Jon is Head of Golf Coaching and custom fitting at Teignmouth. After completing the 3 year PGA foundation degree in 2012 through the University of Birmingham and the Belfry, he received recognition with a scholarship from Titleist as a top 15 graduate. Jon is the head coach of the Devon county Girls and also a coach for the Devon men’s elite squad. Jon works with all levels of players from beginners to local professionals.
Place of Birth: Torquay
Nationality: English
Attachment: Teignmouth Golf Club
Turned pro: 2008
Qualifications & CPD Training
- Foundation Degree Birmingham University (Professional Golf)
- P.G.A Qualified Professional
- Titleist PGA trainee scholarship (top 15 graduate)
- Frankly academies U.S.A certified putting instructor
- ASQ Level 1 golf coach
- ASQ Level 2 golf coach
- The Stack and Tilt swing
- TrackMan Certified Level 2
- Golf Coach First aid
- Safeguarding and protecting children workshop
Amateur achievements
- Hele Park junior and men’s club champion 2 years running
- Hele Park Junior club captain Torbay cup winner on 3 occasions (team)
- Teignmouth junior scratch champion (2003)
- DCGU Palairet Trophy winner on 3 occasions (team)
- Junior English and home nations salver winner in La Manga (team)
- Churston 36 hole scratch Open winner (DCGU order of merit event
- Devon county player at Junior, youth and men’s levels.
Professional career
- Teignmouth Golf Assistant professional 2008-2009
- Teignmouth Golf club Head Assistant professional 2009-present
Professional achievements
- Devon golfer’s alliance Torquay 2009: T-1st
- Professional Devon golfer’s alliance Torquay 2010: T-1st
- Professional 2009 English PGA Assistants west region Q winner
- Head Girls County Coach
- Men's Elite County Coach
Golf Sponsors
Ping, Footjoy, Titleist
Company Sponsors
Aspiral UK
Career Goals
Excel in golf coaching and playing
Jonathan Axford
PGA Professional
Head of Coaching & Custom Fitting