Servicing Team
Servicing & Operations Team
The team at Scotland for Golf has experience in Golf and Tourism within the UK and Scotland. PGA Professionals are supported by highly qualified, energetic and enthusiastic young personel.
George Finlayson, Head Advanced PGA Professional & Marketing
After attending George Watson's College in Edinburgh, George turned his attention to golf. Training was initially at the Royal Burgess in Edinburgh and was concluded at Dalmahoy Golf Club.
The main focus is delivering golf schools and playing with Scotland for Golf clients at the "Home of Golf". George is very much aware of the constant changes in the game. He is a PGA Coach Education Tutor, a Level 1 TPI Certified Instructor and a Level 3 Assessor in Sport.
Andrew Bentley - PGA Professional & St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre Manager
Having graduated from the University of St Andrews with a BSc (Hons) in Cell Biology, Andrew worked in genetics at the Welcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge for 4 years before pursuing a career as a golf professional. He graduated from the University of Birmingham with an FdA in Golf Studies and has over 11 years of experience as a fully qualified PGA Professional.
Andrew has joined the team at the St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre as Centre Manager. He has a passion for coaching and helping others enjoy the game of golf. Through his individually tailored lessons you will be able to better understand your own golf swing to maximise your potential.
Chris Kelly, PGA Professional
Chris Kelly has joined the team at Scotland for Golf & St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre, St Andrews. Chris was born in Glasgow and completed his training at Turnberry Hotel, Scotland. Chris showed early signs of his ability in winning the Scottish Assistants Championship in 2002 and again in 2003. This lead essentially on to a playing career on the Scottish Tour. He now brings a vast knowledge on the golf swing and how to win to clients at the Golf Centre.
Tournament Record:
3 x Scottish P.G.A. Champion: 2003,15,17
Northern open champion: 2015
Scottish Order of Merit Winner: 2015
Scottish Assistants Champion: 2002,03
Winner of over 60 Professional Events
Bill McColl, PGA Professional
Formative years were spent in Dundee, Scotland. The pursuit of golfing excellence at a very young age led to a playing career in golf. A European Tour Cardholder for 14 years, he competed against the best players in the world, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam , Bernhard Langer, Tony Jacklin. Winner of the P.G.A. Club Professionals Championship 1991, Ivory Coast Open Champion 1984, competed in 7 Major Championships, winner of the Tooting Bec Cup for the lowest round by a British player in the Open Championship 1980, low rounds 62 Italian Open (1st round) Montichello, 63 T.P.C. Championship St. Mellion.
Billy has joined the team at Scotland for Golf to deliver a first class golf instruction and playing service with his exceptional skills at the "Home of Golf", St Andrews, Scotland. His interests outside golf are his kids, sea Fishing, cooking, bird watching and the outdoors.
Shaun Clark - Consultant & PGA Professional
Shaun's works as a consultant for Scotland for Golf in the New York area and throughout the USA.
He began his career at the Home of Golf, St Andrews turning Professional in 2009, having done his training at Elie Golf House Club. He has a passion for golf and as such, coordinates trips for potential, or referral US based clients.
Management & Staff Team
Scott Finlayson - Director of Sales & Finance, PGA Professional
After attending Stewarts Melville College in Edinburgh, graduating from Edinburgh with BA Business & Economics in 2003, and a gap year around the world Scott turned his attention to turning Professional. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2008 with an FdA in Golf Studies.
Scott has been involved in the golf industry for more than 20 years. At Scotland for Golf he heads up the sales team coordinating all aspects of the tour – his attention to detail assures you of the best value and experience possible.
Geraldine Chandler - Founding Director
Educated in Edinburgh, Scotland. After graduating from University she set on a career of self-employment within the Sports Industry. Using skills in Finance, IT, Organisation and Design set up and managed a Fife based Golf & Sports complex and then expanded the retail arm to the high street developing a chain of specialist golf & sports retail units.
Golf with Tourism offered a new challenge and in 1999, Geraldine co-founded Scotland for Golf. Partnering with a PGA Professional in St Andrews, she developed a team of Golf Professionals and thereby offered the market something unique. The chance to entertain, holiday, learn to play or play with experienced Professionals at "The Home of Golf", St Andrews, Scotland.
The Golf Product success has grown annually with its best advert being its repeat client base. It has since been copied but never bettered. Geraldine remains Scotland for Golf's financial and Creative Director looking after he own private clients.
Suzanne Watson - Group Sales, Events & Operations
Suzanne joined Scotland for Golf in February 2016 from the St Andrews Hotel Du Vin where she headed up Groups Sales and Events. She has over 10 years' experience in the golf industry.
At Scotland for Golf she is responsible for all group sales and events. Her experience and attention to detail ensures your trip will live up to expectation from the sale…to the delivery of your package!
Craig Burns - Senior IT Business Analyst
Craig joined Scotland for Golf in March 2014 with a BSc (Hons) in Web Design and Development. He has over 6 years' experience in the golf industry.
He is responsible for all website development and maintenance. He brings a new dimension to the brand with his fresh approach and modern technological skills. He supports the sales team and has a small number of private clients.
Leonardo Petrucci – Social Media & Digital Marketing
Leonardo joined Scotland for Golf in April 2019 with a BsC in Interaction Design and a background in Game and App Development/Design.
He is responsible for Scotland for Golf's Design and Social Media presence. His creative and innovative techniques enhance the user experience within the brand.
"Dear George Our trip was really nice and we enjoyed a lot!we had a very good lunch in Ship Inn and we loved Ellie! After that we saw the wallace monument and the Stirling castle,was also very very nice! And we finished the day in a very nice restaurant in edinburgh in front of the Castle! We love Scotland! Again thank u so much for this week!was awsome!i enjoyed my time in St.Andrews a lot,because of the great qualities of you especially and your collegues:human quality and golf amazing knowledge!i learned so so much! Again thank you so much! Take really care and i will send the money soon! Hope to see you soon Giovanni "
- Giovanni Guidetti, Italy
"We had a fantastic time in St Andrews. A massive thankyou for arranging it all for me. The accommodation was fantastic, great location and hospitality and the rooms were perfect. I am very keen in making this a regular occurence "
- Jamie Hillier, PGA Pro UK