Golf Academy, Fitting Studios(SGGT), Templar Course & Driving Range

The Golf Academy is open and available for practice, coaching and custom fitting to members and the public.

There are 4 covered bays available to members and the public, the other covered area is for the golf professionals use

Outside we have created 8  grass tees, front left of the Academy by the boundary fence (yellow markers) – please access this area by leaving the Academy and turning right then right again being careful at all times as there may be fittings going on at SGGT.

There is also 8 bays outside hitting from Astro turf on the raised grass bank

From January 2024 our new PGA Professional, Mike McNally and his team will be based at the Academy

Mike McNally has been diligently working to assemble a team of highly skilled coaches dedicated to enhancing the Coaching Academy. The Club are delighted to introduce the following key appointment:

Chloe Thackeray – Fully Qualified PGA Coach (Level 2)

The Club are pleased to welcome PGA Coach Chloe Thackeray to the Swanston Golf Academy coaching team.
Chloe is a caring passionate coach whose love for the game lives through her students’ success. Chloe is highly motivated to assist in the development of our juniors, focused on their enjoyment and desire to play the game for life.
Chloe will also be available for adult lessons and programmes.

Key achievements:

• Achieved golf scholarship to Oklahoma
• Business Management & Marketing degree
• Midlothian County Development Coach 2019-present
• Midlothian Ladies First Team Squad Coach 2023-present
• Representative Development Coach for Junior Tour Scotland

If you would like to book a free introductory lesson with Chloe you can do so via the link below:

https://www.swanstongolfacademy.com/book-golf-lesson-chloe-thackeray

Alan Watt – Assistant Coach (Level 1)   

Alan Watt is also part of our coaching team, focusing primarily on beginner adults and those in the early stages of their golfing development.
Should you know anyone who is interested in taking up the game, Alan is offering free introductory lessons for complete beginners and those new to the game.

If you would like to book a free introductory lesson with Alan you can do so via the link below:
https://www.swanstongolfacademy.com/book-golf-lesson-alan-watt

Peter Arnott – Practice & Performance Coach

Peter Arnott will continue his coaching journey at Swanston. Peter has recently accepted a part-time consultancy role as a Practice & Performance Coach for Swiss Golf, working with eight of their professional golfers on their practice and tournament play.
If you would like to schedule a lesson with Pete you can do do via the link below:

https://www.swanstongolfacademy.com/book-golf-lesson-peter-arnott

Mike McNally – Head PGA Professional

Alongside enhancing the overall experience for current members and increasing and growing membership across all categories, the new Head PGA Professional will be responsible for management of the coaching team via the Swanston Golf Academy.
If you would like to work with our Head Professional on your game you can book a free golf assessment with Mike via the link below:

https://www.swanstongolfacademy.com/book-golf-lesson-mike-mcnally

General Coaching Enquiries:

For all coaching enquires and for more information please visit the Swanston Golf Academy website to learn more: https://www.swanstongolfacademy.com/

 Exciting Initiatives Ahead:

The Club is enthusiastic about the positive impact the new coaching team will bring to Swanston Golf Club. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements, including opportunities to meet the coaches and learn more about the exciting initiatives planned for the Academy.

All players, regardless of skill level, want to play better golf. Serious golfers know that the fastest way to a better game is using the right equipment, which means having the highest quality custom fit golf clubs to match a player’s unique swing characteristics.

Whatever your level, now is the time to improve your game the same way professional golfers have been improving their game for years – with custom fitted clubs from SGGT, the best club fitting company in the business.

Club repairs and a re-gripping service is also available from Scott and his team

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We are currently taking new memberships of the Templar Course & Driving Range which also includes full use of all the practice facilities, access to the Clubhouse & Brasserie and a 25% discount on range balls.

Anyone interested in joining should complete and return the form(s) to The Shop at the Clubhouse – if you have any questions please call The Shop on 0131 445 2239 option1

Memberships are for 12 months from the date you join.

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