Lea Cooper Professional Golfer / Coach

Recent Results | The Cuddington Pro-Am – 5th July

A solid week’s work with a 6th-place finish at the Cuddington Pro-Am.

I had the pleasure of playing alongside a fantastic team—Paul, Brett, and former Premier League manager Alan Pardew. Great company, plenty of laughs, and some brilliant stories throughout the day.

Always enjoyable competing in events like these, and it’s nice to see the hard work continuing to produce consistent results.

Course Record – The Cottesmore Pro-Am 2026
Shotgun start.
Starting on the second hole I got off to a mixed start with a birdie followed by consecutive double bogeys, but stayed patient and trusted the process.
From there, I played my final 11 holes in 9 under par, from the 9th back around to the 1st, to set a new course record.
Days like these don’t come around often, and I’m grateful to have put together a round I’ll remember. Thanks to everyone involved in a great day at The Cottesmore.

The short game series. What percentage of scoring shots come from putting, chipping/pitching (around the green), bunker play, and other areas?

It is surprisingly consistent across handicap levels because every hole ends with putting. A useful takeaway is that roughly half of your strokes occur on or around the green (putting + chipping + bunker play ≈ 48–55%) across all handicap categories.

Is it worth 50% of your own practice time?

Learn the skills that will have an impact on your golf scores / handicap, suitable for every handicap category
Chipping masterclass * Read the lie and choose the right shot.
* Match your technique to the shot.
* Improve low-point control for consistent contact.
* Control trajectory and spin for better results. Bunker masterclass * Read the lie and assess the bunker conditions.
* Choose the right bunker shot.
* Develop consistent sand contact and strike.
* Control distance, trajectory, and spin.
* Build confidence for greenside bunker play Putting masterclass * Read the green and choose the correct line.
* Improve your setup and stroke.
* Control pace and distance consistently.
* Start the ball on your intended line
* Build confidence on short and long putts

6 spots available per masterclass

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS

All abilities welcome, working through a 5 day programme towards the last day competition.
Come and learn the game, improve and meet new friends in a fun and safe environment run by experienced PGA Professionals.

JULY 27-31st
AUGUST 10-14th
AUGUST 24-28th

All equipment provided if necessary. All you need to bring:
- packed lunch
- drinks
- sun cream
- suitable footwear
- suitable clothing for bad weather

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• Expert golf swing coaching
• On-course playing lessons that lower scores
• Course management strategies and golf course insights
• Golf workshops and coaching clinics
• Fun and social playing days
• Intensive half-day and full-day golf schools

Whether you’re new to golf or looking to take your game to the next level, you’ll get expert coaching, practical advice, and proven strategies to help you play your best.

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The Slope Mastery class was a massive success, with six students learning how to adjust every aspect of their shot based on the slope.

We explored how the slope influences:
• Launch angle
• Spin
• Start line
• Finish line

More importantly, we learned how to make the correct adjustments by changing:
• Setup
• Weight distribution
• Angle of attack
• Delivered loft
• Shot shape
• Trajectory and ball flight

When you understand exactly what the slope is going to do to the golf ball—and you know how to adapt your technique—you can predict the outcome and confidently choose the right shot.

Learning to read, plan, and execute difficult shots is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores and become a more complete golfer.

Each golfer received training videos of each slope after the lesson.

Message me If you are interested in attending the next slope mastery workshop

Most golfers spend the majority of their practice time hitting from perfect lies on driving ranges and practice areas, where the ground is flat and conditions are predictable. Unfortunately, the golf course presents a very different challenge. Slopes, gradients, and varying grass conditions can have a significant impact on ball flight, distance, direction, and strike quality. In this Slope Mastery class, you’ll learn how to accurately assess different lies, understand how the terrain influences your shot, and make the correct adjustments with confidence. By developing a better understanding of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies, you’ll improve your club selection, enhance your distance control and accuracy, and make smarter decisions on the course that can lead to lower scores.

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