Improve your game with expert tuition
PGA, former Ladies European Tour player and director of golf, Christine Langford
Our director of golf and PGA professional, Christine Langford, has been a professional golfer for over 40 years. Her professional career began in the USA when she qualified for the LPGA tour, returning to Europe in 1979 becoming a Founder Member of what is now the Ladies European Tour, and winning 3 tournaments that season. She has competed in Japan and South East Asia and went on to win another 2 events on the LET Tour before retiring to concentrate on her coaching career. In 1988 Chris became the first women to be appointed Head Professional at a member’s club when she joined Clevedon Golf Club in Somerset. In 2015 Christine joined Thorpeness and has remained since.
Chris is a well-respected and experienced coach, having coached across several counties, a regional coach to the English Ladies Golf Association. Previously the Welsh National Coach for 7 years, as well as overseeing the preparation of the GB&I Team at the 2012 Curtis Cup. Chris has been Chairman of the Ladies Tour and the Women’s section of the PGA and in 2008 she was awarded the status of Advanced Fellow of the PGA in recognition of her achievements in golf.
Christine Langford's Coaching Prices
Individual lessons
30 minutes | £44 Members - £55 Non-members
1-hour | £68 Members - £85 Non-members
7-hole play lesson | £80 Members - £100 Non-members
Group sessions and clinics
(4-6 players, priced per group)
2-hour short game | £240
2-hour long game | £240
Day clinic | £450
Golf School Sessions
2 1\2 day Golf School for 4 - 6 players
Embark on a golfing makeover with Christine! Entertaining clinics, long game and short game coaching, on course instruction and play. Gather your own group on a day to suit you or join in on one of the monthly sessions.
The below dates are for those without their own group, perfect for individuals or pairs looking to improve play.
If you have your own group of 4 - 6 golfers, please contact Chris to arrange a date and she will work with you to form a format that works for you.
2025 Dates
3rd - 5th March
10th - 12th March
8th - 10th April
22nd - 24th April
14th - 16th May
21st - 23rd May
25th - 27th June
1st - 3rd July
21st - 23rd July
2nd - 4th September
1st - 3rd October
Residential | £375 per player
Price is based on two sharing a twin or double room, includes your tuition, plus a two night dinner, bed, and breakfast stay at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel.
To book your session, please call 07768 014810, or email Christine.langford@thorpeness.co.uk
Tuition with PGA Professional Daniel Skriabin BSc
Adult, junior, group and one-to-one sessions
PGA Professional Daniel Skriabin joined us back in April 2018 and has been a qualified Pro since 2015. With years of teaching experience, a Golf Science Degree and the PGA Foundation Degree under his belt, Dan has knowledge of improving golf performance for all levels of golfers. With the ability to adapt his coaching style to match that of his student, it not only ensures progress is made, but most of all enjoyment is had during his lessons. Dan is also keen on developing junior golfers and getting young people more involved in the sport, he believes it to be a great sport for youngsters as it’s a sport that can be played for life. His ambition is to re-establish Thorpeness Golf Club’s thriving Junior Section and to hopefully have many of them represent the club in matches. Get in touch to book a session with Dan.
Daniel Skriabin's Coaching Prices
30 Minute Lesson | £28 Members - £35 Non-Members
1 Hour Lesson | £48 Members - £60 Non-Members
2 Hours on Course Lesson | £60 Members - £90 Non-Members
U16 30 Minute Lesson | £15 Members - £20 Non-Members
Daniel also runs the Junior golf coaching sessions here at Thorpeness
To book your session call 01728 454926 or email daniel.skriabin@thorpeness.co.uk