Institute of Golf

Craig Dixon

Professional Instruction

Craig Dixon is Director of Instruction for the Institute of Golf. He is a Class AAA member of the New Zealand PGA and one of the NZPGA’s Trainee Assessors. Craig is a certified practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming including time line therapy with the American Board of Neuro Linguistics, is certified in Crossfit Olympic Weight Lifting and has a Level Two Kenetic Swing Certification as well being a certified TPI Golf Fitness Instructor.

Craig, whilst coaching some of New Zealand’s leading Tour Professional and amateur players, is currently the instruction and video coach for ‘The Cut’ magazine, recognized as New Zealand’s top golf magazine.

Holding the position of head professional at the Waitemata Golf Club and for the North Harbour Development squad, North Harbour Special Olympics team, Craig’s style of coaching is unique. He takes the individual’s learning preferences, goals and physical attributes and designs a swing that allows them to reach their full potential.

In using this approach Craig is able to create an individual Golf Performance programme, providing the best practical information and coaching, taking golfers to the next level. By doing so, the players are on a constant schedule of improvement and achievement within their golf game, whilst maintaining a consistent pattern of learning and practice.

Craig uses Casio Exilm Hi Speed Cameras, SAM Puttlab, The Radar from Zelocity, PureFlight from Zelocity, Silicon Coach , LeaderBoard, V1 Golf and K Vest. Craig plays Titleist irons, Titleist Driver, Fairway woods and a Scotty Cameron Putter. He wears a Titleist glove and Footjoy shoes. Craig uses EAS nutrition supplements.

Guy Wilson

Professional Instruction

Guy Wilson is an Instructional coach for the Institute of Golf and a Class AA member of the Professional Golfers Association of New Zealand. Guy works closely with the Institute of Golf’s Physiotherapy and Strength and Conditioning divisions to ensure optimal performance for his players.

Guy’s holistic approach to coaching makes him an ideal instructor for any player looking to take their game to the next level.  The Institute of Golf’s methodology and Guy’s knowledge and passion for coaching combined will ensure his pupils have great success in reaching their desired goals. Guy has just completed his Certification in Crossfit Olympic Lifting to help achieve serious power when creating speed in the golf swing and gained Level One and Level Two Kinetic Swing Certification.

Coaching Achievements:

• Member of the NZPGA since 1999
• 1^st Assistant Golf Professional at Pupuke Golf Course ‘99 – 09
• Full time Golf Coach since 2003.
• Contracted Golf Professional for North Harbour Golf 06 – present
• Contracted Golf Professional for Auckland University of Technology (AUT) 07 – present
• Director of Golf Futurestars Ltd 03 – present
• New Zealand Golf Magazine Instructor 09 – present
• Crossfit Olympic Lifting Certified – 09
• Level One Kenetic Swing Certified
• Level Two Kenetic Swing Certified

Guy uses Casio Exilm Hi Speed Cameras, SAM Puttlab, The Radar from Zelocity, PureFlight from Zelocity,  V1 Golf and K Vest. Guy plays Titleist irons, Titleist Driver, Fairway woods and a Scotty Cameron Putter. He wears a Titleist glove and Footjoy shoes. Guy uses EAS nutrition supplements.