Barney turned professional in
1979 and spent the first few years training under Ian Connelly (who
was Nick Faldos' first coach). Having played in various local
PGA competitions, he branched out into Regional, National and a few
European Tour Events.
Highlights included winning the Herts. PGA, Herts Assistants, South
of England Under 25s, Ken Brown Order of Merit and Variety Club Pro
Medal. Barney finished full time playing in 1986 and became
Head Professional at Ramsey Golf Club. Subsequently moving to
Harpenden Common, Metro Golf Club and since 2000 has been at Mid
Herts. GC of Radio 2 Fame!!.
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Herts first team
coach since 1994
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Given over 30,000 lessons and continuing
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Taught over 100
County golfers. 15 pupils have won individual County titles at
all levels.
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Currently coaching a dozen fellow professionals
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Two pupils Andrew
Bravant & Laurence Allen represented England at boy level in 2003.
Laurence also went on to be the youngest semi finalist (17 years
old) in the English Amateur Championship.
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Official Coach to
the Times, JP Morgan Fleming Corporate Golf Challenge
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Golf Monthly
teaching professional
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Accredited 'Inner
Caddy' Coach for the Mental Game
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Golf Schools in
the UK and abroad
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Putting clinics
with top putting coach, Harold Swash
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Short game clinics
with 5 time Ryder Cup player, Ken Brown
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