Summary
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Work History
Education
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Awards
References
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HENRY BRUNTON, PGA

Orlando,FL

Summary

With a proven track record as the President/Owner of the Henry Brunton Golf Academy and the first Canadian National Coach, I bring unparalleled expertise in golf instruction and club fitting, complemented by exceptional interpersonal and member services skills. Recognized for innovative leadership and the development of world-class golfers, club golfers, junior golfers, and coaches, my career highlights a commitment to excellence and the pursuit of continuous professional growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

President/Owner

Henry Brunton Golf Academy
01.1999 - Current
  • Owner and operator of world-class golf academies since 1999
  • Lead by example- full-time golf instructor and club fitter- coach to golfers of all ages and levels of experience.
  • Hired and trained coaches - best practices and protocols.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Co-Founder

Certified Golf Coaches Association
01.2011 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with Dr. Rick Jensen to found the Certified Golf Coaches Association in 2011
  • Conduct golf instructor seminars for advanced-level PGA/LPGA Teaching Professionals across the USA.
  • Have trained six hundred PGA/LPGA Professionals

Canadian National Golf Coach

Golf Canada
01.1999 - 10.2011
  • Named Canada's first National Coach
  • Created and led Canadian National Player Development Program- internationally acclaimed
  • Coached and supported high-performance golfers and coaches- traveled to events globally
  • Authored "The Achievement Guide"
  • Focus on developing world-class amateur and touring professionals
  • Canadian golf now has more top level professional players than ever before on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour.

Education

Elected To Class A Membership

PGA of America
01.2021

Master Professional

PGA of Canada
12.2007

Bachelor of Physical Education And Coaching -

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
05.1988

Skills

  • Created and Executed World-Class Golf Instruction and Club Fitting Program for golfers of all levels of experience
  • Exceptional Interpersonal skills and relationship building/ member services experience
  • Teaching Ability- GOLF Magazine Top 100 - PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame - PGA National Teacher of the Year- PGA National Coach of the Year - Golf Digest Best International Teacher
  • Professionalism- commitment to operational excellence
  • Leadership Team Building - Staff Training and Management
  • Personalized Lesson Planning and Coaching Experience
  • Golf club fitting expertise - Recognized Industry Expert
  • Performance Tracking Methods - Golf Stats Analytics Expert
  • Effective demonstration abilities - National Level PGA Player
  • Golf fitness and biomechanics - Member of Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Advisory Board
  • TrackMan Certified and Advisory Board Member
  • Mental game coaching expert
  • Strong Self-Management and Organizational Skills
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Facility presentation

Awards

  • PGA of Canada Master Professional
  • PGA of America Class A Professional
  • GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher- Lifetime Status
  • PGA of Canada Four-Time National Award Winner- "Teacher of the Year"; "Coach of the Year"
  • Golf Digest- Best International Teacher; Best in Country
  • PGA's of Europe- 5 Star Professional Award- Highest Honor
  • Future Champions Golf Top 25 Elite Teacher in the USA
  • PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame

References

Suzy Whaley, PGA

PGA of America Past President

PGA Hall of Fame

(860) 324-4215


Dr. Rick Jensen

Sports Psychologist- over 100 PGA/LPGA Tour Winners

rick@drrickjensen.com

(954) 242.2469


David Denunzio

GOLF Magazine Editor in Chief

david@golf.com

(310)614-3413


Paul Sherratt, PGA 

PGA of Canada Hall of Fame

Professional Emeritus - Rideau View Golf Club

(613) 794-3049


Dr. Paul Schempp

University of Georgia - Golf Instructor Research Expert

(706) 202-0516

Timeline

Co-Founder

Certified Golf Coaches Association
01.2011 - 03.2020

President/Owner

Henry Brunton Golf Academy
01.1999 - Current

Canadian National Golf Coach

Golf Canada
01.1999 - 10.2011

Elected To Class A Membership

PGA of America

Master Professional

PGA of Canada

Bachelor of Physical Education And Coaching -

University of Ottawa
HENRY BRUNTON, PGA