Michael Antona

About the Candidate

MICHAEL ANTONA
International Golf Academy Director | PGA Professional
m.antonagolf@gmail.com | +44 (0)7984 227322
UK & International Relocation Available | Extensive Experience Across Asia
INTERNATIONAL GOLF ACADEMY DIRECTOR | PGA PROFESSIONAL | HIGH-PERFORMANCE & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEADER
PROFILE
International PGA Professional and Golf Academy Director with 12+ years of experience leading golf programmes across Asia, Europe and North America. Experienced in academy operations, coach management, player development, facility growth and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record producing elite junior athletes, developing high-performance pathways and building sustainable golf programmes serving 100+ students.
KEY SKILLS
Academy Leadership & Operations
Coach Development & Team Management Junior & Elite Player Development International School Partnerships
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Parent & Stakeholder Engagement
Programme Growth & Business Development Tournament & Event Management
Trackman | Foresight | Swing Catalyst | PuttView
 Built and led a school-based golf academy serving 100+ students across participation and elite-performance pathways.
 Recruited, led and developed a team of six golf professionals and specialist coaches.
 Produced three Junior World Champions and multiple collegiate scholarship athletes.
 Directed academy operations including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, facility development, risk management and programme
growth.
 Generated annual programme surpluses of approximately USD $20,000, reinvested into facilities, equipment and student
development initiatives.
 Established international junior and collegiate pathways, including progression into a Top-10 NCAA Division I programme.
 Developed strategic partnerships with parents, international schools, universities and industry stakeholders across Asia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head of Golf & Academy Director | Wellington College International School Bangkok | 2020 – Jan 2026
 Founded and scaled a whole-school Golf Academy serving 100+ students across beginner, development and elite-performance
pathways.
 Designed and implemented a long-term athlete development framework that produced three Junior World Champions and
multiple collegiate scholarship athletes.
 Recruited, led and developed a team of six golf professionals and specialist coaches, establishing academy-wide coaching
standards and delivery frameworks.
 Directed academy operations including strategic planning, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, facility development and risk
management.
 Managed academy budgets and financial performance, generating annual programme surpluses that funded facility upgrades
and student development initiatives.
 Spearheaded the development of an indoor simulator facility and dedicated short-game training environment to raise academy
standards.
 Integrated Trackman, Foresight, Swing Catalyst and PuttView into player development, performance tracking and parent
reporting.
 Established international junior and collegiate pathways, supporting athletes progressing to NCAA Division I programmes,
including Wellington’s first student-athlete placement into a Top-10 NCAA Division I golf programme (University of Tennessee).
 Worked extensively with international school communities across Asia, balancing participation, performance, parent engagement
and long-term athlete development.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Assistant Professional | Kenilworth Golf Club, United Kingdom | 2017 – 2019
 Delivered individual coaching, group programmes, junior development initiatives and custom club fitting using launch monitor
technology.
 Supported club operations, competitions, retail services and member engagement, strengthening customer relationships and
retention.
Professional Caddy (Part-Time) | DP World Tour, European Tour & Alps Tour | 2014 – 2023
 Worked alongside touring professionals including Mark Mouland and Andrew Wilson, gaining first-hand insight into elite player
preparation, tournament operations and high-performance environments.
Assistant Professional | Coventry Golf Club, United Kingdom | 2014 – 2017
 Delivered private coaching, junior academies, camps and school outreach programmes while completing PGA training within a
high-performing members’ club environment.
Touring Professional | UK & European Tours | 2012 – 2014
 Competed professionally throughout the UK and Europe, developing performance preparation, personal discipline and
tournament experience.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
PGA Foundation Degree – University of Birmingham British PGA Qualified Professional
Johnson & Wales University, USA – Golf Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS
JPGA Academy, Hilton Head Island, USA
BTEC Sport & Exercise Science – Solihull College English – Native
 Safeguarding & Child Protection Certified | Enhanced DBS Check | First Aid Certified
 Advanced Coaching Technologies: Trackman, Foresight, Swing Catalyst, PuttView
 Ongoing international professional development through leading coaches and performance specialists
References available upon request