ACADEMY
All coaching is conducted by the team of highly qualified PGA golf professionals. So whether you are a beginner or a more accomplished golfer, the Riyadh Golf Club professionals will help you get started on your golfing journey or elevate your game to the next level.
Lesson Offerings
Individual Coaching
TOUCH UP YOUR GAME OR JUST GIVE IT A GO
One-off individual 45 minutes lessons are perfect for the future golfer who wants to try out the game for the first time or even the avid golfer looking to tune up an aspect of their game.
COACHING RATES
Single Lesson
Shared Lesson
SAR 500 (2 pers. sharing)
INDIVIDUAL COACHING PACKAGES
CONTINUED INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
Fast track your development with our coaching packages. Our coaches will tailor a development plan for
golfers of any standard. If you are looking to get from the driving range to the course sooner rather than later and want to sharpen up your game for an upcoming event or are a golfer with the desire of dropping that handicap, then look no further.
RATES & PACKAGES
Silver Package
6 lessons
SAR 1900 ( SAR 316 / lesson )
SAR 1900 – 6 LESSONS
Gold Package
12 lessons
SAR 3150 – 12 LESSONS
Family GROUP COACHING
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
* Up to 6 persons
Our coaches will provide an enjoyable and engaging learning environment for parents with their children to learn the game of golf together, regardless of age difference. Equipment specific to age and height will be provided to ensure everyone gets started the right way.
RATES & PACKAGES
Single Family Lesson
Family Package
6 lessons
SAR 2500 (SAR 417 / Lesson)
GROUP COACHING
LEARN AND HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS
* Up to 8 persons
Bring a group of friends together for a fun and friendly golf experience. Our coaches will tailor a coaching programme to suit all levels of experience and give you opportunity to learn the various skills needed to play the game of golf.
RATES & PACKAGES
Single Group Lesson
Group Lesson Package
COACHING RATES
ON COURSE PLAYING LESSON
TAKE YOUR LEARNING TO THE GOLF COURSE
Our PGA Professionals will guide you around the golf course helping you develop the required skills, knowledge, shot selection, course management and strategy for any level of golfer.
9 holes
SAR 750
SAR 750 – 9 Holes
18 Holes
SAR 1125
SAR 1125 – 18 Holes
Programmes
LADIES COFFEE MORNING PROGRAMME
Learn a new skill with like-minded ladies in a fun, social environment.
A five levelled coaching programme designed to take ladies on a journey from being enthusiastic beginners to handicapped golfers. The ladies coffee morning programme provides a fun and social environment for ladies who are looking to get into golf all the way to the experienced golfer looking to improve.
Duration
Lesson Duration
Fees
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
6 Weeks
PROGRAMME DURATION – 6 Weeks
SAR 650 / person
FEES – SAR 650
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMME
An action-packed programme. Full of fun exciting games for the kids to enjoy with friends.
Our junior programme is designed to take juniors who have never played before to an expert on the course. Our wide range of class offerings will give ample opportunity to play and progress through the ranks as they improve. During the programme children will not only learn the techniques and skills required to play but also learn about the course, equipment and the rules & etiquette of the game and as a result learn the wonderful core life skills that golf promotes.
Duration
Lesson Duration
Age
Fees
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
6 Weeks
SAR 495 / person
Men’s Development ProgramMe
INFORMATIVE & SOCIAL
The men’s development program offers a wide range of classes through a developmental track to help golfers of all levels improve their technique, skill set and knowledge of the game.
Duration
Lesson Duration
Fees
6 Weeks
PROGRAMME DURATION – 6 Weeks
LESSON DURATION – 1.5h / Week
SAR 795 / person
FEES – SAR 795
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Conor Thornton
Conor is a PGA Professional category AAA and has worked in Europe, Africa and Asia holding roles such as Director of Performance in The Golf School of Excellence Cape Town and Director of Coaching in Andrew Smith International Golf Academy in China. He has experience working with all levels of golfers from professional tour players to beginners. Conor has a true passion in growing the game of golf.
Conor joined Golf Saudi in July of 2021.
He qualified as a PGA Professional in 2011 when he completed a degree in Professional Golf Studies at Birmingham University.
Conor started his career in Dundalk Golf Club in Ireland as a PGA Assistant Professional. Once qualified Conor focused on a playing career and obtain Tour Cards for the Sunshine Tour, Asian Development Tour and Europro Tour. After an injury Conor focused his on his coaching career and in 2013 joined as a PGA Professional at GFG Academy in Johannesburg before becoming the Director of Performance at the Golf School of Excellence Cape Town 2015.
In 2018 Conor moved to China to take up a role as PGA Professional with Palm Springs International Golf Academy. Then in 2019 joined Andrew Smith International Golf Academy at Genzon Golf Club, home of the China Open, as the director of coaching.
Conor is a PGA Professional with category AAA and is highly experienced golf coach having worked with a wild range of players from beginners to the elite and professional. He posses the ability to communicate information and instruction to people of all ages and levels. Conor has a real passion for growing the game of golf.
