Our coaches
The Hill Golf Center is made up of a team of complementary bilingual pros, combining experience, technique and expertise. Enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified coaches, trained to coach young children, adult beginners and experienced golfers at their indoor golf center in Hossegor.
Scott Hill
CO-FOUNDER
Specialities: Putting & Grand jeu
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Mike Hill
Specialities: Chipping & Grand jeu
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Sébastien Berthou
COACH & ASSOCIATE
Specialities: Wedging & path strategy
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Robert Froissard
Specialities: Physical preparation
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Scott Hill
GOLF TEACHER AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE HILL GOLF CENTER
Billingue French/English
Specialities: Putting & Grand jeu
Motto: I put into practice Jack Nicklaus’ pedagogy: “Focus on solutions, not mistakes”.
BIO
– A golf enthusiast who has loved the white ball since a very young age.
– 30 years of practice, with an amateur career that included 6 French team and individual championship titles.
– 2003: Start of my professional career, where I played on the French and Alps Tour, achieving a best performance of 65th place in the French national rankings.
– 2006: Start of my teaching career at Golf de Fontcaude
– 2011: Take over management of Golf du Totche in Aveyron.
“The results I’ve achieved over the past 12 years with golf schools, gentlemen’s teams and the various players I’ve coached have enabled me to increase my experience and reputation. Enriched by all these years of coaching, I take just as much pleasure in perfecting your putts or swings, whatever your level of play, beginner or advanced, whether in private lessons, group lessons or training courses.”
Mike Hill
GOLF TEACHER AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE HILL GOLF CENTER
Billingue French/English
Specialities: Chipping & Grand jeu
Motto: “The more I practice, the luckier I get” Gary Player
BIO
– A golf enthusiast from an early age, I hit my 1st white ball at the age of 4.
– A top-level amateur player, I won several French team championship titles.
– 2004: at the age of 18, I was awarded French tour cards. I then joined the French pro elite team, training with the best French players and reference coaches such as Olivier Léglise, Benoît Willemart and Benoît Ducolombier.
– 11 years on the Challenge Tour, Europro Tour (English circuit) and Alps Tour.
– 2011: Victories at the Open du Haut-Poitou (Alps tour) and the Lexus Open de la Réunion for the title of French Pro Team Champion.
– Best French national ranking of 26th. – 2015: I obtain my teaching diploma
“I love passing on and sharing my knowledge as a golf instructor specializing in the short game and long game. Whatever your level of play, I take pleasure in perfecting your golf and helping you sink your putts!”
Sébastien Berthou
GOLF TEACHER AND ASSOCIATE AT HILL GOLF CENTER
Billingue French/English
Specialities: Wedging & Career strategy
Motto: “The most important thing is not how much time you spend training, but how you train” Eric Lindros
BIO
– I’ve had a passion for sport, particularly golf and tennis, from an early age. As a child, I was able to compete with the best in the département and the region in both disciplines.
– 1997: At the age of 16, I met Michael and Scott Hill on the Castres golf team, where we played together and won several titles.
– 2002: After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, I devoted myself exclusively to golf and played on the Alps Tour for several years. I gained a great deal of experience at the highest level.
– 2007: I obtained my golf teaching diploma. Since then, I’ve been building up my experience for several years as a freelance golf instructor at several academies and golf courses.
– 2008: I set up “Golf Tout Terrain”, a company specializing in “Street, Beach and Snow Golf” events and the organization of golf courses in France and abroad.
– 2021 : I join Michael and Scott at the Hill Golf Center in Hossegor.
“With pedagogy and professionalism, I want to share my passion with all players who love the little white ball!”
Robert Froissard
SPORTS COACH AT HILL GOLF CENTER
Billingue French/English
Specialty: Physical preparation
BIO
– 1980 : A top-level athlete, I took part in the Moscow Olympic Games, finishing 4th in the 4 × 400 m relay. I stopped my sporting career early after rupturing my Achilles tendon, and went on to study physiotherapy (specializing in sport)
– 1981 : I set up my own practice in Bourgoin, where I became involved as a physiotherapist and then physical trainer with the rugby club.
– I went on to work for other Top 14 teams such as Castres Olympique, Stade Toulousain, Lyon and Tarbes.
– In addition to rugby, I also train top-level athletes in tennis, cycling and golf. I have also worked as a physiotherapist with the French soccer and volleyball teams.
– 1996: I take part in the adventure of the French university rugby team, world champions in South Africa.
“With a wealth of top-level experience and a great love of golf, I specialize in golf physical preparation. I take part in golf courses and work with a number of young pro golfers such as Edouard Espana, Hugo Coussaud, Franck Daux, Victor Trehet and Martin Farfalle, who play on circuits such as the European Tour, Challenge Tour and Alps Tour. I’ll help you achieve your goals with the right physical preparation (endurance, cardio, sheathing, muscle strengthening)!”
Personalized teaching
Our coaches provide personalized instruction to help you achieve your best performance. They organize their golf lessons on the basis of diversified programs using the latest technological tools on golf simulators and the putting green (trackman, puttview and capto) and adapting their know-how to your needs in all areas of golf, including physical preparation and the mental aspect.
A shared charter of values
At Hill Golf Center, all our coaches share the same values. Their charter incorporates values such as respect, motivation, humility, discipline and self-improvement.
Support for all levels
Whatever your level, our coaches are waiting for you in this magnificent region of south-west France to spend an unforgettable and convivial time. Our coaches will help you to perfect your swing, whether in individual lessons or on training courses, and take advantage of the magnificent golf courses that Aquitaine has to offer.
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Adult courses
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, discover our indoor/outdoor golf courses.
– From 2 to 5 days
– For all levels
– Half-day or intensive courses
– Up to 4 people (adults)
– Trackman, PuttView & Capto technology
– Assessment of your strengths & weaknesses
– Technical & strategic work
– Accompanied course(s)
– Personalized video assessment (end of course)
Indoor-Outdoor
Individual lessons
(duo option available)
– Coaches in all areas of the game
– Putting training with Puttview and Capto
– Swing training on our simulators equipped with TrackMan & front and side video
– Personalized video assessment (sent at the end)
Indoor-Outdoor
Indoor
Premium training day
(duo option available)
– For 1 or 2 people
– 2h30 training at the indoor center
– Putting practice with Puttview and Capto
– Swing practice on our simulators equipped with Trackman & front and side video
– Assessment of your strengths and weaknesses
– Technical and strategic work
– Accompanied 9- or 18-hole course
– Personalized video assessment (sent at the end)
Indoor-Outdoor