Elite Level Amateur Golfer
Harley Smith
Harley is an ‘Elite Amateur Golfer’ born in Essex, and has been playing golf since he was 6 years old. Like most young children he played many different sports, but golf was his love and what he excelled in.
He worked his way through the ranks first playing for Essex County Boys and Men’s squads. Then onto playing for his country and continent with both England Boys and Men’s Squads and the Jacque Leglise Trophy.
By age 14, Harley was already a ‘+’ handicap. Winning trophies, and raising his profile on the amateur circuit. He has been European Number One Amateur, won the McGregor Trophy and Carris Trophy, in the same year, something only “Justin Rose” had done, and also won a Professional Event on the Clutch Pro Tour aged just 16.
“I want to be World Number One” Harley says, “playing on both the DP and PGA Tours and I will do everything I can to get there”.
Harleys’ golf takes him all over the country and world, his work ethic and dedication to his game is second to none. Harley’s focus, determination and belief in himself is amazing. He works unbelievably hard on the process of getting better. With this obsession to become a World Class Professional Golfer we have no doubt he will get there.
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can do what others can’t”.
Meet the coaches
Meet The Swing Coach
David March
PGA ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL
David has been a professional for over 30 years. His drive and determination to help people achieve success at every level comes from thorough research and ambition to help people succeed.
A former PGA Essex captain and experience coach with European Tour Players, Elite Amateurs, County Players as well as recreational golfers has seen him build a wealth of coaching knowledge and expertise he can pass on to others. Having his own playing experiences when he played and competed on U.K. Mini Tours Regional and Essex PGA events gives him an empathy to help understand competitive game situations that everyone encounters in the game of golf.
Coaching Roles – Squad and Academies
- England AASE Regional Squad Coach.
- Essex County Boys Squad.
- Essex County Cap Development
- Sports Academy (including England/Irish Boys Internationals and Mini Tour Professionals
Coaches Comments
“From pretty much the moment I met Harley you always knew there was something special going on in his mind about golf.
Our journey together has been very special. Some huge highs and a few downs but we’ve always been there for each other and pride ourselves on never letting each other down.
His favourite question upon arriving at a course which makes me smile is always “ what’s the course record around here “
Winning at junior level is key and he’s won so much represented England and GB&I not many lads can say that.
His dreams are my dreams and we won’t stop until we achieve them”
Meet The Putting Coach
Nick Soto
Nick is a PGA Professional coach specialising in putting. He is the current national putting coach for England, working with the Men’s, Boys, Women and Girls Squads. He also teaches numerous Tour Professionals competing on various world tours.
Nick has worked with Harley over the past couple of years both as part of the England Team and also on an individual basis.
Nick commented “I’ve always enjoyed coaching Harley. He is a talented player who is always committed to working and improving his performance on the greens. He understands the importance of good structure to his practice and how to prepare his best for his Tournaments”
Career Highlights
Number 1 Amateur in Europe.
Winner of the Jean Case Salver.
Winner of the McGregor Trophy.
Winner of the Carris Trophy.
Winner of a Clutch Tour Pro Event.
Winner of the English Amateur Championship
Played for GB&I in The Jacque Leglise Trophy on 2 occasions.
Represented England from age 14 and Played in England Boys and Men’s squads including Men’s Home Internationals.
CLubs and apparell
“I’ve played Titleist clubs since I was 14 and I absolutely love the brand, the service and support they give me. I couldn’t be happier”
SW9 WEDGES
46, 50, 54, 58 DEGREE
T100
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 IRONS
T200
2 & 3 iRONS
TSR
3 WOOD
DRIVER
Putter
X5.5
PRO V1X BALLS
Footjoy Stasof M
Glove
Dressed to IMPRESS
“I’ve been wearing Nike since I was 14. The clothes and shoes fit and look amazing, and I feel proud and confident every time I tee it up”,
Where I practice & play
Harley Smith
Tournament Results
Sponsorship packages
Harley’s competitive training and competition takes him all over the world, and as a family, we wholeheartedly support and assist in every way we can.
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