Alison Perkins

About the Candidate

Alison Perkins PGA Professional

6 Top Fair Furlong, Red House Park, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK14 5FT

M: 07792959719 E: alisonperk2509@gmail.com

PROFILE

Qualified PGA Professional with over 30 years of experience in coaching, golf retail, academy development and customer service. Experienced in individual and group coaching for all abilities, with a strong track record of increasing participation, developing junior and ladies’ programmes, and building customer relationships.

Recognised for combining modern coaching methods with excellent communication and customer service skills. Continually committed to professional development through PGA training, seminars and industry accreditation.

KEY SKILLS

• PGA Qualified Golf Professional

• Individual and group coaching

• Junior and ladies’ development programmes

• Custom fitting and launch monitor technology

• FlightScope, Zen Putting, Bull3D and SuperSpeed Golf

• Golf retail and shop management

• Membership and participation growth

• Excellent customer service and communication

• Event and academy management

• Full clean driving licence

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Swing Zone Coach for the PGA and LET at the Men’s and Women’s British Opens (2018–2020)

• Selected to represent the PGA at the 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles

• Former Lead Coach for the Cambridgeshire County Academy Programme

• Successfully developed multiple golf academies and coaching programmes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1 Iron Indoor Golf, Milton Keynes

PGA Self-Employed Coach | June 2025 – Present

Providing high-quality individual and group coaching in a modern indoor golf environment.

Par 3 Family Golf Centre, Letchworth

PGA Self-Employed Coach | May 2023 – September 2025

Established and developed a coaching academy to increase participation and customer engagement through individual and group coaching.

American Golf & Alison’s Golf Academy, Biggleswade

PGA Professional | August 2015 – April 2023

Combined retail, coaching and custom fitting responsibilities within a busy golf environment.

Key achievements:

• Developed a successful golf academy delivering 1:1 and group coaching

• Conducted custom fitting using FlightScope technology

• Supported management with sales, merchandising and customer retention

• Delivered excellent customer service and maintained repeat business

Wavendon Golf Centre & Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Milton Keynes

PGA Teaching Professional | June 2016 – Present

Developed junior coaching, ladies’ participation and beginner programmes through schools, England Golf and Golf Foundation initiatives.

Key achievements:

• Introduced junior golf programmes and school partnerships

• Delivered ‘Get Into Golf’ coaching sessions

• Organised events, clinics and academy activities

Old Nene Golf Club, Ramsey

PGA Teaching / Club Professional | December 2005 – 2012

Developed coaching programmes, junior initiatives and academy structures to support participation and club growth.

Key achievements:

• Established a golf academy and refurbished the driving range

• Delivered coaching for juniors, seniors and ladies

• Supported GolfMark accreditation and Golf Foundation programmes

• Increased membership engagement through coaching initiatives

Wyboston Lakes Golf Club, St Neots

PGA Teaching Professional | March 2003 – November 2005

Built a strong coaching client base while supporting junior and ladies’ golf development.

Key achievements:

• Introduced Young Masters and Lady Masters schemes

• Delivered coaching for schools, members and hotel guests

• Supported the development of the indoor academy and coaching systems

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Golf Retail & Shop Management

Owned and managed a golf retail shop from 2007, overseeing accounts, stock control, merchandising, sales, repairs, custom fitting and advertising. Successfully turned the business into a profitable operation.

Cambridgeshire County Academy Programme

Lead Coach (2010–2012), coordinating coaching programmes for talented golfers aged 9–15 and supporting county golf development initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fully Qualified PGA Professional

• Ongoing PGA Professional Development and Accreditation

• Regular attendance at PGA coaching and industry seminar

References available on request.