Winchester Golf Academy Toptracer bays at dusk

Winchester

Hampshire, UK

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TOPTRACER

Golf,
reimagined.

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Twenty-four covered bays. Instant booking. Mon–Fri 9am–9pm · Sat & Sun 9am–6pm.

Inside a heated Toptracer bay at Winchester Golf Academy

01 — The Academy

A range, only better.

Elevate your
practice.

The same shot-tracing technology used on tour. Heated bays, real ball flight, real data — every single visit.

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Booking

Reserve a bay in under a minute.

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  1. 01
    Pick a date & time

    Real-time availability across all 24 bays.

  2. 02
    Choose your bay

    Standard or VIP. Add food & drinks at checkout.

  3. 03
    Play

    Instant confirmation by email. Just turn up and tee off.

Booking handled securely by YourGolfBooking. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot.

01 — The bays

Step in. Tee up.
Track every shot.

All 24 bays are Toptracer-powered with games for every level — from Long Drive contests to virtual rounds at world-famous courses. Heated, covered, open late.

Bay rates

Honest pricing. Unlimited balls.

Every Toptracer bay, every session — unlimited balls included. Pay for the bay, share with up to four players.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 9am–9pm · Sat & Sun 9am–6pm

Players in the covered, heated Toptracer bays at Winchester Golf Academy
Toptracer bays
24 covered, heated bays
Golfer with a driver looking out across the range at Winchester Golf Academy
Every session
Unlimited balls included
Players competing across the floodlit Toptracer bays during a tournament evening at Winchester Golf Academy
Floodlights on · open until 9pm weeknights

When the lights come on,
the range comes alive.

Floodlit bays, cold drinks, and the kind of easy competition that turns a Wednesday into a story. Bring the team, the mates, or the date — we'll handle the rest.

  • Floodlit Toptracer bays
  • Drinks served to your bay
  • Social games & leaderboards
  • Walk-in friendly, no pressure
Book an evening bayPeak slots fill fast — Thu–Sat sell out by midweek.
Tonight
Live availability
  • 17:00
    After-work warm-up
  • 19:00
    Prime social hour
  • 20:30
    Late tee, drink in hand
Free cancellation up to 24hBays from £8
All-weather · 365 days a year

Golf, whatever the
forecast says.

Covered Toptracer bays, overhead heating and full floodlighting — so dark mornings, drizzle and December never get in the way of your swing.

24
Covered bays
9pm
Weeknight close
365
Days open
Book a covered bayStay dry. Stay warm. Stay swinging.
Covered, floodlit Toptracer bays at Winchester Golf Academy
CoveredHeatedFloodlit

Covered & heated bays

Step out of the rain, into the warmth. Overhead cover and bay-side heaters keep January as comfortable as June.

Floodlit until close

Stadium-grade floodlighting turns dark winter evenings into prime tee time. Same ball flight, same Toptracer data, after sunset.

Toptracer on every bay

Real-time shot tracking, games and virtual courses on all 24 bays. Reliable tech, dialled in daily by our team.

Open 7 days, every week

Rain, frost or fog — we're open. No cancelled rounds, no wasted weekends. Book with confidence year-round.

One-minute booking

Pick a bay tonight — covered, heated, floodlit until 9pm.

Instant confirmation · Free cancellation up to 24h

New to this? Start here

No golf clubs.
No golf nerves.
Just a good night out.

Think bowling — but with golf clubs and better drinks. Our bays are built for total beginners: pick a game on the screen, swing, laugh, repeat. No dress code, no jargon, no judgement.

Book a bay for beginnersUp to 6 people · clubs included
  • Never held a club?
    Perfect. The screen tells you what to do — we'll help with the rest.
  • No kit, no clue?
    Clubs and balls are included. Just rock up in trainers.
  • Don't know the rules?
    There aren't any. Pick a game on the screen and start swinging.
  • Worried you'll look daft?
    Bays are private. It's just you, your mates, and the music.
Most first-timers come in groups. Birthdays, work nights, first dates, hen and stag warm-ups. The bay's yours for the hour.
Emma Booth, PGA Pro and Academy Manager at Winchester Golf Academy

02 — Coaching

Coached by PGA pros. Fitted by experts.

Whether you're picking up a club for the first time or chasing single figures, our PGA team and Mizuno fitting studio help you find the game inside you.

  • PGA Pro1-to-1 lessons
  • Activator CoachBeginner pathway
  • Custom fittingFree appointments
  • WorkshopRepairs & regrips

Ladies coaching

A women's group that actually keeps coming back.

Weekly ladies' coaching with Emma and the team — beginner-friendly, social, and built around a group that's grown into proper friendships on and off the range.

Ladies group lesson watching a coach demonstrate at Winchester Golf Academy
Ladies coaching group on the floodlit range
Ladies coaching group celebrating after a session

Meet the team

Real coaches. Real people.

PGA pros and an Activator coach who actually live here, teach here, and remember your name on the second visit.

Emma Booth — PGA Professional at Winchester Golf Academy

PGA Professional

Emma Booth

Emma is a PGA Professional dedicated to helping golfers build confidence and enjoy the game to its fullest. Known for her friendly and approachable coaching style, she creates personalised development plans that let golfers of all ages and abilities improve at their own pace. With extensive experience coaching beginners, juniors and experienced players alike, she focuses on long-term improvement through clear communication and practical advice — making golf accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Gary Booth — General Manager & PGA Professional at Winchester Golf Academy

General Manager & PGA Professional

Gary Booth

Gary is the General Manager and a PGA Professional at Winchester Golf Academy, having played a key role in the development and growth of the facility over the past decade. Combining coaching expertise with a passion for customer experience, he is committed to creating one of the UK's leading golf practice destinations, working closely with the coaching, retail and operations teams so every visitor receives outstanding service. Alongside his management role, Gary continues to coach and custom fit golfers of all abilities through expert advice, modern technology and a practical approach.

Andrew Reid coaching a golfer at Winchester Golf Academy

Golf Coach

Andrew Reid

Andrew is a highly regarded coach with a passion for helping golfers improve while enjoying the game more. His calm, patient and encouraging approach lets players develop confidence and make meaningful progress regardless of their starting point, focusing on simplifying the learning process and the key fundamentals that lead to better, more consistent golf. Whether delivering individual lessons, group coaching or junior development sessions, he is committed to a positive learning environment where every golfer feels supported.

Dean Harrison — PGA Professional at Winchester Golf Academy

PGA Professional

Dean Harrison

Dean is one of Winchester Golf Academy's most experienced PGA Professionals, bringing a wealth of coaching and custom fitting expertise to golfers of all abilities. His straightforward, results-focused approach helps players understand their swing, improve consistency and lower their scores. Whether working with complete beginners or accomplished golfers, he is passionate about making the game easier to understand and more enjoyable to play. Alongside coaching, Dean specialises in custom fitting — ensuring golfers are equipped with clubs that suit their swing and maximise performance.

Harry Musson, Custom Fitting Specialist at Winchester Golf Academy

Custom Fitting Specialist

Harry Musson

Harry is Winchester Golf Academy's Custom Fitting Specialist, helping golfers find equipment that complements their swing and maximises performance. With a strong understanding of modern club technology and launch monitor data, he works closely with golfers to identify the right equipment for their game. Combining technical knowledge with a friendly, approachable manner, he makes every fitting both informative and enjoyable. Working across the fitting studio, workshop and front-of-house, Harry plays an important role in delivering exceptional service throughout the facility.

Custom fitting

Clubs built around your numbers.

GCQuad launch monitor, a full demo wall from every major brand, and two specialist fitters who'll spend the time it takes to get it right. Free fitting appointments, refunded against any clubs you buy.

Harry Musson — Custom Fit Technician at Winchester Golf Academy

Custom Fit Technician

Harry Musson

Harry leads our fitting bench day-to-day — GCQuad data, a full demo wall and a calm, no-pressure process. Whether you're after distance, consistency or tighter dispersion, you'll leave knowing exactly what's in your bag and why.

  • GCQuad fittings
  • Full demo wall
  • Club repairs & regrips
Dean Harrison — PGA Custom Fitting Technician at Winchester Golf Academy

PGA Custom Fitting Technician

Dean Harrison

PGA-qualified and a TaylorMade Master Fitter — Dean brings 20+ years of tour-level fitting knowledge to the bench. Ideal if you want your numbers translated into a swing plan as well as a spec sheet.

  • PGA qualified 2001
  • TaylorMade Master Fitter
  • Iron · driver · wedge · putter
VIP bay set up for a group social
Groups & social occasions

Bring the group.
We'll bring the night to life.

Private bays, drinks served where you stand, and a screen that turns everyone — beginner to scratch — into a contender. Built for nights that get talked about on Monday.

  • Birthdays
    Cake at the bay. Music up. Leaderboard live.
  • Work socials
    An easy win for the team-builder calendar slot.
  • Friends night
    Six mates, three hours, one trophy nobody saw coming.
  • Hen & stag
    A pre-party that's actually about something.
  • Casual comps
    Closest-to-pin, longest drive, virtual rounds.
  • Client events
    Premium hosting without the country-club stiffness.

The Social

2–4 guests
From £261 bay · 90 mins
  • Multi-player bay
  • Toptracer games
  • Food & drink to your bay
Most booked

The Celebration

Up to 8 guests
From £40 / hrVIP Bay 3 XL
  • Premium sofa bay
  • Table service
  • Private screen & comp

The Takeover

12–40 guests
EnquireMulti-bay hire
  • Private lounge + bays
  • Hosted competition
  • Dedicated host & menu
Plan in minutes

Tell us the date, the group size, and the vibe. We'll handle bays, food, drinks and a hosted game — all in one reply.

For the group

Hold the date before it's gone.

Most Fridays and Saturdays book up a week ahead.

03 — VIP & Social

Your night out, with a driver in hand.

Premium VIP bays for groups of up to 8. Reserve for birthdays, stag dos, corporate evenings — or just because it's Friday.

VIP bay interior
VIP Bays

Groups up to 8

Reserved bays, table service, private screens.

Social golf

Leagues, tournaments
and themed nights.

Closest-to-the-pin, long drive comps, Toptracer leagues — golf as a night out.

Make it your local

A week worth coming back for.
Practice, play, eat, repeat.

  • Mon
    Range Reset

    Quiet bays, focused practice. Coach drop-ins from 5pm.

  • Tue
    Lesson Night

    PGA 1-to-1s and small group clinics.

  • Wed
    Midweek League

    Friendly Toptracer comps · all levels welcome.

  • Thu
    After-Work Social

    Drinks to your bay. Music up. Walk-ins welcome.

  • Fri
    Floodlit Friday

    Late tees, sharing plates, the best seats in town.

  • Sat
    Family & Junior

    Mornings for juniors, afternoons for everyone.

  • Sun
    Long Lunch

    Brunch, bays, and roast menu from midday.

The Range Pass

One pass. Better bays, better prices, better evenings.

Built for the people who keep coming back. Priority access on the busiest nights, lesson credits, and a tab that follows you from range to lounge.

  • Members'Priority bay booking, 14 days ahead
  • Coaching10% off blocks of 5+ lessons
  • Food & drinkBay-side menu, members' tab
  • EventsFirst access to leagues & socials
Community

Leagues, socials, supper clubs.

A rolling calendar of friendly competitions, themed nights and food events. Come for the golf, stay for the people.

400+ regulars this season

04 — the kitchen @

the kitchen @ Winchester Golf Academy.

Hand-pressed burgers, loaded fries, sharing boards and a proper bar — all delivered straight to your bay. Scan the QR, keep swinging.

Burgers, fries and Purezza sparkling water from the kitchen @ Winchester Golf Academy
the kitchen @ WGA
Junior golfer at the academy

05 — Junior

Where the next generation falls for golf.

Weekly junior academy sessions, holiday camps and a pathway from first swing to competitive play. Built around confidence, fun and real progress.

Junior programmes

@winchestergolfacademy

Always something happening.

Stay close

New events, offers and what's coming next.

Join the list. We only send the good stuff.

Padel court at night

What's next

Padel. Coming to Winchester.

The same premium leisure experience, on the fastest-growing racquet sport in the world. Register your interest to be first in.

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Why guests book with confidence

Modern, professional,
and built to be enjoyed.

Secure online booking Free cancellation up to 24h Pay at the venue option Hampshire · open 7 days
Hampshire · SO21
Countryside setting
Find us

Closer than you think.
Calmer than you'd expect.

Tucked into the Hampshire countryside, minutes from the M3 and Winchester. Wide, free parking, step-free access, and the kind of open sky that makes the city feel a long way away.

Address
Winchester Golf Academy, Hampshire SO21
From M3
5 minutes — Junction 11
From Winchester
10 minutes by car
Parking
Free on-site · 120 spaces

Step-free access throughout · Accessible parking & WCs

Real people, real evenings

Not staged. Just sent in.

Every photo here was taken by someone who'd just rather be at Winchester than anywhere else on a Tuesday night. The quotes are theirs too.

A mum and daughter sharing food in a heated bay at dusk
Family night

We came for the burgers, stayed for the swing.

The Whitfields

Golfer mid-swing on a frosty sunrise morning at the range
Sunrise session

Frosty mornings, hot coffee, perfect tracer lines.

Henry, 7am regular

Buttermilk chicken burger and chunky fries from the kitchen
From the kitchen

Best fries in Hampshire — and that's not even the headline.

Sam R.

Close-up of a Callaway driver mid-takeaway with the range behind
First visit

First time on a Toptracer bay. Hooked.

Aman D.

Two children laughing on the range with a parent watching
Junior Saturday

Both kids asked when we're coming back. That's a win.

Dad of two

Emma Booth — PGA Pro & Co-founder
1-to-1 with Emma

Emma cut through the tricky stuff and got me hitting confidently.

Adult learner

Dean Harrison — PGA Professional
1-to-1 with Dean

10 minutes in and I finally understood why I slice.

Priya S.

Harry Musson — Custom Fit Technician
Custom fitting with Harry

Walked in for a fitting, walked out 12 yards longer.

Tom B.

The fitting studio at Winchester Golf Academy
Work social

Feels less golf-club, more proper hangout.

The Thursday crew

4.9Across Google & Facebook

Average guest rating

12k+And counting

Bays booked this year

92%Once is rarely enough

Come back within 30 days

400+ regulars already this season.

Bays go fast Thurs–Sat. Pick a slot in under a minute.

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Quick reserve

Tee off this week — bays from £8.

Ready when you are

Pick a time. Pick a bay. We'll take it from there.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot.

Open today until 9pmBays from £8 · book in 60s
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