We want to help golfers improve their game, achieve their goals, and have more fun playing. Our pros have received the best possible training to respond individually and specifically to each player..
You set your goals and we work with you to implement your plans, have fun and continually improve your game.
Andrew Simmonds
Director of Coaching
An expert in golf coaching, Andrew is currently managing multiple academies in the South of England, and over the past few years has written coaching programmes for the largest owner of golf clubs in the United States.
Andrew has recently taken on the role of Director of Coaching at Pine Ridge. His busy schedule means he is only delivering coaching two days per week, on a Friday and Saturday. If you are looking to achieve your next goal, Andrew’s goal based approach to improvement is guaranteed to get your there.
Book a lesson with Andrew to review your current ability, and he will make a plan for how you can achieve your goals.
Andrew Blackman
PGA Professional
Andrew turned Professional in 1995 and in the 1999/2000 intake I achieved the prestigious status of being in the ‘Top 10’ Trainees of the Year in Great Britain and Ireland and was awarded a Titleist and Footjoy Scholarship.
I’ve been at Pyrford Golf Club in picturesque Surrey as Head Golf Professional since 2004. Prior to Pyrford I coached at Surrey Golf and Fitness and was full time coach at Merrist Wood Golf Club coaching the HND Golf Study Students with handicaps ranging from plus 4 to 9.
Since then, I have worked with and studied the teachings of some of the best coaches in the world through the PGA at training courses and seminars and my own experiences.
Matt Chivers
PGA Professional
Matt became a golf professional in 2021 starting his career at The Richmond Golf Club and is making a return to Pyrford after previously working in the pro shop. He has extensively taught all levels during this period and also still enjoys playing competitively in tournaments within the South region of the PGA.
With a genuine passion for the game Matt strives to help his students technically but also practically. Matt aims to focus on manageable goals with his students that range from beginners to highly skilled.
Personalised private coaching options including assessments, individual lessons and pick and mix packages with our golf professionals
Our individual programmes are tailor made to fulfil your needs. After an initial assessment, your coach will agree upon your goals and objectives, and map out your pathway to success, addressing the specific areas of your game that need improving.
To ensure your first steps into the game are fun and successful, we offer varying options to try or fully learn the game of golf
Get into golf through either a Free Assessment, Experience Day or even jump straight into our Learn to Play programme. All options are designed to help you to become Club and Course Ready.
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We offer a variety of group-based coaching programs that are designed to help you improve your skills and build strong social connections
There are group-based programmes for new golfers to get started with golf amongst other beginners.
Enrolling onto group-based programs such as the Skills pathway are aimed at any golfers aiming to improve their skills in all areas of their game, but in a friendly and focused environment.
There is also the Scoring School, which is a programme designed to help you lower your scores on the course by using score based challenges and games.
An award winning programme, that will provide your children with a great introduction to golf
Our Junior Golf Academy Programme offers a clear pathway for players to progress from beginner to club, county and national golf.
Through a structured learning programme your children will learn all the key aspects of golf, getting them ready to be out on the golf course.
Coaching includes fundamental movement skills, co-ordination, agility, power that will help improve your child’s potential for performance.
No, all of our coaching programs and one on one lessons are available to everyone
This will depend on previous experience and the amount of time you have to play and practice. Our individual programmes will guarantee you playing on the course with confidence in 2 months, and our learn to play golf group programme will take you from novice to confident golfer in 10 weeks!
No we can supply all the necessary equipment, but if you have any please bring this along with you
If this is your first lesson please meet your Professional in the players lounge in the main building
There is no dress code at Pyrford Lakes, please wear what is comfortable and suitable for the weather conditions. Trainers will be suitable footwear
