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Golf Schools

Everything you need to know
before you book.

Three formats, clear attendance requirements and a simple booking process. Here's how the schools work, who they're for and how to register for upcoming dates.

The three school formats.

Every school is announced individually with its own specified theme, target audience and format — even if that theme is a general open school, it will always be confirmed in advance. The three formats differ in length and scope — choose the one that suits your availability and what you want to get from the day.

Half day
Half day school
A focused, high-intensity session built around a specified theme. Ideal for players who want to work deeply on a specific area of their game in a concentrated block of time. Every half day school has a confirmed theme — announced in advance so you know exactly what to expect.
Prior assessment with Gary required
Multi-day
Multi-day school
The most comprehensive option — two or more consecutive days of intensive coaching. Open to all players including those travelling from further afield. Gary carries out the assessment within the programme itself, so no prior contact is needed. Larger groups may be accommodated with additional coaches working under Gary's guidance.
Open to all — no prior assessment needed

Who can attend?

Attendance requirements exist to protect the quality of every school — for every player in the group. Gary needs to know your game before the day begins, so that every minute of the school is used effectively.

Half day & full day
Prior assessment required
Applies to half day and full day formats
Players must have completed an initial assessment with Gary before attending a half day or full day school. Any session type qualifies — a one-to-one lesson, on-course session or free initial assessment all count. This ensures Gary knows your game before the school begins.
Multi-day
Open to all
Applies to multi-day format only
Multi-day schools are open to all players — including those travelling from outside Essex or further afield. The extended programme gives Gary the time to carry out a full assessment within the school itself. If you're travelling to attend, a multi-day school is the right starting point.

"The assessment requirement isn't a barrier — it's what makes the school worth attending. If I know your game before you arrive, we can hit the ground running from the first session."

Gary Cooke — Head Coach

Dates & availability.

All schools are fully bookable direct — when a school is full, it's full. Places are strictly limited to keep sessions small and focused.

Elite Junior Performance Schools

The Elite Junior Performance School runs every school holiday — places are highly limited and application is required. The summer holiday school dates below are the next confirmed dates.

Dates
Format
Hours
27–29 July 2026
3-day school
8am–6pm
3–5 August 2026
3-day school
8am–6pm
10–12 August 2026
3-day school
8am–6pm
17–19 August 2026
3-day school
8am–6pm
24–26 August 2026
3-day school
8am–6pm
31 Aug–2 Sep 2026
3-day school
8am–6pm

Maximum 6 players per school. Applicants are assessed on current playing standard before a place is confirmed.

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Adult Golf Schools

Adult schools run every month — a single-day Sunday session. Book directly through Progenda; places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Month
Dates
July 2026
26 July (Sunday)
August 2026
2 August (Sunday)
September 2026
6 September (Sunday)
October 2026
4 October (Sunday)
November 2026
8 November (Sunday)
December 2026
6 December (Sunday)
January 2027
3 January (Sunday)
February 2027
7 February (Sunday)
March 2027
7 March (Sunday)
April 2027
4 April (Sunday)
May 2027
16 May (Sunday)
June 2027
6 June (Sunday)
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Cancellation policy.

Golf school bookings are subject to the following cancellation terms. These are confirmed in full in your booking acknowledgement.

More than 7 days prior
Full refund
3 to 7 days prior
50% refund or transfer to next available school date
Within 72 hours
No refund
The only exception is cancellation supported by a doctor's confirmation letter. Full terms are confirmed in your booking acknowledgement.
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