Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching


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Our added value to you

After spending years honing our skills and working closely with club golfers like you, we're confident that we can lend a helping hand wherever your game needs a little fine-tuning.

As your PGA Professional team, we deeply care about your golf game and the happiness it brings you. That's where the philosophy of We Coach, We Fit, We Care comes into action – our approachable team is always ready to listen to your concerns and help you make positive changes that bring success on the course.

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The Academy combines tuition at the Thorn Park Golf Centre all hosted by the Club's PGA Coach, with actual playing experience at Sidmouth Golf Club.

Why Coaching?

For all your individual tuition requirements please contact the Club Shop on 01395 513451 and select option 1. Lessons can be tailored to your individual requirements and can be flexible around YOUR diary.

If you are looking to learn in a fun group environment then learning as part of a group could be a fabulous option. Not only will this save you some money but you will also meet golfers of a similar ability who share an equal interest in learning the game.

Alternatively - join our academy!

Academy members will learn the basics of the game, from the full swing to putting and short game play. They will have the opportunity to take those skills onto the golf course with the PGA Coach and experienced mentors, members of the Club who will guide them and direct them as they take their first steps into this great game.

At the end of the programme Academy graduates will receive a discounted club membership offer, the first part of a progression to Full membership of the Club for those who wish to continue their journey.

The Academy has a maximum number of 40, tuition will be in groups of 5. The cost this year is once again £99.

Lessons will cover:

  • Golf Fundamentals
  • Swing Basics
  • Short Game
  • Long Game
  • Course Management

Our Staff

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Duncan Arnold - PGA Professional

Having been a golf pro since 1979 I have gained much experience as a playing professional and also a teaching professional. The highlight of my playing career was playing the Volvo PGA championship at Wentworth in 1996. I have taught in as far away lands as Abu Dhabi and Australia. My time now here at Sidmouth is split between teaching and the golf shop.

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