Scratch Golf Studio is at Sunderland Golf Centre, Newcastle Road, Sunderland, easily accessible from Gateshead via the A1 or A19. If you're looking for quality golf coaching near Gateshead, our PGA-qualified coaches and Trackman 4 technology make us the go-to choice for golfers across Tyneside.
Premium coaching, just across the river from Gateshead
Around 15 miles from Gateshead, a straightforward drive south via the A1 or A19. Free parking on site at Sunderland Golf Centre, Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1JT.
Professional-grade launch monitor technology giving you accurate data on every shot: club path, face angle, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate. The same kit used by tour professionals, available to you from £40.
Jack Hayward (Head PGA Pro) and Dan North (PGA Pro and short game specialist) coach golfers from Gateshead, Newcastle, and across Tyne and Wear. No fluff, just clear, practical coaching that works on the course.
Your swing, your goals, your timeline. Whether you want to stop slicing, gain distance, improve your short game, or simply enjoy the game more, we build your coaching programme around what you actually need.
Sunderland Golf Centre has 42 covered, floodlit driving range bays right alongside our studio. Take what you learn in your lesson straight to the range, the fastest way to groove new habits into your swing.
Beyond lessons, the studio has a virtual golf simulator for practice rounds, skills challenges, and social golf. A great option for golfers near Gateshead wanting to sharpen up between lessons, especially over winter.
PGA-qualified professionals with a genuine passion for helping golfers improve
Jack is the founder of Scratch Golf Studio and a fully qualified PGA professional. Specialising in full swing, ball striking, and game improvement coaching, Jack works with golfers from complete beginners through to low handicap players looking to compete at a higher level. His patient, data-led approach has helped hundreds of golfers across Tyneside achieve real, lasting improvement.
Dan is a qualified PGA professional with a specialism in the short game: chipping, pitching, bunker play, and putting. If you're losing shots around the green, Dan's coaching will help you save more shots per round than anything else. He also works extensively with junior golfers and has a brilliant track record developing young players in the area.
Honest, transparent pricing for Gateshead golfers
One-off session
1 lesson per month
2 lessons per month
Real results from golfers across Tyneside and the North East
"I've played golf for 20 years and never properly understood my swing until I came here. The Trackman data was a revelation. Within 3 lessons I'd taken 6 shots off my handicap. Genuinely can't recommend it enough."
"Came as a total beginner and was made to feel completely welcome. Jack is a brilliant teacher: calm, clear, and patient. After 4 lessons I was out on the course and actually enjoying myself. Brilliant experience."
"The drive from Gateshead is absolutely worth it. This is a proper coaching studio, not just someone with a net in a field. Real technology, real expertise, and real results. My whole game has improved since I started coming here."
Scratch Golf Studio is just 7 miles from Gateshead and is the best coaching facility in the region. PGA professionals, Trackman 4 technology, and a coaching style that genuinely produces results. Start with an introduction lesson for just £40, no commitment, just great coaching.
Questions? Call us on 07557 941047 or email info@scratchgolfstudio.com