Enjoy better golf with our professional golf coaching
Great Barr Golf Academy offers a full range from coaching options from individual to group coaching, with 3 PGA Professionals we have the ability to offer coaching 7 days a week, using our state of the art Swing Studio equipped with TrackMan IO and Capto Putting Technology. We also have a two putting greens, a large chipping/pitching area, and 18 hole golf course to cover all aspects of your game.
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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

Josh Harvey - Head Professional
Josh has over 10 years experience in the golf industry, and became a fully qualified PGA Professional in 2015, later becoming an Advanced PGA Professional in 2019. Josh is a Stack and Tilt Network Instructor and certified PING Custom Fitter. Josh plays golf competitively in Staffordshire PGA events, winning his first pro-am in 2018.
Aarian Matharu - PGA Assistant Professional
Aarian is PGA Trainee Assistant Professional who had as successful amateur career and has a had a good start to his professional career, with the main highlight of 2024 was finishing 2nd in the PGA Midlands Trainee Order of Merit. In 2025 Aarian won the PGA Midland Trainee Order of Merit and is looking to further his progression in 2026. Aarian looks after both adults and juniors for individual lessons and he runs a successful junior academy at Great Barr offering a wide range of programmes and lessons. Aarian offers individual coaching, group coaching and custom fitting.