JUNIOR ACADEMY PROGRAMME
Our junior academy programme runs for 40 weeks each year. Sessions run throughout the week and weekends at all three of our venues. This term runs from the week starting August 30th to the week starting December 13th. Half term is the week starting October 25th.
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All our coaches are fully-qualified PGA professionals and are available to deliver individual lessons at a date and time convenient to you. Our mix of expert teaching, access to outstanding indoor and outdoor facilities, plus the use of cutting-edge technology gives you the best chance of truly maximising your game. 
OUR PARTNERS
PGA Professional
Jason has been a PGA instructor for 17 years spending the first 4 of years teaching in Spain. In 2008 he became the Club PGA Professional at the Marriott Tudor Park resort for the remaining 13 years where he has built up a strong reputation in effective coaching and club development. He has been a county coach for Kent Golf and has a first class honors degree at Birmingham University for Golf Studies and the PGA. Jason also received an accolade from the Golf Mark Awards where he was responsible for being instrumental in setting up one of the best golfing facilities in the UK for player development and training.
Email: jasonmuller2002@yahoo.com
Phone: 07931 691282
Availability – Weekdays 8am-12pm
Location – Growing Golf, Marriott Tudor Park Hotel and Country Club, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 4NQ
Facilities – Driving Range, Short Game Area and On-Course Playing Lessons
Lesson Prices
60 Minutes (On course or range) – £50
2 hour playing lesson – £90
60 Minute Junior sessions – £40
PGA PACKAGE DEAL
4 x 60 Minute Lessons – £180.00
Or
PGA MASTERCLASS for 2 People
Full swing analysis including chipping and putting. Includes “Light Lunch” after session. (3 Hours of Tuition) 9am-12pm weekdays only – £200 for 2 People
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Cash or debit / credit card accepted after lesson. 24 hour cancellation policy applies.
(Gift vouchers available, cash or debit/credit card)
Direct Booking Link –
https://10to8.com/book/growinggolftudorpark/staff/295774
Golf Professional
Danny turned professional in 2006 after he competed on professional tours in the UK, Europe and America. He has since fully committed himself to coaching and understanding the biomechanical and movement elements in golf swing techniques.
Danny is a certified TPI (Titliest Performance Institute) instructor. TPI is the world’s leading educational organisation dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. Danny will be able to screen your body movements which will highlight any swing restrictions and will be able to cater to your golf swing according to what your body can achieve improving ball flight, strike consistency and power.
Please contact Danny or reception to book a body screening session, or a coaching session.
Email: danny.williams@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07947 753471
Kings Hill Head PGA Professional
Chris started working at Kings Hill Golf Club in 2012. Now a fully-qualified PGA Professional, Chris’ main interest and biggest passion is to help others play better golf. He does this by drawing on his own experiences and listening to each player’s goals and together forming a path to help them achieve success. His patient demeanour and attention to detail makes his lessons simple and effective.
Chris started his career by playing county and club matches as a junior. From this, realising that he has a love for the game, made it easy to decide he wanted a career in the golf industry. Chris also enjoys the playing aspect of his career. Chris often plays in PGA south region events as well as charity pro-ams.
Email: chris.pearson@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07527 698957
Price list:
30 minute lesson £35
60 minute lesson £60
On course 9 hole playing lesson £99
Junior 40 minute lesson £30
Packages:
3 x 30 minute lessons £95
6 x 30 minute lessons £175
3 x 60 minute lessons £169
6 x 60 minute lessons £300
Head Coach
PGA Professional
Jack is the Head Coach at Tudor Park Golf Club and is an integral member of the Growing Golf team. He has recently played a vital role in growing the golf programme at Hilden Park where he still coaches part time.
He turned professional in 2015 off a handicap of 0 and completed his PGA degree in 2019. He still finds time around coaching to play professional tournaments, and has had success playing pro-ams with many of his clients.
Email: jack.ryan@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07519 614525
PGA Trainee Professional
Sam is a trainee PGA professional currently undergoing his professional studies with the PGA.
Sam turned professional at the age of 18, having known he wanted a career in golf for a while. He has a passion for coaching and developing players to their full potential. Sam has gained vital experience via observing and learning from many of the top coaches in the UK and Europe providing him with not only great knowledge but also an ease in getting his views across to the player.
Currently Sam mainly works with juniors and is looking to further develop his coaching skills in the coming years while working at Growing Golf on his way to becoming a fully qualified PGA professional.
Sam plays a major role in developing our junior academy players. His role includes conducting introductory sessions, ensuring the correct equipment is being used, and then helping to develop each player’s technique and course management.
“Sam has been fantastic with both of my children since they joined The Growing Golf Academy. Sam is friendly, enthusiastic and ensures both boys have fun while learning all aspects of the game. The on-course lessons have been particularly beneficial. Thanks Sam”
Junior Academy Parent
Email: samkingstonstewart@gmail.com
Phone: 07599 521366
Head Coach
Julian started his PGA Training in 1999 at the Nevill Golf Club in Tunbridge Wells. After qualifying in 2003 he played for 3 years on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa. He then started coaching in Dubai, at the Jebal Ali Resort as a seasonal instructor. From Dubai he went to Florida where he was based at the PGA Tour Golf Academy at the World Golf Village in Jacksonville. Upon returning to the UK, Julian worked for 7 years as Head Professional at the prestigious Sweetwoods Park Golf Club in Sussex.
His philosophy is it doesn’t matter what standard, age, or sex you are – you can always improve with a little time and effort. Julian is keen to coach people at any stage of their golfing career and will tailor his coaching to the individual needs of each player. His top priority is to help each player understand their own game more fully, and to help players develop their own process of correction and development.
Julian’s knowledge and expertise as a coach is excellent, but what differentiates him from the others is how he gets to know your swing personally. Therefore, he is able to offer bespoke advice rather than just general guidance. Even when I am not having a lesson, he always finds the time to offer some reinforcement coaching and encouragement. He gets the message across very effectively and efficiently which is very important in what is a sometimes complex game!’
Craig Boucher
Email: julian.reason@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07771 736422
Price list:
30-minute analysis lesson £35.00
45-minute analysis lesson £45.00
1-Hour analysis lesson £60.00
9 Hole Playing lesson £75.00
(Playing lessons can be held at Kings Hill Golf Club or Hilden Park)
30-minute lessons for under 16’s £25.00
Trackman and Video technology will be used during lessons when appropriate
Packages available on request
PGA Professional
I strive to share the learning experience with the person I am working with. As a golf coach I want to help and develop people to maximise their experience within the game of golf. I have found that for a person to reach what they are capable of, their whole person must be in balance. I work with the person using the vehicle of coaching, to assist the person to be aware of what they can be, by being balanced. By growing a person’s existing knowledge and facilitating their awareness, they access the ability to be self-sufficient and can self-manage themselves and their performance.
I work with a large range of people, from professional golfers and amateur players to new golfers and everyone in between. Although the needs of this vast group are different, they all want the same thing ‘SUCCESS’. This coaching style allows the person to be a part of the learning process by sharing the experience, rather than being ‘told what to do’.
My point of difference is that I will not ‘tell’ you how to play golf. I will work with you to support you as a whole person, by coaching you to find the balance within yourself. I am mindful that playing to one’s ability is more than just the golf swing, it involves a number of skills.
Email: callum.haughey@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07885 520769
Golf Professional
Will is a highly experienced teacher with a background in Physics and Music and a love for Golf. He completed his professional coaching qualifications with the EGTF, is the Head of Golf at Hurstpierpoint College, and is Team Manager for the Kent Golf Union U16 team. Will’s teaching philosophy is ‘if you don’t understand, it’s my fault’. This means that all lessons are focused on ‘doing’ rather than ‘talking’ and are aimed at maximizing enjoyment and progress.
He has a specialty in coaching juniors from beginner to elite levels and a passion for helping mid to high handicap adults enjoy the game and win money from their friends!
Email: will@williamcarroll.com
Phone: 07847 367223
PGA Professional
Ronan is an enthusiastic young PGA Professional, keen to embrace the experiences golf offers and share his passion for the game with those that he engages with.
Now coming into his final year of studies, Ronan has already developed coaching relationships with a broad scope of players, ranging from beginners to elite players. His philosophy and style of coaching seeks to realise his players potential whilst ensuring his ultimate goal of providing enjoyment.
Email: ronan.doyle@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07895 044753
Price list:
45 minute lesson £35
60 minute lesson £50
On course playing lesson £80
PGA Professional
Zak had a short but exciting amateur career and spent three years at Golf College in Sussex being coached by Tim Spence, Paul Lyons and Denis Pugh. During these three years Zak obtained a wealth of knowledge to implement both into his own game but also to help improve the game of others. Zak turned professional in 2012 at the age of 18 with a handicap of +2.
Since turning professional he has enjoyed multiple seasons competing on the EuroPro, MENA, TP and Jamega Tours – gaining priceless tournament experience. The knowledge gained, alongside his full PGA qualification enables Zak to provide a fantastic service to his clients. Zak has a relentless focus on self-improvement, and is always seeking ways to improve himself as an individual and as a coach. The passion for improvement shines through during his lessons and the results he achieves.
Email: zakmorgangolf@gmail.com
Phone: 07863 962331
Senior Coaching Professional
Mark has been a qualified PGA coach for 22 years and brings a wealth of experience to the Growing Golf team. He has held positions at prestigious venues such as Moor Park and Hendon in North London, and more recently in the Portuguese resorts of Quinta da Marinha and Praia del Rey Golf & Beach Resort.
At each of these venues Mark has worked with all standards of players from beginners to professionals, juniors, group and corporate clients. These diverse teaching groups, coupled with exposure to some of the worlds very best coaches, have allowed Mark to build a great depth of teaching, mentoring skills and knowledge. The sole purpose of this experience is to passionately and effectively help all players enjoy their golf more, through improved skills and understanding of their own games, which will naturally lead to improved performance.
Email: mark.peddar@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07858 429397
Price list:
30 minute lesson £35
60 minute lesson £65
On course 9 hole playing lesson £100
PGA Professional
I first started playing golf at the Nevill Golf Club in Tunbridge Wells at the age of 13 and by the age of 18 I played off a plus 2 handicap. Having won the under 23 British Stroke Play Championship, South East Ladies Championship and Sussex Ladies Championship, and having represented England in the winning teams of the Nations Cup and the European Junior championships, I turned professional in 1988. I enjoyed playing on the Ladies European Tour for several years before dedicating myself to teaching and becoming a qualified golf professional.
I have worked at Hilden Golf Centre for the past 25 years where I have helped golfers of all ages and abilities. My philosophy is that no matter what level of golfer, “having fun” should be the number one priority while learning and playing. My approach to teaching is uncomplicated and I believe that a strong emphasis should be placed on the importance of pre-swing fundamentals, which is the foundation of any good golf swing.
Email: nickynorris@me.com
Phone: 07753 821371
Head Coaching Professional
Phone: 07917 236617
Price list:
30 minute lesson £40
60 minute lesson £65
On course 9 hole playing lesson £120
‘The technology to analyse ball speed, club speed and swing technique feels very professional, but the best part of my learning with Mark is the individual lessons. I can’t think of any other teachers, tutors, mentors, or coaches in my life whose lessons have been so clear and positive, and left me knowing exactly what I have to do to improve.’
Mark Bodenham, Kent
Head of Junior Development
Nick has been a qualified PGA Professional since 2008 having successfully represented Kent as an amateur golfer for many years.
He has always been focused on developing his coaching skills and this is evidenced by his detailed understanding of swing mechanics. This has resulted in Nick becoming qualified with the prestigious C.H.E.K. institute as a golf biomechanic.
Nick understands that there is no one perfect swing – each one being as different as a person’s fingerprint. As a result, he tailors his teaching around the individual by offering simple and effective tests and drills that help improve technique on the range and scores on the course.
Nick is happy to coach people of all ages and abilities, and alongside his adult coaching, has recently been appointed Head of Junior Development for the Growing Golf Academy at Hilden Park.
Email: nick.brown@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07905 359039
Price list:
30 minute lesson £30
60 minute lesson £50
On course 9 hole playing lesson at Kings Hill £100
Junior (U16) 30 minute lesson £25
Golf Professional
Following a successful amateur career Paul turned professional in 2001, embarking on a full time tournament schedule that saw him perform successfully on the PGA Europro Tour. Paul has also played tournaments all over the globe, enjoyed coverage on Sky Sports, and has competed against the likes of Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia, Paul Casey, Luke Donald, and many more. Paul enjoyed his maiden professional win at Darenth Valley in 2007 and continues to compete at national and international level, including co-sanctioned events on the Canadian PGA Tour, Open Championship qualifying, French Open and USPGA Mexico Open.
With a burning desire to further his knowledge for the game Paul made the decision in 2005 to move into coaching in addition to his playing career. He attained his first teaching post at Tonbridge Golf Centre, and in his 8 years there set up an incredibly popular junior academy programme as well as weekly open group ‘roll up’ mornings. In 2013 Paul joined the coaching team at Hilden Golf Centre and continued to flourish under the guidance of owner Danny French before joining the team at Growing Golf. During his time at Hilden Golf Centre Paul has established an ever-growing roster of clients for both individual lessons and his ‘roll up’ groups – accomodating players of all abilities.
Email: paul@paulduntonandguests.com
Phone: 07786 547265
Price list:
Open and Ladies roll-up groups: £10
30 minute lesson £30
3 x 30 minute lessons £75
60 minute lesson £50
3 x 60 minute lessons £125
On course 9 hole playing lesson £75
30 minute junior lesson (U16) £25
PGA Professional
Email: pauledwards2964@gmail.com
Phone: 07740 484695
Price list:
30 minute lesson £
60 minute lesson £
On course 9 hole playing lesson £
PGA Professional
Sian joined Kings Hill in 2014 after a successful amateur and NCAA University career. She fell in love with the game at an early age and hasn’t looked back – furthering her knowledge and skills whilst competing at a very high level.
In 2009, she fulfilled her dreams of playing collegiate golf in America by accepting a full scholarship to East Tennessee State University. Sian turned professional in 2014 after graduating with an honours degree in Sport and Exercise science. Since then she has continued to excel in WPGA and PGA South events, winning the 2016 South Region Assistant Professional of the year.
Sian is now a full member of the Ladies European Tour! She achieved this by winning a prestigiuos Tour Card via final qualifying in Morocco in December 2018. What a fantastic achievement!
Sian has a passion for teaching beginners and juniors. She runs girls only junior coaching groups and enjoys seeing the huge improvements they make through the academy.
Email: sian.evans@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07751 769335
Price list:
30 minute lesson £25
60 minute lesson £45
On course 9 hole playing lesson £90
PGA Professional
Proud to have been selected to represent both Kent and England as a teenager, George had a successful amateur career where he discovered his passion for coaching.
After gaining his professional status in 2014, he won PGA trainee of the year for the South of England through a combination of academic and tournament results.
Now a fully qualified PGA Professional, George teaches golfers of all ages and abilities – tailoring the learning experience to each individual. With the use of market leading technology and post lesson video reviews after each session, George is ready to improve your game!
Email: info@gwgolf.co.uk
Phone: 07545 981444
PGA Professional
Jamie is the most recent addition to the Growing Golf Team and will be joining us on a Thursday and Saturday for those interested in taking lessons with him.
Qualified with distinction in 2002, Jamie soon established himself at The Leatherhead Golf Club and Horsham Golf and Fitness as an excellent young coach where he focused on the teachings of Leslie King.
In 2005 he was invited to the renowned Knightsbridge Golf School where King started his method in the 50’s. There he honed his skills for 3 years improving a broad spectrum of golfers, eventually jointly setting up The Swing Factory at Canary Wharf and The Jumeirah, Knightsbridge where he ran a successful indoor studio for 8 years.
Jamie currently coaches in The City at Pitch Golf Studio with all the latest camera, force plate and launch monitor technology.
For those looking for major golfing surgery or just a regular tweak, Jamie’s relaxed, enthusiastic approach coupled with vast swing building experience will ensure you always have complete understanding of your golf game.
Email: jamie.padginton@growinggolf.co.uk
Phone: 07812 586567
