Saleem Haji

About the Candidate

Saleem Arthur Haji
British | PGA Professional (Class AA)
Tel: +254 722 703103 | Email: saleem@shgolf.pro
Current Address: P.O. Box 98, 80119 Vipingo, Kenya

Professional Profile
British PGA Professional (Class AA) with 40+ years’ international experience in elite coaching, academy development, golf club management, and course construction. Founder of Africa’s first PGA-accredited academy and National Coach for Kenya’s High-Performance Programme. Expert in data-driven coaching and junior development, combining advanced technology with proven results.

Key Skills & Certifications
• Elite Coaching & Junior Development

• National Team & High-Performance Coaching

• PGA Professional (UK) Class AA

• TrackMan™, GCQuad, Swing Catalyst, TPI Level 2

• Club Fitting & Building (True Temper™, KBS™ certified)

• Academy & Pro-Shop Management

• Golf Course Construction & Irrigation Design

Selected Experience
National Coach, Golf Union of Kenya | Independent Consultant (2024–Present)
• Coach 28 elite national players in High-Performance Programme.
• Lead Karen Elite Juniors, producing multiple champions.
• Developing independent mobile coaching and fitting service.

Director of Golf | Vipingo Ridge & Rainbow Projects Ltd, Kenya (2000–2024)
• Delivered Africa’s first PGA-accredited course and academy.
• Pioneered technology-driven coaching and advanced club fitting.
• Directed pro-shop operations and managed elite junior/player development.
• Designed and installed irrigation systems at leading Kenyan clubs.

Director of Golf | The National Golf Club, Turkey (1996–1997)
• Managed operations at major resort/members club (30,000+ rounds/year).
• Hosted the 1997 Turkish Seniors Open on the European Seniors Tour.

Golf Professional | Nyali Golf & Country Club, Kenya (1988–1997)
• Operated pro-shop, coached all levels, organised competitions.
• Expanded coaching internationally, including Northern Ireland.

Education
Bedford Modern School, England (1976–1982)
• GCE O, AO and A Levels (Maths, Physics)

Referees
Available on request