Andrew Smith Bio
Developing Golf in China since 1998
Numerous junior golfers who started golf with Andrew have made it to professional status.
Mentor to thousands of others.
One of the founding Foreign Golf Professionals in China working to grow the game for over 2 decades
Coached the juniors who played with Tiger Woods on his ?rst and second visit to China (Mission Hills Golf Club)
Andrew has worked continuously to introduce new players into the game for over two decades also working with golfers of all levels as mentor & coach.
Positions Held
1991 - 1998 Assistant to Simon Boulden
Llandudno Maesdu G.C
1995 Teaching professional at Bangor Range.
1998 -2003 Head Professional at Sand River Golf Club, Shenzhen, China .
2004 Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) Driving Range
2005 Shenzhen Golf Club Teaching Professional.
2008 - 2010 General Manager Pre Opening Hidden Tiger.
2011- 2012 Xili Golf & Country Club Head Professional.
2013-2014 Lantu Golf Academy Director.
2015 - 2024 Founded 'Andrew Smith International Golf Academy, Hidden Golf Club
Articles Published / Media
CCTV 5 First PGA Professional to teach golf on Chinese National Television .
Writer for Golf Digest (H.K)
Golf Guru (H.K) publication
Titles & Roles Held
Coach to Shenzhen University Golf Association
Coach to Shenzhen Youths Team .
Coach to ?rst Junior National Team to play Internationally Overseas. (Japan)
Coach to Asian Tour, China Tour Players & LPGA Player.
Coach to National Team Members during Shenzhen International Tournament (European Tour)
Set up schools 'Introduction to golf classes' in Longgang schools .
AAJT Junior Golf Team Leader .
Coached to the ?rst Chinese player to the NCAA in the U.S
28 years as a PGA Professional
Address
Genzon Golf Club
Longgang District
Bao He Road
Shenzhen
China