Fife-based pro Scott eager to help cream of Scots talent reach full potential
Scott Wilson has revealed he’s both excited and honoured to begin work as our new men’s national coach.
We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Wilson who, during a coaching career spanning 18 years, has forged a strong reputation as one of the game’s leading tutors.
Since 2017, the 36-year-old has worked as senior golf instructor with the St Andrews Links Trust as well as developing the golf programme at the town’s St Leonards School.
Ten players currently in the Scotland performance set-up have been coached by Wilson and he continues to work with several professionals across Great Britain and Ireland.
Wilson – a Class AA PGA professional – formally takes up the post in January and will guide the nation’s top male players as they progress along our performance pathway, representing Scotland on the world stage.
One of Wilson’s first opportunities will be to lead a Scotland select to South Africa in late January for a series of top amateur events, backed by support from the Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation.
Born and raised in Dublin, Wilson, who has settled in Fife with his wife and young family, views this next step in his career as a huge privilege.
He said:
“I am honoured to accept the role as the Scottish men’s national coach.
“I have had a close affiliation with the teams at Scottish Golf since moving to St Andrews in early 2017 and have been able to guide 10 players, mostly from junior golf, into our national boys’, girls’, women’s and men’s performance set-up.
“I’m looking forward to building on recent successes and continuing the progress that Scottish Golf has made over the last number of years.”
Clare Queen, Head of Performance and Pathways (pictured above), said:
“I’m thrilled to welcome Scott to the Scottish Golf team.
“Scott brings with him an excellent coaching pedigree as well as great energy and passion for the game.
“I look forward to working closely with Scott to support Scotland’s top male amateurs reach their full potential in the game.”
Prior to moving to Scotland from Ireland, Wilson studied engineering at Dublin Institute of Technology and turned professional in 2008 representing Royal Tara Golf Club.
In 2011, Wilson moved on to become teaching professional at Killeen Castle and a year later took on the same role at County Louth Golf Club before progressing to a Director of Golf position.
Now he’s ready to use all his knowledge and experience to develop the cream of Scottish amateur male golfing talent.
He added:
“To represent Scotland is an incredible privilege and I am eager to get started with the team in the coming weeks ahead of the South African swing.”
Main image credit: St Andrews Links Trust
