John Stirling
John coaches and organises golf clinics for both individuals and companies, who often want to use his versatile talents as an After Dinner Speaker following a round of golf.
John's positions have included:
National Coach English Golf Union 1986-1995
Member of Ryder Cup Committee 1988-1989
Honorary Life Member British P.G.A.
Captain British P.G.A. 1989
Member of Golf World Teaching panel since 1975.
Tutor at P.G.A. Training Acadamy since 1970
P.G.A. of Europe ‘Professional of the Year’ 1998
Tournament Successes:
Bournemouth Alliance Champion 1961-62-64-66
Hampshire Alliance Champion 1965 and 1970
Hampshire P.G.A. Champion 1964
Hampshire Open Champion 1970
Qualifier British Open 1959 and 1966
John Stirling tells wonderful golf stories which keep golfing enthusiasts spellbound at any dinner he attends.
His anecdotes about his playing career and the golfing stars he has encountered give a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the sport.
He has spent a lifetime in the game and risen to the highest level in the profession, having played several times in the British Open.
In 1989 he was captain (and now an honorary member) of the PGA and is a former member of the Ryder Cup Committee.
He was accorded a great honour in 1998 when he was voted the PGA of Europe Golf Professional of the Year.
For nine years, he was National Coach of the English Golf Union and has been a tutor at the PGA Training Academy since 1970.
He is author of the book: "Golf - the skills of the game".
Clients he has recently spoken too include The Car Fleet Buyers Association, Rover, Ford, BMW and Mercedes to name but a few.
