PGA unveils latest Excel designation awardees

The ultimate PGA Excel awardees for 2024 have been introduced by the PGA, with Leicester Golf Centre’s Anders Mankert changing into the most recent to affix the unique group of PGA Members with Grasp standing.

The PGA has unveiled 10 new awardees, who’ve every earned new designations inside their Membership classes of Skilled, Coach and Supervisor.

Grasp ProfessionalAnders Mankert – Instructing Skilled & Golf Centre Proprietor at Leicester Golf Centre

Superior Fellow ProfessionalMark Roberts – Director of Golf at Queenwood Golf Membership, SurreyScott Clelland – Technical Supervisor at Wilson Golf

Superior Fellow CoachMark Govier – Tour Coach at Altus Efficiency

Fellow ManagerDamian MacPherson – Director of Golf at Royal Non-public Affairs, Saudi Arabia)

Fellow CoachStuart Brewer – Head Coach at Stuart Brewer Golf AcademyJordan Massey – Specialist Placing Coach at Torque Golf

Superior ProfessionalJoe Brazil – Instructing Skilled at N1 GolfNeil Curtis – Instructing Skilled at Greetham Valley Golf Membership, LeicestershireNick Taylor – Golf Academy Director at Raevo Golf Membership, Russia

Anders Mankert, who turns into the sixty fifth PGA Member to realize Grasp standing, mentioned: “It’s an unbelievable feeling – one which hasn’t fairly sunk in but. To be recognised as a Grasp Skilled by your friends and The PGA could be very particular. As I look down the listing of Grasp Professionals, there’s loads of my very own idols in there so it’s an amazing honour to be a part of these elite names.

“To people who are contemplating embarking on the PGA Excel framework, I’d completely advise to take action as it can solely enhance you as an expert and you’ll stand a much better likelihood when trying to impress potential employers. Separation is now key inside the golf trade. You’ve to have the ability to stand out from the remaining and new designations present an above-and-beyond skillset.”

Mark Roberts, Director of Golf at Queenwood Golf Membership, who has now achieved Superior Fellow standing inside the PGA Supervisor class, mentioned: “I’m delighted to realize Superior Fellow standing and I’m frequently proud to be a part of The PGA. To have my abilities and affect on golf recognised and awarded is a good feeling. 

“I’ve all the time felt it’s vital to be taught and develop, not simply to compete with friends, however to convey extra worth to my function, my membership, and the members I serve. As an employer myself, when on the lookout for new workers to affix the crew, I will likely be swayed by somebody who has any recognition by The PGA, together with PGA Excel. It reveals the suitable work ethic, strategy to their function and their outlook on studying and steady improvement. To recognise this as a PGA Member places you in a terrific place to make a constructive affect on the sport.”

Jordan Massey, Specialist Placing Coach at Torque Golf, who has achieved Fellow standing, mentioned: “I put lots of time into bettering as a PGA Skilled and as a placing coach and this can be a nice reward for the exhausting work. 

To anybody contemplating PGA Excel, I’d say the method it’s the best it’s ever been. For CPD accreditation and past, there’s so many sources obtainable now inside PGA Study that may help along with your development. When you begin, you’ll develop into obsessive about studying, like I did. 

“A part of the explanation I’m so pushed to proceed to be taught is being surrounded by prime coaches day-after-day at Torque golf. We’re all striving to enhance as a crew and as a facility and all of us push one another day-after-day to achieve our objectives.”

Commenting on the fourth batch of awards for 2025, Tristan Crew, PGA Govt Director – Membership, mentioned: “Congratulations to the ten PGA Members who’ve earned their new designation, a testomony to their unwavering dedication, exhausting work and dedication to skilled development within the trade.

“PGA Excel isn’t just a chance for private {and professional} recognition – it’s a robust solution to elevate the sport itself. By pursuing PGA Excel, you’ll be able to display your individual experience, and you too can elevate your private popularity and that of the ability through which you use.”