LG Academy at Blakes Golf Club



Lawson Golf Academy at Blakes is the ideal location to learn, the complex boasts a grass driving range more than 300 yards in length, short game facility and Championship inland links course. If the weather isn’t favourable then there is an 8 bay covered driving range so there isn’t any reason to rearrange your practice or lessons. The practice facility is available to the general public 7 days a week.


Blakes LG Instructors offer golf coaching that covers all areas of the game including.

  • The LG Junior Development Programme.
  • Group Lessons for all. Novice to Golfer; Get into Golf Programme.
  • Pre Lesson Full game Assessment; An assessment of your full game resulting a plan of coaching presented by one of our team LG Golf Professionals.
  • 121 Individual lessons covering all aspects of the game including; Putting, Chipping, Approach play, Mid and long irons, Off the Tee.
  • On-the-Course playing lessons; A must for all serious golfers looking for lower scores.
Our Instructors are highly experienced PGA Qualified Professionals passionate about coaching with a mission to improve their clients golf ability.


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The LG Academy Professional Instructors

Coaching Philosophy; ‘We strive to draw out the best from our Clients. There is no one way fits all strategy, assessing everyone as an individual is vital. Firstly breaking down the myths and misunderstandings before coaching the pupil in a simple logical understandable way is the key to success.'

Ben Lawson pga professional golf instructor

Ben Lawson PGA

Director of Golf

After qualifying with The Professional Golfers Association Ben Lawson spent the last 20 years learning his craft working with some of the worlds most notable Golf Professional teachers. Over the last 20 years performing over 20,000 lessons, Ben has developed a simplistic unique approach to golf coaching.

Ben's modern approach to instruction is frequently described as 'easy to understand and easy to implement.'


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James Johnstone PGA

LG Academy Certified PGA Professional Instructor

Based at Blakes Golf Club James Johnstone is not just any golf coach; he's a dedicated professional with a deep love for the game. With a career spanning over a decade and a half, James has honed his skills both as a player and a coach, working with golfers of all ages and abilities. His journey in the world of golf has been marked by a commitment to continuous learning and a genuine desire to help others achieve their golfing goals.

As a PGA Certified Professional, James brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every lesson. Whether you’re a beginner just starting your golf journey, a junior looking to develop your skills, a corporate group seeking a unique team-building experience, or an elite player aiming for competitive success, James has the expertise to guide you.

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