Michael Dickie | Sean Kennedy | Cyrus Janssen | Raymond Huang | Ding Ding

DLGA Silport sets the highest standard of criteria for selection of its coaches.

To join our team, first of all you must become a certified PGA Coach having passed strict exams in Teaching, Sports Science, Rules and Ettiquette, Equipment technology, Psychology, Diet and Nutrition aswell as reaching PGA playing skills.

Then upon successful completion of a strict interview process, each coach undergoes a rigorous one year training program under the supervision of the academy Director.  Upon completion of this one year, the instructor is sent to Champions Gate in Orlando – the home of David Leadbetter Golf Academy where he/she undergoes further training under the supervision of David himself.

Furthermore each week, the Director spends time with each coach, whereby he observes their students progress and offers advice on how best to develop the players skills.

DLGA Instructors combine a “holistic” approach to the game, whereby they consider the following factors when offering advice:

Technical
Physical
Mental
Tactical
Equipment

Each of these factors plays a big part in influencing your performance.

This professional system ensures that you receive the highest possible level of Golf instruction available and are able to enjoy your golf to your fullest potential.

Michael Dickie | Sean Kennedy | Cyrus Janssen | Raymond Huang | Ding Ding

Michael Dickie – DLGA Director

Originally from Scotland, Michael turned Professional in May 2000 when he enrolled in the PGA program at the prestigious Burhill Golf Club on the outskirts of London. Whilst there he trained under the tutelage of European Tour Coach Lee Johnson whose previous clients included Paul Casey, Brett Ogle, Andrew Coltart and Gary Orr.

Whilst there, he and his colleagues were the official fitting centre for Mizuno, Titleist and Callaway ensuring golfers clubs were tailored to their individual requirements. Alongside teaching golfers of all levels and abilities Michael competed on the UK PGA circuit with numerous top ten finishes to his credit. In October 2004 after gaining his PGA Status, Michael was given the opportunity to bring his knowledge and experience to Shanghai, when he joined the David Leadbetter Golf Academy.

During his time in DLGA, Michael has been intensively trained under the guidance of David Leadbetter and Senior Instructors at DLGA Bradenton, the worlds largest Junior golf academy and DLGA Champions Gate, the worldwide headquarters of DLGA.

His vast extensive experience gained throughout the world equips Michael well to lead DLGA Shanghai and offer a world class instruction service.

Michael can offer lessons in English or Mandarin.

Sean Kennedy – DLGA Instructor

Sean joins the Shanghai Silport David Leadbetter Golf Academy from Huntsville Ontario, Canada in December 2006.  Sean has been a member of the Canadian Professional Golfers Association since 1998, having entered the Apprentice Program of the CPGA while working at Deerhurst Resort.  With the assistance of prominent CPGA members Sean completed his training in November of 2002, to become a full member of the CPGA.

This is Sean’s second stop in China, as he worked previously in Guangzhou as a Head Teaching Professional with Core Golf in 2004.  Sean has also worked at King Valley Golf Club, Deerhurst Resort, and Golftown in Canada.  The experience that he brings with him helps him communicate and pass on the game of golf to all golfers with an informative and gentle demeanour.

Sean has had the opportunity to train with many of golf’s major manufacturers, to advance his knowledge of golf equipment today and to also pass on that knowledge to golfers, making sure that players are using properly fitted equipment.

At present, Sean, joins in our coach group in DLGA with his comprehensive experiences and professional skills, which ensures the high quality service of our academic team.

Cyrus Janssen – DLGA Instructor

In August 2002, Cyrus enrolled in the Professional Golf Management Program at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. In addition to obtaining a degree in Business Administration, Cyrus completed 16 months of apprenticeships at numerous top ranked facilities throughout the United States.

Throughout his career Cyrus has worked at the Country Club of Orlando, served an apprenticeship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, America’s oldest country club established in 1854。 He finished his training under one of New England’s top ranked teaching professionals, Jeanmarie Waters at the Essex County Club outside of Boston, Massachusetts.

In December 2006, Cyrus graduated from Florida State University and was elected a Class “A” Member of the United States PGA. In January 2007, Cyrus was given the opportunity to take his experience to the international level, where he now joins the Silport David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Shanghai, China.

Raymond Huang – DLGA Instructor

Upon picking up a golf club in 1997, Raymond was instantly hooked on golf!

With his new found passion, Raymond emigrated to New Zealend in2001, where he became a full time player, focused on becoming a Professional Golfer. To further his knowledge of the game, Raymond enrolled at the New Zealand Physical Training College, where he studied Golf Management.

Upon graduation, his new qualification enabled him to join the Howic Golf Club as a Professional Instructor, where he taught golfers of all ages, levels and abilities.Due to his dedication and patience, his dream of becoming a PGA Professional was realized in 2005 when he became a full member of the Fiji PGA.

In early 2006, Raymond was given the opportunity to join Mission Hills DLGA, where he trained under the guidance of DLGA Directors Paul Hoad and Andrew Leadbetter, son of David Leadbetter.

After a successful 2 year spell with Mission Hills DLGA, Raymond brings his skills and experience to Silport DLGA. Raymond is a native Mandarin speaker and fluent in English, Cantonese and Shanghai dialects.

Ding Ding – DLGA Assistant Instructor

Ding Ding originally comes from Zhongshan, Guangdong province; the birthplace of golf in China.

She started to play golf in 1996 and enjoyed a very successful amateur career winning many junior tournaments such as the Zhang Liang Wei Cup in 2001,02,03 and the Angela Liang – a Chinese National Junior Tournament.

Due to her talents, she was selected by Alvin Tai, the godfather of Chinese Golf to join his prestigious Yaozong team, which nurtured the talents of Chinese number 1 Liang Wen Chong and many other famous professionals.

Ding Ding then decided to turn professional in June 2006 and in December 2006 joined the Shanghai Silport David Leadbetter Golf Academy where she is currently enjoying her training under the Director Michael Dickie.