Gareth Saxon

Passionate golf professional with 23 years of playing experience and 15 years of coaching experience, including collegiate Division I competition and extensive experience developing golfers of all abilities. A +4 handicap with 190 mph ball speed, Gareth combines high-level playing experience with a deep technical understanding of the golf swing and a proven ability to translate that knowledge into effective player development. Throughout his competitive career, Gareth has studied under some of the industry's most respected instructors, including Kelvin Miyahira, with a focus on Pelvis, Spine and Myofascial Mechanics for Golf, and has partnered with DP World Tour coach Robin Cocq through Red Pill Golf.

His expertise extends beyond instruction. Gareth has demonstrated a strong track record in building golf instruction programs, developing long-term client relationships, generating lesson and package sales, coordinating competitive events, and expanding golf-related business opportunities.

Director of Instruction at Top Golf (2023-01 – Present)

Lead the development, growth, and day-to-day execution of the golf instruction program at Topgolf San Antonio.

• Ranked among the Top 3 most-utilized instructors company-wide, achieving this performance at a venue with significantly lower overall revenue than the company's highest-volume locations.
• Deliver instruction across the full spectrum of player development, from complete beginners through advanced and mastery-level golfers.
• Build long-term client relationships through personalized, results-oriented coaching and an empowering lesson experience.
• Consistently generate lesson and package sales through strong client communication, relationship management, and follow-up.
• Contribute directly to the continued growth and expansion of the instruction program.
• Coordinate and execute competitive golf events ranging from intimate guest experiences to tournaments involving 300+ participants.
• Manage tournament operations from planning and execution through completion while maintaining a consistently high standard of service.
• Responsible for the building and expansion of the instruction program at Top Golf San Antonio.

Golf Instructor at Chimera Golf Club (2018-01 – 2022-09)

Served as a golf instructor and Player Development Director responsible for the development, retention, and continued progression of a substantial client base.

• Developed hundreds of golfers across a wide range of skill levels and playing goals.
• Designed and sold lesson packages tailored to individual client needs.
• Negotiated client packages and deals while maintaining strong commercial relationships.
• Maintained detailed client records and tracked player development over time.
• Conducted consistent follow-up and progress monitoring to support long-term client retention.
• Promoted personal instruction services while also marketing Chimera Golf Club's facilities and broader golf offerings.
• Built lasting client relationships through a combination of technical instruction, personalised development plans, and service.

Director of Golf Instruction at Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance (2022-07 – 2022-10)

Recruited to lead the company's expansion into the golf industry and establish its golf instruction offering.

• Directed the development and implementation of the golf instruction division.
• Helped establish and expand the company's presence within the golf market.
• Delivered golf instruction while developing the commercial side of the program.
• Sold golf instruction packages and identified opportunities to introduce clients to complementary physical therapy and performance services for golf.
• Worked across instruction, sales, business development, and client relationships to create an integrated golf-performance offering.

Business – University of Texas - Pan American (2013-11 – 2017-12)