Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching
Our added value to you
After spending years honing our skills and working closely with club golfers like you, we're confident that we can lend a helping hand wherever your game needs a little fine-tuning.
As your PGA Professional team, we deeply care about your golf game and the happiness it brings you. That's where the philosophy of We Coach, We Fit, We Care comes into action – our approachable team is always ready to listen to your concerns and help you make positive changes that bring success on the course.
Find out moreWhatever your level we are here to help improve your game. We run weekly Ladies, Seniors and Junior classes as well as tailored individual packages that include all the up to date tracking equipment.
Why Coaching?
With fantastic practice facilities, a state-of-the-art Trackman Launch Monitor, three experienced coaches and programmes for all the family! Knebworth Golf Academy is the stand-out place to learn in Hertfordshire!
Ladies Golf Programme:
We have a very successful ladies' programme available that can take a complete beginner through to membership. The approach is based on fun, making friends and coaching all areas of the game. To enquire on the next starting date please email Ian at ianparker@knebworthgolfclub.com or call us on 07940570107.
Junior Golf Programme:
Whatever level the junior is at we have it covered!
We have a Ten Level Junior Programme ready for all juniors who are interested in learning the game. The programme takes the junior all the way to the main course while providing lots of life skills and etiquette along the way. We live in a world of video games and phones and this is the ideal way to get a child out into the fresh air whilst encouraging them to meet new friends and have a great time.
The club itself really supports junior golf with our junior section growing rapidly! If you are an experienced junior we also have four development and playing squads for you to join on both Saturdays and Sundays.
Individual Coaching Sessions:
We have the experience to coach all levels!
If you are looking for a quick fix or a full coaching programme we can help you! With the use of all the latest Trackman equipment, we can deliver a great coaching experience that will improve your score and lower your handicap.
On Course Coaching:
A great way to improve your game is to have a Professional walk around with you and give you advice on where you can make improvements. This can be scheduled into a lesson package or as a one-off appointment.
Lessons will cover:
- Golf Fundamentals
- Swing Basics
- Short Game
- Long Game
- Course Management
Our Staff
Ian Parker - Head PGA Professional
Ian Parker has been a PGA qualified professional for 23 years with vast experience in all areas of professional service. He is well regarded within the game for the work he has done with juniors at both entry and elite level. His passion for the gameis second to none and he loves continually updating his skill set in all areas. Since joining Knebworth, Ian has worked hard on building a great team that are ready to help you in all professional services.
Ryan Kearns - Assistant Professional
Ryan has been a professional golf coach at Knebworth golf club for 9 years and was a professional at Old Fold Manor before moving to Knebworth in 2014. Ryan has coached from entry-level down to plus-figure handicaps since turning pro in 2013. Ryan specialises in Golf Bio Mechanics and is a level 2 coach, he also is a wedge matrix specialist.