About Me

James Houghton 

PGA Director of Golf

• PGA Professional since 2007- 18+ years coaching expertise

• Completed my PGA Director of Golf Qualification in 2025

• Liverpool John Moores University Graduate- Business Communications Degree

• 4 years of coaching at Topgolf Dubai prior to moving to Shaw Hill

• I compete on the PGA North Region- Lancashire, Cheshire & North Wales Tour

• Career low score is 61

• Best professional finish- winner of PGA North Players Tour Event @ Knutsford Golf Club, 63 (-7), August 2018

• My favourite course in the UK is Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club

I currently coach at Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel where I am also PGA Director of Golf for the club. I offer a variety of individual and group lessons with times available throughout the week.

Lessons available covering every aspect of the game;

• Long game

• Short game

• Putting

• On Course Lessons