The lesson works, then fades
You leave hitting it better, but without a clear next step the old pattern soon returns.
John O’NeillGame Improvement Programme
The Complete
Golf Performance System
A clear coaching programme for golfers who want lasting improvement and lower scores.
01 / Does this sound familiar?
Your swing improves.
Your scores don’t.
You are putting the effort in. You just need a clearer direction.
Practice becomes guesswork
You put the time in and try different drills, but you are never quite sure what is helping.
Your scores do not reflect your ability
You see flashes of the golfer you can be, but not often enough when you play.
Every session has a plan.
Every practice has a purpose.
02 / Why single lessons stall
You do not need another quick fix.
A lesson can change a movement. Lasting improvement needs more than that. The work has to connect to a goal, become part of your practice and then hold up on the course.
“You do not need more information. You need to know what matters now and what comes next.”
John O’Neill PGA Professional
03 / The CGA Performance Pathway
One plan.
Four clear stages.
This is the difference between having lessons and being coached. We find the real issue, build the plan, guide the work and check that it is improving your golf.
Diagnose
See where shots are being lost, understand why and decide what matters first.
Plan
Build a clear plan that connects your coaching, practice and play.
Develop
Make lasting changes through focused coaching in person.
Perform
Take the work onto the course, review the results and keep moving forward.
What the programme looks like
In-person coaching.
Support between sessions.
We work together in the studio, on the practice area and on the course. Between sessions, you can send swings, ask questions and get feedback, so you always know what to work on next.
Focused coaching built around the main priority in your plan.
Simple, specific practice with a clear reason behind it.
Send swings, questions and updates through Skillest between sessions.
Use your scores and performance to decide what comes next.
WinterBuild the game.SeasonPlay the game.
04 / Coaching through the season
Your coaching should change as your golf changes.
Winter gives us time to make technical changes and build better practice habits. During the season, we focus more on scoring, decisions and producing your golf when it matters.
- Full game evaluation
- Personal performance plan
- Focused individual coaching
- Skillest support between visits
- Practice and scoring reviews
05 / What good coaching should give you
Less doubt.
More clarity.
The aim is not to make you dependent on a coach. It is to help you understand your game, practise with purpose and step onto the course knowing what you are trying to do.
“John changed small things that made massive improvements in my swing and made my scoring so much better.”
Andrew FarrowFrom complete beginner to making pars a regular feature on the scorecard within a year.
Patrick Newton’s journey“You get the feel of an actual coach, not just a singular lesson.”
Daniel MorrisYour local PGA golf coach
Golf lessons in Widnes,
near Warrington.
Work with PGA Professional John O’Neill at Cheshire Golf Academy, based at Mersey Valley Golf & Country Club in Bold Heath.
Bring the part of your game you want to improve. Together, we can identify the pattern, choose a clear priority and build practice around it.
We welcome golfers from Widnes, Warrington, St Helens and Runcorn.
Explore John’s coaching programmesWork on the shots that matter to your game.
- Studio coaching
- Use TrackMan and video to understand your strike, club delivery and ball flight, then turn that information into a clear focus for practice.
- Short game and putting
- Work on the shots around the green: choosing a club, controlling your landing point, judging distance and building better pace control on the greens.
- On-course coaching
- Connect your technique to the decisions you make during a round: club selection, targets, shot choices and managing your usual miss.
Before your first visit
A few useful questions.
Where do golf lessons take place?
Cheshire Golf Academy is based at Mersey Valley Golf & Country Club, Warrington Road, Bold Heath, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 3XL, near Warrington. Coaching can take place in the studio, on the practice area and on the course.
Get directions to the academyHow do I book a lesson or join a programme?
You can book a session directly through the online diary. For ongoing coaching, the monthly programme offers two or four hours together, with a personal plan, focused practice and progress reviews.
Book a coaching sessionWhat support do programme pupils get between lessons?
Your practice plan gives you a clear focus between sessions. Through Skillest, you can send swings, ask questions and share updates with John, so the coaching stays connected to the practice you are doing.
Compare the coaching programmesWhat is the free game evaluation?
It is an initial conversation about your current golf, what you would like to change and which coaching option may suit you. It helps us decide on the right next step together. Start by completing the enquiry form.
Apply for your free game evaluation06 / Your next step
Find out what is really
holding your game back.
This programme is for golfers who are ready to follow a plan, practise with purpose and give improvement the time it needs. It is not another quick tip or occasional MOT.
We start with a free game evaluation. We will talk about your golf, your goals and where your shots are going. Then we can decide together whether the programme is right for you.
Apply for your free game evaluation