Golf Lessons at Hampton Court
Two coaches, two different routes. Book private and playing lessons with Matt Edgar, or choose Gareth Dredge for adult and junior private coaching, beginner groups and junior programmes.
Who would you like to learn with?
This is the most important choice at Hampton Court because Matt and Gareth offer different programmes.
Private coaching and playing lessons.
Matt coaches at Hampton Court during the day, with the focus here kept intentionally simple: private lessons and on-course coaching.
Private Lessons
One-to-one coaching covering swing, short game, putting or whichever area is holding your game back.
Playing Lessons
Take the coaching onto the course and work on decisions, club selection, shot choice and scoring in real situations.
Playing lessons with Matt are available by arrangement. Contact Matt for the current format, price and availability.
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Private lessons, groups and junior coaching.
Gareth is the main route for the broader Hampton Court academy programme, including adult private lessons, junior private lessons, beginner groups, junior classes and school-holiday camps.
Shared Lesson
Two players sharing an hour, suitable for adults, juniors or parent and child.
9-Hole Playing Lesson
Two hours of on-course coaching with Gareth. Green fee included.
Contact Gareth
Not sure whether private, group or junior coaching is the right fit?
gareth@megolfacademy.co.uk →
A clear pathway for younger and older juniors.
Hampton Court keeps the younger and older junior offers distinct, so parents can quickly see which programme fits.
Fairway Friends · Ages 4–11
Fun group coaching for younger juniors, focused on confidence, movement, games and golf fundamentals.
MEGA Juniors · 11+
Structured coaching for older juniors, with more technical development, course skills and a route towards handicap golf.
Private Junior Coaching
For juniors who need more individual attention or want faster technical progress alongside group sessions.
Morning fun for 4–11s. Small-group on-course golf for 11+.
Hampton Court has two separate camp formats during the school holidays, both run by Gareth.
Morning Holiday Camp
9:00am–12:00pm
Three hours of fun golf games, competitions, putting, chipping and driving-range coaching.
Book 4–11 camp ↗Afternoon On-Course Camp
1:00pm–4:00pm · Maximum 4 players
One hour of range, chipping and putting coaching followed by two hours out on the course, with the aim of playing nine holes as one four-ball.
Book 11+ camp ↗
Learn golf without the pressure.
Gareth's beginner groups are designed for adults who are new to golf or returning after a break. Sessions are relaxed, social and cover the skills you actually need to start playing.
The programme rotates through putting, short game, full swing and on-course learning, so the group develops the whole game rather than just hitting balls on the range.
Book a beginner group →A golf course that lets coaching move beyond the range.
Hampton Court has practice areas plus direct access to the course, which is especially useful for playing lessons, beginner development and junior progression.
Which option should you book?
Should I book Matt or Gareth?
Choose Matt for private adult coaching or playing lessons. Choose Gareth for adult or junior private lessons, beginner groups and the main Hampton Court junior programmes.
Can complete beginners join the adult groups?
Yes. The group programme is specifically designed to make starting golf relaxed and social. If you would rather have an introduction first, Gareth also offers an individual beginner introduction lesson.
Which junior group is right for my child?
Fairway Friends is the younger-junior route at Hampton Court. Older juniors move into the MEGA Juniors pathway, with private lessons also available if they need individual coaching.
Can I book an on-course lesson?
Yes. Matt offers playing lessons at Hampton Court, including 9-hole and 18-hole options.
Choosing between Matt and Gareth.
Who should I book at Hampton Court?
Choose Matt for private coaching or a playing lesson. Choose Gareth for adult or junior private lessons, beginner and ladies groups, Fairway Friends, MEGA Juniors roll-ups and the wider Hampton Court junior programme.
Can complete beginners learn at Hampton Court?
Yes. Gareth's beginner-friendly group sessions are designed specifically to make the first steps into golf relaxed and social, and private coaching is also available.
Does Hampton Court have on-course coaching?
Yes. Gareth's current 9-hole playing lesson is two hours and includes the green fee. Matt also offers playing lessons by arrangement.
Where is Hampton Court Palace Golf Club?
The club is in Home Park, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 4AD, close to Hampton Court and East Molesey.
Practice facilities and an 18-hole course in one coaching venue.
Hampton Court Palace Golf Club has a public grass driving range, putting and practice areas and an 18-hole course set within Home Park. That gives both Matt and Gareth the option to move coaching beyond a standard range lesson when the player needs short-game or on-course work.
The location works well for golfers around Hampton Court, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington and south-west London. The key is to choose the coach first: Matt's Hampton Court offer is private and playing lessons, while Gareth provides the broader adult, junior and group academy programme.
Choose the coach that matches the lesson you need.
Matt for private and playing lessons. Gareth for private adult and junior coaching, beginner groups and junior programmes.