dedicated pga professionals
Our team is your solution
At Thetford Golf Academy, our team is passionate about delivering exceptional golf tuition to help you improve your game and reach your full potential. With a friendly, experienced coaching staff and a commitment to personalised instruction, we’re here to support golfers of all ages and abilities on their journey.
head professional
Stuart Smith
Stuart has been a proud member of the PGA for over 30 years, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to Thetford Golf Academy. He specialises in the short game, helping golfers sharpen their skills around the greens with practical, tailored advice.
head coach
Owen Mills
Owen is the Head Coach at Thetford Golf Academy and a dedicated PGA Professional with a real passion for helping golfers improve at every stage of their journey. Owen’s coaching style is friendly, approachable, and tailored to the individual – making every session enjoyable and effective. Whether you’re working on the basics or refining your technique, Owen brings energy, insight, and encouragement to every lesson.
elite coach
Jamie Abbott
Jamie Abbot brings world-class experience to Thetford Golf Academy as our Elite Coach. A former playing professional on the European Tour (now known as the DP World Tour), Jamie has competed at the highest level and shared fairways with some of the game’s biggest names – including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and many more.
With first-hand insight into the demands of top-level golf, Jamie’s coaching is tailored for elite amateurs and aspiring professionals looking to elevate their performance.
putting specialist coach
David Ball
David Ball is our dedicated Putting Coach at Thetford Golf Academy, offering expert insight into one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts of the game. With years of experience and a focused approach, David helps players of all levels transform their performance on the greens.
Using Vertex, a cutting-edge putting analysis software, David provides detailed, data-driven feedback to identify strengths, correct weaknesses, and refine your stroke. Whether you’re struggling with consistency or aiming to shave strokes off your scorecard, his sessions offer the precision and clarity needed to make real progress.
junior coach
Charlie Donoghue
Charlie Donoghue leads our junior coaching programme at Thetford Golf Academy, helping the next generation of golfers learn, improve, and fall in love with the game.
As our dedicated Junior Coach, Charlie runs fun and engaging group sessions every Sunday, designed specifically for young players. His sessions focus on developing golf skills in a supportive, safe, and enjoyable environment, where kids can grow in confidence and make new friends along the way.
