Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching
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.
Find out moreGolf coaching is all about you and what you want to get out of your game. We pride ourselves on being good listeners and aim to provide the best possible professional advice, whilst ensuring each lesson is tailored and enjoyable for the golfer.
Why Coaching?
We’re passionate about helping you play better golf. Every golfer enjoys the game more when they’re hitting good shots and playing well. This is our mission for you. Think back to your last few rounds and try to pinpoint an area that cost you shots…
Maybe, you had too many three-putts as a result of poor distance control? Or did you miss too many fairways to the right meaning you had to chip out sideways? It could be that you play well in practice rounds with your friends but struggle to replicate that in competitions?
Through our experiences in the game and our PGA education, we appreciate that every golfer is different. That’s why we offer a range of lessons and packages to suit everyone.
Lessons will cover:
- Golf Fundamentals
- Swing Basics
- Short Game
- Long Game
- Course Management
Our Staff
Darren Parris - PGA Club Professional
Darren’s style of straightforward, effective coaching has seen him teach all standards of players, including many other professionals. Having been PGA Qualified for over 15 years, he has valuable experience to draw upon to help improve your game. Alternatively, if you would prefer a playing lesson, Darren has played in the 2006 Open Championship, the 2005 PGA Cup, winning all five of his matches, and is twice a former winner of the Kent PGA Order of Merit.
Harvey Couchman - PGA Head Professional
Harvey is our PGA Head Professional and has been a member of the team at North Foreland since 2017. Harvey runs a very popular coaching diary, helping golfers of all abilities improve their game by breaking it down into simple, easy to understand sections. Alongside balancing playing and coaching, Harvey also runs our North Foreland Falcons Junior Academy and excels in Junior Development. In 2022 Harvey was nominated for England Golf Coach of the year for Junior Participation and Development.
Callum Piper - PGA Head Assistant Professional
Callum is our PGA Head Assistant Professional having joined the team in 2019 following his successful amateur career at North Foreland gaining a +4 handicap before turning professional. Callum Completed his PGA Training in 2024 and regularly competes in the PGA South Region whilst maintaining a busy coaching diary.
Tom Corden - Assistant Professional
