The Academy
The Academy at The Blackwood is North Down’s centre of excellence for golf improvement. We have PGA Professionals waiting to help you start your journey to better golf. Superb facilities with our driving range, putting green, short game area plus TWO courses to choose from and state of the art technology with trackman. With all this your improvement is personally guaranteed! Regardless of your age or ability, we can help you learn how to play golf.
Our PGA Professionals
As a professional Golf Coach, I have gathered a wealth of experience from a variety of some of the most recognised coaches in the world. It was a privilege for me to begin my coaching career with Michael Bannon , coach to Rory McIlroy. Michaels focus on the fundamentals of the game have become a bedrock for my teaching and helps me focus on individuals rather than swing styles or methods. Also influenced by Claude Harmon and Justin Parsons coach to Open Champion Brian Harman.
The use of modern technologies such as Trackman combined with a TPI education helps me to leave no stone unturned in identifying your swing characteristics and finding your most efficient swing.
Finding a plan for you is a critical moment in the path to improvement and this plan begins with assessment of your game and identifying the areas of focus to meet your goals. That might be better course management , a better putting stroke or maybe some swing education. You can be a better golfer with a plan , call me now to be your improvement partner in golf.
30 min Lesson – £35
45 min lesson – £45
With over 40 years of playing experience, John has played golf at the highest level, Representing SA at schoolboy’s level from the age of 16 until turning professional in 2010.
Formally a South African Sunshine TOUR / BET Sunshine Tour player, he brings to Blackwood a wealth of experience amongst other fundamental skills that are beneficial to bettering your game and understanding how to manage your golf game effectively at the highest level.
John is currently completing his PGA FdSc degree in Professional Golf
1 hr lesson – £40
Stephen Rourke – Contact Stephen on 0777 1727448
30 min lesson – £30
45 min lesson – £35
Junior Academy
If you’re under 18 then we make sure that you have FUN at the Academy. It’s not all about distance, how hard you hit the ball or serious competition – at the Academy we have games aplenty and make learning about golf as fun as we can. Weekly classes take place at weekends and we have a range of camps at Easter, Summer and Halloween holidays.
From 4 to 17
Email – mccleanjohn74@gmail.com