During the winter months of 2017 and 2018, I had the pleasure of competing on the Portugal Pro Tour in the Algarve. The Portugal Pro Tour meant competing with some of the best golfers in Europe including Richard Mansell, Paul Laurie and many more. This Tour was treated as a warm-up for those big names you hear playing on the European Tour, and was great practice, just before the season kicked off. The winner each week would usually be around 10 or 11 under par over the 2 rounds! I was lucky enough to be able to play most weeks on the PPT and managed a few top 10’s over the 2 years I spent out there. I learnt a huge amount when it came to course management and gained an insight into what the top guys were doing so I could compare and focus on those areas myself. It was a fantastic experience, a privilege to be part of it and a time in golf I’ll never forget. This really shaped my career and made my decision a little easier when choosing to continue to play golf for a living, or whether to begin coaching. I am so glad I chose to pursue a coaching career and look forward to helping many more achieve their golf dreams over the coming years.