£2,500 PRIZE FOR FINISHING 2ND IN PGA ASSISTANT OF YEAR AWARDS
EMMA FAIRNIE OFF TO NEW ZEALAND
POST AT END OF SUMMER
Gullane Golf Club assistant professional Emma Fairnie has played her part in history after finishing runner-up in the
first all-female top three in the Titleist PGA Assistant of the Year
awards.
The 26-year-old Gullane assistant (pictured) admitted she was ‘chuffed to
bits’ at her success, as she was recognised for her achievements at the
annual PGA Graduation ceremony at the University of Birmingham.
Fairnie received a cheque for £2,500 presented by Titleist brand
director Matthew Johnson and congratulations from Beverly Lewis, the
first female captain of the PGA, who was the guest of honour.
She was joined in the top three by Assistant of the Year Alex Mollin
from Jersey and third placed Kelly Hanwell, who is based at Al Badia
Golf Club in Dubai.
Their performances are outstanding as women account for just three
per cent of the total PGA assistants studying the three-year PGA
Foundation degree.
“I’m absolutely chuffed to bits as finishing second overall means a
huge amount to me and to put that on my CV is an amazing achievement,
especially having been able to pull myself up the rankings,” said
Fairnie.
“Alex and I have been in contact throughout the course while Kelly and I are also good friends.
“Without doubt we all learned from each other as we bounced ideas
around. When the results came out Alex sent me a message congratulating
me.
“I think it’s great that there are three women in the top three for
the first time. I think it shows the quality of the females in golf and
it shows our ambitions to be successful. I hope we can be an inspiration
too.
“We’re showing the young girls who are playing golf now that there is
a career path for them and it can take them all over the world.”
Fairnie’s success has secured her a new role in New Zealand at the
end of the summer and her academic achievements with the PGA have played
a significant part in getting the role in Auckland.
She added: “New Zealand is a real big step. I have just dropped lucky
that I’m going to the place where Lydia Ko’s former coach is based.
“It will be work with elite players and I’m really looking forward to it as it is a fantastic opportunity.
“I certainly think finishing runner up in on the PGA Foundation degree has played a part.
“The PGA training is the best in the world and sets the standards for
everyone else.
"That alone is significant on the CV but to finish second
is a huge bonus and a fantastic addition. I am extremely grateful to
the PGA and the work the education department does for all of us.”
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