Contact Swanston Golf Academy

A simple way to get clarity.

If you have a question about coaching, programmes, or where to start, you can get in touch below.

If you already know you’d like to begin coaching, the New Client Assessment is the fastest way to move forward.

👉 Book a New Client Assessment

Send a message

Use the form below to contact the Academy.

This is the best option if:

  • you’re unsure which pathway fits you or your child

  • you have a specific question before booking

  • you’d like help choosing a programme or waitlist

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What happens next

We aim to respond to all messages within 1–2 working days.

Messages are reviewed by the Academy team and routed to the most appropriate coach where needed.

If your enquiry is time-sensitive, please mention that in your message.

Where we’re based

Swanston Golf Academy
Swanston Golf Club
111 Swanston Road
Edinburgh, EH10 7DS

We’re located around 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, with free on-site parking available.

Before you contact us

You may find your answer here:

  • Not sure where to start?
    The New Client Assessment explains your options clearly.

  • Looking for programme availability?
    Our Waitlists page shows current routes into coaching.

  • Buying a gift?
    Visit Gift Vouchers for instant digital delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be a Swanston Golf Club member?
No. Coaching is open to everyone.

Can beginners get started?
Yes. We work with complete beginners through structured pathways.

Do you coach juniors?
Yes. We offer junior and girls-only programmes with clear structure and safeguarding standards.

Ready to start properly?

If you’re looking for a clear, structured way to improve your golf, the best place to begin is with clarity.

👉 Book a New Client Assessment

Swanston Golf Academy Master Plan

The Master Plan (2026–2028)

A clear direction for modern golf coaching at Swanston.

Golf is changing.
How people learn is changing.
What golfers expect from coaching is changing.

At Swanston Golf Academy, we’re building a coaching system designed for how golfers actually improve today — not how the game used to work.

This page sets out the direction we’re committed to over the next three years.

Why we exist

Our purpose is simple:

Make great golf coaching accessible.

Not just to the confident.
Not just to the talented.
Not just to those who already feel like they belong.

Beginner, junior, returning golfer, or developing player — everyone deserves:

  • clarity

  • structure

  • modern tools

  • a visible pathway to progress

That belief guides every decision we make.

Why Swanston

Swanston sits at the front door of the game.

We’re:

  • a public-facing range

  • part of a community club

  • surrounded by beginners walking past every day

  • home to one of the region’s largest junior coaching bases

If this works here, it works anywhere.

Done properly, Swanston becomes a place where:

  • beginners feel safe to start

  • juniors see a future

  • parents understand the journey

  • progress is visible

  • coaching feels modern and human

  • golf stops feeling intimidating

What we’re building

1. A clear coaching system

Everything we do is built around one simple structure:

Assessment → Plan → Progress

No guesswork.
No random resets.
No confusion about what matters most.

Every golfer knows:

  • what they’re working on

  • why it matters

  • how progress is measured

2. CoachNow as the digital home

CoachNow becomes the centre of the learning experience.

It brings together:

  • lesson videos

  • progress timelines

  • communication

  • practice tasks

  • bookings

This creates continuity — not just sessions.

Golfers don’t wonder “what should I practise?”
They can see it.

3. Clear pathways into the game

Golf should feel achievable early.

Play 9 – Score 36 becomes the primary beginner pathway:

  • early success

  • clear goals

  • visible progress

  • confidence from day one

For juniors, this same structure creates:

  • measurable levels

  • visible milestones

  • clarity for parents

  • motivation for players

Progress becomes understandable.

4. Modern operations that remove friction

Behind the scenes, we’re simplifying:

  • booking systems

  • calendars

  • communication

  • admin

Access isn’t only about price.
It’s about removing unnecessary friction.

5. Technology that actually helps

Technology should clarify, not confuse.

We use:

  • TrackMan to explain ball flight and decision-making

  • Swing Catalyst to make pressure, balance, and contact visible

  • HackMotion to make wrist control practical

World-class tools, explained simply.

6. Smarter practice

Practice should never be guesswork.

Every golfer is guided to understand:

  • what to practise

  • why it matters

  • how it links to performance

Over time, golfers become self-sufficient, not dependent.

7. Learning beyond the lesson

We’re building a learning ecosystem through:

  • written Academy notes

  • video education

  • beginner series

  • junior development content

  • long-form explanations

Education becomes accessible anywhere — not just during sessions.

Our standards

Every system we build must:

  • make coaching clearer

  • create visible pathways

  • reduce confusion

  • support long-term improvement

Every decision is filtered through one question:

Does this help more people access golfing excellence?

If it doesn’t, we don’t build it.

What this means for golfers

If you train at Swanston, you can expect:

  • clarity from the start

  • structure instead of guesswork

  • progress you can see

  • coaching that respects your time

  • an environment built for learning

Not intensity.
Consistency.

This is a commitment

This Master Plan is a commitment:

  • to our players

  • to our coaches

  • to the future of golf coaching

A commitment to:

  • build modern pathways

  • remove intimidation

  • use innovation in service of people

  • help every player access golfing excellence

Stay close

If you’d like to follow how this plan unfolds, you can join our Academy notes.

They’re short, thoughtful, and written from inside the Academy.

👉 Join the Swanston Notes

If you’re ready to begin your own journey, the right place to start is clarity.

👉 Book a New Client Assessment