ASQ Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Golf (Sessional Coach)

This qualification (known as the ASQ Certificate in Coaching Golf (Sessional Coach) in Scotland ) supports the development of individuals who wish to further enhance their golf coaching knowledge and skills.

New for August 2025 and replacing the ASQ Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Golf, the ASQ Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Golf - Sessional coach qualification supports the development of individuals who wish to further enhance their golf coaching knowledge and skills.

What is a Sessional Coach?

A Sessional Coach delivers focused sessions built around clear objectives, using effective coaching behaviours and purposeful activities to support participant development and engagement.

They are primarily responsible for planning, delivering, reviewing, and evaluating engaging coaching sessions for golfers of all ages and abilities, with a focus on recreational participation. While typically based at a golf club or facility, their role may also extend to community settings, schools, or outreach environments.

Learning Components

Six E-learning modules

Two practical workshops held across the UK and Ireland

Three virtual classroom sessions (each 2 hours long)

Practical Coaching Opportunities - guidance is given that Candidates should be coaching at least 2 hours per week during the qualification and ideally more. They are provided with a structure that is designed to maximise the learning that can come from this practical experience.

Key Aims of a Sessional Coach

  • Create a purposeful, inclusive, active, and supportive learning environment

  • Design sessions that are developmentally appropriate, enjoyable, and representative of the game

  • Ensure participants feel safe, motivated, and empowered

Through their coaching behaviours and participant-centred approach, Sessional Coaches foster the four C’s of development:

  • Competence – skill development

  • Confidence – self-belief

  • Character – sportsmanship and values

  • Connection – social bonds and sense of belonging

Assessment Overview

Practical assessment (overseen by a PGA Assessor)

  • Coaching a 30 minute coaching session

  • Explanation /Demonstration of a short game shot

Theory assessments consist of multiple-choice questions across six key modules:

  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Sessional Coach

  • Understanding Your Participants

  • Creating and Maintaining Safe Environments

  • Analysing and Improving Player Performance

  • Technical, Tactical, Physical, Mental, and Equipment for Golf

  • Agile Coaching Process and Practice

Professional Capabilities

Sessional Coaches typically work autonomously, taking ownership of their session planning and delivery. They are expected to:

  • Adapt coaching to meet individual and group needs

  • Continuously reflect on and improve their practice

  • Use practical, theoretical, or technical understanding to address complex and non-routine problems

  • Analyse, interpret, and evaluate relevant information and ideas

  • Be aware of the scope and nature of their area of work

Outcomes of the Qualification

Upon completion, candidates will be able to deliver focused coaching sessions, where they:

  • Take responsibility for coaching actions and, where relevant, the work of others

  • Exercise autonomy and judgment within well-defined parameters

  • Identify, adapt, and apply appropriate methods and skills

  • Initiate investigations to inform coaching decisions

  • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of their coaching methods and outcomes