Andy Pye. Golf Professional, Portmore Golf Club, Devon


Andy Pye is the resident PGA Professional at Portmore Golf Club, Barnstaple, Devon. He has a rapidly spreading reputation as one of the south west's top golf coaches. Andy has been coaching for more than 10 years, in which time he has helped hundreds of golfers achieve their goals with his simple and effective coaching methods.


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Whether you're a complete beginner wanting to make the game easier by starting with the correct technique, or an experienced golfer wanting to improve your scores and lower your handicap, Andy's clear and simple instruction, relaxed and friendly manner make improving achievable and enjoyable.

Portmore's 23 bay floodlit driving range means Andy is available for lessons from 9am to 9pm Tuesday to Sunday, come rain or shine. Lessons include the very latest 1,000 frame per second video technology, which pupils can look back at after their lessons at home. In addition to their 18 hole par 71 course and the driving range, Portmore's practice facilities include USGA putting and chipping greens and a 9 hole par 3 course. This means if it's your putting, chipping, bunker play or course management which could be improved, we have everything you need to improve it.

As well as private lessons, Portmore runs an Academy for beginners. These are 5 week courses starting from £30 designed to take the beginner through what’s needed to consistently strike the ball and be able to enjoy the game. Hugely popular, these run every evening of the week as well as some day time sessions. Currently there are over 40 people taking part in the academy at various different stages, so if you would like to book yourself onto one of these, please call reception on 01271 378378.

Portmore’s Junior academy, every Saturday from 9.00 is going from strength to strength, now with over 60 children per week participating. Children enjoy coaching from a PGA Professional with a fun mix of competition and games aimed at improving their swing and helping them to enjoy sport.

For more information on coaching please check out Andy’s website www.andypyegolfcoaching.com or send him an email to andy@andypyegolfcoaching.com

Christmas Gift Vouchers

With Christmas just around the corner it's that time of year when your racking your brains trying to think of presents for family and friends. For people who already play golf we offer vouchers from £20 for a 40 minute video analysis session, to £100 for a course of 6 lessons. As well as this there are playing lesson voucher at £35 or £50 which involves playing 4 or 9 holes with me on the course and are a great way to improve.

For those who have never played before, the academy is a great way to get started and a £30 academy voucher will get the recipient an hour group lesson every week for 5 weeks, or £100 will take you through 3, 5 week courses, the first on the range, the second chipping, putting and learning bunkers, and the third on the course.

All vouchers are available from the reception at the golf club, or if you email me I can send them out to you.

Get your game in shape over the winter

The winter is the perfect time to work on your game as there are fewer competitions and generaly the conditions are more un-inspiring than playing with the sun on your back. If you want to hit the start of the season running with an improved swing and take some shots off your scores, why not sign up for the winter coaching package. £100 will get you 6 lessons (1 lesson a month), on the range with our video analysis system or short game area.

Academy lessons

The academy, aimed at people who are just taking the game up, or have been playing a little and want to get things right which makes the game a whole lot easier, is going from strength to strength. Currently there are 8 different groups running with up to 8 in each group. Everyone is doing very well and starting to realise that by learning the correct technique, the game becomes an awful lot easier and much more enjoyable.

There are always new groups starting so if you are interested either email me or call the golf club on 01271 378378 and book yourself in.
If you would like to start but can't make this time, drop me an email and let me know which day and time would be best for you and I'll arrange another group for you.

Junior Academy

My Junior Academy takes place on Saturdays mornings, it's going from strength to strength! All children from the age of 5 upward are welcome. Sessions are 1 hour long and start at 9.00 for 5-7 years, 10.10 for 8-11 yrs, and 11.20 for 12 and above and 12.30 for under 10's
If you would like to book your child in, please contact reception on 01271 378378. The lessons are £20 for a 6 week block + £2.00 per week for balls, all equipment is provided and although everyone is very welcome to come, places are limited to ensure the best possible tuition so be sure to book.

Junior lessons for the members of the club are on a Tuesday and a Wednesday night from 6.30 - 7.30, so if you are a member of the club and would like to come along, please book through reception. These sessions are also £20 for 6 weeks + the cost of balls.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything about our junior coaching, membership or anything else, please feel free to contact me direct on 07530 042491.

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