Welcome to David Thorp Golf
A member of the British PGA since 1972, and recently given the status of “Advanced Professional”, I aim to give you, the golfer, access to my knowledge and experience to enhance your enjoyment of the great game of golf.
During my time as a tournament player, I was lucky enough to play with a number of the best golfers of the day, including two world number ones, major champions and Ryder Cup players.
In your lessons I will try to incorporate some of the technique of those great players into your game together with modern ideas about the swing.
I have recently moved to be club professional at the superb location of Worfield Golf Club.
On free-draining land, the course maintains a high standard of condition all year round, and the combination of a quality driving range, putting green and chipping green creates the ideal teaching environment.”
Client testimonials
“Having hit a bit of a scoring plateau, I recently enrolled on a course of lessons. I found David extremely patient, thorough and knowledgeable. Now consistently scoring in the mid-seventies, I can't wait to keep improving”
Mike Nettleton
“David’s wealth of experience as a playing professional amongst golf's elite performers coupled with his natural ability as a teacher make him the outstanding teaching professional that he his. Personally David has analysed and made changes to my swing, allowing me to control the ball in the air and play more consistent shots. Lessons with David are great fun and you always come away beaming with confidence and ready to see results on the course. His book is a great read too!!”
Richard Dain
"...Golf instructor extraordinaire...David is a patient and skilled teacher with a keen eye and a superior understanding of the mechanics of golf. During our sessions, he demonstrated the rare ability to isolate the most minor faults in our swing mechanics and, most importantly, find the words and images to enable us to understand what was happening and to fix it. David's passion for the game is contagious, and his lessons never fail to be both fun and productive.”
Sam and Eleri Pritchard.
“David provided a wonderful welcome to golf for all our family just over a year ago. Dave’s friendly, patient, and relaxed manner, in conjunction with his grasp of the game’s fundamentals, has provided us with an opportunity to share in the rewards of this pastime. We still take regular lessons with David, and have absolutely no reservations in recommending him as a golfing instructor.”
Sally, Dave, and Molly Barker
“David has reshaped my swing and my golf game over the past year to great effect. My handicap has steadily reduced, due to the fact that my new swing is much more consistent and controlled. David has put in place the building blocks of a repeatable swing, along with giving me the knowledge and the tools to put things right when I'm out on the course. If you really want to progress, lower your handicap, play better and enjoy your golf, lessons and correct instruction are something you must invest in.”
John Steele
“David’s pleasant and unassuming nature compliments his ability to provide reassuring and yet easy to understand advice to golfers of all ages and levels of ability.”
Robert Moreland
“We started as complete beginners in the autumn. Thanks to David's patient and expert tuition we are now able to enjoy a round of golf. David is very knowledgeable and his approach covers all aspects of the game. He is always very helpful and encouraging and it is clear from his attitude that he has a genuine love for the game of golf.”
David and Jessica Keane