IAN RAE
COACH

Ian has been the National Coach with the Scottish Golf Union for the past several years and has taught me since 2000. Also known as the " wee man " his hobbies includes cards and motorbikes or any latest gadget out on the market. As well as teaching leading scottish amateurs he has coached European Tour members Steven O'Hara and Greame Storm.

SCOTT CRAWFORD
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Scott is coach with the Scottish Institute of Sport. He joined them in 2002 specialising in Strength and Conditioning after previously working as a development officer for the Scottish Rugby Union. He has a degree from Strathclyde University in sport and used to play rugby for Stirling County.

KAREN YOUNG
GOLF PHYSIOPHERAPIST

Karen is lead golf physiotherapist for The Scottish Institute of Sport, and therefore co-ordinates and heads up physiotherapy for the national Men’s and Women’s squads. As most golf injuries tend to develop through repetitive loading through golf practice, much of the job is focused on preventing injuries. This involves close liaison with the coach to analyse movement patterns and posture during a golf profile , and then close working with a strength and conditioning coach to ensure the gym programme is individualised to the specific needs of the golfer. There has been a large shift over the last 10 years, and best golf practice involves consideration of the physical as well as the technical aspects of the game. Golf professionals regularly work out in the gym to develop flexibility, strength , power and cardiovascular fitness. This makes the body more resilient to injury and aims to improve consistency and power in the golf swing.