Viya Golf appointed Marc Arnold as its new Director of Instruction, overseeing the teams of coaching professionals at three of Abu Dhabi’s top golf courses: Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Yas Links Golf Club, and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club.
Marc’s journey to this position is full of international experience. Born in England, he studied at the University of Birmingham for his foundation degree with the PGA.
He kicked off his international coaching career in 2017 as a PGA Teaching Professional at The Royal Golf Club in Bahrain.
A year later, he moved to the UAE to become Head Teaching Professional at Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah, which hosted the Challenge Tour Grand Final in 2019 and is part of the DP World Tour schedule for 2023 and 2024.
Marc’s résumé includes working in the UK, where he joined the prestigious Centurion Club in London in the summer of 2020.
After a successful stint, he was named International Ambassador for the club, coaching members and guests between the UAE and the UK.
In February 2022, Marc returned to Abu Dhabi to continue his development, joining the team at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club as Senior Golf Professional.
His focus has been on working with the academy’s golf professionals to provide top-level instruction to players of all ages and abilities.