Luxury UK Golf School

Join up with Grooves Golf for a memorable few days of coaching.

One of the UK’s leading golf schools, combining a professional multi-day coaching programme with the luxurious setting of Rudding Park.

Experience a luxury golf school at Rudding Park, Harrogate with structured golf coaching from the Grooves Golf PGA Professionals.  Each golf school is limited to a maximum of two people ensuring the highest personalised level of coaching possible.
With the most extensive golf venue in the north of England, award-winning Rudding Park is the natural choice. Each golf school includes 12 hours of coaching taken over your choice of two or three days.
Rudding Park is a privately owned luxury hotel, with 90 bedrooms and suites, destination spa, two restaurants, a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and conference and events space.  Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is the most beautiful hotel in Harrogate.
Rudding Park awards include: 
Hotel Spa of the Year, AA 2019 - 2020   |   Independent Hotel of the Year, Catey Awards 2019   |   Hotel of the Year, Visit   |   England Awards for Excellence 2018   |   Best Fine Dining Restaurant, Yorkshire Evening Post Oliver Awards 2018   |   ‘Catey’ Accessibility Award 2018

#1 Luxury Golf Retreat in North England

As part of the retreat package, you will enjoy:

•   A Dinner, Bed & Breakfast package in one of Rudding Park’s top rooms

•   Between 4-6 hours of coaching each day at our golf school, depending on your chosen package

•   The use of both on-site courses and all other facilities

•   Access to Grooves Golf Club’s top professional coaches

  • 1 Night / 2 Day Golf School

    1 night DBB in a Ribston Wing room
    £49pp dinner allowance and Yorkshire breakfast
    Use of indoor pool and sauna
    6 hours of coaching each day
    Access to both Repton and Hawtree courses
    Use of practice facilities
    £919 (single occupancy)
    £1,318 (double/twin occupancy)

  • 2 Night / 3 Day Golf School

    2 nights DBB in a Ribston Wing room
    £49pp dinner allowance and Yorkshire breakfast
    Use of indoor pool and sauna
    4 hours of coaching each day
    Access to both Repton and Hawtree courses
    Use of practice facilities
    £1,118 (single occupancy)
    £1,618 (double occupancy)

What is the golf coaching itinerary?

  • DAY ONE
    10:00 — Welcome, coffee/tea and an overview about the 2 days.
    10:15 — Putting: aim & start line, speed control and green reading.
    11:30 — Chipping & Pitching: set-up fundamentals & variables, pre-shot process, controlling distance & trajectory and proper practice.
    12:45 — Lunch.
    13:30 — Distance Wedges: set-up & swing variables to control speed.
    14:30 — Bunkers: escaping the sand without fear, controlling distance, variables for different lies and sand textures.
    15:30 — Repton Short Course: on course implementation of all of the short game topics from the day.
    16:30 — Debrief and Q&A.
    16:45 — Finish.

    DAY TWO
    10:00 — Long Game: understanding the 3 keys to better impact (irons).
    11:30 — Long Game: Tee shots; longer, straighter drives and establishing a “go to” shot
    13:00 — Lunch.
    13:45 — Awkward & sloping lies.
    14:30 — Hawtree Course: on course implementation of long game topics and course strategy.
    16:30 — Debrief and Q&A.
    16:45 — Finish.

  • DAY ONE
    09:00 — Welcome, coffee/tea and general introduction.
    09:15 — Putting: aim & start line, speed control and green reading.
    10:30 — Chipping & Pitching: set-up fundamentals & variables, pre-shot process, controlling distance & trajectory and proper practice.
    11:45 — Distance Wedges: set-up & swing variables to control speed.
    13:00 — Lunch & Finish.

    DAY TWO
    09:00 — Bunkers: escaping the sand without fear, controlling distance, variables for different lies and sand textures.
    10:00 — Repton Short Course: on course implementation of all of the short game covered.
    11:15 — Long Game: understanding the 3 keys to better impact (irons).
    12:30 — Awkward & sloping lies.
    13:00 Lunch & Finish.

    DAY THREE
    09:00 — Long Game: Tee shots; longer, straighter drives and establishing a “go to” shot
    10:30 — Hawtree Course: on course implementation of long game topics and course strategy.
    12:30 — Debrief and Q&A.
    13:00 — Lunch & Finish.

What you can expect from our UK Luxury Golf Retreat

Whether you choose the 2-day or 3-day golf retreat, you will experience the exceptional golf and hotel facilities at Rudding Park.

  • Accomodation

    To compliment your golf school, you will be staying in a Ribston Wing room. The rooms are traditional and retain the style of the hotel with luxury fabrics and individually selected artwork.

  • Spa

    Rudding Park Spa is for all occasions. The Rooftop Spa is a social space with a range of hydrotherapy & thermal experiences. As a resident you will receive complimentary access to the indoor pool and juniper log sauna.

  • Dining

    Considered as one of the best places to dine in Harrogate, Rudding Park offers a range of options for drinks, lunch, or dinner. Experience modern British food in Clocktower as part of your stay with a £49pp allowance for dinner.

  • Golf Courses

    The two courses were designed by renowned Open Championship golf course architect Martin Hawtree, to provide a risk and reward challenge for novice and experienced golfers.

Packages and Pricing

The Grooves Golf Retreat is available in two separate packages - splitting the 12 hours of school into two days, or three days.

The two day package, with a single overnight stay at Rudding Park, is priced at £799 (single occupancy) or £1,198 (double/twin occupancy).

The three day package, with two nights at Rudding Park, is priced at £998 (single occupancy) or £1,498 (double occupancy).

FAQs for our UK Golf Retreat

  • As part of the Grooves Golf retreat package, guests will enjoy one or two nights at Rudding Park, with 12 hours of golf coaching across the site’s two courses. The package also includes breakfast, lunch, an allowance for dinner, and access to all of the hotel’s amenities and luxury facilities*. All coaching sessions are hosted by our PGA professionals.

    *Rooftop Spa access and treatments are subject to surcharges

  • Because each retreat is open to a maximum number of two guests, everyone who books onto our retreat will receive completely tailored coaching – based on their skill level and ability. Our coaching itinerary provides some idea as to the structure of each day, though this is subject to change based on each guest’s needs.

  • What more can we say other than luxury, perfection, and optimum comfort.
    Rudding Park is one of Harrogate’s top hotels, and we are extremely excited about being able to host our retreats onsite with access to both the golf courses and facilities, and the excellent accommodation.
    Golf schools are based on staying in a Ribston room with upgrades to other rooms available at additional costs.
    Guests can book single or double/twin occupancy, with each option priced accordingly.

  • Yes – just let us know your dietary requirements before arrival so that we can prepare all meals with your dietaries in mind!

  • While a big chunk of your day will be taken up with professional golf coaching, we know how important it is to relax and enjoy the other facilities on offer!
    Guests who join us at Rudding Park will be free to use the sauna and pool, and onsite restaurants as well as enjoy strolling the grounds and exploring the local area.
    Additional access to rooftop spa and treatments is subject to surcharges.

  • To book your place on one of our golf retreats, we ask that you get in touch with us directly via the ‘Enquire Today’ button. This will send you directly to an email which asks for information on your ideal package and potential dates. We will then liaise with you directly to set up your retreat!

  • If you have to cancel your retreat for whatever reason, we ask for as much notice as possible.
    Any cancelled retreats will be invited to book a new date but may have to pay a new deposit to secure a replacement date – subject to availability and at the discretion of our team.

  • We ask that guests make their own way to Rudding Park. An expansive car park provides plenty of space for a vehicle and is free for guests to use throughout their stay.
    Alternatively, guests can get the train to Harrogate centre and get a taxi or bus to the hotel.