Pro Shop
Stuart Runcie – Advanced PGA Golf Professional
Stuart is the head PGA Professional at Abergele Golf Club who devotes his time and energy to provide the very best stocked Pro Shop in North Wales. The Pro Shop is filled with the best golfing brands at the most competitive prices. As well as being an Advanced PGA Professional, Stuart is also a Certified TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 3 Golf Instructor and a Trackman certified Level 2 Professional. Stuart is a TPI Level 2 Junior Instructor who looks at the long-term development of junior golfers. Stuart is always on hand at the Pro Shop to provide coaching and custom fitting sessions to professional, top amateur and recreational golfers, to help them all achieve their best individual golf. Stuart has a keen interest in the development of junior golfers in North Wales and is proud to say Abergele Golf Club has one of the highest standards of junior golfers in the region.
Stuart’s knowledge and experience mean we have the latest knowledge and golfing expertise here at Abergele, to help you. He offers numerous improvement techniques such as extensive physical screening options and personalised corrective exercises. With the use of state-of-the-art technology in the Trackman 4, golf improvements can be measured like the Pros. This means Stuart can offer a full assessment process to each golfer, to see how they move as an individual and ensure they are able to get the maximum from their swing.
The Pro Shop at Abergele Golf Club offers you the ultimate retail experience. Stuart’s Pro Shop is stocked full of the latest golf brands which you can see listed below and the Pro Shop team are on hand to offer expert advice on; golf equipment, men’s and ladies’ apparel, a large range of footwear, GPS devices, electric trolleys, and accessories including golf bags, gloves, hats and gift vouchers.
Stuart’s team of staff consists of his Assistant Professional, Adam Runcie, who has had an exceptional career in playing the game to a very high standard, winning a EuroPro event back in 2016. Adam has also represented Wales at both junior and men’s levels, as well as representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Adam is now taking his experience from the course to coaching. Adam helps golfers of all abilities to develop their fundamental movements and can give detailed one-to-one coaching on specifics from driving and long game, to iron game, short game and putting. Adam also provides group clinics to include various aspects of the game and leads the NEWBIE golf programme. He develops new players to the game and helps them become active members of Abergele Golf Club. He is a level 2 Trackman certified golf instructor on hand to give expert coaching, equipment advice and custom fitting.
Also in the Pro Shop is Lauren Howorth, who is juggling her university degree with her part time hours in the Pro Shop. One of Lauren’s major strengths is her standard of golf, playing to a handicap of 6. She is on hand to take any enquiries you may have and offer the best advice on clothing, footwear and accessories, as well as assistance with bookings for golf lessons and custom fit appointments.
Pro Shop Ethos
The goal of the Pro Shop team is to offer a friendly and welcoming environment for all members and visitors who come to Abergele Golf Club and to be proactive in introducing new golfers of all ages to the sport. The Pro Shop runs regular NEWBIE golf classes and holds induction days to invite people to see the facilities available at Abergele Golf Club, including seeing what the Pro Shop has to offer, and a tour of the state-of-the-art indoor SRG Development Studio. Coaching for junior golfers is something that is very important to both Stuart and Abergele Golf Club as a whole. We want to nurture the future members of our club so that they can enjoy a lifelong hobby over many years. Junior coaching is available from the professional staff every Saturday morning. This is a fun environment where juniors can learn the correct technique to play the game, develop their fundamental movement skills, make new friends and develop good etiquette and life skills that they can take forward into their adult lives.