Golf Lessons

Golf lessons/coaching is all about you and what you want to get out of your game. We pride ourselves on being good listeners and aim to provide the best possible professional advice, whilst ensuring each lesson is tailored and enjoyable for the golfer.

Matthew Bannister

PGA Head Professional

Matt has been working in the golf industry as a Professional for nearly 2 decades and is a Member of the PGA.

Coaching all ranges of golfer from complete beginner, the breaking the 100 milestone and elite players, Matt’s teaching has gained him a reputation where he attracts golfers from all over the South East.

Never resting on his laurels he continues to learn and is often seen attending seminars and gaining further qualifications and certifications such as TPI, BodiTrak, Trackman University, Foresight P.E.A.K and SuperSpeed.

Sessions are available with TrackMan4 and GC2/HMT plus video analysis and full lesson re-cap using CoachNow application.

Having played to a high standard Matt understands there isn’t just one thing that makes you play good golf. From tee to green, course management, psychology and even Speed Training, Matt can help with all aspects of your game!

Matt Bannister Coaching Session Prices

Monthly Golf Plans

Regular coaching, long term improvement and better understanding of your game! The keen golfer who enjoys regular coaching with a view to get better.
£43.00 per month

Lesson Packages

6 x 45 minute sessions & 9 hole playing lesson – £360.00
4 x 45 minute sessions & 9 hole playing lesson – £285.00
2 x 45 minute sessions & 9 hole playing lesson – £200.00

Lessons

On Course Assessment

£60.00

9 hole non coaching based assessment. Observation, stats, recommended improvements following assessment.

45 minute 10-17yr old Golf Lesson

£30.00

One to one tuition aimed at the younger golfer clear simple instructions and guidance, to improve.

9 Hole Playing Lesson

£90.00

Clear concise personalised direction to your individual needs in order to manage the course, utilising your strengths and accommodating your weaknesses enabling you to score better and enhance your enjoyment of the game. This is for anyone who struggles to progress their score as hitting balls and ‘playing golf’ are two totally separate subjects. Learning to ‘play golf’ is so much more than hitting a ball.

Measuring Sessions

Distance Measuring – £40.00
Bench Marking – £40.00
Driver Launch – £40.00
Ball Fitting – £40.00
Custom Fitting – £40.00

Joshua Loosemore

PGA Trainee Professional

Josh has worked within a number of different golfing areas, since starting working in golf in 2021 after graduating university in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science 1st class degree and a Masters in Sports Psychology .

Josh began his golf journey working in the countries largest golf retail flagship store in Manchester and has since progressed into working as part successful pro shop teams spotted around the region. He also has experience custom fitting, whilst also coaching golfers of all levels in Morocco as part of his last role.

Josh started his PGA professional career in October 2023 and looks to expand his skills in all areas of the game we know and love, golf.

His experience in all parameters of the game and with his specialisation at university on psychology, he will be sure to help you progress, improve and maintain your game!

Book direct for additional lesson options and packages:

Lesson Packages

45min individual lesson – £35.00
3 x 45min Package – £90.00
6 x 45min Package – £180.00
9 hole playing lesson – £70.00
Gapping session (roughly 45 mins) – £30.00

James Kolek

PGA Trainee Professional

James is our newest member to the coaching team here at Stevenage, as recently as October 2024, and he brings with him great experience in the world of golf.

James began his career in golf at his boyhood club, where he was Junior Captain in 2020, and progressed from a Shop Assistant through to Golf Operations Manager in 4 years. In his final year, he moved into a Trainee Professional role and commenced his PGA journey in October 2023, where he achieved his Level 1 ASQ Coaching Badge, and is now working towards Level 2. James gained his vast knowledge and experience from coaching a weekly beginners group, and assisting the Junior Golf Team in weekly training sessions.

As a Second Dan Black Belt, James has experience coaching in both Karate and Golf teaching people of all ages and abilities, and adapts his coaching style to get the most out of his pupils. He specialises in Beginner and Junior Golf Coaching as well as short game and course management, however he is able to coach people at all levels of the game. Contact James to get your lessons booked in now!

Book direct for additional lesson options and packages:

Lesson Packages

45min individual lesson – £35.00
3 x 45min Package – £90.00
6 x 45min Package – £180.00
9 hole playing lesson – £70.00
Gapping session (roughly 45 mins) – £30.00

Why should you book lessons?

We’re passionate about helping you play better golf.

Every golfer enjoys the game more when they’re hitting good shots and playing well. This is our mission for you.

Think back to your last few rounds and try to pinpoint an area that cost you shots…

Maybe, you had too many three-putts as a result of poor distance control? Or did you miss too many fairways to the right meaning you had to chip out sideways? It could be that you play well in practice rounds with your friends but struggle to replicate that in competitions?

Through our experiences in the game and our PGA education, we appreciate that every golfer is different. That’s why we offer a range of lessons and packages to suit everyone.