28 Nov 2018

Justin Parsons reflects on his time at Butch Harmon before handing over to Jamie McConnell

Justin Parsons is all set to move to United States from Dubai after 14 years coaching in the Middle East.

The 42-year-old Northern Irishman will finish up as Director of Instruction at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, Dubai at The Els Club on Nov 30 after opening the facility with Claude Harmon III in 2008-09.

Parsons will join Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island in Georgia in February which boasts five PGA Tour players, including major champions David Love III and Zach Johnson, among its membership.

In this video interview below, Parsons hands over the reigns to Senior Teaching Professional, Jamie McConnell, and talks about their favourite memories whilst working together and what the future holds for the teaching academy.

 

Read about Justin Parson’s globetrotting coaching journey here

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