SomersetGolf Union
Somerset Golf Union
Management Team
Performance Coach - Ian Vibert
Having turned professional at Oake Manor Golf Club in 2005 I split my time between coaching all levels of golfer and playing regional events. I enjoyed developing a large client base, building up the junior section and working to introduce golf to local schools. I then looked abroad to develop my coaching further. After coaching in America and Australia I returned in 2013 to Somerset to take on my current role as Director of Golf at Millfield Prep school. The program at Millfield Prep has grown to include young golfers competing at national, regional and county level.
I am proud to be the Under 14s Performance coach and have introduced the two Somerset Futures squads that sit below the main under 14s squad. The Futures squads act as a great way to get the best golfers at younger ages together and help them be prepared for representing Somerset in the near future.
Richard Dix completes the under 14s Management team and shares my dedication in helping all the boys realise their golfing potential. I look forward to seeing the under 14s progress through the age groups with the other coaches to the Somerset first team and beyond.
Under 12 Futures Squad Coach - Chris Coles
Chris has been at Saltford for over 7 years, and during this time has completed his PGA Degree to become a fully qualified PGA Coach. He has coached a wide variety of golfers, of all ages and abilities, ranging from complete beginners to Somerset County Representatives.
During the years Chris has become involved with coaching the Somerset Girls Future Squads and is starting coaching with the Somerset Boys Futures too. In addition to this, he has been working closely with the local community, including the Stroke Association Group, whereby he has provided people with the opportunity to try golf for the first time and be involved in fun activities whilst working together in a group. Chris also works closely with the Bath Rugby Foundation, which specialises in working with disabled children and young adults, introducing them to golf.
Team Manager - Richard Dix
I have been asked by the Executive Committee to fill the vacant position of Team Manager, and am delighted to be back in the fold of the Somerset Golf Union. I had previously been on the Executive Committee as well as serving as Competitions Secretary for a number of years. Prior to becoming involved with the Union I was Assistant Secretary at Clevedon Golf Club . My golfing talents remain hidden so I will not be assisting on any of the coaching sessions organised by Ian and his team of coaches - unless it is in the role of gopher! My aim will be provide logistical and administrative support for the Coaching Team and to make all of the team fixtures run smoothly.
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