As a talented golfer, you may already be thinking about how the sport will fit into your adult life. Understanding the importance of these choices – the Lee Westwood Golf School two year full-time programme allows you to keep many pathways open.

“The school is an extension of me giving something back to a game which has given me a lot. Our school hopes to give all those... the chance to develop their golf skills along with life skills and, very importantly, their education.”

Lee Westwood

Based at the excellent location at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa, in Cheshire , the full time 2 year course combines a golf and educational programme that is unique, tested, and structured to help develop and enhance your golf, education, lifestyle, psychology, fitness and more. Students will have the unique opportunity to experience why Lee Westwood is one of the world’s leading golfers,

Golf

With access to 5 golf courses, practice range with astroturf, short game areas, indoor coaching facility with video analysis studios, TPI fitness suite, and much more....you will have access to some of the best facilities and latest technology.

As a keen golfer the key to developing your game is not just to practice what you already know – but to learn and develop new skills and techniques, new ways of training and to learn how best to take these out on to the course – therefore improving your game. Your ability to adapt and evolve will make huge difference to your game.

As one of the world’s leading golfers, Lee is constantly training. His team of professionals are constantly looking at what he is doing now and what he needs to be doing to stay on top. Taking his existing skills and techniques, suggesting new techniques and building upon what he already has, coupled with the correct attitude – makes him who he is today.

By working with you on a daily basis and utilising our training methods and techniques, our team of coaching professionals will ensure you gain huge improvement and most importantly be instructed how to take this to your game and on to the course. Working, both as an individual and on a small group basis, your weekly golf training will include:

• Assessment / video and observation / Long game / Short game / Mental game / 10 ball skills / Physiological
• Fitness programme – TPI
• Nutrition; hydration and diet
• LWGS Performance Diary
• Measurement and analysis; scientific PC based system
• Weekly competitive schedule

The programme is supported and endorsed by the English Golfing Union and the Golf Foundation.

Education

• The comprehensive programme, including BTEC Extended National Diploma in Sport, is delivered by qualified PGA coaches and fully qualified tutors, tailored to suit the needs of a young sports minded student.
• Whether you wish to become a PGA Pro, go on to higher education or follow a career in golf/sport – the BTEC Extended National Diploma in Sport can fulfil your needs.
• The course covers 18 modules over two years and covers a wide variety of relevant topics – all forming a useful basis to go on to your chosen career pathway.
• Entry requirements are based on education - 5 GCSEs at Grade C (or equivalent) and age (must be 16 years old +). Maths and English are essential.
• The course is assessed through the completion of coursework and does not have any formal examinations. A variety of assessment methods are used including assignments, presentations, video evidence and practical demonstrations.
• There may also be an opportunity to complete the following qualifications:
  
  • PING Trained Fitter
  • PGA Level 1 Coach
  • Tri Golf Activator

The educational content within the course has been designed to suit you as a golfer and allows a good balance between traditional classroom education and achieving golfing excellence. Classroom AV is supplied by educational specialists Promethean.