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Jonathan
Jonathan's Biography
Originally from England, Jonathan moved over to the states and the David Leadbetter academy through IMG in 1996 after a short stint for them at Mount Juliet in Ireland. A British PGA Class A pro, Jonathan had the pleasure of working with a variety of touring professionals before joining DLGA. After nine years as a Leadbetter instructor, Jonathan has branched out on his own. He travels extensively with his stable of players whom include 2005 US Open Champion, Michael Campbell.
Over the years, Jonathan has gone out of his way to observe and learn from the best in order to create a holistic approach to the game and his teaching. He has spent many, many hours watching David Leadbetters' lessons, in person, observingDavid working with some of his finest clients including Ernie Els, Charles Howell, Lee Westwood, Nick Price and many more. During these periods, which is on-going, Jonathan has a chance to quiz and learn from the David in order to improve his own teaching.
He has also observed and aided Scotty Cameron, spent time with Bob Vokey on wedges and spent time through clients listening too and watching Psychologists Bob Rotella and Jos Vastiput. These insight into all aspects of the game has helped Jonathan add many strings to his bow. Jonathan has mutiple TV appearances to his name along with a multitude of magazine article around the world in various publications.
His track record speaks for itself. One US Open Champion, one US Amateur Champion, Two US Girls Champions, four US #1 Juniors, Three AJGA players of the year, thirty one all americans, the list goes on.
But Jonathan continues to have a thirst for knowledge and to enjoy helping people of all levels to improve their games, amateur and Professional alike.
Awards and acknowledgements:- Advanced Fellow of the United Kingdom PGA
- Golf Digest Best Teacher in State (florida/rank 23) 2000-2005.
- Nine year David Leadbetter certified instructor (re-certified each year).
- Titlesit Staff advisory instructor.
- Golf Punk resident contributing pro.
- Multiple golf channel appearances including appearances with David Leadbetter.
- Mulitple worldwide magazine articles including Golf Digest(us), Golf World(UK), Golf Monthly(uk), Golf Mexico, Golf Journal (Germany) to name a few.
Players
- European Tour
- Michael Campbell
- Stephen Scahill
- PGA Tour
- Alex Cejka
- David Gossett
- Nationwide
- Ty Tyron
- LPGA Tour
- Aree Song
- Naree Song
- Miriam Nagl
- Candy Hanneman
- College
- Tyler Leon
- Taylor Leon
- Trent Leon
- Jonathan Moore
- Helped Occasionally
- Peter Fowler
- Scott Gump
- Sam Osbourne
- Ty Tryon
- Asian Tour
- Harmeet Kahlon
Locations
Stoke Park, UK
Stoke Park was created in 1908 as Britain’s finest country estate. The course was laid out by Harry Colt who also designed Sunningdale, Muirfield, Pine Valley and Royal Portrush amongst others. It has won many accolades over the years and the Par 3 7th hole was the inspiration for the 12th at Augusta National, now the most notorious Par 3 in the world. It also played host to the most memorable game of golf in cinema history, when James Bond defeated Auric Goldfinger on the 18th green in Goldfinger (1964), and has been the scene of many other films include Layer Cake, Bridget Jones’ Diary and Tomorrow Never Dies.
Stoke Park is still one of the finest venues in Great Britain, combining sumptuous 5 star standard accommodation and some of the finest sporting and leisure facilities in the country. As well as 27 holes of golf, there are some of the finest practice facilities in the UK, including dedicated short game areas, comprehensive video and analysis suites and a dedicated fitness instructors with specific knowledge of golfers’ requirements.
The Concession, FL
On the final hole of the 1969 Ryder Cup, the first time the United States played Europe in a Cup match, Jack Nicklaus stunned the golf world by conceding a two-foot putt to Tony Jacklin. That grand gesture of sportsmanship inspired The Concession Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course designed in association with his long-time friend, Tony Jacklin.
The Club is a celebration of that act of sportsmanship, one of the most poignant moments in the history of professional golf. Set on a strikingly beautiful landscape among centuries-old oak hammocks, The Concession brings championship golf facilities and an elegant country club lifestyle to a select, private membership.
Set among the breathtaking natural beauty of native stands of oak, magnolia and pine, The Concession golf course covers 520 acres and offers unique challenges and panoramic vistas on each of its 18 holes. Meticulously maintained, it is one of only a few golf courses in America where the condition of all 18 greens is managed by computer monitoring and control systems beneath each green. These systems regulate humidity, pH balance and drainage to ensure that the course is in top form throughout the year.
One of the country’s largest private practice areas provides a beautiful stage for golfers of all skill levels to improve their game. The vast 23-acre practice facility includes two driving ranges, one of which has an elevated tee section; a 10,000-square-foot putting green; and a 14,000-square-foot chipping green, giving Members the ability to practice any shot up to 100 yards. Complementing The Concession’s superior golf experience is an elegant 33,000-square-foot Palladian-style Clubhouse with all the traditional club amenities, fittingly appointed for hosting professional tournaments.
Sky Sports Academy
Sky Sports Golf Academy aims to deliver tuition, instruction and tour insights to its community in the same ground breaking manner in which we have approached the broadcast of golf tournaments from around the world. Based around a comprehensive range of video instructional clips that cater for everyone from elite golfers to beginners, dedicated 'channels' for ladies and juniors and some unique insights into how a Tour player prepares and practices. Register at www.skygolfacademy.com and we will keep you informed about how and when you can start to use our full online coaching facility.
Coaches
Matt Woods
Matt Woods was a Tour Player – he was a regular on the European and Challenge Tours and has an impressive list of victories as well as a career low round of 58.
Matt has been a certified JYGA coach since May 2008 and has already developed a strong reputation as one of the areas most promising young golf coaches. He spends time assisting Jonathan at The Concession and on tour although his primary role is working with a broad range of enthusiastic golfers as well as his own stable of elite amateurs. He has already enjoyed great success with some of his clients achieving high profile victories and has already been appointed as a County coach.
Chad Jones
Chad assists Jonathan in managing the JYGA Full Time program at The Concession, working with a group of talented future stars.
Chad was a scholarship student of Jonathan's and achieved recognition as an AJGA Rolex All-American player. Having since dedicated his time to coaching he has been voted a 2009 US Kids Top 50 Instructor and been involved in building coaching programs for elite juniors in North America and Mexico. He is a fully certified TPI Coach.
Sponsors
Media
Jonathan has made multiple TV appearances, including on the Golf Channel and ESPN, to offer his opinion and insight not just on the World's elite golfers yet also offering assistance to anyone with a passion for the game of golf. He is one of the most widely published instructors, regularly featuring in the US, UK and Germany. He has worked with established titles such as Golf Digest, Golf International, Golf World, Golf Journal (Germany) and Golf Mexico, as well as helping a number of new magazines as their Resident Contributing Professional to formulate their approach to providing instruction in new and engaging ways. He is now the face of SkySports.com Golf Academy and the main judge for their competitions - Search for a Star and Uncover a Coach. The winners will spend time with him at his US Headquarters.
News
Search for a Star
The aim is to find a male and female golfer with great potential to make an impact at the highest level. You may be a successful golfer over a prolonger period looking for something special that helps you break through. You may be relatively new to the game having excelled at other sports. You will need to be dedicated, hard working and not afraid of a challenge. Sky Sports Golf Academy and JYGA will give you the opportunity and golf equipment to make that breakthrough. All we ask is that you keep the community of SkySports.com up to date with your progress - you will get a video camera and laptop to keep you connected and keep the rest informed.Uncover a Coach
Sky Sports Golf Academy believes that coaching the game can be a dynamic, engaging and rewarding way of fulfilling your passion for the game of golf. So Sky Sports Golf Academy wants to help an aspiring young coach train with its coach - Jonathan Yarwood at his base at The Concession, Florida - which has one of the best proactive facilities in the world. 10 weeks in America, we will give you the tools you need - camera, computer, golf equipment and the players to work with.So if you can prove you understand the technical side of the game, demonstrate the you have the drive, determination and personality to help others get better than you are what we are looking for - send us a video of you coaching and tell us why it should be you
Contact
Please call us on 941 322 1465 or 941 373 6769 and one of our team will be happy to book you in. We look forward to hearing from you!