BGGA MANAGEMENT TEAM
Andrew Summers, CEO
Andrew Summers was born in Nigeria and
grew up in South Africa, countries that his
father served in as an educational missionary.
He returned to his homeland of Scotland to
complete his high school education then
went on to earn his undergraduate degree
and chartered accountant qualification at St. Andrew’s University,
Edinburgh University and Heriot Watt University. development and advocacy organization. Her tenure working with
the impoverished children and families of South Africa formed her
empathy for people.
He then spent twenty years in the investment management
industry with Morgan Grenfell, Morgan Stanley and Silchester
International Investors, a company that he co-founded in 1994.
Andrew retired from a successful finance career in 2006 to focus
his time on his true passion - sport and education. Her success is driven by a love and care for people and her desire
to create teams that are powerful of purpose and like-minded of
vision. Lee-Anne has served on numerous boards including Junior
Achievement, United Way and the American Cancer Society.
Since his early days as a teacher of math and physics at Strathal-
lan School and as a tennis coach, Andrew has been interested in
coaching and developing young people. Having been involved
as a partner in golf academies since his retirement, Andrew has a
vision to raise the standards in the industry and improve product
quality.
His philanthropic endeavors are extensive and include supporting
schools in South Africa, the USA and Mexico, participating in
leadership development in the Middle East and supporting junior
sports organizations.
Lee-Anne Misseldine
CEO, IJSA and Manager, BGGA
Lee-Anne Misseldine was born in Wellington,
NZ, but considers Durban, South Africa, her
home-town.
Lee-Anne earned her degree in South
Africa and in the United States, pursuing her
interest in theology and biblical studies. Early in her life she had
a desire to be full time in ministry to follow her passion for giving
back and helping others. Although her path changed, she firmly
believes that we all have a mission, regardless of our profession or
career choice, and by following your purpose you find fulfillment
in your life.
Returning to South Africa, Lee-Anne started her professional life
in the non-profit sector working for World Vision, the international
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In 2009 a long-time dream became a reality when Lee-Anne and
her partners started the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy. Starting with
just a dream to create a unique environment for athletic develop-
ment, this winning team created an academy that quickly grew
faster than any junior golf program in the industry to date.
Kevin Craggs, Director of Golf Instruction
Known as one of the worlds most accom-
plished and well respected PGA professionals
with over 30 years experience in the game,
Kevin's excellent golfing attributes have
led him to becoming coach to many of the
worlds most talented golfers. His simple and
proven coaching style appeals to all levels of golfers from begin-
ners to Major winners on the LPGA and PGA Tour, not to mention
the occasional show-biz celebrity.
A regular contributor to some of Golfs leading magazines and
voted by Golf Monthly as one of the Top 25 coaches in the UK,
Kevin joins BGGA IN 2018.
Lynda Hughes, Director of Student Care
Lynda Hughes was born in what was once
Rhodesia and now known as Zimbabwe. Her
family emigrated to New Zealand when she
was a young child and then later to Australia
for a few years as a young teen and then on
to South Africa where she spent the majority
of her life. Lynda spent many years in both the hospitality industry
and property management operations before coming to the U.S.
Lynda has been involved in academy life in a variety of roles and
as a self-proclaimed people person loves the daily interaction
with staff, guests and students alike. Lynda is married with three
children and two adorable grandsons.