; using a course planner,150 yard markers, and personal judgement but I disagree; technology is here to stay so you may as well embrace it.

 

The “s” word is of course snow; a word which sends an icicle through the heart of any golf club manager. We have been lucky so far this winter, he says, clutching his lucky rabbit's foot and touching wood, at both Dale Hill and Chart Hills.

James and Ola Jordan are friends of The Leaderboard Group, and today they're at Chart Hills because Ola's taken advantage of the free golf lessons Leaderboard are offering to complete beginners.

Kent’s golfing professionals are bidding for a place in The Open Championship as they compete in Local Final Qualifying which take place today.