PGA Golf Instruction | Meet the Instructors

anders mankert, BEM

head coach - pga master professional

Anders Mankert has earned a reputation in golf coaching which puts him in a very select category. He has golfers travel from all over the country to his base at Leicester Golf Centre as well as golfers travelling from Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and Poland for his coaching services.

He has appeared on Sky Sports and on numerous radio stations as well as writing instructional articles and creating instructional videos for Golf Monthly, Todays Golfer, Team Titleist and Midlands Golfer. He has even coached at The Royal Household Golf Club in the grounds of His Majesty The King’s home in Windsor Castle!

He has coached winners on The European Challenge Tour and European Seniors Tour as well as numerous international amateur title winners who have represented England.

His real passion lies in helping club golfers regardless of their golfing standards. His greatest joy comes from helping any golfer improve their game whatever their starting point may be.

Anders is a pGA master professional, and has won numerous coaching awards

Awarded the British Empire Medal by King Charles in his Birthday Honours list
One of only 65 professionals worldwide since 1901 to be awarded the title of PGA Master Professional
Voted the UK’s #1 Instructor in the Best of UK Awards
Awarded Advanced Fellowship of the PGA
4 time finalist of Coach of the Year Award
Named as one of the top 50 coaches in the UK by Golf Monthly
1st Professional ever to be awarded The Lifetime Achievement Award by England Golf
“Anders is UK’s top teacher ….and that’s official”- Golf Business News

testimonials

"Anders has been a great coach to me over the years and improved my game no end. I would highly recommend him to anyone from beginners to pro’s who are looking to improve their game.”

CHRIS EDWARDS - KASABIAN

"Anders commitment to helping people of any standard to play better golf is absolutely second to none. Whether you’re a brilliant golfer or more adventurous (rubbish) golfer like me!"

JONNIE IRWIN - TV PRESENTER AND PROPERTY GURU

"Anders has been a huge help, breaking down the technique and giving me key focus points. His ability to give clarity and instant feedback makes him the best golf coach in my opinion."

BEN YOUNGS - LEICESTER TIGERS AND BRITISH LIONS LEGEND

"Anders is the best coach I have been taught by, by far. His knowledge and enthusiasm for improving golfers is second to none and his shop staff are a reflection of his standards. Simply fantastic!”

ARTHUR LORD

“Anders makes the game easy to learn and doesn't over complicate things. Really enjoyable lesson and improved more than I thought possible!”

SUE SHARPE

“Anders is the best coach around. We travel for 2 hours to have a lesson and it’s well worth it! Look no further if you want to improve your game”

JULIE WARD

putting the fun back into golf

Leicester Golf Centre

The Racecourse, Oaldby, Leicester, LE2 4AL

information & booking

0116 275 0549

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tom james

pga professional coach

With more than seven years as a PGA professional coach, we are proud to have Tom as our Operational manager here at the Leicester Golf Centre. A complete golf professional with a wealth of experience and love of the game, Tom has played golf at a national level both as an amateur and professional - playing off a +1 handicap at 15 years of age after starting at only 13 years old!

This year Tom has become head of the Leicester Golf Centre Junior Academy and founder of the Gallops Junior Pathway project which has over 100 juniors in regular coaching. In addition, he has served as coach to the De Montford University golf team, coaching them to their best ever season in 2019.

tom is a pga professional golf coach with over seven years experience in coaching across all skill levels

Personal consultation with every single client
Benefit from lessons built to suit you
Offering ladies and seniors group coaching on a weekly basis
Head of the Leicester Golf Centre Junior Academy
Coach to De Montfort University Golf Team
Captain of the Leicestershire and Rutland professional golfers association

testimonials

"Tom is a legend… great golf knowledge and a great guy"

tony chapman

“Tom is a friendly guy with very good knowledge”

DEAN HEDERINGTON

leicester golf centre

around the centre

gallops golf course

After an extensive restoration project on the old course. This new 9 hole woodland course is now open to the public and is a real gem. The course has been beautifully landscaped by our grounds keeper.

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toptracer range

From a functional training day to an exciting experience for everyone. The technology provides instant shot replays and statistical feedback on interactive game screens in your hitting bay.

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greenhouse cafe

We have some tasty options for you to choose from including delicious hot meals, delightful snacks, coffees and cool refreshing drinks. You can take advantage of our waiter service.

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