The Team
Who We Are
Rob Watts
Head Coach
Rob is an Advanced Fellow of the PGA and England Men’s Lead Coach, and has been the Head Professional at Castle Royle Golf & Country Club for over 20 years. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading modern-day coaches, he has worked with players worldwide, including PGA, LPGA, European, and LET tour professionals. As a proud ambassador for Adidas Golf and Titleist, Rob’s most celebrated success was coaching Darren Clarke to his first major at the 2011 Open Championship. Since founding the Rob Watts Performance Academy in 2010, he has guided more than 20 national champions and achieved multiple European and LET tour wins. Rob’s passion is winning.
Aston Goulding
Lead PGA Performance Coach
Aston is the Lead PGA Professional at the Academy, known for his holistic coaching style that combines TrackMan, swing video analysis, and CoachNow to support golfers during and after their sessions. Passionate about growing the game, he has spent nearly a decade helping juniors and adults develop their skills, from beginners to county and national competitors. Aston coaches many Castle Royle members and has played a key role in designing the Academy’s five-stage junior programme and leading the “Team to Tour” pathway. His qualifications include PGA Level 2 Coaching, Bull 3D Biomechanics, Scot Cowx Biomechanics, Wedge Matrix, TPI Fitness and Junior certifications, and AiM accreditation.
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