4 Lies People Believe About Golf…It’s only for old men, It takes ages, It’s boring & Finally, It’s expensive. In reality, there are a thousand and one reasons why golf is one of the most popular games on the planet. At Etchinghill Golf none of the above apply! Fun & Friendship is our focus.
At Etchinghill Golf we have a highly experienced team of professional PGA coaches dedicated to delivering the very best in individual and group golf coaching.
We strive to give all our students the skills and confidence to improve and enjoy their golf. So whether you are a beginner or an experienced golfer, the team at Etchinghill Golf will help you love your golf.
Liam Hulks
Liam is in the final stages of his 3 year PGA training programme co sanctioned with The University of Birmingham. Liam is a qualified level 2 coach and has experienced great successes with many pupils. Liam does a huge amount with juniors at the club running passport programmes and junior roll ups with many promising talents coming through. Liam first started playing golf aged 11; he soon became obsessed by all aspects of the game. He enjoyed many successes as an amateur including becoming club champion 2 years in a row and representing his county. Liam turned Professional at 21 and has a huge interest in all areas of golf especially coaching and custom fitting.
Steve Mitchell
Head Coach
Steve’s amateur career included winning the Kent Boys in 1997, Kent Youths in 2001 and represented the Kent Mens First Team from 1999 until 2004.
Following his successful amateur career, Steve turned pro in 2004, and has concentrated his attention to coaching and is currently the Kent Boys Under 18 coach, the Kent Girls coach, a Kent County Regional coach and Kent Golf Partnership coach. He enjoys success with the players every year.
Sophie Daws
Head Pro
Sophie got her first handicap at the age of twelve; by the age of 17 she had achieved a handicap of one. As a junior Sophie represented her club and county at an elite level. In 2010 Sophie was the Kent Girls Champion, Kent Schools Champion and Kent Ladies Champion of Champions. She was also selected to be part of the England training scheme and was Captain of the Kent Girls at the age of 17 in 2011. In 2012 Sophie turned Professional and is now in her third and final year of the PGA training. When possible Sophie has continued having success in playing and has so far achieved two outright 3rd places on the WPGA tour and has received invitations to play on the LETAS tour.
Sophie is now the Head Pro at Etchinghill Golf and does a lot of work with the young golfers in the club and the local area, going into schools, running the junior roll ups and preparing juniors to play on the course with the junior golf passport.
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Andrew Jones
Andrew turned pro in 1991 and has experience playing for GB and Ireland Amatuer teams and has represented his home country of Wales. He is part of the Kent County coaching team and currently coaches the Under-16’s Squad as well as one of the regional development squads.
“My aim is to treat each pupil as an individual and listen to his or her needs. This helps me develop a trusting relationship that is cemented by constant and honest communication.”
BOOK A ROUND
Group Lessons
Stage 1
6 x 1 hour group lessons*
We will take you through the grip, set-up and swing. A 7 iron and all golf balls are included.
(Maximum 8 – Minimum 4 per group)
Stage 2
6 x 1 hour group lessons*
Here we will concentrate on your short game including a review of your full swing technique. A putter and all golf balls are included.
(Maximum 8 – Minimum 4 per group)
Stage 3
4 x 1.5 hour group lessons*
The final stage will focus on taking your game to the next level, including playing on the golf course. All golf balls are included.
(Maximum 8 – Minimum 4 per group)
*All lessons in a stage are held on consecutive weeks.
Junior Lessons
The multi-layered programme progresses a complete novice golfer into a junior golfer ready for membership at a golf club.
The programme has 3 key levels: START, LEARN and PLAY.
The START level is all about fun and an elementary introduction to golf.
The LEARN level is a move towards technical instruction through games based learning, always with the emphasis on fun.
The PLAY level teaches the child to apply their learning to the golf course, preparing them for potential club membership and competition. However, access to the golf course and playing golf on a course are important features of the Junior Golf Passport from the START in order to develop a real connection to golf.
Visit juniorgolfpassport.org for more details.
Roll Up Group Lessons
- Mens Lessons £10
- Or buy 10 x rolls up for £85
- Thurs 10 – 11am
- Ladies Lessons £10
- Or buy 10 x rolls up for £85
- Tues 9 – 10am
- Junior Lessons £8
- Sat 10 – 11am - Any age
- Sun 10-11am – Any age
- Sun 11 – Noon – Over 12
Junior Golf Passport
- P Golf Coaching uses the Junior Golf Passport, a structured
learning programme for children aged 6-12 years endorsed
by the PGA, to teach children the essentials of golf. - The multi-layered programme progresses a complete novice golfer into a junior golfer ready for membership at a golf club.