The North Region Sharp End of Coaching seminar, organised by Adrian Fryer, head professional at Warrington Drive-time, was hailed such a success by the 29 delegates that it will be repeated next year.
A panel comprising Fryer, Mark Pearson, Karl Morris and Steve Cardy delivered a broad spectrum of topics covering the latest trends in swing theories alongside the faults and fixes faced by most PGA members on a daily basis.
Pearson provided a valuable insight into the inner workings of coaching on the European Tour and the need to provide accurate player performance profiles and stats to develop players in the most efficient way.
Using the very latest technology in high speed cameras, he also showed some unique footage of players in action and talked about his principles and preferences in elite and tour players.
Morris simplified mental toughness into some very practical and workable drills and exercises which when used correctly would allow delegates to significantly improve lesson quality and quantity.
He also showcased methods that create a much more loyal relationship between coach and student with ownership of practice routines being placed on the student but at the some time making him accountable to the coach.
Cardy previewed the latest up-to-the-minute research in motor skill acquisition, with particular attention to external and internal feedback for the golf swing.
External focus on the movements of the club in a particular way were providing double the effectiveness than internal focus thoughts like thinking of the arms or hips for example.
Cardy also covered the effectiveness of some training aids plus the correct way to provide positive feedback during lessons.
Fryer said: "I am already in discussion with a major company within the industry to support the event next year which would be fantastic.
"As part of the event and outlined in the initial promotion, we are proud to be awarding third year trainee Matthew Laughtland, who came all the way from Cawder Gold Club near Glasgow, with a cheque for £250 towards him attending his next coaching event which I believe is Karl Morris' Mind Factor course.
"I admire Matthew. He was up at 4am, drove all the way to Warrington, supported the event with his own funds, asked some very pertinent questions. He then drove all the way back home in a day!"