Kiril Slatinski
INSPIRED BY PERFECTION.
Head PGA Professional for Tbilisi Hills Golf (Georgia), PGA Professional for the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG).
Owner of Slatinskigolf.com and GOLFidea 360° Academy.
Golf Instruction. Golf Athletes Development. Golf Operations.
Why PGA Professional?
For as long as I can remember ball sports have always been essential to my life. I started with tennis as a kid. Then a new sport for my country – baseball became my daily grind. I devoted many years to that game. Winning the National Championship over ten times. Year 1999 in New Jersey, USA a good friend of mine, a dedicated golfer, took me to a beautiful golf course. I instantly fell in love and it was going to be for life.
In 2008 several signature golf courses were opened around the country. Soon I had to succumb and, giving up my job as a manager to a regional security systems company, I started thinking about ways to turn golf into a profession rather than a hobby.
Why PGA of Great Britain and Ireland?
The Guys are the best in the World! The most recognizable and comprehensive golf professional education on the planet. The PGA GB&I Professionals are developing the golf industry in more than 80 countries around the Globe.
My golden opportunity came in 2009. I worked for a newly opened five-star golf resort near my town. Than in 2013, Tony Bennet – PGA Master Professional, to whom I am greatly indebted, provided me with a chance to accomplish the Initial Professional Education (IPE) with PGA’s of Europe. With Tony’s help, I embarked on the long journey towards a professional career in golf.
The PGA Education
With the invaluable help and support from Martin Heys (Fellow PGA Professional) my mentor, I spent the next three and a half years with the University of Birmingham where I graduated as the top ranked Overseas Student and received Titleist award for grades. Finally, the recognition and the full membership with PGA GB&I came in 2018.
I will continue…
Along the way, surrounded by like-minded people, I learned that there is nothing like golf to satisfy one’s love for perfection. I became more engrossed in the golf science. While mastering both – gross and fine motor skills and enhancing the mind-body connections to fine-tune the golf specific movements, I will continue the search for the perfect strike and the satisfaction that brings it along!
Why Work With Me?
RESULTS DRIVEN.
As a PGA Professional, I’ve never stopped learning. Attending training sessions and conferences keeps me up to date on new developments in the field. To that end, I maintain personal contact with several world-leading golf instructors and golf operations professionals.
- My work ethic guarantee, I’ll meet the required standards of the golf operation I work with.
- As a member of a team, I can help enhance the financial and service performance of the operation. When I was given the opportunity, I have always achieved such a result.
- I’m fun and easy to get along with. I know what I’m talking about.
- I’m not afraid to tell the truth and won’t take on students if I don’t feel I can help them.
- After years of specializing in this field, I have probably encountered a tight corner similar to yours at some point. Means, I can turn your golf project around faster.
- Together, we will go through the process of mastering your golf-specific skills, to fully enjoy the game of golf the way you understand it and confess it.
Expertise.
PGA PROFESSIONAL – EXPERTISE MATTERS.
“The role of the professional can go way beyond coaching. PGA Professionals bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge that can have an impact on all aspects of the golf. Ultimately the excellent support provided to PGA Members positively influences all golfers and golf industry operators during their golfing experiences.” – Professional Golfers Association
01. GOLF COACHING.
The PGA coach’s call is “to empower people to step into the heart and soul of the game and to use it to access new possibilities – Fred Shoemaker”.
As a PGA coach, I consider each player as an individual. This allows a greater chance of understanding all the factors that may contribute to his development. The holistic approach is based on my expertise in analysis and players development methods. Custom fitting, Sports Science, 3D swing analysis systems, ball flight tracking devices – these are some properties of the knowledge of the modern PGA Professional.
02. CUSTOM FITTING.
Do you think, Custom Fitted golf clubs are only for scratch golfers? That myth could not be farther from the truth. Look! The scratch golfers and the Pros are skilled enough to be able to adjust their swing. They can play well with almost any golf club. You, on the other hand are NOT! You need properly fitted clubs much more than they do. You need them to minimize your swing flaws and MAXIMIZE the swing strengths you do have.
03. SPORTS SCIENCE.
The PGA Professional has the understanding of the body and mind and how they affect human performers, during sport.
I am working hard to keep my knowledge up to date in such important sectors as Sports Nutrition, Golf Fitness, and Psychology. My aim is to identify the factors that are causing reduced performance and to provide a cure. As a PGA Professional, I also look to prevent or reduce the risk of injury.
04. RETAIL & CUSTOMER SERVICE.
By any measurement, golf is a huge, multi-billion dollars industry which has spread around the world and has diversified from the fairly simple provision of golf courses into areas such as equipment, clothing, food and beverage, tourism and real estate. The role of the PGA Professional has become increasingly important regarding economic and social landscape of the golf club. I’ve always been looking to work with the management of the golf facility and demonstrate the skills that make my person indispensable to the club. This way, I can add value, showing that PGA Professionals truly are the heart of golf.
GOLF
KALEIDOSCOPE.
Let’s Work Together.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
The best way to determine weather we are a good fit is to contact me and have a friendly chat. We’ll go over your golf needs and make a quick assessment of your skill level. I am always happy to address any golf related questions, and give you advice. After a quick FREE CONSULTATION you will have an understanding of how to:
Experience the game of golf with your family.
Bring your ball striking and scoring to the next level.
Get the best out of your golf equipment.
Compete in a Pro-Am, or play an iconic golf course.
Plan and organize a golf event.
ACADEMY
GOLFidea 360°
My Golf Events & Instruction Place!
A place where I share my iDeas in the golf instruction. Where you can find and book my golf events. A place, every golfer may ask for consultancy. Where a PGA Teaching Professional enhance student’s game and polishes his own coaching skills. My effort to promote the great coaching iDeas and make people enjoy the great game of GOLF. In my mind, excellent coaching is the path to SUCCESS!