The 4 best golf coaches in Leeds

• Qualifications: Coaches who are certified PGA professionals or hold other recognised golf coaching credentials were selected.

• Teaching Style: Selection targeted coaches whose approach matches diverse learning preferences, whether utilising hands-on guidance or visual demonstrations through video analysis.

• Communication: Instructors who explain techniques clearly, provide constructive feedback, and make lessons easy to follow were prioritised.

• Facilities: The quality of the practice environment, including driving ranges, putting greens, simulators, and access to tools such as video analysis, was assessed.

Golf often appears deceptively simple from a distance, yet anyone who has picked up a club quickly discovers that mastering the swing is a lifelong pursuit. Achieving a consistent swing and a lower handicap requires expert guidance, structured practice, and professional insight.

Fortunately, Leeds is home to several outstanding PGA-certified golf instructors providing personalised tuition for every skill level. Whether a complete novice hoping to establish solid fundamentals or an experienced player seeking to refine a short game, these local coaches help elevate performance on the course.

What are the typical costs of golf lessons in Leeds?

Golf lessons in Leeds usually cost £25 to £40 for a 30-minute one-to-one session with a Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) professional. Hour-long sessions generally range from £50 to £70 and often include video analysis.

1. SM Golf Coaching

Phone: +44 7712 205812

Business hours:

• Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours

Website

Based at the prestigious Oulton Hall, SM Golf Coaching is led by Scott, a highly regarded PGA professional who works with players of all abilities. Scott is widely praised for his patient, methodical approach, translating complex biomechanics into clear, actionable instructions.

The coaching integrates advanced swing technology, utilising TrackMan and video analysis to provide precise, data-driven feedback. This combination of an expert eye and digital metrics allows players to see exactly how their body movement influences club path and ball flight, resulting in rapid improvements in control and consistency.

He worked with me to improve my control

“Used Scott over a few months to help improve my game and enjoy golf a bit more. Scott was great at breaking down what my body was doing and how this was influencing the club and ultimately the ball. He broke down what I had often found really complicated instructions into manageable parts and worked with me to improve my control…”

Rob Devany, Google review

Would 100% recommend Scott

“Would 100% recommend Scott. Great coach that makes everything simple, easy to understand and then put into practice. Doesn’t overload you with too much info and uses trackman for excellent feedback. Looking forward to working with him more in the future and seeing where his knowledge and input can take my golf game.”

Ashley Scothern, Google review

2. Leeds Golf Pro - Professional Golf Tuition

Phone: +44 7446 992364

Business hours:

• Monday: 11 AM to 8:30 PM
• Tuesday: 8 AM to 6 PM
• Wednesday: 8 AM to 7:30 PM
• Thursday: 8 AM to 8:30 PM

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Operating from Sand Moor Golf Club, Glen of Leeds Golf Pro delivers highly structured, data-led golf tuition. As a certified PGA professional, Glen incorporates FlightScope launch monitors, video analysis, and tailored drills into lessons to isolate swing flaws and track progress.

Each session is followed by a personalised summary plan, complete with images and video files, allowing students to review their progress at home. Glen is also known for offering Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) physical screenings to identify how individual mobility issues or back pain may be affecting swing mechanics, alongside running a popular junior golf programme for ages 5 to 16.

I would certainly recommend booking a lesson with him

“Glen has provided coaching to my son and I now for a number of years. His knowledge of the game and technical details is superb and he has an art of relaying this in simple easy to use routines you can take to your practice sessions. I would certainly recommend booking a lesson with him whatever standard you are currently playing to.”

Carl Uttley, Google review

Glen makes the lessons fun and engaging yet focused and challenging

“We would highly recommend Glen for professional golf tuition. Our two boys (10) and (6) have been with Glen now for about a year and from never having picked up a golf club before they are now very competent at striking a golf ball. Glen is incredibly patient with the boys (especially our youngest) and makes the lessons fun and engaging yet focussed and challenging. In addition to their one to one lessons the boys have also enjoyed small group sessions and holiday clubs. Glen is incredibly friendly, reliable, flexible and conscientious.”

Mike Cornfoot, Google review

3. Leeds Golf Club

Phone: +44 113 265 9203

Business hours:

• Monday to Sunday: 8 AM to 4 PM

Website

Coaching at the historic Leeds Golf Club is delivered by Phil and Scott, both experienced PGA-qualified professionals. Rather than enforcing a rigid, generic swing model, they tailor their instructions to the specific needs of the individual, whether fixing a persistent slice or refining wedge play.

Their instruction blends technical drills with practical course management, helping golfers understand how to score effectively on the course. Lessons take place on the club's 18-hole championship course, providing an excellent environment for real situational coaching.

I must say the course is in brilliant condition

“Played a few nights at 5 o clock after work as me and a few lads work away and always take our clubs with us in the vans and I must say the course is in brilliant condition the first few holes are a bit boring but sleep on them and your cards wrecked before your eyes. The club house is brilliant and the members extremely helpful .I special mention to Stuart behind the bar. Absolutely brilliant what a bloke .hopefully back with work around that part of the world and will definitely be back”

Tom Thurgood, Google review

I would happily recommend this course

“Very welcoming. A very quick round on my own as I had a couple of hours to kill. Pace of play was great and members let me through when I caught up. Very considerate members. Nice veried course, green in good nic, fairways had some minor works going on to improve them but didn’t get in the way of play. I would happily recommend this course.”

Ben Howe, Google review

4. The Alwoodley Golf Club Pro Shop

Phone: +44 113 268 9603

Business hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 6 PM
• Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
• Sunday: 8 AM to 6 PM

Website

The professional shop at Alwoodley Golf Club is led by PGA Head Professional Lee Morrisoe and Assistant Professional Michael Sowerby. The coaching team dedicates significant time to understanding each golfer’s aspirations and physical capabilities before introducing swing modifications.

Lessons are supported by TrackMan technology, providing detailed metrics on club path, angle of attack, and ball flight to ensure precise adjustments. The club offers outstanding practice facilities, including a short game area, putting greens, a driving range, and an indoor simulator studio, alongside custom club fitting.

Absolutely fantastic golf club

“Absolutely fantastic golf club, thoroughly enjoyed my visit there, Catering staff were faultless and very attentative, Pro shop manager very friendly and informative. The course was in fantastic condition for this time of year and is a credit to the staff behind the scenes. Will definitely be turning in summer.”

Alex Fox, Google review

Challenging, but still enjoyable

“Cracking course. A really beautiful layout. Challenging, but still enjoyable for an handicap. Lovely clubhouse too. We met a super friendly member too, which added to the experience.”

Martin Angus, Google review

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