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Our added value to you

After spending years honing our skills and working closely with club golfers like you, we're confident that we can lend a helping hand wherever your game needs a little fine-tuning.

As your PGA Professional team, we deeply care about your golf game and the happiness it brings you. That's where the philosophy of We Coach, We Fit, We Care comes into action – our approachable team is always ready to listen to your concerns and help you make positive changes that bring success on the course.

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The Blackwood Golf Centre is a great place to improve your golf game. Our golf lessons are led by experienced PGA professionals. We offer a covered driving range and a first-class indoor studio.

Why Coaching?

The Blackwood Golf Centre is a great place to improve your golf game. Our golf lessons are led by experienced PGA professionals. We offer a covered driving range and a first-class indoor studio. Our indoor studio uses TrackMan technology to provide you with accurate measurements of your swing, including ball speed, launch angle, and spin rate. With our lessons, you can practice your swing and receive feedback on your technique in any weather condition.

Lessons will cover:

  • Golf Fundamentals
  • Swing Basics
  • Short Game
  • Long Game
  • Course Management

Our Staff

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Paul Gray - PGA Professional

With 25 years experience Paul is well rounded and knowledgable coach. He has additional skills to his services with Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Professional qualifications and is a Level 3 TPI Junior coach. Paul learned from one of Irelands most successful coaches serving his training under Michael Bannon , coach for over 20 years to Rory McIlroy. He then spent time under Master Professional Tony Coveney and also has spent time with Claude Harmon too.  

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Steven Rourke - P.G.A. Professional

Steven Rourke, a dedicated golf professional based at the esteemed Blackwood Golf Centre near Bangor, specialises in golf lessons geared towards improving your game and boosting the overall joy that this fantastic sport brings you. With years of experience under his belt, Steven, a respected PGA professional, possesses the skill and knowledge to help golfers of all abilities, from those just teeing off their journeys to seasoned players keen to refine their techniques. Blackwood Golf Centre is equipped with a covered driving range and state-of-the-art indoor studio, fully loaded with Toptracer technology delivering accurate data about your swing. This means all lessons can proceed as scheduled, irrespective of the weather. Steven Rourke's lessons focus on pivotal aspects of the game such as golf fundamentals, swing basics, short game, long game, and course management. This comprehensive approach to coaching ensures that you gain holistic understanding of the game and make noticeable improvement where it matters most. In addition to his technical teaching, Steven also possesses a welcoming and patient coaching style, ensuring that you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your learning journey. No concern is too small and no goal too ambitious; Steven is there to listen and guide you every step of the way, making positive changes to your game that result in noticeable success on the fairway. So why wait? Get in touch with Steven Rourke at Blackwood Golf Centre today and take your golfing experience to the next level. Reignite your passion for the sport and revel in the satisfaction of an ever-improving performance.

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