Golf lessons

Beginners Golf Lessons Now is the time to hone your game January 4, 2024 8:51 am

This is a tantalising time of the year. We are well past the shortest day and those balmy summer evenings playing 9 holes after work are on the horizon. But the prospect of the coldest month of the year, February, is looming large. This year, why not get ahead of the game and get your golf sharper before the weather... View Article

Jon Woodroffe Tributes to a great teacher – Jon Woodroffe November 3, 2022 11:53 am

It’s not exactly new news. He’s been getting this kind of feedback for a long time now – particularly in relation to beginners lessons! Nevetheless, we just wanted to share some of the very recent, kind and fully deserved words that have been said about World of Golf London, Master Professional Jon Woodroofe. He really is a superstar. “Can I... View Article

interlocking golf grip The Interlocking Grip March 16, 2021 10:27 am

The most common cause of slicing the golf ball is the interlocking grip!!! There, I have said it….and I have proof. I have seen the effects of this for the past 40 years of golf coaching. Now the interlocking grip is not wrong. I interlock my fingers, Tiger Woods interlocks his fingers, Rory Mcilroy links his fingers. To be honest,... View Article

Reverse Pivot drill from Jon Woodroffe Reverse Pivot Drill September 4, 2020 10:26 am

This is a personal one as I have suffered with this swing ailment: the reverse pivot. To cure it, I have used the drill I am going to show you and found it to be very helpful. The reverse pivot is exactly as it sounds, pivoting well, but in the reverse direction to which you should be moving. Let me... View Article

Observing the golf swing Do it wrong, then do it right! August 5, 2020 9:59 am

One of the effects of the new restrictions for us golf professionals is that we now cannot grab hold of a golfer and pull them into the positions we want them to get in. When we do this, we can help a student feel what is required. It is a great way to learn. As I believe some clever person... View Article

golf slice Stop the slice NOW! July 5, 2020 12:45 pm

If you are unlucky enough to have suffered with a slice for a long time, here’s some advice to help you stop this common fault NOW. Consciously or not, you are probably compensating for the slice and accordingly making things worse. You will either be aiming left (for a right-handed golfer), or even more dangerous, subconsciously attempting on your downswing,... View Article

Golf is not a game of perfect Golf is Not a Game of Perfect June 3, 2020 5:20 pm

I am a big fan of sports psychology. Once you have got the basics of any sport, then how the mind plays really can impede your ability to achieve your potential. Alternatively, if used correctly, it can give you an edge over the competition. As golf is such a solitary and slow game, with so much time to talk yourself... View Article

A [icture of a bunker shot Distance Control on Bunker Shots September 9, 2019 8:15 pm

With every golf shot you play; you control the distance of the stroke by the length of the backswing. Just as you would do if you were throwing a ball. But, to every rule there is an exception. In this case it is the greenside bunker shot. Now, I am very strongly of the opinion that there are 3 levels... View Article

Look at the hole when practicing putting Look at the hole when practising your putts August 12, 2019 9:34 am

I learn a lot by watching the best golfers in the world on the TV. That brings me to this month’s tip on putting.   I consider myself to be a poor putter. After watching some of the top players, I picked up this little tip.  It is related to judgement of distance while putting, certainly the hardest of the... View Article

Kids Golf Camps Free Summer Kids Golf Camps May 30, 2019 7:01 am

We are running a series of FREE Kids Summer Golf Camps on weekdays, throughout July and August. What better way to keep the youngsters entertained over the school summer holidays! All sessions are run by PGA qualified golfing instructors, in our brand new, exclusive Kids’ Camp area. Relax in the knowledge that your kids are in safe hands and take... View Article