Iain is a full-time Teaching Professional with over 11 years' experience in the golf industry, currently serving as the Head Teaching Professional for David Burns Academy (Tour Coach), based at Kingsfield Golf & Leisure and Melville Golf Centre. As a Golf Professional since 2011, Iain has accumulated an extensive wealth of knowledge, drawing from his background in sales, hospitality, and golf. Armed with degrees in Golf Studies and Leisure and Sports Management (BA), he brings a unique customer service perspective to the fore and is ceaselessly developing fresh ideas to drive progress as a Teaching Professional.

He has held esteemed positions as the Head PGA Professional at Baberton and Kingsknowe Golf Clubs and as an Assistant Professional at Murrayfield Golf Club, within the Edinburgh and Lothians area. During his formative years in Gloucestershire, Iain honed his skills, representing his county whilst playing off a handicap of +1.

Embracing the modern digital era, Iain has skilfully adapted to online coaching, offering golf lessons on the virtual stage. He holds a prestigious ranking amongst the Top 10 coaches on Skillest, the foremost online golf lessons platform, where he now coaches players on a global scale. His impressive Skillest profile serves as testament to his sterling coaching skills.

As a Certified Putting Instructor (CPI) and coach in ground force reaction with BodiTrak, Iain is passionately committed to personal development, striving to deliver the very best coaching to his students. He is the proud custodian of a TrackMan 4, utilising the latest technology to provide insightful lessons in an easy-to-understand format.

With a keen eye on advancing his skills and knowledge, he initiated remote coaching during the Covid crisis and has perpetuated this practice, welcoming new contacts from around the globe.

Settled in Edinburgh with his wife and three children, Iain has a lifelong commitment to the sport and continues to warmly invite new students to learn and flourish under his expert guidance in this enduring game.

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