Pathway to Membership

Our men's beginners' Academy delivers a structured coaching programme designed to prepare newcomers to the game for playing membership. 

Run by our PGA Head Professional Danny Hill, the Academy offers group coaching sessions, access to practice facilities, a dedicated weekly roll-up, and opportunities to play select holes on the golf course.

The programme runs annually from April 1st, with enrollments for the 2025 session opening soon. The fees for the 2025 programme will be published in January 2025. To register your interest, please contact us at michelle@bhpgc.com.

Our weekly men's roll-ups are all year round and are open to all. 

Application Form

Academy Programme 2025/26

Here's what to expect:

Weeks 1 - 8

• One-hour weekly group session with a maximum of ten people per session.
• Available twice a week on Fridays at 1pm and Saturdays at 10am.

Week 1: Putting

Week 2: Chipping

Week 3: Pitching

Week 4: Full Swing

Week 5: Full Swing continued

Week 6: Wood and Tee shots

Week 7: Bunkers and Hazards

Week 8: Course Prep and Safety on the Course

• Progress checks to be completed on weeks 4, 6, and 8 for sign-off.
• Access to holes 1 to 4 on sign-off from group session and Passport.
• Time target for sign-off: completion of four holes in one hour, three times.
• Goal: complete one hole in three over par or less.

Weeks 10 to 16

• One-hour fortnightly group coaching session.
• Extended Practice Passport and on-course practice.

Week 10: Developing the short game

Week 12: Developing the full swing

Week 14: Enhanced practice to help with consistency

Week 16: Developing play to improve scoring on the course

• Additional drills to challenge new skills learned.
• Develop an understanding of scoring and assessing the shot for the situation.
• All drills will be scored and checked at each session.
• Access to holes 1 to 7 on sign-off from weeks 9 to 12 and Practice Passport completed.
• Time target for sign off: completion of holes one to seven in 1-hour 45minutes, three times.
• Goal: complete four holes in three over par or less.

Weeks 13 to 16 

• Focus on obtaining a handicap and drills related to on-course scenarios.
• Developing scoring.
• Progress checked fortnightly.
• Access to holes 1 to 13 on sign-off from week 16.
• Practice Passport and rules event.
• Time target for sign off: complete 10 holes in under 2 hours 15 minutes, three times.
• Goal: complete six holes in three over par or less.
• Complete 6 x 9 holes.

Benefits of Academy Membership

• Welcome Starter Pack
• Play with other members and gain a globally recognised handicap
• Attend Sunday coaching sessions if unavailable during the week
• On graduating from the Academy, convert to 5 Day, 6 Day, or Full membership and receive a discount off the subscription fee
• £50 to spend on food, drink, and event ticket purchases
• 15% discount on drink and 10% discount on food purchases
• Enjoy our vibrant calendar of social events all year-round.

Roll-up and see what it’s all about! 

• Ideal for complete beginners.
• Covers the fundamentals of golf.
• All required equipment included.
• Every Saturday at 10am
• Just £10 per session. 
• Enjoy Clubhouse dining facilities before and after sessions.
• Option to join our Men's Academy programme.

No need to prebook, just roll-up! Roll-ups run all year round.