Meet the Team

Tony Howarth

Golf Academy Director

Name: Tony

Role: Scarthingwell Golf Course Academy Director

Info: Tony Howarth, 2004 Sinclair Award Winner and Academy Director at Scarthingwell Golf Academy, has over 25 years PGA experience and has taught all levels of golfers. This experience ranges from European Tour, Ladies European Tour and County players through to club golfers and complete beginners. Tony’s simplistic style of coaching has been his road to success and he has become known as an expert not just on the golf swing but especially on the short game and putting.

Likes: Running, cycling & Preston North End!

Dislikes: People who chat to you on buses & planes when you just want to go to sleep!

Kevin Briggs

Golf Shop, Reception & Bar

Name: Kevin

Role: Golf Shop, Reception & Bar

Info: Kevin was born in Cambridge and moved to the area 12 years ago. Kevin has two daughters named Charlotte and Sophie. Kevin regularly enjoys a round of golf at Scarthingwell!

Likes: Fishing, golf and cricket.

Dislikes: Complications!

Eddie Thirsk

Golf Shop & Reception

Name: Eddie

Role: Reception and Golf Shop at Scarthingwell Golf Course.

Info: Eddie currently attends sixth form college, and enjoys studying chemistry, maths and geography.

Likes: Golf, skiing, sport in general!

Greenkeepers

The Head Greenkeeper at Scarthingwell is John Waite, who has held the position since 1995. Together with his two colleagues Dean & Nigel, John works closely with the owners in maintaining the excellent standard of the course.