Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club has strengthened it team of PGA professionals with the appointment of Alice Hiluta.
She joins the club as an assistant professional after completing a degree in social behavioural science at Mount San Jacinto College in America, where she was awarded All-Conference honours two years running.
Originally from Essex, where she was a member at Chelmsford Golf Club as a junior and represented the county at junior and ladies level, Hiluta’s new role at Royal Mid-Surrey will see her working alongside seven other professionals at the teaching academy, providing lessons for beginners and long-standing members.
The Richmond-based club has a thriving women’s section, with over 300 female members across the various categories.
Speaking about her new role, Hiluta said: “After spending some time studying in the States and working in the City, I couldn’t ignore my desire to coach any longer and decided to pursue a career in golf. Since turning pro, I haven’t looked back, and I’m really looking forward to encouraging members to play and enjoy the game more – especially juniors – at what is a very special club.”
Head Professional Matthew Paget added: “We’re delighted to welcome Alice to our team of teaching professionals, and proud to be one of the few clubs in the UK to have a full-time female professional.
“Royal Mid-Surrey has the largest ladies’ section in England, and we believe the addition of Alice will help maintain the high standards of play here.”