David Hawkins started his golfing career working as assistant pro to Scott Cranfield, at Stapleford Abbots Golf Club and then at North Weald Golf Club both in Essex.
David is a member of the Professional Golfers Association Class (A) and (AA). He turned pro in 1990 and became fully qualified in 1993, moving to Wanstead Golf Club to take on the role of Head Professional in 1994.
In 2015 David served as Captain of the PGA in Essex, getting off to a flying start with a win at Woodbridge Pro Am in his first role as Captain.