Winchester Golf Academy is a purpose-built driving range and teaching facility near Winchester. Our mission is to give everyone an exceptional golfing experience. We pride ourselves on high standards of service, expertise, and the quality of our facilities.

The story so far …

The Browne family have farmed the land known as Down Farm for several generations. Simon took over the farm in 1980.

Farming is an unpredictable business, and Simon was soon looking for ways to diversify the farm’s revenue streams. Simon and his wife Katie are both keen golfers, so one idea was the construction of a golf course. For several reasons this never came to fruition, but the desire to enter the golf business stayed.

Fast forward to 2010. Katie took up lessons with a golf pro named Emma McBride. Simon had a lesson with Emma’s fiancé (now husband) Gary Booth. As the friendship developed Simon and Katie learned of Gary and Emma’s ambition to open a golf academy. The rest, as they say, is history, and Winchester Golf Academy celebrated its 10th anniversary in May 2025.

Focus on family

Winchester Golf Academy is a family-run business, a collaboration between Simon and Katie Browne, PGA Professionals Gary and Emma Booth, and Simon and Katie’s three sons: George, Jim and Charlie, and daughter Holly.

With family at its heart, a core value is inclusivity, so the focus is on creating a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere for everyone who steps through our doors.

Quality is key

Our facilities are top quality. From fully-flighted range balls to the mats in the bays, we invest in the best to make your experience the most enjoyable it can be. Visit us and find out for yourself – book your Toptracer bay right HERE