Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching
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.
Find out moreThe future of golf instruction has arrived! At JD Golf Academy we don't believe in being second best, we want to bring you the latest cutting-edge teaching technology and first class instruction. We have a wide range of coaching resources at our disposal to help you get the best out of your game, including - GEARS, Swing Catalyst Dual Motion Plates, K-Vest, Smart2Move Dual Force Plates, Trackman 4 and GC Quad.
Why Coaching?
Whatever your requirement, we have everything that will take your game to the next level. We believe that every golfer is different which is why we tailor your experience to your needs. All of our coaches specialise in specific areas to ensure that your lessons are as informative and effective as possible.
We teach everyone, from DP World Tour Winners to total Beginners, whatever your level and whatever your aspirations are - we can help.
Golf Lesson Terms and Conditions + Cancellation Policy:
Lessons that are pre-paid or are as part of a package can be rescheduled up to 24 hours in advance. Should you fail to turn up to a lesson, you will not be refunded and the lesson will come off of your package.
Lesson Packages are non-refundable however extensions to packages can be added when extenuating circumstances are applicable.
Lessons will cover:
- Golf Fundamentals
- Swing Basics
- Short Game
- Long Game
- Course Management
Our Staff
Jonathan Draycott - Bio-Mechanical Teaching Professional
Jonathan is the owner of JDGA and has been the Head Professional for over 15 years. Jonathan is committed to making every golfer the best they can be and his wealth of experience is invaluable to all. Jonathan is meticulous in his measuring process and in his analysis and coaching methods to ensure that every golfer has the confidence that they are receiving accurate first-class information GEARS Certified, Swing Catalyst Certified Ambassador, K-Motion Certified.
Joe Hewer - Bio-Mechanical Teaching Professional
Joe is the Manager of JDGA and has over 15 years of experience in golf coaching. Joe believes that golfers should not be pigeon-holed into set ways of teaching and approaches every lesson with an aim to get the best out of every individual player based off of their biomechanics and swing DNA. GEARS Certified, Swing Catalyst Certified, K-Motion Certified.
Owen Saunders - Putting Coach
Owen has been a 3D teaching professional at JDGA for 4 years and in this time he has helped a wide range of golfers from all abilities. Owen is a fully qualified Golf Professional and Putting Fitting Specialist. Owen is proficient and qualified in using various technology to help your putting, including GEARS, Swing Catalyst, Trackman, Quintic Ball Roll and TourRead. Owen's background in both putting coaching and fitting means that he provides perfect synergy between analysing the individual and their putter. Due to this, he will ensure that you leave JDGA with a deeper understanding of putting and a bespoke practice plan tailored to you.
James Oliphant - Head Club Fitter
James is JDGA's custom fitting specialist. James has over 15 years of experience in custom fitting and tuition. He is meticulous in his work and will ensure that you will walk away with a set of golf clubs that is tailored to you in every aspect.