Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching
Our added value to you
After spending years honing our skills and working closely with club golfers like you, we're confident that we can lend a helping hand wherever your game needs a little fine-tuning.
As your PGA Professional team, we deeply care about your golf game and the happiness it brings you. That's where the philosophy of We Coach, We Fit, We Care comes into action – our approachable team is always ready to listen to your concerns and help you make positive changes that bring success on the course.
Find out moreGolf coaching is all about you and what you want to get out of your game. Here at Rotherham Golf Club Pro Shop, we pride ourselves on being good listeners and aim to provide the best possible professional advice, whilst ensuring each lesson is tailored and enjoyable for the golfer.
Why Coaching?
Here at the Rotherham Golf Club Pro Shop, we’re passionate about helping you play better golf.
Every golfer enjoys the game more when they’re hitting good shots and playing well. This is our mission for you.
Think back to your last few rounds and try to pinpoint an area that cost you shots…
Maybe, you had too many three-putts as a result of poor distance control? Or did you miss too many fairways to the right meaning you had to chip out sideways? It could be that you play well in practice rounds with your friends but struggle to replicate that in competitions?
Through our experiences in the game and our PGA education, we appreciate that every golfer is different. That’s why we offer a range of lessons and packages to suit everyone.
Lessons will cover:
- Golf Fundamentals
- Swing Basics
- Short Game
- Long Game
- Course Management
Our Staff
Bethany Acey - Head Professional
I’m Bethany Acey I have been involved in the golf industry for 17 years now. I have played at elite level including County, England and USA College Golf. I have been a fully qualified PGA Professionals since 2020. I love watching my clients improve throughout their lessons and getting to know them, the key things in golf are the basics, once you understand these, you will become your own player. I am excited to be the Head Professional at Rotherham Golf Club and be apart of a great team of people.
Gregg Roberts - PGA Professional
Gregg has 37 years experience in the industry having started out as an Assistant professional in 1987. After becoming a fully qualified PGA professional in 1990 Gregg went on to become the head Professional at Heworth Golf Club in York, moving onto Dore & Totley Golf Club in Sheffield, before returning to the club he was a member at as a Junior, Rotherham Golf Club. Gregg retired as the Head Professional at Rotherham in early 2023 to spend more time with his family and strike a better work life balance. But when the opportunity arose to return to his home club to form part of the Professional team on a part time basis in September 2024, it was an opportunity he couldn't refuse. "Rotherham Golf Club is a special club with many fond memories going right back to my Junior days there in the 80's. When I was asked if I would come back and help form part of the new Professional team I couldn't say no. The team Rotherham have assembled covers many years of experience, with all the necessary skills covered to form a formidable team, I am really looking forward to meeting back up with the members and helping to deliver industry leading levels of customer service"
James Freeman - PGA Head Teaching Professional
I'm James Freeman, a PGA Fellow Status Coach with 15 years of professional experience and 79 PGA event wins under the Great British and Irish PGA banner. As a current player with ambitions to compete at higher levels, I bring a modern approach to coaching. My philosophy centers on helping players understand and "own" their unique golf game, with a focus on individualized coaching rather than a one-size-fits-all method. I offer a comprehensive service, including technical, physical, mental, and course management aspects, with clients ranging from beginners to professionals. I look forward to helping you develop your golf game.
Dave Sanby - PGA Professional
Dave began his golf journey in Lincoln and qualified as a PGA professional at Market Rasen Golf Club in 1985. He then joined the military and was fortunate enough to play in numerous golf tournaments across Europe. Dave represented the Tri-Services Golf Team for many years and was both the Army matchplay and stroke play champion. He also coached the men’s and ladies’ golf teams and provided individual coaching lessons to many service personnel. More recently, he became the Army golf team manager. Dave is an experienced and accomplished instructor for all age groups and genders. His coaching principles have evolved over the years, adapting to changes in club technologies and modern swing techniques. He delivers tuition based on a ‘fault or feature’ swing ethos, and implements changes with consideration to age, physical ability, aptitude, and frequency of practice. Dave is a locally renowned club fitter and a specialist in golf club customisation and repairs. He focuses on bespoke alterations and adjustments to help people achieve their full potential. He provides advice and guidance, utilising all the technical facilities and analysis at his disposal to identify necessary club adjustments. Dave then makes the changes to ensure the clubs suit each golfer's stature and swing dynamics. Dave has played county-level golf and has been a county champion. He plays regularly, continues to practice hard, and strives to develop and improve all areas of his game. After nearly 50 years of playing, Dave understands that golf is challenging, but with the right coaching, smart practice, and correct club fitting, he believes good, consistent golf is within everyone’s reach