Frequently asked questions for your Junior Academy page.
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Three month set of lessons tailored to make a difference to your game.
300 minute Programme – £225
600 minute Programme – £400
– Goals will be set, Plans discussed and agreed upon
– Baseline established of your current game
– Faults and tendencies identified
– Discuss Why these faults occur
– Swing drills, feelings, ideas, reps created to change old patterns and build new habits
– Structured practice plan devised
– Continually monitor and ingrain changes
– Play Your Best Golf
Six month intensive or less intensive set of lessons tailored to make a difference to your game.
6oo minute Programme – £465
1200 minute Programme – £875
– Goals will be set, Plans discussed and agreed upon
– Baseline established of your current game
– Faults and tendencies identified
– Discuss Why these faults occur
– Swing drills, feelings, ideas, reps created to change old patterns and build new habits
– Structured practice plan devised
– Continually monitor and ingrain changes
– Play Your Best Golf
One month intensive set of lesson tailored to make a difference to your game.
300 Minute Programme
Price – £199
– Goals will be set, Plans discussed and agreed upon
– Baseline established of your current game
– Faults and tendencies identified
– Discuss Why these faults occur
– Swing drills, feelings, ideas, reps created to change old patterns and build new habits
– Structured practice plan devised
– Continually monitor and ingrain changes
– Play Your Best Golf
This benefit offers a great opportunity to gain further experience on the golf course but also provides students the chance to organise a game with fellow players who are also enrolled on the programme. This round must be played during weekdays.
Eagle Camp – 9m to 4pm – 9 to 16 years
Perfect for Juniors aged 9+, with some experience of golf who are looking to build the necessary skills to play on the golf course, to improve playability on the golf course or the more advanced player looking to lower their handicap. Eagle Camp will introduce specific swing drills and exercises to your child and help develop skills in all areas of golf through a games led learning approach. The morning will include many varied games and challenges designed to improve skill level and engagement. These activities will take place on the Driving range, Putting green, Pitch & Putt course and golf Simulator.
After a hot lunch, afternoons are reserved for playing 9 holes on the golf course introducing different formats of the game allowing the junior to put into practice what they have learnt through the morning and week all with the aim of building a long lasting passion for the game.
– Discounted Rate for Full Week Bookings
– 10% Sibling Discount
– Accepting Childcare Vouchers soon
– Early drop off and late pick up also available
Birdie Camp – 9am to 12pm – 5 to 8 years
Is for our less experienced golfers, with a focus on learning the important fundamentals whilst developing all areas of the game. Birdie camp will introduce a variety of golf skills to your child through a games based learning approach including fun swing exercises and challenges with the main aim of ensuring your child is engaged and having fun with this great game. This camp will include time on our Driving range, Pitch & Putt course, putting green and golf Simulator nurturing the skills needed for the full golf course. These camps will also develop key movement and motor skills through a variety of warm up games.
– Discounted Rate for Full Week Bookings
– 10% Sibling Discount
– Accepting Childcare Vouchers soon
A games based and skill acquisition approach is still at the core of our Advanced program but with a further focus on swing technique using video analysis and swing drills. Improving scoring, shotmaking and skills around the greens are also a key focus of this programme whilst importantly keeping the game fun.
Our ‘Skills for life’ programme is an important element that we apply to our coaching. Given the unique nature of the game, we are able to promote the development of life skills such as concentration, perseverance, honesty and respect through the playing and learning of this great game.
Sessions within this programme will include:
– Driving Range based games
– On course lessons
– Swing stations and drills
– Pitch & Putt Championship Week
– On Course shotmaking and recovery skills
– Putting games with Stats
Other Features:
– Early bird booking discount
– 10 % Sibling discount
– Once enrolled, priority is given for future terms
A monthly adult group programme which will consist of varied topics listed on a monthly schedule so the student can target specific areas of their game or even attend all of these sessions during the month as these are unlimited.
These Topics will include:
– Set-up Fundamentals
– Swing technique
– Driving
– Putting
– Short game/Bunker play
– Simulator session
If you are struggling with your short game, specifically chipping, pitching and bunker play, then this is the offering for you. Nick has specialised in these areas having seen many great coaches all over the world so will guarantee improvement as long as you are willing to embrace change.
*When possible we will use the golf course for this type of lesson creating real scenarios that you may face on the golf course.
One to one lesson with a PGA Professional to help develop your childs game.
A group programme which offers complete flexibility, Students choose the topics and sessions they would like to attend. These sessions will be delivered on different days and times throughout the month, all you need to do is look at the monthly calendar displaying the sessions and pre-book with your Professional.
With our 30 minute Putter Optimisation you can come into the putter Lab and assess the suitability of your current Putter. Observation and laser aim checks will guide as to what putter may best suit you game. You can trial the latest putters from the major brands and find the one to suit you.
2018 price list for a 30 Minute Optimisation is as follows:
Specialist Putting Coach Robert Warburton – £25.00
Ideally suited as a follow up session but can be booked for 1st time pupils.
Involves observation, analysis and implementation of recommendations and prescribed drills in the Putting Lab. The session will involves use of multi camera coaching software and SAM Putt Lab and the session can be tailored to suit your needs.
2018 price list for a 60 Minute Lesson:
Specialist Putting Coach Robert Warburton – £65.00
Comprehensive lesson allowing optimum time for observation, analysis, implementation of recommendations and prescribed drills for both short and long term improvement.
Lessons will involve time in the Putting Lab and out on the practice green. Involves use of multi camera coaching software and SAM Putt Lab. This session is recommended for first time pupils.
2018 price list for a 2 hour lesson is as follows:
Specialist Putting Coach Robert Warburton – £120.00
This session will provide you with the answers as to what putter suits your game. The session involves observation and analysis of your current putter using laser aim checks, V1 Video and SAM Putt Lab analysis.
Analysis of the data and through observation and discussion of your preferences and tendencies, you will then get the opportunity to try and compare different putter to find the right one to suit you.
2018 price list for a 60 Minute Fitting Experience is as follows:
Specialist Putting Coach Robert Warburton – £50.00
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This age group takes a games based approach to learning with the emphasis on fun and engagement. Your child will build basic movement skills and patterns with each lesson varied while taking advantage of our great facility. We even take this age group onto the full course.
Our ‘Skills for life’ programme is an important element that we apply to our coaching. Given the unique nature of the game, we are able to promote the development of life skills such as Concentration, Perseverance, Honesty and Respect through the playing and learning of this great game.
Sessions within this programme will include:
– Driving Range based games
– On Course lessons
– Pitch & Putt play
– Short game stations
– Putting games and drills
Other features:
– Early bird booking discount
– 10 % Sibling discount
– Once enrolled, priority is given for future terms
This age group takes a games based approach to learning with the emphasis on fun and engagement. Your child will build their movement skills, technique and overall playability with each lesson varied while taking advantage of our great facility.
Our ‘Skills for life’ programme is an important element that we apply to our coaching. Given the unique nature of the game, we are able to promote the development of life skills such as concentration, perseverance, honesty and respect through the playing and learning of this great game.
Sessions within this programme will include:
– Driving Range based games
– On course lessons
– Pitch and putt Championship week
– Short game stations
– Bunker play
Other features:
– Early Bird Booking Discount.
– 10% Sibling Discount.
– Once enrolled, Priority is given for future terms.
This age group takes a games based and skill acquisition based approach to learning to help consolidate the fundamentals and nurture swing technique. There will also be an emphasis on improving playability and scoring so course lessons are a feature within this age range.
Our ‘Skills for life’ programme is an important element that we apply to our coaching. Given the unique nature of the game, we are able to promote the development of life skills such as Concentration, Perseverance, Honesty and Respect through the playing and learning of this great game.
Sessions within this programme include:
– Driving Range based games
– On course lessons
– Pitch & Putt Championship Week
– Putting drills
– On course recovery shotmaking
Other features:
– Early Bird Booking Discount
– 10% Sibling Discount
– Once enrolled, Priority is given for future terms
For further information on our Junior Golf Academy, please click the read more button.
This is an integral part to the program, it is all about the student gaining more course experience, being introduced to different formats and rules of the game whilst having the opportunity to put into practice what they have been learning, all in a relaxed setting.
Our one to one lessons will help your child grasp the very important fundamentals and not install those bad habits from their parents. These lessons will also include fun skill-acquisition challenges essential to long term development.
one to one Lessons are also ideal for Juniors who are looking to further improve what they have been working on during their academy group lessons or to target progress in a specific area of their game e.g. Chipping, Putting, Driving.
* If you would like to spend this time improving playability on the golf course then this can be organised at no extra cost.
30 Minute Lesson – £26
If you are looking for a ‘quick fix’ or a check up with your Professional then this is the offering for you.
60 Minute lesson – £50
Perfect for the individual wanting to spend a little more time on a specific area of their game to gain a greater understanding of their faults, ideas to fix these faults and to improve ball flight or end result.
This is for those golfers who are looking for long term improvement and to connect structure to their practice and overall game.
If you are serious about change, gaining a more in depth understanding of your swing and a map to progress then commit to a coaching programme.
Our Coaching Programmes have complete flexibility with our credit system so you can use your ‘minutes’ to suit your schedule.
This programme will benefit beginners and those looking to improve all areas and departments of their game.
*Time purchased from these lesson packages can be used out on the golf course improving scoring, specific shots or course management.
A great lesson offering for gathering factual data such as face angle, swing path and attack angle. These measurements are crucial to identifying exactly what is happening with your golf swing but importantly, the Professional will be able to give you ‘swing feels’ to make your impact position more consistent and reliable.
This lesson offering can also include:
– A Lesson whilst playing one of our 30 Famous Virtual Courses
– Distance Gaps/Club Yardages
– Skills Challenges simulating Course Play
A Coaching gift card which can be redeemed against any of the coaching offerings on this website at the Downshire Golf Academy for a friend or member of your family. This gift will unlock many answers and give an individual the tools to improve.
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Practice your bunker play with PGA Professional Nick Murtagh in our variety of bunkers.
Hone your swing on our Floodlit, Undercover, 30 Bay Driving Range. A variety of distance targets will await you creating a good visual for practice. The Driving Range also has Power Tees and extends 275 yards so customers can get their Driver out and work on that slice.
Work on your putting skills using our practice green with a variety of slopes and hole locations, whilst overlooking the golf course.
Work with Nick on improving your short game using our chipping green facilities.
This 18-hole championship quality course is perfect for golfers of all ages and abilities, challenging the more experienced among you and providing a fun entry point into the sport for newer golfers.
A great facility to work with PGA Professional Nick Murtagh on all aspects of your game inside 100 yards. This course is also an excellent entry point for beginners or Juniors looking to improve their skills.
Our indoor Simulator Studio offers play away from those wet and windy evenings, coaching using the latest technology and the opportunity for all to play on one of our 30 virtual courses.
The perfect facility for one to one coaching all year round, in the comfort of your own private space supported by Nick Murtagh with the use of the latest technology including Trackman 4 and video analysis tools.