Steve Russell History
Steve Russell Golf Academy at Bridgnorth Golf Club
2007-present
Golfers of all standards from beginners to men's county, ladies county and golf professionals are engaged in regular golf tuition.
Junior Golf coaching
2007-present
After many years of coaching juniors, I have designed and developed my own structured junior coaching programme providing a broad introduction into the game of golf.
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Working with the local community
Bridgnorth District Council /Golf Foundation Community Links Programme Golf Coach
Working in partnership with Bridgnorth District Council sports development officers and the Golf Foundation I provide junior coaching during school holidays at Bridgnorth Golf Club.
East Shropshire Schools Co-ordinator Partnership Golf Coach
Run a PESSYP School Club Link programme with the East Shropshire Schools Co-ordinator, providing golf extreme and a school golf academy at secondary schools, also introduce Tri Golf sessions at various Primary schools within the East Shropshire SSCo Partnership.
Steve Russell Golf Academy at Worfield Golf Club
2006-2007
Worked closely with the club members and junior section at Worfield Golf Club.
Created strong links with local Bridgnorth District Council and The East Shropshire Schools Co-ordinator Partnership as the areas Golf Coach.
Solihull College Golf Coach
2006-2007
Support and develop the golfing skills of college students on their way to achieving an Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence.
Head Golf Professional /Golf Shop Manager 1995-2006
Worfield Golf Club, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Tournament / teaching Professional 1992-1995
Worfield Golf Club in Shropshire
Tournament / teaching Professional 1990-1991
The Wergs Golf Club in Staffordshire
PGA Assistant Professional 1985-1990
Bridgnorth Golf Club
Began PGA training 1984-1985
Oswestry Golf Club in Shropshire,
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Shropshire & Herefordshire PGA representative on the Shropshire and Herefordshire County Golf Partnership.
2005-2008
Chairman of Shropshire & Herefordshire PGA.
2004-2007
PGA Midland Region Captain.
1999
Competed on the Australian PGA Tour, PGA European and PGA European Challenge Tours, with highlights of playing in the Murphy's English Open and twice in the PGA Championship at Wentworth, winning the Lord Derby National Assistants Championship, Midland Open plus many other national and local events.
1989-1995
Passed PGA exams and became a fully Qualified PGA Professional.
1988
Started playing golf at Bridgnorth Golf Club, later representing both Club and County.
1976