Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching
Golf coaching is all about you and what you want to get out of your game. We pride ourselves on being good listeners and aim to provide the best possible professional advice, whilst ensuring each lesson is tailored and enjoyable for the golfer.
Why Coaching?
We’re passionate about helping you play better golf.
Every golfer enjoys the game more when they’re hitting good shots and playing well. This is our mission for you.
Think back to your last few rounds and try to pinpoint an area that cost you shots…
Maybe, you had too many three-putts as a result of poor distance control? Or did you miss too many fairways to the right meaning you had to chip out sideways? It could be that you play well in practice rounds with your friends but struggle to replicate that in competitions?
Through our experiences in the game and our PGA education, we appreciate that every golfer is different. That’s why we offer a range of lessons and packages to suit everyone.
Lessons will cover:
- Golf Fundamentals
- Swing Basics
- Short Game
- Long Game
- Course Management
Our Staff
Matthew Galley - Head PGA Professional
Matthew brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to the club having done his PGA training at Morecambe Golf Club then moving on to two illustrious positions as Head of Instruction at Gleneagles followed by his appointment as Head Professional at The Belfry. His involvement in the 2014 Ryder Cup was a major highlight at Gleneagles along with creating The Gleneagles Foundation, a junior programme designed to grow golf in Scotland and develop young talent. During his time at The Belfry he managed the golf academy team for coaching and custom fitting, where he made significant developments to the ladies and junior sections, two areas which he is extremely passionate about. Matthew has a warm, welcoming and engaging approach and is proud to be heading up the Professional team at Bolton Golf Club. He coaches all ages and abilities and prides himself on delivering first class service to members and visitors of the club. He offers a Custom Fitting service using the latest TrackMan 4 technology and has fitting carts for Ping and Callaway. The Professional Shop stocks a wide range of clothing and accessories and being a member of Foremost Buying Group allows the team to access to other manufacturers that may not be in stock. Matthew and his team will look forward to welcoming you to the Professional Shop at Bolton Golf Club. Whether it be to discuss your golfing goals, take advice on equipment or just an informal chat, we will be on hand to match your golfing needs.
Gareth Couzens - PGA Professional
Gareth is a Level 3 PGA Professional with over 20 years experience. Growing up in Lytham St Annes in a golfing family he found his love for the game at the age of 6. Moving to the North East of England he represented Durham at County level and became the matchplay champion before qualifying as a PGA Professional at Wynyard Golf Club. He competed extensively in PGA tournaments regionally and on the PGA Europro Tour. Over the last 16 years he has been coaching in Perthshire Scotland, running his Golf Academy, GC Golf, from Middlebank Golf Centre. In having additional coaching affiliations with Strathmore Golf Centre and Piperdam Resort Gareth has followed his passion for encouraging and supporting juniors and beginners into the game. Alongside helping the whole spectrum of golfers to achieve their golfing goals he has held positions of Scottish Golf Union Development Centre Coach and Perthshire Girls County Coach. Gareth provides private lessons and group coaching at Bolton Golf Club and will be present in the Professional Shop to discuss any golfing requirements with members and guests. “Having relocated to the North West I am excited to be working at Bolton Golf Club offering a full coaching service to all and where I will be playing an active role in developing ladies and juniors golf programmes. I relish the challenge that teaching the game of golf brings and continue to learn. I aim to deliver lessons of the highest quality with sound knowledge and enthusiasm. I appreciate that individuals often want very different things from golf and therefore tailor my coaching to suit.” - Gareth Couzens