Heather started playing golf at 10 years old having been introduced to the game by her dad. By the age of 15 Heather got her first cap for Scotland at under 16 level. Representing Dunblane New Golf Club, Heather was capped for Scotland at every level: U18, U21 and ladies in almost every major amateur team event in Europe.
Winning the Scottish Girls Championship at Glenbervie Golf Club in 2001, Heather accepted a golf scholarship at College then University in the United States, she was the captain for the women’s team at San Diego State University in her final year. In 2005 Heather was selected for the Great Britain & Ireland team to play against Europe in the Vagliano Trophy where she was on the winning team. A month later Heather reached the pinnacle of her amateur career when she won the British Ladies Strokeplay Championship at Nairn Golf Club.
Achieving a handicap of +4 Heather turned professional in September 2007 at the Scottish Ladies Open, a European Tour event held at The Carrick on Loch Lomond. With over 60 European Tour starts, highlights include a 6th place finish at the 2013 Scottish Ladies Open, an opening 67 to be leading the Turkish Ladies Open in 2014 and of course, two wins on the LET Access Tour (Sweden 2013 & Belguim 2017)
A Class A PGA qualified professional and former WPGA Champion, Heather now combines her playing commitments with coaching. Having spent a couple of years teaching in the Algarve, Portugal, she has become a very well respected coach amongst her clients and fellow professionals. Working mostly but not exclusively with women, her passion for the game comes across in her coaching. Now back in the UK, Heather is committed to making a difference to the ladies game and getting more people involved in the sport.
Stats
Date of birth: 23/09/1983
Nationality: Scottish
Place of birth: Stirling, Scotland
Represents: Stirling Golf Club
Height: 1.68m
Turned Pro: 17/09/2007
Influences: My family
Favourite golfer: Tiger Woods
Sporting Idol: Andy Murray
Favourite course: Kings Course, Gleneagles
Interests: Family, friends, cinema, music, going to the gym
256.4
Driving Distance (yards)
74
Greens in Regulation
51
Sand Saves
792
World Ranking
71
Driving Accuracy
73.42
Stroke Average
31
Putts Per Round
87
LETAS OOM
In the bag
Driver
Titleist TS3 8.5°
Tensei 65g Stiff Shaft
3 Wood
Titleist TS2 15°
Tensei 65g Stiff Shaft
Hybrid
Titleist 818 H2 21°
Tensei 80g Stiff Shaft
Irons
4 Iron Titleist 718 T-MB
5-PW Titleist 718 AP2
NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120 Stiff Shafts, Std Length, 2° Flat
Wedges
50.08° F grind SM7 Vokey
54.10° S grind SM7 Vokey
60.04° L grind SM7 Vokey
NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120 Stiff Shafts, Std Length, 2° Flat
Putter
Scotty Cameron Futura 5w
34 Inch
Schedule
Tarleton Mixed ProAm – 23-30 March @ El Rompido, Spain
Tarleton Ladies ProAm – 24/4- 4/5 @ El Rompido, Spain
US Women’s Open Qualifying – 7th May @ Buckinghamshire GC
WPGA Championship – 31st May, Trentham Golf Club
Meet Heather
Lowest round
62 Merchants of Edinburgh, 63 at Dunblane GC. I also have the course record 66 at Royal Dornoch.
My idols
My parents.
Biggest Achievement
Winning the British Amateur Strokeplay Championship & qualifying for the US Womens Open.
Best quote
“It ain’t how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. ” Rocky Balboa”
If not a golfer
Miserable… I have no idea.
Why golf?
I started when I was 10 and played along with my brother and his friends, we would spend the school holidays just golfing everyday then I was hooked.
What couldn't you live without?
My family and my phone.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths = Driving, long irons, and wedges.
Weaknesses = Believing in my ability.
Actor/Actress
Hugh Jackman.
Fun Facts
Colour
Lots of pinks and turquoise.
Film
Rocky 4, Shawshank Redemption, The Greatest Showman – quite a mix ha ha!
Music
It really depends on my mood, anything from Dance, house, pop, country and sometimes a little classical.
Food
I’m a bit of a foodie, but love Thai!
In my spare time
Relaxing with friends/family, anything outdoors, lots of coffee, gin & tonic, sleeping.
Ambitions
To inspire others and fulfil my potential.
Favourite club
Maybe driver but I love them all.
Holiday destination
Somewhere hot, sunny, nice beaches and good cocktails.
Ideal 4 ball
Could me and Tiger just play a 2 ball… if not, Annika and Adam Scott could join.
Golf Lessons
Selecting a golf coach can be a difficult choice, from personal experience I know that how people coach and how people learn can be very different. As a player I like things to be kept simple so that when I am on the course I don’t have too many thoughts in my head, but as a coach you need to make sure your student understands how and why to make the changes. How we think when we practice is different to how we think when we play and finding the right balance is the challenge.
Being able to transfer the technical changes and thoughts into something more simple and playable is vital for you to produce your best golf on the course. How we think, how we make changes and how we transfer that on to the course is so important. Dealing with nerves, negative thoughts, pressure and excitement are all things that I have experienced myself on the course in the highest level of competition and I feel well equipped to share my knowledge and experiences.
We are all different in how we learn and whether it be in group lessons, individual lessons, intense packages or regular training sessions but I am here to help. With the use of video analysis, Trackman and online support we can make your golf experience better.
Heather has been a PGA Professional since 2007. Over the last 10+ years Heather has built up an excellent reputation for her coaching philosophies and skills using the latest cutting edge technologies in golf such as Trackman, Flightcope, K-Motion Vest, GASP & SAM Putt Lab. Lessons are available throughout the year and can be scheduled at a suitable time in the diary. You can book and pay for your lesson with Heather via the website by clicking on any of the product links or visiting the online shop. Heather specialises in the following coaching:
- Womens Golf Lessons
- Senior Golf Lessons
- Mens Golf Lessons
- Junior Golf Coaching
- Short Game Lessons
- Group Golf Coaching Sessions
- Golf Coaching Holidays
- Corporate Day Golf Coaching
- Putting Lessons
- Trackman Golf Lessons
- Swing Video Analysis
Need something with more flexibility? Get in touch to customise or plan your golf lessons with Heather.
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Partners
Heather is extremely grateful for the continued support from all sponsors and partners who help make it possible for her to pursue her golfing ambitions. Heather is a fully qualified PGA Professional based at Stirling Golf Club and conducts most of her lessons from there. If you are interested in partnering with Heather, please get in touch by clicking the button below and filling out the form. A member of Heather’s team will then get back to you as soon as possible. Aligning your brand or golf business with Heather comes with many benefits and options which she will be happy to discuss with you in detail. As part of any agreement, these can include, but is not strictly limited to:
- Custom made company branded tour golf bag.
- Official representation on PGA & LET on published material and 1st tee announcement.
- Company logo on clothing.
- Company golf days – beat the pro/clinic/playing rounds.
- Pro-Am appearances – PGA or other.
- Company logo on car.
- Website advert/link from my personal website.
- Continual company awareness through social media accounts.
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