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First Academy Win

As The Gecko Elite Golf Academy enters its final Programme the Directors reflect upon a very successful first season. Enrollments have exceeded expectation.

Harry Casey finishes 3rd at The Portugese Amateur Open

The 83rd Portugese International Amateur Championship was played a Montado over 4 rounds (February 13-16).

The Gecko Elite Golf Academy member Harry Casey finishes 3rd at The Portugese Amateur Open. Harry was 7 under par with scores of 74, 71, 69 and a sensational final round of 67.

There were other notable performances from The Gecko Pro Tour elite amateurs:-

Henry Featherstone finished 14th on 1 under and Luke Johnson finished 23rd at +1.

  • The Gecko Elite Golf Academy

    At The Gecko Elite Golf Academy, we understand that good technical skills aligned with natural talent & ability alone is no guarantee of success in the highly competitive world of professional golf. 

    In our opinion, additional ingredients that include passion, determination, hard work and a stubborn drive for excellence are also prerequisites to be a winner in golf as it is for anyone striving to reach the top in their chosen profession. 

    gecko logoThe Gecko Elite Golf Academy aims to combine all these elements within a structured programme to provide players with a solid platform to attain their maximum potential in golf.

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  • David Leadbetter Golf Academy

    David Leadbetter logoThe Gecko Elite Golf Academy is seeking to attract talented young golf professionals as well as a number of low-handicap Amateurs who are preparing to turn professional in the near future.

    On account of the word "elite" in our name, the selection process to join the academy will be subject to certain checks in addition to an assessment discussion. 

    Candidates will need to convince our selection team that they possess the energy, passion and determination to succeed in the sport and also demonstrate a recent track record of improving performance on the golf course.

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  • Meet The Team

    paulPaul Netherton

    Founder  & Managing Director

    The Gecko Elite Golf Academy is an important new initiative..[more]

    Ken LingwoodKen Lingwood 

    Director - The Gecko Elite Golf Academy

    In his youth, Ken played golf to..[more]

    nickNick Lane

    Head  Coach & Short-Game Specialist

    Nick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role..[more]