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About Roy Holland
With over 25 years of experience as a golf professional, Roy Holland brings world-class insight, elite playing pedigree, and a lifelong passion for the game to every lesson he gives.
Roy’s journey in golf began under the guidance of his godfather—a Senior Amateur Champion—and later continued under the mentorship of David Ridley, former England Elite coach who worked with top names like Lee Westwood and Oliver Wilson. Roy quickly made a name for himself as an amateur, winning numerous tournaments across Portugal before progressing to the PGA EuroPro Tour.
Recognised as one of the longest hitters in the game and one of the finest ball strikers, Roy also served as a test player for the revolutionary ProCore Golf technology.
After competing at a high level, Roy turned his focus to coaching—where his impact has been equally impressive. He became Head Professional for the elite Korean golf academy ‘Golfmind Korea’, developing some of the best young talent in the world. His students include:
Minkyu Kim – Youngest ever winner on the European Tour at just 16 years old; Korean National Champion for the past two years.
Jungmin Hong – Current No. 1 on the KLPGA Tour and reigning KLPGA Champion.
Roy has worked not only as their coach, but also as a tour caddie, including caddying for Jungmin Hong at the AIG Women’s British Open and across global events.
Now based in the Algarve—a region he has loved since his youth—Roy is dedicated to helping golfers of all levels improve their game through highly personalized coaching. Whether you’re chasing performance gains or just more enjoyment from the game, Roy’s experience, insight, and passion make him one of the most trusted coaches in the region.
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Experience
Luxury personalized golf in the Algarve, Portugal.
Lessons
roy@theprivatetee.com
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