Leigh Jones, Director of Golf
Alan AJ Johnston, PGA Teaching Professional
Alan AJ Johnston, PGA Teaching Professional
Leigh was appointed Director of Golf at Tickenham Golf Centre In November 2020 after being at Tickenham for 11 years. Leigh is PGA Qualified and level 2 Trackman Certified. He has vast experience coaching all levels of golfer from beginners to Professionals. Leigh has huge experience as a player with Professional wins.
Coaching Philosophy: Everyone has their own swing. Everyone has a bad shot. Improve your technique in all aspects to minimise your miss, shoot lower scores and therefore enjoy the game of golf more.
Alan AJ Johnston, PGA Teaching Professional
Alan AJ Johnston, PGA Teaching Professional
Alan AJ Johnston, PGA Teaching Professional
AJ is pga qualified and trackman level 2 certified and has been at Tickenham for over 12 years. AJ has been coaching for over 20 years and has coached all abilities of golfer. He has done amazing work with children with autism and has been rewarded by the pga for his efforts, he won PGA Development Coach fo the Year 2020. AJ concentrates his coaching experience on one to one coaching and has a huge passion for short game.
Coaching Philosophy: Keep the game simple and less is more.
Charlie Camper, Teaching Professional
Alister Balcombe, PGA Teaching Professional
Alister Balcombe, PGA Teaching Professional
Charlie started playing golf at Tickenham when he was just 9 years old. He turned professional in 2019 and is working towards his qualifications. Charlie prides himself on his friendly personality and is always eager to help anyone achieve their goals.
Coaching Philosophy: There are hundreds of different ways to swing a golf club! We can find which one you can recreate consistently, hitting better and more consistent shots to lower your scores and handicap.
Alister Balcombe, PGA Teaching Professional
Alister Balcombe, PGA Teaching Professional
Alister Balcombe, PGA Teaching Professional
Coaching philosophy: I pride my coaching approach on fast improvement. You will be able to go and play after a lesson and see some a benefit and rewards for the work we have done together. This is what I would expect as a player so this is what I will deliver to you as my students.
Playing highlights
Professional
Over 15 professional Wins
SW Assistant OOM winner 2024
2x PGA playoff qualifier
Amateur
Qualified for The Open Championship 2015
England School boys international
7 time USA collegiate winner
2x NJCAA All American