For Complete Beginners · First Session Free

New to golf
in London? Start here.

Four quick questions, no email required — and we’ll show you exactly how your first 30 minutes of golf will work. Learn one-to-one with a professional coach, in a private bay, with everything provided. Free, and no pressure.

Question 1 of 4 ~60 seconds
How much golf have you actually played?
You’d be in good company

Everyone starts somewhere.

Grip Golf was built so Londoners could learn golf indoors, in private, with real coaching — not on a windswept range with someone watching.

  • 1 in 3
    Members who started as complete beginners
  • 30 min
    One-to-one with a professional coach
  • £0
    For your first session — no card required
  • 355 +
    Five-star Google reviews
Your First Visit

From “never played” to your first drive.

Here’s exactly how your free session works.

  1. 01

    Two minutes, no card.

    Pick a studio — Tower Bridge at St Katharine Docks or Deptford Park — and a time that suits you. There’s nothing to pay and nothing to bring: clubs, balls and the bay are all provided.

    • Booked online in two minutes
    • No card details, no payment
    • Sessions seven days a week
  2. 02

    Your coach does the hard part.

    Thirty minutes one-to-one in a private bay. Your coach starts with the basics — how to hold the club, how to stand — and has you hitting real shots within ten minutes. Trackman quietly measures everything so nothing is guesswork.

    • Private bay — no one watching
    • One-to-one professional coaching
    • First shots within ten minutes
  3. 03

    Leave with a plan, not a pitch.

    You finish with an honest picture of where you’re starting from and a clear recommendation for what to do next — lessons, practice, or just come back and play. If golf isn’t for you, no hard feelings and no follow-up pressure.

    • Honest, personal next steps
    • Your Trackman data saved for you
    • Zero pressure to join anything
No Barriers

No gear. No dress code. No judgement.

Everything that makes golf feel hard to start has been deliberately removed.

  • Clubs provided

    Fitted club sets for every level are ready in the bay — turn up completely empty-handed.

  • A private bay

    Your own indoor bay behind the numbers — no queues, no crowds, no one watching you learn.

  • A real coach

    A professional coach beside you from the first swing, so you never wonder what to do next.

  • Come as you are

    Trainers and office clothes are fine. Indoors means no weather, no mud and no dress code.

Reviews

London beginners rate us too.

5 Google reviews

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  • ★★★★★

    “Great golf simulator, has everything you need and a good value membership.”

    Olivia Dennehy· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “I have been an enthusiastic but poor golfer for years so thank heavens for Charlie Day at Grip Golf. I have had 7 lessons with him and they have been absolutely transformative. He has a lovely calm relaxed style that puts you at ease immediately and his instruction style is fantastic. The facilities are great and I’d recommend that anyone - wherever they are with their game - gives Grip and Charlie a try. I’m looking forward to my next 3 lessons and will deffo book more!”

    Tim Easton· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “Grip Golf offers a great product with reasonably priced Golf Sim bookings. The location is also convention for professionals in the City who don’t want to travel for hours for some golf! 10/10”

    Sivert Svanberg· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “This is a brilliant facility and easy to get to. The equipment works well and the place has a pleasant atmosphere. Even better the practice bays have been increased.”

    DC Visavadia· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “Brilliant set-up in a prime location just off Tower Bridge. The staff are extremely helpful and the equipment is top of the range. I had a session with Mark who was evidently very knowledgable and a great coach. Will definitely be coming back.”

    Ryan O'Donovan· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “Really friendly and helpful coach”

    George Blackmore· Deptford Park
  • ★★★★★

    “Have been a member since last Dec and have been having such a great time. 2 bays for swing analysis or course play and a recently added bigtilt putting green helped set me up for a good experience on the course. All members I’ve encountered are super nice and the coaching team too. Dave Chapman gave me my intro and has been my coach - I don’t have enough words to describe how much of a legend he is. Conclusion: you won’t regret joining Grip Golf Deptford”

    Emma Chung· Deptford Park
  • ★★★★★

    “A professional experience and coaching session with my coach Mark. Facilitates are good and if you are serious about improving your game this will do it. Recommend this.”

    Ian Hodgson· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “I’ve seen instant improvement after just three lessons with Charlie at Grip Golf. His coaching is incredibly detailed and structured — every session is clear, purposeful and tailored exactly to what you need. I’ve tried a number of coaches in London and Charlie is genuinely the best I’ve worked with. He explains the mechanics in a way that makes sense, gives you simple feels to take away, and the changes translate quickly onto the course. The lesson bundles are excellent value for money, especially considering the quality of coaching and technology available. He’s also very flexible with scheduling and the location is easy to get to, which makes staying consistent much easier. Highly recommend for anyone serious about improving their golf.”

    Taylor· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “The facilities are excellent and very well maintained. Everything feels well organised. Charlie has been my coach throughout this time, and working with him has been a great experience. He is highly professional, friendly, and incredibly patient. Over the past year, he has helped me a lot not only in improving my technique but also in understanding my game better.”

    Li Henry· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “After a long break from playing, I picked up my clubs again around two years ago. However, with the UK weather limiting practice time, I wasn’t progressing as quickly as I’d hoped. I joined Grip Golf and had an introductory session with Dave Chapman. We built an instant rapport, and he quickly identified a few key adjustments in my swing. He also introduced me to TrackMan and showed me how to use it effectively to monitor my progress. Having never taken lessons before, I decided to book a series of sessions. After just three lessons, I’m striking the ball better than ever. Dave is flexible in his approach and has a real talent for explaining concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand and apply. I’m now making the progress I was aiming for and couldn’t recommend him more highly.”

    Rob Flack· Deptford Park
  • ★★★★

    “Solid repetitive instruction with clarity on several points now.”

    Rory Linden-Kelly· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “David was very knowledgeable and demonstrated the equipment well. He also gave me some great tips to improve my putting.”

    Jamie White· Deptford Park
  • ★★★★★

    “I booked a free trial which was a very nice experience overall, with both the admin staff and coach. The membership and lesson packages are more attractive than other places in the City. Highly recommended!”

    SOOMI OH· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “I did a session with Mark and he’s honestly outstanding; would highly recommend!”

    Jack Blackton· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “I had an induction with David chapman and instantly he was able to identify why I was having problems with my golf game. Since then I have continued to have lessons with him and my swing has improved dramatically, making me a lot more confident for when I go on to the course. David is enthusiastic when coaching and has been more than happy to go the extra mile, offering to help with analysis of my swing outside of the lesson, or staying around for an extra 10 minutes to ensure I have a clear understanding of what I need to do The facility is also great, large bays, and the use of trackman has allowed me to use the in-depth data to understand how my swing is impacting the ball flight, which gives me targets to aim for with each swing. I would highly recommend”

    Freddie Heath· Deptford Park
  • ★★★★★

    “I booked a free trial day, and he was incredibly kind and helpful throughout. I even felt a little guilty because my appointment made him miss a beautiful sunset with his wife — not exactly the best timing on my part 😅 Despite that, he was never annoyed and helped me calmly and professionally until the end. A truly kind person and a great experience. Highly recommended!”

    Sj S· Tower Bridge
  • ★★★★★

    “The price broken down from monthly to daily is half the price of 100 balls at a driving range,the equipment is the beat out there the location is close to me,the coaches prices are better than the competition and finally the quite solitude of the studio where I can really focus without all the noise. Plus one month free membership and also dave chapman who gave my induction gave me some great swing tips. All in all I'm very pleased .Will be using the studio daily.”

    Richard Howard· Deptford Park
  • ★★★★★

    “Brilliant facility run by excellent people. Recommend it 100%”

    Laurence Lee· Deptford Park
  • ★★★★★

    “I had a great time with Mark today. Thanks for his hard work and love this spce a lot! However I coudn't proceed the payment. I would appreciate it if it could be sorted out. Thanks!”

    Jung Woo Park· Tower Bridge
Beginner FAQs

Every “but what if…”, answered.

Still unsure about something? The team is on live chat — just ask.

I’ve genuinely never played. Won’t I embarrass myself?

No — and you wouldn’t be unusual. Around a third of our members had never held a club before their first visit. You’re in a private bay with just your coach, who teaches complete beginners every week. There’s no audience, and every good golfer started exactly where you are.

Do I need clubs, golf shoes or golf clothes?

None of it. Fitted club sets and balls are provided, trainers are fine, and there’s no dress code — plenty of people come straight from the office. Just bring yourself.

Is the first session really free? What’s the catch?

Really free — no card required to book, nothing to pay on the day, no obligation afterwards. The “catch” is simply that we’re confident: once you’ve hit shots with a coach beside you and seen your swing on Trackman, we think you’ll want to come back.

What actually happens in the 30 minutes?

Your coach starts with the fundamentals — how to hold the club and how to stand — then has you hitting real shots within about ten minutes. Trackman measures every shot, and you finish with an honest picture of your starting point and a clear recommendation for what to do next.

What is Trackman, and why should a beginner care?

Trackman is the ball-tracking system used on professional tours — it measures exactly what your club and ball are doing on every swing. For a beginner it means your coach works from facts rather than guesses, so you improve faster and nothing feels like a mystery.

How do people usually carry on afterwards?

Whatever suits you: one-to-one lessons, structured beginner coaching, or a membership from £80 a month (first month free) to practise whenever you like. Your coach will recommend a route on the day — and “just think about it” is always an acceptable answer.

Where are the studios?

Tower Bridge is at St Katharine Docks (E1W 1BS), minutes from Tower Hill and London Bridge stations. Deptford Park is on Grinstead Road (SE8 5FL) in South East London. Book whichever is easier to reach.

Everyone’s first swing looks the same.

The difference is where you take it. Thirty minutes, a professional coach, a private bay and everything provided — free, with no card and no obligation. The only thing you can get wrong is not booking it.