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 moreWith Murcar Links having one of the best practice facilities in the north east, it is only right that we have 3 coaches who are invested in using the facilities to help the membership lower their handicaps. Whether it be a full swing lesson, putting lesson or short game lesson, we have the facilities to cater to your needs.
Why Coaching?
Gary Forbes, Head Golf Professional, is available for lessons on 01224 704354. With over 30 years experience in the industry, having played on the Tartan Tour, Gary has achieved a never ending knowledge of the game, in which he shares with students to help improve their game.
PGA Professional James Johnston is available for coaching on https://jamesjohnstonpga.proagenda.com/?location=Murcar Links Golf Club
Using cutting edge technology like the Flightscope mevo plus and the Bal.On pressure soles from continental, James is able to offer expert instruction as well as custom fitting and gapping sessions.
PGA Professional Finlay Wallace is available for coaching on https://www.fwgolfcoaching.co.uk/
Finlay is the newest addition to the Murcar Links Pro Shop, joining the team after 3 years at Crail Golfing Society. Finlay offers tailored golf coaching for all ages and abilities.
Lessons will cover:
- Golf Fundamentals
- Swing Basics
- Short Game
- Long Game
- Course Management
Our Staff
Gary Forbes - Head PGA Professional
I started playing golf at the age of 4 at Aboyne Golf Club. My Mum and Dad both played as did my four siblings with us all having a combined handicap of 6. As an amateur, I was Club Champion five times in the 80's before turning Professional in 1986. I was based at Murcar Links GC and was Head Assistant to Frank Coutts between 1988 and 1992. For the next four years I worked as a teaching professional at Kippie Lodge sports centre, whilst achieving top 25 in the order of merit on the Tartan Tour. Between this time I coached my sister, Julie Forbes, to her European Tour Victory at the French Open. In 1996 I was appointed Head Golf Professional at Murcar Links and have been honoured to serve Murcar Links ever since. I was part of the Centenary in 2009, when we hosted the Scottish Amateur Stroke Play Championship, and have also seem many European Boys and Girls Championships, 3 Scottish Boys Championships and many Tartan tour events.
James Johnston - Assistant PGA Professional
