Golf Coaching at Swanston Golf Academy, Edinburgh
Golf lessons in Edinburgh from the Swanston Golf Academy coaching team, at the foot of the Pentland Hills. Start with an assessment and leave knowing exactly what to work on.
Why we exist
Golf has two problems.
For beginners, it's the front door. Too intimidating to walk through. Too easy to assume it isn't for you.
For everyone else, it's the fog. No clear system. No visible progress. No honest answer to the question most golfers are quietly asking: what should I actually be working on?
Swanston Golf Academy exists to solve both.
Where to start
One clear first step
The Assessment
An hour finding out what's really going on in your game, before you commit to anything.
Book an Assessment →Beginner Introduction to Golf
A private two-hour introduction to putting, chipping, pitching and the full swing, one-to-one with a PGA Professional.
Beginner Introduction to Golf →Junior Golf Lessons
One-to-one junior coaching with Scott Gillies, our Head of Junior Development.
Junior Golf Lessons →How coaching works here
Assessment → Plan → Coaching → Review
Assessment
Find out what matters most in your game right now.
Plan
A written plan for what to work on, in the CoachNow app.
Coaching
Structured sessions on the right thing, not guesswork.
Review
An honest look back. Job done, or a new goal.
The coaching team
Meet the Swanston Golf Academy team
Each coach has their own strengths and their own diary. See who has space right now.
The studio
See what's actually happening
A private, covered coaching studio beside the 400-yard range at Swanston. TrackMan 4, Swing Catalyst and HackMotion show what's actually happening, not what it feels like. Rain or shine, lessons go ahead.
Reviews
What golfers say about Mike McNally
From Mike's Google reviews: 80+ five-star reviews and counting.
In 2 years my handicap came down from 12 to 3. The coaching at Swanston is unlike anything I've experienced before: structured, clear, and focused on your game.
I came to Swanston as a complete beginner. Over four years I've got my handicap, had my first hole in one, and actually enjoy the game.
I came to Mike with my game in dire straits, shooting in the 100s. In 18 months I had my handicap down to 10 and shot a 73 scratch.
FAQ
Questions
Swanston Golf Academy, 111 Swanston Road, Edinburgh EH10 7DS. The coaching studio sits on the right-hand side of the driving range. Free parking, about 20 minutes from the city centre.
No. Clubs and balls are provided if you need them.
No. Coaching is open to everyone.
Lessons are in a covered studio, so they go ahead. In rare extreme weather, your coach reschedules and lets you know by text and email.
Online, directly with your coach. New to the academy? Start with an Assessment.