Beginner golf lessons in Derby, taught one to one by a PGA Professional in a private bay where nobody is watching. Never held a club, or coming back after years away? We start from scratch.
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Tell us what you want to work on and we will show you the easiest way in, whether that is a one to one lesson, a friendly group session or simply a bucket of balls. No experience needed and clubs provided.
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Beginner golf lessons at Evolution start from zero. Almost every new golfer we teach says the same thing about their first visit: they were worried about looking silly. That is why your lesson happens in a private indoor teaching bay, one to one with a PGA Professional, with clubs provided if you do not own any.
We start with grip, posture and aim, the three fundamentals every golf swing is built on. You hit real golf balls from the first session, and TrackMan shows you the ball flight, carry distance and strike on every shot, so you can see yourself improving rather than guessing. By the end you have a simple practice plan for the driving range, and a coach who knows exactly where your game is up to.
Lessons run at Ormonde Fields Golf Club in Codnor, around 20 minutes from Derby, seven days a week.
Four things we make sure beginners get right so they have the best possible chance of improving.
Many golfers don’t give them a chance to improve as they don't understand the theory behind a well struck golf shot
Starting golf with the correct grip, stance and posture gives you the best possible chance of improving and developing good technique
In a world where information is more accessible than ever, it's easy to go down a rabbit hole of confusion
Clubs can be provided. Do not spend a penny on equipment until you have had a lesson.
Nobody is born knowing how to play golf. One good lesson at the start saves you years of bad habits and makes the game far more enjoyable, far sooner.
The people
DirectorAcademy Director | Head PGA Professional
Advanced PGA Professional. Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified.
Will specialises in
Our approach
Six things that stay the same, whichever part of the academy you use.
Before anything changes, we take the time to understand your goals, your golf and how you actually want to spend your time here.
TrackMan technology and TPI movement principles mean every decision is based on what is really happening rather than an opinion.
Technical, physical, or simply how you practise. There is always a reason changes are not sticking, and we identify it before we act.
Our PGA Professionals, physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coaches share what they find, so nothing gets missed between them.
You leave with a clear, personalised plan built around your body, your goals and the time you realistically have to practise.
We measure again as you go, so improvement is something you can point at rather than something you hope is happening.
Coaching, facilities and the right environment for all ages and abilities. For golfers in Derby, Alfreton, Ripley, Belper and Ilkeston.
Why golfers choose us
Golfers travel to Codnor from Derby, Nottingham, Ripley, Heanor, Ilkeston and Alfreton for one reason: everything needed to actually improve sits on one site, and every change is measured rather than guessed.
Every golf lesson is taught one to one by a PGA Professional and built around your body, your goals and your golf swing. No templates, no generic swing models.
The same radar technology used on tour measures your club and ball on every swing, so changes are proven by numbers rather than opinion or feel.
TrackMan driving range, simulator, teaching bay, grass range, short game area and golf fitness suite, all at Ormonde Fields Golf Club in Ripley.
Roughly 20 minutes from both Derby and Nottingham, with free parking directly outside the bays and the teaching studio.
Covered, floodlit bays from 7am to 10pm every day of the week, so your practice and lessons continue right through winter.
Golfers across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire rate the academy five stars for coaching, facilities and value for money.
The practice facilities here are second to none. I couldn’t of been more impressed, the grass range is an amazing touch and the track man bays are top notch as well, mats are perfect not worn, balls aren’t battered, great value for money, definitely my go to practice facility now.
Ciaran W. · ★★★★★ Google review
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Great range, balls are in very good nick, Trackman too, plus a nice little chipping area.
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Great place to start your golfing journey. The Trackman facilities are excellent.
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I had a lesson with Will. He was attentive and planned an approach to how I could improve. After some practice the planned improvements paid off. Highly recommended.
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Golf coaching with Will was a great experience. He helped progress my game using their Trackman technology and the driving range facilities to practice what I had been taught.
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Will gave me good advice and made adjustments to my swing. Huge improvement in just one lesson, best £50 I have ever spent.
At Evolution Golf Academy, Ormonde Fields Golf Club, Nottingham Road, Codnor, Ripley DE5 9RL, around 20 minutes from Derby city centre with free parking outside the teaching bay.
Not at all. Complete beginners are exactly who these lessons are for. You learn grip, posture and aim in a private indoor bay, so nobody is watching while you hit your first golf balls.
No. Clubs can be provided for your lesson, so do not buy anything until you know what suits your swing. Just let us know when you book.
A single 60 minute lesson with a PGA Professional is £55, with TrackMan and video analysis included. A block of five is £270, which works out at £54 a lesson.
Most new golfers feel comfortable with their swing after three to five lessons, which is why the block is the popular route. After that, practice at the driving range does a lot of the work.
Comfortable clothing and trainers or golf shoes. The teaching bay is indoors, so the weather does not matter.
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