Andrew Knott
From PGA professional → to founding a leading performance centre built on learning science.
A British PGA coach who built a leading Thailand performance centre by coaching the mind and the practice, not just the swing.
Where they started
Left school at 15 with three GCSEs, returned to study through the Open University at 29, and completed a University of Birmingham degree and PGA training by 38, later adding an MSc at Bangor and beginning a PhD.
Career milestones
- 2004
Moved to Thailand to build a coaching career.
- 2011
Based his coaching at Thana City, Bangkok.
- 2013
Opened the Singha Elite Golf Performance Centre.
- 2019
Elevated to PGA Fellow, the association's highest coaching tier.
- 2021
Partnered with Golfasian to reach more players.
What they do today
- Lead golf operations and development at the centre.
- Plan education and CPD programmes.
- Research psychology, performance and career development.
- Build Career Club pathways and workshops.
Qualifications
Academic
- University degree, University of Birmingham
- MSc, Bangor University
Professional
- PGA Training Programme, The PGA of GB&I
Continuing personal development (CPD)
- PhD study (in progress)
Advice for aspiring professionals
How to get started in this speciality.
- A specialist angle (learning science and stats) sets a coach apart from swing-only teachers.
- Relocating to a growth market accelerated a whole career.
- Formal status (PGA Fellow) turns skill into credibility clients trust.
Read a performance-coach interview, then arrange to shadow a session at a performance centre.
Which path is yours?
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