Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching


Here at Barlaston GC, a variety of bespoke golf lessons can be undertaken in the indoor swing studio, covered practice range or short game area and can focus on all aspects of your game.

Why Coaching?

Here at the Barlaston Golf Club Pro Shop and Golf Hub, all lessons are tailored to meet your needs, whether you want a single lesson focusing on a specific issue or require a golf program package to take your game to the next level.

Individual Lessons

Golf lessons can be undertaken in the Indoor Swing Studio, Covered Practice Range or short game area, focusing on all aspects of your game.

Tailored Programmes

Want to achieve More Distance, Lower your scores or improve your Handicap? A tailored coaching program will help you to achieve your golfing goals.

All lessons are tailored to meet your needs, whether you want a single lesson, focusing on a specific issue or require a golf program package to take your game to the next level.

The Junior Academy

The Barlaston Junior Academy sponsored by The Acorn Motor Group accepts juniors from the age of six. The Academy meets on a Saturday from April through until October, there are two sessions held, each of one hour.

Juniors interested in joining the Barlaston Academy should contact the Club Professional Darren Martin either by phone - 01782372795, Option 1, by email - darren.martin2014@yahoo.com or by visiting the golf club.

Lessons will cover:

  • Golf Fundamentals
  • Swing Basics
  • Short Game
  • Long Game
  • Course Management

Our Staff

pro image

Darren Martin - Head PGA Professional

Darren Martin joined Barlaston Golf Club in 2013 as Club Professional, he completed his PGA qualification in 2016. The Professional shop at Barlaston offers a range of apparel and hardware from some of golfs major brands including PING, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Odyssey, FootJoy, adidas and Under Armour.

Book a lesson today