Els Performance Golf Academy
Learn, enjoy, improve
Regardless of ability, age or experience, the Els Performance Golf Academy will take your game to an entirely new level.
Our approach
The finest golf is simple golf
At the Els Performance Golf Academy we believe playing the finest golf means keeping things simple. Using the very latest teaching techniques and video swing analysis, our PGA-qualified coaches will help you develop and refine your game through personalised attention.
The result: simple, focused steps any golfer can take to improve their swing, their strategy and ultimately their score.
Core objectives
What we stand for
Education
A place to learn, enjoy and play golf, with creative, informative and fun instructional programmes for members, guests and visitors of all ages.
Standards
New standards of quality and service: a Tour Player for a day experience for every member, guest and visitor.
Service
A must-play practice facility with high levels of customer service and attention to detail, from a friendly, attentive and knowledgeable team.
Facilities
Everything to raise your game
Practice
An extensive grassed practice tee and fairway, plus a 30-bay shaded tee with premium Titleist practice balls.
Academy course
A nine-hole par three academy course.
Technology
Bio-mechanical swing studios with video analysis and a dedicated putting lab.
Short game
A dedicated short game practice area and large contoured putting green.
Performance
A performance gymnasium and physiotherapy treatment room.
Comfort
Terrace café and business lounge.
The Coaches
Led by the best
The Big Easy
Ernie Els
A former World No.1 with 80 professional victories, including four Major Championships, two World Golf Championships and a record seven World Matchplay titles. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.
Director of Instruction
Wayne Johnson
Three decades at some of the world’s most prestigious clubs, including Director of Instruction at the European Tour Performance Institute, teaching alongside Butch Harmon, and National Coach to the UAE National Golf Team.