About Swanston Golf Academy
Swanston Golf Academy is a team of self-employed golf coaches based at Swanston Golf Club in Edinburgh.
We specialise in helping golfers of all levels — from complete beginners to experienced players — learn the game, improve their skills, and enjoy golf more.
Although we coach at Swanston Golf Club, the Academy operates independently. This means our coaching team, programmes, prices and booking systems are run separately from the club’s membership and committees. This independence allows us to deliver a modern, focused learning experience tailored to today’s golfers.
What We Do 🏌️♂️
We provide a wide range of coaching options, including:
Private lessons (indoor studio or on-course)
Beginner pathways, including our Play 9 – Score 36 events
Junior coaching programmes for all ages and abilities
Ladies & girls coaching groups
Golf fitness and mobility support (seasonal availability)
Advanced coaching technologies including Swing Catalyst Force Plates, TrackMan & Hackmotion
Our goal is to make coaching simple, friendly, and effective — without the jargon or confusion that often makes golf intimidating.
Why We Do It 🌱
We believe golf should be welcoming, accessible, and fun.
Whether someone is picking up a club for the first time, returning after years away, or trying to break 70, our mission is to provide a clear and supportive pathway to improvement.
Everything we do is built around:
Modern coaching methods
A clear step-by-step improvement structure
A friendly and supportive environment
Helping people build confidence, not just swing technique
We want every golfer to feel they belong at the Academy — and to leave each session better than they arrived.
How We Operate 🔎
Swanston Golf Academy is a team of independent, self-employed coaches working together under one coaching brand.
This means:
You book directly with your chosen coach
Payments go directly to that coach
Each coach manages their own schedule and clients
The coaching business is separate from Swanston Golf Club
The Academy and Club work closely together, but we are run as two separate organisations. This structure keeps coaching flexible, consistent, and aligned with modern industry standards.
Meet the Coaching Team 🙌
Mike McNally – PGA Professional
Mike’s clear, simple coaching builds skill and confidence. Ideal for adults working through swing changes or needing structure.
Peter Arnott – Performance Coach
Peter is one of Scotland’s most respected coaches, known for his work on motor learning, skill development, and performance training.
Chloe Thackeray – PGA Coach
Chloe works with both juniors and adults who want to build skill, confidence, and consistency. Chloe leads much of our junior development pathway.
Thomas Bell – PGA Coach
Thomas specialises in beginner adults, new golfers, and players looking to build solid fundamentals. Friendly, structured, and easy to learn from.
Aran Sinclair – PGA Coach
Aran supports our junior programmes with Chloe and specialises in helping adults improve their putting & short game.
Start Your Coaching Journey 🚀
You can book lessons directly with any of our coaches through our online booking system.
Whether you are just getting started or looking to level up your game, we’d love to help you take the next step.
We look forward to welcoming you to Swanston Golf Academy.