Meet The Pros

John Barclay 

Head Teaching Professional

For over 20 years, john has dedicated his time to golf, focusing on player development and coaching. He has spent part of that time in his career nuturing young, talented players at Myerscough College, helping them to grow as individuals who will one day work in the industry or play professionally. Using his wealth of experience and his many achievements through the PGA, he has brought all of that to Lancaster Golf Club and founded the Lancaster Golf Performance centre. With a staff of 3 assistant professionals, they not only run the golf shop but also teach the vast majority of the club members as well as any newcomers to the game. Since he has been at the club, he has become a valued member of the county's golf talent development programmes and is also the lead coach for the Lancashire County Academy Programme. Currently John & his team organise and run junior golf coaching on the weekends, which has proved to be very popular! Some of his students have gone on to represent the UK's nations as well as achieve full scholarships in the US, competing over the pond and having much success to date.

Connor Little
Assistant Golf Professional

Connor has already established a wealth of knowledge & experience of Lancaster Golf Club as he has been a member here since 2012. Having spent 7 years working as the Assistant Professionial at Garstang Golf Club, he has now taken over the role of managing the Performance Centre. During this time, he has become an excellent player and is now joining the PGA training program, with the hopes of becoming a qualified teaching professional. Previously, he has completed a Masters degree in Strategy & Innovation at Lancaster University whilst acting as President of the University's golf society. With his experiences in golf operations & retail, he looks to bring a fresh perspective to the Performance Centre.

Tom Pearl

Assistant Golf Professional

A highly motivated and dedicated golf coach, Tom is committed to driving the development of grass roots golf. Over the last 6 years, Tom has developed his coaching methods and built up a wealth of experience, teaching a wide range of member & non-members at different levels and abilities. As well as being a member of the PGA, Tom also has a first class honours degree in Golf Coaching & Performance from the University of Central Lancashire.

Alex Webb

Assistant Golf Professional

Alex has spent a number of years at the club, establishing & building great working relationships with the membership. Now a member of the PGA, Alex has dedicated his time towards coaching and has built up a healthy list of students. he is constantly striving to help his students not only by meeting their expectations, but exceeding them. From his friendly, approachable persona & extensive experience in coaching, he has helped to encourage new golfers to join Lancaster Golf Club.

Coaching

Junior Golf

Fitting Centre