About
Nick Holmes
Home Town: Worsley, Manchester.
Started golf at an early age as a junior member of Ellesmere Golf Club, progressed to Junior Captain, Junior Club Champion, Club Champion and Lancashire County Player before turning Professional in 2010.
Won my first event as a Professional early in 2013 at Dunham Forest Golf Club.
Qualified as a level 2, grade A PGA Teaching Professional at the end of 2013.
I have been coaching at Trafford Golf Centre since October 2015, prior to Trafford I worked at The Tytherington Club as Golf Operations Manager & Head Professional. I made the move to Trafford because I have a real passion for coaching and wanted to work out of one of the most advanced teaching facilities in the country.
Favourite local Golf Course:
Royal Birkdale
Dream Fourball:
Tiger Woods, Alex Ferguson, Cristiano Ronaldo
Football team:
Manchester United (if you haven't guessed)
When I'm not teaching golf I'm:
Playing golf, walking the dog or watching any sport.
Personal achievement:
Hole in one on a 286 yard par 4 (3 wood)
Favourite sporting moments:
Watching Europe's comeback against USA in the 2012 Ryder Cup & watching United win the Champions League in stoppage time at the Camp Nou against Bayern Munich in 1999.
Contact
Lets get you booked in! Lessons are available;
Monday-Wednesday 7:30-22:00.
Thursday 7:30-17:00.
Friday 7:30-12:00
Sun 9:00-18:00
When suits you best? Request a time below.
Tel: 0161 749 7000
Mob: 07891 941 120
Email: nick.holmes@traffordgolfcentre.co.uk
Trafford Golf Centre
Old Park Lane, Trafford Quays
Manchester, M17 8PG
Once you have sent your booking request, you can pay for your lesson at Trafford Golf Centre or Online now!
What's in the bag!
Titleist 915 D3 9.5
Diamana Whiteboard 70S
Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip
I upgraded from the 913 in early 2015. I haven't gained much in the way of total distance but my average distance has increased.
Nike VrII PRO PW-3i
Project X 6.5
Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip
Nice looking iron that produce lots of spin, helping me to keep control of the ball.
Titleist 913 F 15
Aldila R.I.P Phenom 80S
Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip
My favorate club in the bag, i say no more.
Titleist Scotty Cameron
Newport 2.5
33" with oversize pistol grip
One of the best looking putters I have used, it has a great feel too.
Titleist Vokey SM5 Raw Black
True Temper Dynamic Gold S400
Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip
50.12 F Grind
56.10 S Grind
60.07 S Grind
these 3 wedges help me play a variety of shots from around the green.
Titleist Pro V1
I prefer the softer of the two Pro V1 golf balls, it gives me better feel from around the green.