Sam Wardle
Louis Freeman
Mark Smith
Coastal Golf Academy (CGA) launched the Colne Golf Academy with Colne Community College in September 2009. The Academy is open to school leavers who show the potential to become elite golfers and who are able combine studies as part of the programme.
The academy provides quality education and golf coaching to realize players' true potential. Students study the BTEC national certificate in sport, equivalent to two or three A levels of their choice. In addition students are offered the chance to take their level 1 golf coaching certificate.
The college day will consist of 2-3 hours of golf coaching which helps develops all aspects of the student's game. The aim is not only to give quality coaching but to give an understanding of the career opportunities within the golf industry.
How to Get onto the Academy
To find out more about how to apply to join the Academy please download the Prospectus or alternatively Contact Us
Current Academy Students
Sam Wardle
Current Handicap: - 5
Member at Stoke By Nayland, Ipswich Golf Club and Frinton Golf Club
Playing Achievements:
Won the Individual title at the National Junior Club Championship in 2008
Part of the team that came second in the team event at the National Junior Club Championship in 2008
Part of the winning Stoke By Nayland Junior Scratch team in 2005/06/07
Career Ambitions:
Ambition to Turn Professional and Take his PGA qualification and play at the highest level possible.
Mark Smith
Current Handicap: - 6
Member at Frinton Golf Club and Millers Barn Golf Park
Playing Achievements:
2009 Millers Barn Club Champion
2009 Frinton Golf Club Junior Club Champion
Career Ambitions:
To qualify for the 2010 Essex open at Frinton Golf club and to find a job within the golf industry
Louis Freeman
Current Handicap: - 8
Member at Stoke By Nayland and Frinton Golf Club
Playing Achievements
Part of the team that came second in the team event at the National Junior Club Championship in 2008
Part of the winning Stoke By Nayland Junior Scratch team in 2006/07
Career Ambitions:
To play at the highest level he can reach and to work within the Golf Industry either in Retail or Coaching
