Golf School UK

Residential golf coaching at Sedlescombe in East Sussex

Golf School UK runs residential golf schools from its base in the countryside near Battle, East Sussex, an area the school presents as the '1066' Countryside. The operation combines structured tuition with accommodation, restaurant and clubhouse on the same site, and describes itself as the UK's number one residential golf school. Courses are open to beginners, intermediates and advanced players, who are grouped separately so that each class works at its own level.

The school states that it has provided residential golf coaching for more than 20 years and that its tuition is delivered by Advanced PGA Professionals.

How the golf schools are structured

A golf school is presented as an immersive coaching experience in which players concentrate on their game over a structured programme of two to three days. Formats include two half-day, three half-day and two full-day classes, with the school arguing that this concentrated format produces faster progress than weekly lessons. Half-day options can pair a morning of coaching with free time to explore the countryside, while full-day programmes are aimed at those who want maximum learning and practice time.

Classes are kept small: a maximum of four golfers per group. After the course, each client receives a personalised practice plan and detailed lesson notes sent by email, so the material covered remains available for later practice.

Course levels

• Beginner tuition: for newcomers or those who have never played; covers basic techniques and shots and includes a lesson on the golf course.
• Intermediate tuition: for players with some experience or a handicap over 12; work with a PGA Professional to build a development plan alongside the fundamentals.
• Advanced tuition: for experienced golfers with a handicap under 12; focuses on specific issues and swing improvements with a PGA Professional.

Individual lessons and corporate events

Beyond the group schools, the Advanced PGA Professionals offer one-to-one lessons that draw on the same facilities and can be tailored to individual requirements. The school also takes on corporate events of any size, whether team-building courses, client entertainment or special occasions, using its team of qualified PGA Professionals and the site's facilities.

Facilities and practice technology

Tuition is supported by all-weather facilities that allow the schools to run throughout the year regardless of conditions. These include an indoor swing studio, video swing analysis, FlightScope radar data and a covered, floodlit driving range. The wider Sedlescombe Golf & Country Club site adds practice facilities and a golf course, and the school also lists a 'Play With a Tour Professional' option among its programmes.

Accommodation and dining on site

The residential element is built around an on-site hotel with twenty rooms, described as featuring sumptuous beds, rustic reclaimed furniture, leather sofas and bathrooms, with views across the course. A restaurant and clubhouse are also on site, so guests can move between coaching, meals and relaxation without leaving the grounds. The school presents the combination as suitable both for an immersive golf break and for a golf tuition holiday.

Scheduling and booking

Golf schools run year round, seven days a week. Three half-day schools begin on a Monday and run Monday to Wednesday inclusive; two half-day schools and two full-day schools start on Thursdays and Saturdays. Booking is handled through an online form where clients select a start date, course and level, after which a professional confirms the class. Enquiries are also taken by phone and email.

Testimonials published on the site describe multi-day beginner and intermediate courses, praise for named instructors and repeat visits, including one client describing a third stay at the school.