Meet the Pros

Adrian Harris
Head PGA Professional

Head PGA Professional Adrian Harris has always had an affinity with the local area joining Broadstone Golf Club as a member at the young age of 11 years. As his game improved he was selected to play for the Dorset county team becoming captain at all age levels (U14, U16, U18 and Colts) as well as representing the county first team on many occasions.

Once Adrian finished school he moved to Birmingham to study the BA Honours degree in Applied Golf Management Studies from The University of Birmingham. This is the latest programme to be co-designed by the University and the PGA for aspiring Golf Professionals. All areas of the golf industry are studied in depth and modules include swing technique, sport psychology and business management amongst many others.

After graduating in 2006 a move to Manchester lead to the role of Assistant Professional at Bramall Park Golf Club in Cheshire where Adrian gained 4 years experience as an Assistant Professional and main Golf Instructor.

But Broadstone was always home for Adrian and thus he moved back to join the Professional team at Broadstone Golf Club in 2010. He has worked his way up to proudly become the Head Professional at the club he was once a junior gaining years of experience in coaching golfers of all ages from beginners to touring professionals along the way.

Kelly Bridges
PGA Qualified Professional

Originally from Northampton, in 1996 Kelly had the opportunity to go and study in the USA at the University of Arkansas, graduating with a BSC in Financial Management. She was also awarded a scholarship to play college golf during her 4 years at university and was an active member of the women’s golf team.

As an amateur, Kelly was a member of the England Under 18 Girls Team who won the English Schools Championship, was a member of Northamptonshire County Ladies 1st team for 16 years, won the Northamptonshire County Ladies Championship 3 times and also held a number of course records, including 65 at The Bedfordshire GC. Before turning professional Kelly was a Regional Development Officer for the English Golf Union and English Women’s Golf Association, a role that saw her focus on increasing participation, and raising awareness of, the game of golf.

Having turned professional in 2010 and completing her PGA training at Rugby Golf Club, Warwickshire, Kelly secured a position as part of the award winning coaching team at Al Badia Golf Club in Dubai. During her time there, she worked with individuals of all abilities, from complete beginners to single figure players, all of whom had very different personal goals.

In 2014 Kelly left Dubai to start a family and moved to Bournemouth. Shortly after moving she was able to secure a position as one of the Teaching Professionals at Broadstone Golf Club where she is able to balance family with her professional life as a golf coach.

Jacob Hunter
PGA Professional

Jacob started golf at Canford Magna Golf Club at the fairly late age of 13 and became addicted quickly to the game. He got his first handicap of 11 just months after starting the game and quickly became a single figure golfer within The first 18 months and was made the junior Captain there in early 2016. 

After the sudden closure of Canford Magna Jacob moved to Broadstone Golf Club. He was appointed Junior captain in late 2016 and had great success in the Junior, Hardy A and scratch teams. He made his first appearance in the Dorset U'18 junior squad in the 2017 season, Under team manangers Dave Shenton, Mark Perry and team coach Adrian Harris. He won the 4 counties individual stroke play championship and the triangular individual strokeplay championship vs Sussex and Hampshire.

Jacob decided to persue a career in professional golf and started his PGA degree straight after school. He was given a trainee assistant position in the Broadstone proshop by Adrian in October 2017 and hasn't looked back since! When Jacob isn't trying to make his way in regional and mini tour tournaments he spend his time coaching, fitting and making sure our customers get the correct service they deserve. Please Feel free to book lessons and custom fittings here at Broadstone Golf Club.