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guest instruction from byron nel
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About the pro
Grant Hepburn took the helm as CEO of GolfRSA in 2015, but his passion for coaching still burns strong.
About the pro
Grant Hepburn took the helm as CEO of GolfRSA in 2015, but his passion for coaching still burns strong. He cultivated a proven track record in amateur and professional golf circles after joining world-renowned coach Robert Baker as his assistant on the PGA Tour in the 1990s. Grant also coached several champions on the European Tour, Asian Tour and the Sunshine Tour, as well as many of the country's top amateurs. He served as the national coach of the SA Golf Development Board for many years and has trained more than 100 coaches locally and internationally. He has lectured in Long Term Athlete Development and Advanced Golf Coaching for the PGA of South Africa and currently oversees the GolfRSA National High Performance Squad.
guest INSTRUCTION
golf better
As partners to the SA PGA, The Golf Mag is providing a platform to a guest PGA teaching professional. This month we highlight golf instruction from Byron Nel
Posture is Key
PGA of SA coach Byron Nel shows why the correct posture in the swing is key to execution.
Hitting the Strike Point
Use this drill by PGA of SA coach Byron Nel to hit the strike point for a perfect chip shot
Getting the feel right
A simple drill to help you improve your aim and speed on the putting green.
About the pro
Born in 1989 and raised in Pinetown, Nel graduated from Sutherland High School in 2006. He completed his PGA Club Professional Diploma at Tshwane University of Technology in 2010 and has coached at The Country Club Johannesburg for nearly eight years. His true passion lies in Junior Golf, aiming to nurture and cultivate the next generation of golfers. His commitment has earned him multiple accolades, including the PGA National Grow Golf Award in 2021 and 2023, runner-up PGA Professional of the year in 2023, and PGA Regional Grow Golf Awards in 2018, 2021 and 2023. He also won the 2025 PGA National Game Development Coach award.
