Jones named Head Coach for Japan Golf

Glenelg Golf Club’s Head Teaching Professional, Gareth Jones,  recently signed a contract to become Head Coach of the Japan Golf Association.

He will conduct the part time role alongside his other commitments as National Coach of Golf Australia, Head Coach of Golf SA, and of course continuing in his role at Glenelg Golf Club teaching members.

It is a great opportunity that will see him set up and implement a new high performance program for Team Japan.  Along with some travel to Japan for camps and various tournaments, Gareth plans to bring Team Japan to Glenelg Golf Club periodically during the year to allow the Japanese players the opportunity to train in Australian conditions at a championship golf course. Glenelg Golf Club is excited about the opportunity to develop a close working relationship with JGA and to hopefully establish their first international training base here in Adelaide.

Japan’s High Performance Program will be based out of the Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki located on Japan’s southernmost major island Kyushu.

Gareth’s first commitment with Team Japan begins in October and he will be keeping in regular contact with the members, letting you all know when he is home and available for lessons.