Author: Mark Taylor

Highlights from The R&A Swingzone at The Open: “The smiles onso many faces…”Four of golf’s leading organisations worked together to offer memorable golf experiences to children and families, thanks to the support of The R&A, during the week of The Open at RoyalTroon in Scotland. The Golf Foundation, The Professional Golfers’ Association (The PGA), Scottish… Continue reading EDGA @The Open, Troon

The EDGA team was welcomed to Golf It! near Glasgow to share knowledge on ‘G4D’ (golf for the disabled) and help welcome more golfers into the game from the wider community.Golf It!, created by golf’s governing body The R&A, is a venue designed to excite any visitor, offering fun, inclusive and accessible golf formats and… Continue reading Coach Education @R&A GolfIt facility

The Ukrainian Golf Federation, in collaboration with both EDGA and the Bavarian Golf Federation, united in Munich, Germany to initiate a rehabilitation programme for military veterans and civilians with amputations in Ukraine through golf. On April 11-12, EDGA’s Head of Instruction & Education Mark Taylor, GolfWay representative Nick Horrocks, and amputee PGA of Germany golf… Continue reading Supporting Ukraine with rehabilitation training

Article – 19 March 2024 EDUGOLF Project Delivers Key Insights for Advancing Golf Education.After three years of work and collaboration, the EDUGOLF Project is pleased to announce its successful conclusion, producing information, documentation and learning content across its five key outputs.These outputs – available to view online at edugolf.eu – are openly accessible for all… Continue reading EDUGOLF Project Delivers Key Insights for Advancing Golf Education

EDGA Head of Instruction and Education Mark Taylor visited the Edoardo Molinari Golf Academy (EMGA) at Royal Park Golf Club, Turin. Ten of the EMGA coaches attended the two day training who work across the three EMGA training venues in northern Italy. The coaches were educated around the G4D space, provided with local knowledge on… Continue reading Coach Education @Edoardo Molinari Golf Academies Feb24

EDGA Coach Education team were in action again in Iceland. Mark Taylor visited the PGA of Iceland to train their cohort of 50 trainee professionals at the stunning  Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar Vífilstaðavegur just outside Reykjavik. The training which included a blend of practical and experiential simulations was delivered at the indoor golf centre. The… Continue reading Coach Education @PGA of Iceland Feb24

EDGA Education team member Leah Roelich and EDGA Director of Female Participation Aimi Bullock were in action across two Get Golfing venues training coaches and the wider community participation team. The Get Golfing team received training at both Pryford Lakes and Mill Green venues, the mixture of PGA coaches and staff received training around introducing… Continue reading Coach Education @Get Golfing Jan24

The coach education team visited EDGA member federation Golf Saudi to deliver training to occupational therapists and physiotherapists in the KSA cities of both Riyadh and Jeddah, to support new participation at community level and drive wider participation at local golf facilities. EDGA Education team quote: “This element of sampler delivery helps to showcase the… Continue reading Occupational Therapist Training @Golf Saudi Jan24

EDGA’s Head of Education & Instruction Mark Taylor visited New Zealand to deliver training on behalf of EDGA member federation Golf NZ to members of the PGA of New Zealand, at the Remuera Golf Club in Auckland, and Russley Golf Club, Christchurch.  Dear Mark, Thank you so much for today, we received so much great… Continue reading Coach Education @Golf New Zealand Nov23

RSM volunteers equipped to change lives in Liverpool through power of golf! Last week, as part of EDGA’s programme to train volunteers to deliver D3 golf sessions, the EDGA development team were at the RSM UK offices in Liverpool.‘D3’ is all about introducing people with a disability to golf in their local community, creating a… Continue reading EDGA Training @RSM Liverpool