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Name: Martin Duff
Nationality: British
DOB: 09-07-1975
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Former Clubs/attachments:
Beauchief Golf Club (Sheffield),
Welcombe Hotel and Golf Course (Stratford Upon Avon),
UAE Golf Association (Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club)
Notable Playing Achievements:
Member of 6 Dubai Golf Trophy teams
Winner of the 2003 UFE Pro-Am
3 times achieving top 10 placing on the UAE PGA Order of Merit
After studying Business, Finance and Administration at college Martin chose to apply his background to the management side of the profession. Martins professional background has exposed him extensively to the corporate, amateur and professional sectors of the game of golf with work on such events as the European Seniors Tour, The Dubai Desert Classic and the Emirates Golf Federation for whom he was the UAE National coach for over 5 years.
Martin also has extensive experience in running international events such as the G.C.C. Golf Championship the Pan Arab Golf Championship and UAE National Championships.
Martin took on the role as Director of Golf at SGSC in May 2006 and played a key role in the facilities set up, operation and development which lead to the club being voted the best new golf development project in the Middle East in 2008.
An accomplished player Martin competes regularly on the UAE PGA tour and Pro-Am circuit.
Favorite golfer: Nick Faldo
Favorite golf course: Red Mountain (Pukhet)
Best coaching tip: Practice to play. Dont be static hitting ball after ball on the range. Move in and out of the shot as you would on the golf course and change clubs regularly.
Equipment used: Mizuno
Favorite coach: Pete Cowen |
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