We coach all abilities from beginners to professionals
Welcome to Crondon Parks Golf Academy, the home of great golf lessons in Essex and the perfect place for golfers to work on their swing and improve their game. At the academy, we coach all abilities from beginners all the way up to low handicaps and professional golfers, making it the perfect way to prepare for a round on our Willows Edge Par 3 course or our stunning Championship Course.
Coaching classes
Adults:
Adult group coaching sessions are on:
- Mixed Beginner Class – Tuesday Evening 7pm – 8pm
- Ladies Group Class – Wednesday Evening 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Senior Group Class – Thursday Afternoon 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- Ladies Members Class – Friday Morning 10am – 11am
- Adult Mixed Class – Saturday Morning 11am – 1pm
Group sessions – £10 per hour
Juniors:
Our Professionals run a growing junior section, which at this current time has 62 Juniors who regularly get involved in the junior coaching classes. Each session is run on a 4 – week schedule, covering all areas of the golf game from golf course etiquette, course management and rules of golf.
The Junior coaching sessions are run on:
- Thursday evening Under 14s – 4:15pm- 5:15pm
- Thursday evening Over 14s 5:15pm – 6:15pm
- Saturday morning (All ages) 10am – 11am
Group sessions – £10 per hour
David Laffar
PGA Head Professional & Director of Golf
Whether you’re starting out, or an experienced golfer looking to improve your game I can offer one-to-one coaching providing simple solutions to move your game in the right direction. Using Trackman to measure your club delivery, using video analysis to help identify how to improve your club delivery and Arccos smart caddie for its artificial intelligence platform to help golfers of all skill levels make smarter decisions, improve faster and shoot lower scores.
- PGA Professional
- PGA Level III Coach
- Trackman University Level 2 Qualified
- True Temper Certified
- Level II SeeMore Certified Putting Instructor
Davids Achievements
- Worked with multiple touring professionals from European Tour, Ladies European Tour and European
Seniors Tour - Successfully coached players through tour schools, order of merits and top 3 finishes
- Successfully coached players to top 15 on order of merits
- Attended multiple ladies’ majors as a coach
- Coached a player through the junior ranks to becoming a PGA professional
David Laffar Lesson prices
- 1 hour – £85
- 9 Holes – £170
- 6 Hours – £425
Each session David utilises the Trackman 4 technology when teaching.
Sophie
Assistant PGA Professional
Sophie has recently embarked on her coaching journey, bringing together her passion for golf and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others develop their game.
With over a decade of experience in the sport, including representing her county at a competitive level, Sophie offers a strong foundation of knowledge and skill. Her coaching approach is supportive, approachable, and tailored to golfers of all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned players looking to refine their game.
Sophie’s focus is on building confidence, developing strong fundamentals, and making golf more accessible and enjoyable for everyone she coaches.
Coaching Rates
Adults
- 1 Hour – £50
- 30 Minutes – £35
- 6-Hour Package – £250
- 9 Holes – £100
Juniors
- 30 Minutes – £20
- 1 Hour – £30
To book a session or for more information, please contact Sophie at Sophie@crondon.com.
Sam Chipperfield –
PGA Professional
Sam joined the team at Crondon Park in April 24’ after starting his PGA journey in 2020 after six years of service in the golf industry. In the four years training within the PGA Sam has been homing in his skills within coaching with a prominent focus on guiding players of all levels towards their personal goals. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned golfer, Sam is dedicated to making your coaching experience clear, concise and enjoyable. He uses video analysis tools such as the OnForm platform within his coaching so that swing videos can be shared and lessons tailored to your specific needs.
Sam Chipperfield Lesson prices
½ hour – £35
1 hour – £55
Junior ½ hour – £25
Junior 1 hour – £40
9 holes – £100
3 hours – £145
6 hours – £275
Steve Means –
Putting Coach
Steve is a former professional golfer turned elite putting coach, trusted by top amateurs and touring professionals around the world.
With firsthand experience competing at the professional level, he brings a unique insight into the technical and mental demands of world-class performance on the greens. Blending advanced technology, proven performance strategies, and a tailored coaching philosophy, Steve helps players build confidence, consistency, and a world-class putting game.
Pricing:
1 hour putting session – £60
2 hour putting session – £100
1 hour green reading session – £60
2 hour green reading session – £100
5 pack of lessons – £250
10 pack of lessons – £480