Tickenham Golf Club has 4 PGA Professionals

Andrew Sutcliffe Owner and Joint Head Professional, was made a Fellow of the PGA in 2006 and played on the European Tour in the 1980's.

Sarah Jarrett Joint Head Professional, qualified and won the award from Titleist as the top graduate from the PGA Academy in 2003 and was made an Advanced Professional in March 2010.

Alan Johnston is PGA qualified and Simon Lloyd has completed 2 years training.

Once qualified they all maintain their "AA" status within the PGA ensuring you have lessons with Professionals who are current in their profession.  All Professionals are Criminal Record Bureau Checked (CRB)  to enable them to teach children and attend Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Equity in Coaching, First Aid and all other essential courses.

You can benefit from a wealth of qualified experience.  Unlike some other sports, you cannot learn to play golf effectively without expert tuition.  Lessons are essential before venturing on a course.  Practice what we teach you and make rapid progress.

If your lesson is on the course or the putting green please read the dress code.

Give a Gift
Lesson vouchers or gift vouchers are an ideal gift.  They can be purchased in the shop or posted if paid with a credit card over the phone.

TELEPHONE 01275 856626

Free Tuition - All year round
If you are a beginner and never had a lesson with us before, you are eligible for a free lesson
Must be booked in advance
Lessons are in small groups

Sundays 11:00am-11:25am
Thursdays at 6:00pm-6:25pm
Please telephone or call in to book
Golf clubs are provided free if required

£3 for your basket of golf balls.

Junior Golf For Beginners


Mondays 17:30-18:30pm (8 Weeks) Ages 7-11
Starts 27 Sep for 8 weeks (excluding half term)

Cost is £36 
Paid in advance to confirm a place on the course
Saving £20 on normal price of £56

All equipment including balls and golf clubs are provided during the lessons as required.  There is an opportunity to continue your learning with the clubs "Tickenham Tigers" Programme. 

For more information and to reserve your place please telephone Tickenham Golf Club on 01275 856626 or call in  
Terms & Conditions for beginners golf lessons: Juniors must be beginners and not had Sport Unlimited Funding for Golf before.

Go4Life Adult Beginners

Learn to play golf in a fun, social environment.  Get out into the fresh air and get active

10 week course for adult beginners taking in Level 1 and Level 2 courses detailed below, partially funded by the Go4Life scheme.  All equipment including balls and golf clubs are provided during the lessons as required.

Sundays 11:30-12:30pm (10 weeks)
Starts 26 Sep for 10 weeks excl 2 Sundays at half term

£77.50 for 10 x 1 hour sessions

Paid in advance to confirm a place on the course
Saving £22.50 on normal price of £100 

For more information and to reserve your place please telephone Tickenham Golf Club on 01275 856626 or call in

Terms & Conditions for beginners golf lessons: Adults must be beginners and not had Go4Life Funding for Golf before.

Adult Beginner Groups - Level 1
Are you a complete beginner?  This is a great option.  Five lessons to prepare you for the course.  The five lessons cover putting, chipping, main swing, basic rules and etiquette and even playing a couple of holes on the golf course.  Meet new friends and learn to play golf in a social and informal environment.  Beginner Groups are usually on weekday evenings 7pm-8pm.

£50 for 5 x 1 hour sessions

Adult Beginner Groups - Level 2
This is a follow on from the level 1 beginner groups.  Learn to pitch, play from bunkers, use longer irons and woods and play again on the course.

£50 for 5 x 1 hour sessions

Learn to Play in a Day
Learn to putt, chip, pitch, play from bunkers, swing, use long irons and woods and even play a few holes of golf - all in a day! in a small group of 3-4 adults.

£75 per day 9:30am - 4pm

Refreshments and lunch are included

EGU & EWGA
Free Tuition for Beginners 2010
In conjunction with & partially funded by the English Golf Union (EGU) & English Women's Golf Association (EWGA)

ADULTS
Sundays 2, 9, 16, 23 May 11:00-12:00 FREE
Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 May 19:00-20:00 FREE
Thursdays 13, 27 May 19:00-20:00 FREE
ADULTS - 2nd lesson
Tuesdays 8, 15 June 19:00-20:00 £5
Sundays 13, 20 June 11:00-12:00 £5
JUNIORS
Sunday 30 May 11:00-12:00 FREE
Tuesday 1 June 12:30-13:30 FREE
Thursday 3 June 12:30-13:30 FREE
Sunday 6 June 11:00-12:00 FREE
JUNIOR MEMBERS
Sunday 6 June 14:00-16:00 FREE

Book your free lesson NOW! Book your free lesson NOW! 01275 856626
FREE tuition, FREE golf balls, FREE club hire

300+ Adults and Juniors tried golf in 2009 for FREE

Terms & Conditions for free golf lessons: Adults & Juniors must be complete beginners i.e. not had lessons before (free or paid), not played golf before other than crazy golf.  No age limit.  Lessons will be for 1 hour in a group of up to 10.   All participants may only have 1 free lesson.

FREE TRIAL LESSONS FOR JUNIORS
During the June Break 2010

See EGU & EWGA information above

The lessons must be pre-booked
Telephone 01275 856626

FREE tuition, FREE golf balls, FREE club hire, FREE soft drink, FREE tea & coffee for Mums, Dads & Guardians

Terms & Conditions for free golf lessons: Juniors must be complete beginners i.e. not had lessons before, not played golf before other than crazy golf.  Aged between 4 & 18.  Lesson will be for 10 minutes in a group of up to 9 children of mixed ages.  Each junior may only have 1 free lesson.

Private Lessons (25 Minutes)

Lessons given on putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, main swing, awkward lies, course play, course management, rules, advice on club fitting and club suitability.

Lessons are available 7 days per week till 8:30pm
In private lessons range balls are extra.

1 Hour Video Analysis
We record and analyse your swing, then return to make improvements.  We record your swing again for you to see the improvements on a DVD to take away.

Swing MOT
One hour video lesson, ½ hour short game, 1½ playing lesson.  DVD to take away.

£99 for 3 hours

Tickenham Tigers!
Junior group classes are held throughout the year under the Golf Foundation Passport Scheme.

Please see Junior Facts for more details.

Approach Master Class
Specialist 5 week course dedicated to the short game.  Gain essential knowledge about your current club, ball and shot analysis.  Refine your shot choice and technique, including creating spin and control.  Learn from an ex-European Tour Player how to play by yardages and produce meaningful course planners.  Learn and control swing positions to improve distance control.  Ensure more meaningful practice sessions.  Please ask for dates.

£90 for 6 x 1 hours sessions

Range Balls/Club Hire/Green Fees
Club hire for the Range
Included free in all lessons
£1 outside of lessons
Free to juniors at all times

Green Fees
Included in all lessons

Range Balls
Range balls are included in all group tuition but are extra in private lessons.

Cancellation Policy
Fees apply if lessons are cancelled without giving at least 24 hours notice.

Ladies Sessions
These are on Sundays during school term time, approx fortnightly.  Everyone welcome, whatever your skill level. 4pm-5pm.

£5 per session, includes a glass of wine

Free Tuition 4 Beginners Jul/Aug

ADULTS & JUNIORS
Sundays 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug 11:00-11:25 FREE Tuition £3 for range balls
Thursdays 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug 18 Book your free lesson NOW! 01275 856626
FREE tuition, £3 golf balls, FREE club hire

300+ Adults and Juniors tried golf in 2009 for FREE

Terms & Conditions for free golf lessons: Adults & Juniors must be complete beginners i.e. not had lessons before (free or paid), not played golf before other than crazy golf.  No age limit.  Lessons will be for 25 minutes in a group of up to 10.   All participants may only have 1 free lesson.

PGA Professionals
PGA Professionals are universally recognised as the experts and teachers of golf.  There is no quick and easy way to achieve PGA qualification.  PGA Members earn their status only by undergoing a multi years series of work, studying and training in every aspect of golf, including sports science, teaching, club technology, repairs, business & club management, tournament organising, rules of golf and retailing.

All the Professionals at Tickenham are fully qualified PGA Members or PGA Assistants and once qualified all maintain their AA status through Continuing Professional Development ensuring your are taught by Professionals with up to date knowledge.

Our team are here to help you enjoy your golf in a friendly welcoming environment.

GolfMark & Clubmark Awards
Tickenham Golf Club is the first club in Somerset to be awarded Golfmark and Clubmark accreditation, demonstrating its hard work and dedication to junior and beginners golf.
The English Golf Union and English Women's Golf Association developed the Golfmark award to identify and acknowledge golf facilities in England that are junior and beginner friendly.
Clubmark is a cross-sport quality accreditation for clubs with junior sections.
Golfmark evaluates golf clubs in key areas - coaching, playing, club environment, sport equity, ethics, child protection and duty of care.
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) and county sport partnerships (CSPs) award Clubmark to proven high quality clubs.