ROSS MCARTHUR - director of instruction
PGA OF UK Class A / PGA level 3 coach / TPI
Certified golf coach Level 1
Ross McArthur hails from Hull, East Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. His passion for golf led him on the journey of turning Pro in 2001. From the age of 11, where he started representing Yorkshire at all levels and playing in all major amateur competitions until turning Pro, his eagerness to engage with the sport through coaching, has grown quickly. He is renowned for his successful implementation of the game in Ras Al Khaimah, through his presence as part of the opening team at Al Hamra Golf Club in 2008.
From developing successful juniors and ladies programs to representing the UAE Pro team in 6 Dubai Golf Trophies and winning a multitude of UAE PGA events over the last decade, this TPI certified coach brings 18 years of coaching experience in Golf to Trump. Ross states that he is "excited to become part of an amazing team at the club and looks forward to helping individuals in every aspect of player development and creating more all-rounded players in UAE.”
LEE ELLIOTT - TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
PGA Class AA Professional / BSc. Applied Golf Management Studies / TPI Certified Junior Coach Level 3 / Trackman Level 2 Certified / Phil Kenyon Putting Solutions Certified / Mike Adams Golf BioSwingDynamics Certified
Lee Elliott is a UK PGA professional with 10 years coaching experience. Since completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Golf Management Studies at the University of Birmingham, he has spent time in Spain, South Africa and more recently China, coaching golfers of all abilities.
Lee has particular expertise, firstly, in being able to teach lessons using Mandarin Chinese. Secondly, in junior golfer development having previously worked at performance academies specializing in developing young, dedicated players with aspirations of playing professionally.
Lee is thrilled to be helping golfers in the UAE develop their game and achieve their ultimate goals in golf.
DAVID MCKIDD - TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
PGA of UK Class A Level 3 / TPI Certified Golf Level 1 / Trackman Level 2 Certified
David McKidd hails from Newcastle in the United Kingdom and started working in the pro shop at Ponteland golf club at the age of 16 and turning professional in 2001 at the age of 21.
In his 5 years at Otley in Yorkshire as head assistant, he developed a large client base for golf coaching, many of which followed when he moved onto Lightcliffe golf club as Head Professional in 2010.
At Lightcliffe, he played a pivotal role in creating ladies and junior programs which enhanced each section of membership for the club and taught a wide variety of groups and individuals.
He likes to keep the game simple, fun and implement changes using varied practice drills people can use on course, at the range or even at home or in the office.
20+ years of golf coaching has helped his players have a better understanding of how their swing works for them which aids the progression of their game.
He believes golf can be enjoyed by anyone who is willing to learn and progress their skill levels.
Charlotte Austwick - Teaching Professional
PGA of UK Level 3 / TrackMan Level 1
Charlotte began playing golf at a local club near her home at the age of 10.As an amateur, Charlotte achieved numerous victories and represented Yorkshire Ladies first team. She also had the honor of winning the English County Finals and competing for Great Britain at the World University Games and The Argentine Women’s Open with the R&A.
In 2015, Charlotte won the prestigious Sunningdale Foursomes and the Whittington Scratch Salver, marking a highlight of her amateur career. Charlotte became a professional golfer and competed in various tours, including the LET Access Series, the South African Sunshine Tour, Swedish golf tour, and Santander Tour. In 2019, she even won Europe's largest ladies pro-am, the Tarleton Ladies pro-am at El Rompido in Spain, after being called up last minute.
Now, as a PGA Teaching Professional at Trump Golf Dubai, she is passionate about helping new golfers, both adults and juniors, discover the joy of the game, just like she has for the past 20 years.