Mark Thompkins
PGA Professional
Based at Batchworth Park Academy
Coaching Plans ![]()
Assessments ![]()
One Off Lessons ![]()
Our one off lessons are available across 30 minute and 60 minute durations with our Team of PGA Professionals. Lessons can take place across our coaching facilities so you can work on a specific area of the game.
Practice Clubs ![]()
Our weekly supplementary practice sessions are designed to help you practice more effectively while making new golfing friends. Practice Clubs offer:
- Focused practice on different areas of the game each week, covering three key skills.
- Supervised coaching and guidance from our team of PGA Professionals.
- Group-based activities, providing the perfect environment to meet and connect with fellow golfers.
- Scoring challenges to test your progress and benchmark improvement.
Scoring School ![]()
Achieve your scoring goals with our Scoring School. Our Scoring School is a subscription-based programme designed to help you reach your scoring targets while connecting with fellow golfers who share similar aspirations. Whether you’re aiming to break 100 or shoot below par, we have a program for you! The Scoring Schools include:
- Break 100: For those looking to consistently score in the 90s
- Break 90: For those aiming to regularly score in the 80s
- Break 85: For those targeting consistent scores in the low 80s
- Break 80: For those striving to score in the 70s
- Break 70: For those looking to consistently shoot below par
Included in a Scoring School Subscription:
- 3 Group Classes per Month: Each 90-minute session focuses on a specific skill within the game, helping you develop the techniques necessary to achieve your scoring goal.
- Monthly Playing Event: Play 9 holes under the supervision of a coach alongside others in the programme. This on-course experience helps you improve skills tailored to your scoring goal and teaches you how to track your performance.
- Monthly Challenge Club: A 90-minute session rotating through various skill challenges. It adds a fun, competitive element to the programme and gives you the chance to test your progress toward your scoring goal.
Skills Pathway ![]()
Our Skills Pathway Programme is designed to help golfers of all levels receive specialised group coaching across three key areas of the game. Over 12 weeks and across three progressive levels, you’ll develop your skills in tee shots, putting, and short game. Programmes include:
Become a Tee Shot Wizard
Level 1 Graduate: Avoiding the Big Miss – Learn essential skills to keep the ball in play off the tee!
Level 2 Master: Hit More Fairways – Refine your technique to increase consistency and hit more fairways!
Level 3 Wizard: Longer and Straighter – Master advanced techniques to drive the ball farther and straighter!
You’ll receive coaching focused on tee shots, participate in scoring challenges, and monitor your progress. This programme is designed to enhance your tee shot skills and lower your scores, while providing a chance to meet fellow golfers at all experience levels.
Become a Putting Wizard
Level 1 Graduate: Avoiding 3 Putts – Learn crucial skills to reduce three-putts!
Level 2 Master: Down in 2 – Improve your technique for consistent two-putts!
Level 3 Wizard: Holing out More – Master advanced putting techniques to sink more putts and impress your playing partners!
Coaching in this programme focuses on putting techniques, with scoring challenges to track your improvement. It’s designed to enhance your putting skills and help you lower your scores. You’ll also connect with golfers who share the same goal of improving their game.
Become a Short Game Wizard
Level 1 Graduate: On the Green in One – Learn key short game techniques to consistently hit the green!
Level 2 Master: Gaining Control – Refine your short game for better control around the green!
Level 3 Wizard: Knock it Close – Master advanced skills to get closer to the flag and make those up-and-down saves!
This programme focuses on short game techniques, with scoring challenges to track your progress. It’s designed to sharpen your skills around the green and help you lower your scores. You’ll also have the opportunity to bond with golfers at all levels who are working to improve.
Golf Schools ![]()
Our group-based Golf Schools are perfect for golfers looking to improve specific areas of their game. Golf Schools cover a wide range of skills, including putting, short game, swing, and on-course play. Each Golf School includes:
- Expert coaching from our PGA professionals
- Unique games and practice drills to enhance your abilities
- Scoring challenges to test and measure your progress
- On-course coaching during full-day sessions
- Flexible half-day and full-day options
Junior Playing Events ![]()
Our Junior Playing Events provide the perfect opportunity for juniors to play on the golf course and meet others in the Junior Academy programme. These events help them build confidence both on the course and at the club, while also developing their on-course skills and knowledge.
Our Playing Events include:
- A 9-hole event on our adapted golf course, where juniors play in a traditional stroke play format with adapted rules where appropriate
- Open to all juniors, regardless of ability or experience
- All equipment can be provided, and the event is supervised by our team of PGA Professionals
- This is also an opportunity for juniors to complete their on-course challenges within the programme
Junior Social Events ![]()
Our Junior Social Play Events are held throughout the year, offering a fun and competitive way for children to enjoy golf at the club. These events help juniors improve their skills, create new friendships, and engage their families in the experience. We offer four exciting events:
Team Matchplay
A competitive yet fun event that introduces juniors to the Matchplay format. It’s a great opportunity for juniors to build social connections while improving their skills and teamwork. The event includes:
- Two teams competing over 9 holes on an adapted course
- Pairs Betterball Matchplay format
- Award ceremony for the winning team at the end of the event
Family Greensomes
A fun event for juniors and parents to team up and take on the course together in a competition against other families. The event includes:
- Competitive and enjoyable team event with teams of up to 6 players, with 4 players participating on each hole
- Greensomes format
- 9-hole adapted course to ensure inclusivity for all
- Prizes for fun challenges on selected holes, along with awards for winners in the post-event ceremony
Halloween Scramble
A themed event where juniors can bring a friend and team up to tackle the course in Halloween costumes. The event includes:
- Fun and competitive team scramble on a 9-hole course adapted into Par 3s
- Themed costumes and decorations for added fun
- Prizes for the winning teams announced at the award ceremony
Master the Challenges
This event gives juniors the chance to take on all the challenges included in the junior academy weekly programme and is targeted at those enrolled in a class or who have previously attended. The event includes:
- Opportunities to attempt swing, short game, and putting challenges
- Fun team competition throughout the day
- Juniors have the opportunity to earn program rewards
- Supervised by our PGA Professionals, and all equipment is provided
Junior Fun Days ![]()
Fun Days offer an exciting introduction for new junior golfers to experience all that the JGA programme has to offer. These events are designed to inspire children to play golf and learn about the game, preparing them for their next steps with us.
Each Fun Day features a welcoming environment with group-based activities, where juniors can learn the basics of swing, short game, and putting. The day includes fun on-course play and ends with an award ceremony. It’s also a great opportunity for juniors to make new friends. All equipment is provided.
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Junior Golf Camps ![]()
Full Day Golf Camp ![]()
Our Golf Camps are designed to help young golfers improve their game and create new friendships. They are a perfect way to spend the school holidays!
Our Full Day Junior Golf Camps focus on developing key skills in swing, short game, and putting, all under the guidance of PGA Professional coaches. Juniors will also have the opportunity to play on the golf course in the afternoon in fun formats. Throughout the week, juniors will enjoy team competitions, fun games, and exciting challenges with prizes to be won. Equipment is provided for those who need it.
Half Day Golf Camp ![]()
Our Golf Camps are designed to help young golfers improve their game and create new friendships. They are a perfect way to spend the school holidays!
Our Half Day Junior Golf Camps focus on developing key skills in swing, short game, and putting, all under the guidance of PGA Professional coaches. Throughout the week, juniors will enjoy team competitions, fun games, and exciting challenges with prizes to be won. Equipment is provided for those who need it.
Playing Events ![]()
Our programme provides participants with the skills, knowledge, experience, and social connections needed to become ready golfers.
Great opportunity for adult learners to gain valuable on-course experience, develop their skills, build confidence and it’s also a chance to meet other learners on the programme. The Course Play Events take place monthly and feature a 9-hole event on an adapted golf course. Equipment is available if needed.
Practice Clubs ![]()
Our programme provides participants with the skills, knowledge, experience, and social connections needed to become ready golfers.
These are weekly supplementary sessions across different themes. Practice Clubs are open to those enrolled on any stage of the Learn to Play programme and rotate around Practice your Swing, Practice on the Green and Practice Around the Green Skills. These sessions are the perfect way to practice your skills, supervision from your coach and practice with friends!
Level 3 ![]()
Our programme provides participants with the skills, knowledge, experience, and social connections needed to become ready golfers.
Level 3 builds on Level 1 and 2, helping you make golf your thing with your new group of friends. This level includes advanced classes that cover all aspects of the game, on-course experiences, group coaching from our PGA Professional team, supplementary practice sessions, and monthly playing events.
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Silver Coaching Plan ![]()
Our Silver Coaching Plans are available as a one time purchase over 3, 6 and 12 month expiries to suit your goals. The following is included:
10-Hours of Private Coaching Time including an Initial 60 Minute Discovery Session
FREE Weekly 60 Minute Practice Club Access
Full GLF. Connect access including MyGame+ Challenges, On course Tracking and Full Media Access
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New Golfers ![]()
Junior Academy ![]()
Gold Coaching Plan ![]()
Our Gold Coaching Plans are available as a one time purchase over 3, 6 and 12 month expiries to suit your goals. The following is included:
20-Hours of Private Coaching Time including an Initial 60 Minute Discovery Session
FREE Weekly 60 Minute Practice Club Access
Full GLF. Connect access including MyGame+ Challenges, On course Tracking and Full Media Access
Experience Day ![]()
Join our Golf Experience Events to make new connections and have fun on the course! The day includes coaching from PGA professionals, group activities, beginner skills training, provided equipment, and follow-up opportunities through our Learn to Play programme.
Level 1 ![]()
Our programme equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and social connections needed to become ready golfers.
Level 1 consists of introductory classes designed to help you get started, feel comfortable with golf, and make new friends. You’ll receive coaching from our PGA Professional team, explore each area of the game, enjoy an on-course experience, and participate in supplementary practice sessions and monthly playing events.
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Level 2 ![]()
Our programme provides participants with the skills, knowledge, experience, and social connections needed to become ready golfers.
Level 2 builds on Level 1, helping you gain confidence on the course while enhancing your skills. This level includes intermediate classes that cover all aspects of the game, on-course experiences, group coaching from our PGA Professional team, supplementary practice sessions, and monthly playing events.
Assessments ![]()
Driving Range 
Our driving range is located next to the clubhouse and is open to the public 7 days a week. All bays are bookable on the website.
Short Game Area 
We have a dedicated chipping area facility at the club. It is a great way to get a feel for how your ball will react on the course. You can also use it to practice longer chips and pitches. Please be aware of other players practicing.
Custom Fitting and Repairs 
Our custom fitting and repair facility is here for you. Whether you're looking to optimize your equipment for peak performance or restore your clubs to good condition, our custom fitting and repair centre is can be trusted to enhance your golfing experience.
Putting Green 
Our immaculate putting green gives players a great facility to practice their putting. Whether it's working on your distance putting or testing your green reading skills, our putting green gives you a chance to get a feel for the greens on the course.
Studio 
Take advantage of our golf studio for an unparalleled golfing experience. Equipped with modern virtual technology, our studio offers you the opportunity to play and practice regardless of the weather. Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking to refine your skills or a beginner eager to learn the game, our studio caters to golfers of all levels. With precise ball tracking and swing analysis features, players can receive instant feedback to improve their technique and performance.
Golf Course 
Our course presents a challenge to golfers of all abilities and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Maintained in excellent condition throughout the year, the course provides players with the opportunity to showcase their best golfing skills. With multiple tee positions on every hole, it caters to golfers of all abilities, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Overall, our course offers quality and value, and golfers who discover it for the first time often find themselves returning for more.
