Mike Raj is Head P.G.A. Professional at Whittington Heath Golf Club. He has 16 years of coaching experience with all levels of golfers, ranging from beginners to Tournament Professionals and the Berkshire County Girls.
Mike has played competitively, winning 5 Professional Tournaments in the U.K. and U.S.A. with 2 course records. He has also attended the European Tour School on 4 occasions.
Mike is a P.G.A. level 3 coach and has been C.R.B. checked. He has attended Equity in Sport and Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshops.
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Rachel Bailey joined Whittington Heath as a PGA Professional in January 2010. She turned pro in 1997 having attained a plus 1 handicap. During her amateur career Rachel represented England at U21’s level and was a member of the Elite Squad. Various titles included the English Intermediate and the Midland ladies championships, and was also member of the victorious Staffordshire Team which won the County Finals.
After gaining her card on the Ladies European Tour in 1998, she competed with the World’s finest female players and maintained full playing rights for 6 years. After a few top ten finishes she broke through to the winners circle in 2001 by winning the Biarritz Ladies Classic.
Rachel coaches players of all abilities and among her clients are both the Staffordshire Junior Girls Birdie and Eagle squads and a Welsh Senior Squad member. This year she is very proud to be working with the Staffordshire Ladies County squad.
Rory Haigh is currently an amateur golfer and will be starting his PGA foundation degree in September 2010. He plays off a handicap of 3 here at Whittington Heath Golf Club. He has been a member of staff since 2007.