After leaving Swansea (South Wales, UK) at 19, I was lucky enough to attend University College of Los Angeles (UCLA). At this point in my life I never had any intention of becoming a golf professional.  My aim was to become a fully qualified fitness trainer and originally only went out for a three month course.

When I discovered the opportunities available at UCLA, I decided to study all the "ologies" in connection with body and mind.  The classes included human physiology and biology, health and fitness, body building techniques, nutrition and massage.  The three I found most important were human psychology, bio mechanics and psychoneuroimmunology (how the brain reacts to movement).

In the early days, I had a golf handicap of nine.  However, through my studies,  I was able to apply some of the techniques I'd learnt, and soon my golf swing improved fast.  After just one year, my technique had improved to such an extent, I was given the accolade of most improved golfer in Southern California.  From that point on I never looked back and knew I wanted to teach people how to play our beautiful game.

After America I returned to the UK where in 1997 I joined Cams Hall Estate Golf Club in Fareham working under the massively experienced Jason Neve.  Jason was brought into the golfing world by John Sterling (Captain of the PGA.)  I spent five happy years learning my trade from Jason, through which I gained a good reputation as a teaching golf pro.

After Fareham, I moved to a driving range in Sunbury and then back to the beautiful New Forest at Bramshaw Golf Club as Assistant Pro.  However,  my break came when I was asked to become Head Golf Professional at Portsmouth golf course.  There I spent three years learning more about the management side of golf.

In 2007, I moved to Buckinghamshire.  Here I work for the highly experienced Matthew Barr. He brought me in as his Head Assistant at Gerrards Cross Golf Club.  The members here have been massively supportive.

I hope to see you soon for lessons and look forward to greeting you to our friendly golf club.

Justin Sandler (PGA Golf Professional)