About the Brocket Hall Golf Academy
Located in a beautiful setting surrounded by mature woodland and the River Lea, The Brocket Hall Golf Academy is no ordinary facility. Much more than just a place to hit balls, the academy is a place where you can work with our team of instructors to fine tune any aspect of your game.
The Academy now features a state-of-the-art, timber-framed driving range facility with 16 individual bays, each equipped with its own Trackman screen for detailed feedback and analysis.
Two private coaching rooms overlook the range, offering an ideal environment for focused instruction. Practice facilities include multiple chipping greens, bunker areas, and putting greens—including a brand-new green currently under construction.
The main Academy building now houses a Zen putting studio and a welcoming reception lounge, while new floodlighting ensures the area remains fully usable even during darker evenings and winter months.
Meet the Coaching Team
At the heart of our Academy is a passionate and experienced team of PGA-qualified golf professionals, dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their potential. Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or fine-tuning your game, our coaches offer expert guidance tailored to your individual goals.
Lessons take place in our private coaching rooms overlooking the state-of-the-art driving range, or out on the short game areas and putting facilities. Using the latest Trackman technology and personalised training plans, the team is committed to delivering a premium coaching experience in a welcoming, results-driven environment.
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Mark Day
PGA Teaching Professional
I’m a Fellow of the PGA, a UKCC Level 4 coach, and Head PGA teaching professional at Brocket Hall Golf Club with over 30 years of coaching experience. My approach is rooted in collaboration — I believe that coaching is a partnership between player and coach, and that performance can be by design, not by chance. But you always have a choice!
My coaching philosophy focuses on helping players develop adaptability, creativity, and confidence through game-based learning and real-world challenges. Whether you’re on a recreational journey or a competitive pathway, I work to understand your goals, motivations, and learning preferences to design bespoke plans that promote long-term skill development — not just technical change.
Over the years, I’ve supported players of all levels — from primary school children discovering golf for the first time to elite athletes competing internationally. Over the last 25 years, I’ve held coaching roles with Kent Golf, Surrey Golf, and Hertfordshire Golf, and spent 10 years with England Golf, including eight years as National Lead Coach for the Girls’ Team. During that time, we won multiple national and international individual events, as well as a European Team Bronze Medal.
I’ve also coached on the Ladies European Tour, supporting a player to a top 10 finish in the season rankings. But equally important to me is creating accessible pathways for golfers to start, stay, and grow in golf.
My strengths lie in adapting to individuals and providing a holistic, human-centred coaching experience. I specialise in understanding the game from both a player and coach perspective, helping students of all ages and stages play better golf and have more fun.
When I’m not at the academy or on the golf course, you’ll probably find me working on my tennis game, listening to music, exploring new ideas through podcasts, or cheering (sometimes painfully) for Southampton FC.
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Martin Robinson
Head PGA Professional
Hi, I’m Martin and I bring more than 20 years coaching experience. Starting my career in North West England I went on to spend 13 years heading some of the best Golf Academies in the Middle East, working with all standards from new golfers to tour players. Returning to England I worked at the Shire London and currently hold the position of Head County Coach for Middlesex.
I am TPI, Trackman, Boditrack and Trained Brain qualified. Combining technical experience with physical and mental skills, I help each player to dial in on the areas of improvement to achieve their goals, pegged closely to lower scores. To that end I see a lot of value in 9-hole playing lessons to see what is really going on out there and we can implement strategies for pre-shot routine, club selection and game planning. I also have a passion for the short game and I have helped develop a system called Wedgelogy to upgrade the way you train your short game.
If you have any questions or would like to experience coaching at our state of the art practice facility please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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John Howells
Lead Putting Coach
I am a highly respected PGA Professional with over 15 years of elite coaching experience who leads the Phil Kenyon Putting team at the world-class Brocket Hall facility.
My coaching journey began at the prestigious Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, where I realised at 19 years old that my true calling was in coaching. After completing PGA training there, I progressed to become Senior Instructor at the Butch Harmon School of Golf in Dubai, coaching there from 2012-2018. During this time, I worked with players from around the world, developing a sharp eye for detail and an adaptable coaching style grounded in biomechanics, skill acquisition, and elite performance environments.
In 2019, I returned to the UK to become Head Professional at JCB Golf & Country Club, where I played a central role in launching and establishing one of the country’s most exclusive golf venues. I’m proud to have helped shape a performance-driven culture, particularly in short game and putting development.
Although I’ve coached all areas of the game since 2010, my deep passion for putting was ignited in 2015 after completing the Phil Kenyon Certified Instructor programme with Phil in Shanghai, China.
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Chris Drane
Senior PGA Professional
I’m a PGA Class AA Professional with over 20 years of experience in the golf industry, specialising in coaching and have a PGDip in Sport Coaching and hold a TPI & Golfing Machine Certificate. A graduate of the University of Birmingham with a degree in Applied Golf Management Studies, I’ve dedicated my career to enhancing the game of golf for players of all levels.
My passion for nurturing young talent is evident through a role as a Lead Coach for the Hertfordshire County Academy Programme. In this capacity, I’ve been instrumental in providing structured coaching to junior golfers, helping them develop their skills and transition into competitive play.
Further demonstrating a commitment to junior golf, I’ve served as the Tournament Director for the Hertfordshire iTour, a key component of the county’s junior development pathway. The iTour offers young golfers the opportunity to gain valuable playing experience on full-size courses, bridging the gap between introductory programmes and more advance competitions.
With a post graduate degree in Sport Coaching I am also certified in TrackMan and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1, Level 2 and Junior Level 1 and 2. I am also Golfing Machine Certified and regularly attend industry seminars for professional development.
Currently I am serving as Head of Membership at Brocket Hal Golf & Country Club, where I continue to inspire golfers through professional instruction and a deep understanding of the game’s nuances.
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Jamie Roach
PGA Teaching Professional
Hi, I’m Jamie Roach, a PGA Professional and custom fitting specialist with a broad background in golf retail, coaching, and player development. I’ve competed on the European Tour, EPGA, and various regional events, gaining valuable firsthand experience at a high level of competition. I’ve also had the privilege of working at the prestigious Emirates Golf Club in Dubai and alongside some of the world’s best players during the Dubai Desert Classic.
I’m passionate about the game and still strive to play competitively as much as possible, which keeps me connected to the challenges and demands golfers face.
Alongside playing, I help golfers improve through tailored equipment solutions and straightforward, effective coaching. As a custom fitting specialist, I focus on ensuring every player has the right setup to match their swing, style, and goals.
With a practical, player-first approach, I aim to make golf more enjoyable, accessible, and rewarding—no matter your level of experience.
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Mark Laskey
Attached Professional
I’ve been an attached Professional at Brocket Hall since 2010. During this time I have played on both the European and Challenge Tours. Career highlights include playing in The Open in 2011, 3 wins on the PGA Europro Tour, alongside 16 other Professional Tour wins.
My passion for coaching has led me to become one of the highest qualified coaches in the country. I’m a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 3 Certified Expert. All lessons can include the TPI Physical Screening which consists of 16 tests used to identify any mobility/stability limitations throughout the body. Results of the screening are related back to the swing/short game and used to tailor a unique performance plan. Recently, I have extended my qualifications by completing DR Kwon’s Advanced Golf Biomechanics Level 1 & Level 2 certification. I was appointed as a Junior Development Coach for the Herts County Boys Squad in 2021.
My clients range from complete beginners to Tour Professionals. All lessons include in-depth video analysis.
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Simon Wakefield
PGA Professional
I’m an English professional golfer known for resilience and consistent performances on the European Tour. Born on April 14, 1974, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, I turned professional in 1997 after a promising amateur career, which included winning the 1996 Tillman Trophy and several county championships. My professional journey has been marked by determination and comebacks.
After initially securing a spot on the European Tour through qualifying school in 1999, I faced challenges in retaining a tour card. Notably, in 2009, I battled illness, including swine flu and pleurisy, leading to a six-month hiatus from the game. Despite these setbacks, I regained my European Tour card in 2010 by winning the Qualifying School Final Stage at the PGA Catalunya Resort, finishing 21-under-par and two strokes ahead of the runner-up.
Throughout my career, I’ve achieved notable successes, including two professional wins: the Tessali Open del Sud in 2002 and the Dimension Data Pro-Am in 2005. I also had a standout performance at The Open Championship in 2008, finishing tied for 19th after briefly challenging for the lead.
In 2015, after over 350 appearances on the European Tour, I retired from professional golf.
My journey is a testament to perseverance and passion for the game, inspiring many in the golfing world.
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Shea Morris
Assistant Teaching Professional
I’ve been playing golf since the age of 5 which brings a lifelong passion for the game to every lesson. I love helping players improve and seeing real results, always aiming to make golf as simple and enjoyable as possible – no matter your skill level.
My coaching style focuses on identifying each player’s weakest area and building from there, while also supporting any specific goals you bring to a session.
My belief? “You’re only as good as your worst shot.”
Every lesson includes swing analysis using video and insights from my ongoing PGA studies. Now in my final year of a PGA degree, I use a clear, step-by-step approach to break down your swing and help you build lasting improvements.
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Lewis Smith
Assistant Teaching Professional
Hi, I’m Lewis Smith, an Assistant Teaching Professional at Brocket Hall Golf & Country Club, with a passion for helping players of all levels improve their game. My journey in golf began at a young age and took me abroad, where I studied at a leading golf college to refine both my playing ability and studying of International Business Management with Professional Golf.
With a solid background in competitive play both as a junior and at college, I focus on developing a tailored approach for each golfer—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level. My coaching style is supportive, clear, and grounded in both technical insight and practical experience. I have a key passion for short game and love to help teach clients the fun way to practice, to help keep practicing both enjoyable and rewarding.
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David Morris
EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL
David Morris joins the Brocket Hall coaching program having spent the past 20 years dedicating his career to golf coaching. David has run his own successful internationally based golf coaching business since 2003.
Throughout this time, he has given 10’s of thousands of golf lessons and taught golf on four different continents. This has led to extended stays at world-renowned golf clubs, locations include, Melbourne (2 years), Nantucket (6 years), Moscow (4 years), worldwide travel with private clients (2 years) and the past 3 years at a North London facility.
For many years David was a part of Greg Owen’s (European Tour, PGA Tour) coaching team. This would include working with Greg in a coaching role at PGA Tour events inclusive of The FedEx Cup, Deutsche Bank Championship.
There are many variations to the services David offers within his golf coaching programs. He is very happy to be at Brocket Hall and is available for lessons on request. David also travels on short coaching trips to the UK and International destinations with individual clients.
In addition to this, we have a stunning 7-hole par 3 course at the Academy, providing you with one of the best practice facilities not only in Hertfordshire, but possibly the UK. The Academy practice facilities can be used by all of our members, and visitors attending a golf day or playing under one of our golf packages.
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