Ryan has been involved with IOG since 2015 and has been a board member and director since 2017. He holds both a governance role on the board of IOG’s global business, and specifically oversees IOG’s operations in New Zealand.

A PGA of America member since 2001, Ryan holds a business marketing degree with a specialisation in Professional Golf Management from Coastal Carolina University.

His background includes a variety of roles at resort and private golf clubs, as well as significant time spent with one of the world’s largest private equity firms, The Blackstone Group. He was recruited in 2009 to serve as director of golf for Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers, both located on New Zealand’s North Island and ranked among the top 50 in the world. In 2014, he formed a consulting company that services a variety of clients around the world including delivering the New Zealand government’s golf tourism strategy.

Ryan is most impressed with IOG’s commitment to staff development and training alongside a strong desire from our coaching and support teams to improve our players faster than anyone else in the market.

Craig Dixon is one of the most sought-after golf coaches in New Zealand and his reputation continues to grow around the world through the continued success of players he coaches.

His dedication and knowledge will improve your game fast with improvements experienced being byproducts of Craig’s revolutionary processes and systems that have been built around fast and long lasting game improvement.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Founder of the Institute of Golf
Coach to Michael Hendry (2007 to 2015)
Technical advisor to Lydia Ko (2008 to 2013)

Guy Wilson is the Director of Instruction for the Institute of Golf. His instruction provides a pivotal role in educating, inspiring and assessing the on going performance of his players. Guy’s holistic approach to coaching makes him an ideal instructor for any player looking to take their game to the next level.

The Institute of Golf’s methodology and Guy’s knowledge and passion for coaching combined will ensure his pupils have great success in reaching their desired goals.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Director of the Instruction of the Institute of Golf
Halberg Coach of the Year Finalist 2014
Coach to many national and international representatives
Coach to Lydia Ko from age 5 to 14

Catherine has been working as IOG’s Growth Manager since December 2017 following joining the team as their Social Media Manager.

Catherine is passionate about junior golf development and truly enjoy helping juniors to reach their goals. She believes IOG creates such an amazing inclusive community that provides overall support to young players from all over the world to be the best they can be.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Volunteer with The First Tee Greater Houston
Area Operation Manager with Sodexo (China) Foreign Invested Companies
Graduated MBA from Bauer College of Business at University of Houston
Financial Analyst with Landry's Inc. USA
Graduated B.S. from Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at University of Houston

Sharon began working at IOG in March 2018, she enjoys the diversity of the role at IOG and working in a team environment.

Sharon has worked in the Golf Industry in New Zealand for over 6 years. She began her career in Golf as the Assistant to the General Manager at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, Wellington. She had this role for over 4 years until a move with her family brought her up to Auckland in 2017.

She moved into the role of Accountant at Tara iti Golf Club, Managwhai, until the opportunity to work closer to home and for IOG arose. She has brought with her a wealth of knowledge from the high end day to day operations and finance from my previous roles in the industry. She enjoys using this knowledge to work as part of the team here at IOG as the company moves from strength to strength.

Olivia joined IOG at the start of the year to assist in executing the Next World Number One fundraiser tournament and dinner.

Olivia has 12 years experience working with companies in the events, sponsorship and marketing space. She has been lucky to travel the world working with a number of different clients on various events and initiatives.

She feel’s very passionate about IOG’s values in particular the Next World Number One project. She is looking forward to hoping grow the business moving forward and building strong brand awareness and strategic partnerships for IOG.