Welcome to the Pro Shop at Rotherham Golf Club, where our experienced and dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional service to all our members and visitors. Our staff’s extensive product knowledge ensures that you receive the best advice and support for all your golfing needs, from equipment selection to apparel and accessories. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, our professional team is here to enhance your experience both on and off the course.
Gary Martin – Senior PGA Professional
Gary has 18 years of experience in the golf industry, starting at American Golf, then moving to Silkstone Golf Club as a PGA trainee, and most recently working as a Senior PGA Professional at Huddersfield Golf Club. Although he plays less competitively now, he still enjoys travelling to new courses and participating in winter pro-ams. His career highlight as a professional was a course-record 67 (-5) to win a Yorkshire PGA Order of Merit event in 2015. Gary specialises in Golf Club Custom Fitting, Junior Golf Development, Golf Coaching, and creating golf content on YouTube.
Gregg Roberts – PGA Professional
Gregg has 37 years’ experience in the industry, having started out as an Assistant Professional in 1987. After becoming a fully qualified PGA Professional in 1990, Gregg went on to become the Head Professional at Heworth Golf Club in York, later moving to Dore & Totley Golf Club in Sheffield, before returning to Rotherham Golf Club, where he had been a member as a junior.
Gregg retired as the Head Professional at Rotherham in early 2023 to spend more time with his family and achieve a better work-life balance. However, when the opportunity arose to return to his home club as part of the Professional team on a part-time basis in September 2024, it was an opportunity he couldn’t refuse.
“Rotherham Golf Club is a special club with many fond memories going right back to my Junior days there in the 80s. When I was asked if I would come back and help form part of the new Professional team I couldn’t say no. The team Rotherham have assembled covers many years of experience, with all the necessary skills covered to form a formidable team, I am really looking forward to meeting back up with the members and helping to deliver industry leading levels of customer service”
Dave Sanby – PGA Professional
Dave began his golf journey in Lincoln and qualified as a PGA professional at Market Rasen Golf Club in 1985. He then joined the military and was fortunate enough to play in numerous golf tournaments across Europe. Dave represented the Tri-Services Golf Team for many years and was both the Army matchplay and stroke play champion. He also coached the men’s and ladies’ golf teams and provided individual coaching lessons to many service personnel. More recently, he became the Army golf team manager.
Dave is an experienced and accomplished instructor for all age groups and genders. His coaching principles have evolved over the years, adapting to changes in club technologies and modern swing techniques. He delivers tuition based on a ‘fault or feature’ swing ethos, and implements changes with consideration to age, physical ability, aptitude, and frequency of practice.
Dave is a locally renowned club fitter and a specialist in golf club customisation and repairs. He focuses on bespoke alterations and adjustments to help people achieve their full potential. He provides advice and guidance, utilising all the technical facilities and analysis at his disposal to identify necessary club adjustments. Dave then makes the changes to ensure the clubs suit each golfer’s stature and swing dynamics.
Dave has played county-level golf and has been a county champion. He plays regularly, continues to practice hard, and strives to develop and improve all areas of his game. After nearly 50 years of playing, Dave understands that golf is challenging, but with the right coaching, smart practice, and correct club fitting, he believes good, consistent golf is within everyone’s reach.
James Freeman – Head Teaching Professional
James is a PGA Fellow Status Coach with 15 years of professional experience and 79 PGA event wins under the Great British and Irish PGA banner. As a current player with ambitions to compete at higher levels, he brings a modern approach to coaching. His philosophy centres on helping players understand and “own” their unique golf game, focusing on individualised coaching rather than a one-size-fits-all method. He offers a comprehensive service, covering technical, physical, mental, and course management aspects, with clients ranging from beginners to professionals. James looks forward to helping players develop their golf game.
