Meet The Pro

DIRECTOR OF COACHING
RICHARD PERKINS

Rich began his golfing career as the first assistant at Etchinghill Golf back in May 1995.

He qualified as a Professional in 2002 and has subsequently continued to learn, gain knowledge and add qualifications to his CV.

Following on from Etchinghill Golf, Rich has worked as the Head Assistant at Littlestone Golf Club, Golf Operations at Princes, Head Professional at Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club followed by becoming The Director of Golf at Kingsdown in 2020.

As a left handed Professional, Rich has an excellent coaching reputation, he is a specialist in short game coaching and also a certified putting instructor.

He also owns the latest Flightscope launch monitor technology that can be used in any lesson to give accurate shot data.

Online lesson booking is available through here https://richperkspga.proagenda.com/

HEAD PRO
OLLY FRANCIS

I started playing golf at Etchinghill when I was 9 years old and spent many a summer going round the Par 3 course. During the intervening years I have worked at a number of other clubs and spent a year working in Spain. I have been in the golf industry for over 16 years.

In 2018 I became a fully qualified PGA golf professional and joined Etchinghill as their Head Pro in 2020 I enjoy all aspect of my role, every day is different and I feel very privileged to be able to work in an industry that I love.

TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
LIAM HULKS

Liam completed the latest 3 year PGA training programme in 2018, co sanctioned with University of Birmingham with excellent results.

Liam has a huge passion for coaching every type of golfer from complete beginners to accomplished players.

Liam’s coaching goal is to help you create a clear picture of how you will achieve better results. Liam understands everyone is an individual and will take maximum effort in helping you achieve great results.

Liam believes every golfer should have the correct equipment to help them play their best golf. Custom fitting is the best option.

Regular player on PGA south region.

Lowest round of 68 ( -4 ).

TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
MATTHEW LOWE

I qualified as a PGA Golf Professional at the Belfry in 1998.
Since then, l have been teaching internationally, and have covered a wide range of roles from club professional to retailer at my own Golf Academy for the last six years.
My passion is coaching people of all abilities in the pursuit of excellence. l’m passionate about the game and look forward to helping you advance your golfing skills at Etchinghill Golf Club.

Phone number: 07907046583 Email: matthewlowe072@gmail.com