Henry Brunton Golf

Henry Brunton, Canadian National Team head coach and a key figure in the Royal Canadian Golf Association's Player Development Program, has been recognized by GOLF Magazine as one of the Top-100 Teachers for 2005-2006.

Henry Brunton becomes the first Canadian to be included in the publication's biennial acknowledgement of teaching excellence. Also included on the list are such renowned teachers as Rick Smith, David Leadbetter, Jim McLean, Butch Harmon and Hank Haney.

Henry Brunton is one of Canada’s leading golf coaches and educators. He is the Canadian National Golf Coach for the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and the 2003 CPGA of Ontario “Teacher of the Year”. Henry has been Canada’s National Coach since the inception of the RCGA Player Development Program in 1999. In this capacity, Henry has authored the “RCGA Achievement Guide”, a comprehensive manual for high performance players and coaches. He is responsible for the hiring and training of regional coaches across the country, developing and delivering training camp curricula, and coaching international teams representing Canada. He has coached squads that have competed in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States. He has been at the helm of both the 2001 Four Nations Cup Championship Team and the 2003 Copas de las Americas (Americas Cup) Champions.

Henry is a graduate of the University of Ottawa’s physical education program. He has received considerable professional training from many of the foremost golf educators in the world. He has studied and participated in select programs in Scotland, Spain, Sweden, the United States, and Canada. In 2004, Dr. Deborah Graham and Jon Stabler of GolfPsych in Boerne, Texas certified Henry as a Master Instructor. He is only one of three golf professionals to date to earn this distinction. Henry was recognized by Range Magazine in their 2003 rankings as a “Top 50” Golf Instructor in North America.

Henry, 38 is a native of Kemptville, Ontario. He resides in Stouffville, Ontario. He currently conducts his coaching programs and services out of the Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ontario, site of the 2002 and 2007 Bell Canadian Open. Henry has previously been employed at some of Canada’s finest golf clubs, including Glen Abbey, Royal Montreal, Lionhead, Emerald Hills and Rideau View. He has been a leader in the Canadian PGA (CPGA). In 1999, he was hired by the CPGA to design and develop a national teacher and coach education program. Henry created the highly acclaimed Teaching and Coaching Certification Program (TCCP). The TCCP is a mandatory training program for all CPGA Professionals. As well, he was an instructor at Humber College in Etobicoke, ON from 1995- 1999 in the Professional Golf Management Program.

Henry is also a distinguished player. He is a two-time Quebec PGA “Player of the Year” (Assistants Division). He is a veteran of the Florida Mini-Tours and has won several sectional PGA events.

In addition to his duties with the RCGA, Henry acts as a consultant to the Acushnet Company, manufacturers of Titleist, Cobra and Foot-Joy brands. Henry has been conducting Titleist and Cobra custom club fitting and product knowledge seminars nationally for golf professionals since 1999. As well, Henry leads “Strive for Excellence”, an intensive coaching program for aspiring high level junior and collegiate golfers.

Much of Henry’s success can be attributed to his dynamic personality, communication skills, and athleticism. These traits combined with a thorough knowledge of the golf swing, mental game, and the skill acquisition process makes him one the country’s top golf coaches.

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