Frequently Asked Questions
Golf Lessons SA is an online directory of PGA qualified golf professionals across South Africa. You can search for coaches and club fitters near you, view their profiles, and request a booking directly through the website.
Yes. Every professional listed on Golf Lessons SA is a qualified member of the PGA of South Africa. PGA membership requires completion of a structured training programme and adherence to professional standards.
Find a professional you would like to work with using the search or directory pages. Open their profile and click the "Request Booking" button. Choose a date and time that suits you, fill in your details, and submit your request. The professional will review your request and confirm it by email.
There is no fee to browse the directory or submit a booking request. Lesson fees are set by each individual professional and are paid directly to them - Golf Lessons SA does not process payments.
After submitting your request you will receive an acknowledgement email. Once the professional reviews and accepts your booking, you will receive a separate confirmation email with the full details. You are not confirmed until you receive that second email.
Yes. Your confirmation email contains a cancellation link. Click it to cancel your booking at any time. Please give as much notice as possible so the professional can offer the slot to someone else.
Custom fitting is the process of matching your golf clubs to your individual swing characteristics - things like shaft flex, club length, lie angle, and grip size. A fitted set of clubs can make a significant difference to consistency and performance at any level. Look for professionals with the "Custom Fitting" badge on their profile.
Yes, many PGA professionals offer remote coaching via video call. Professionals who offer this service are tagged with "Online Lessons" on their profile and in the directory.
Some professionals offer packages - a bundle of multiple lessons sold at a set price, often at a slight discount compared to booking individually. Packages appear on the professional's profile page. You purchase the package and then use the included credits when booking individual sessions.
After your lesson is marked as completed by the professional, you will automatically receive an email asking for your feedback. Click the link in that email to submit a star rating and optional comment. Reviews are checked by the PGA before being published.
Reviews on Golf Lessons SA can only be submitted by clients who have made a real booking through the platform. Each review link is unique and single-use. All reviews are moderated by the PGA of South Africa before being published.
First check your spam or junk folder. Emails are sent from the Golf Lessons SA platform so they may be filtered by some mail providers. If you use Gmail, also check your Promotions tab. If you still cannot find the email, contact the professional directly using their profile contact details.
Yes - if you know a professional's name, search for them directly or ask them for the link to their profile. Each professional has a unique URL you can bookmark or share.
Log in to the PGA Member Portal at members.pga.co.za and navigate to Golf Lessons SA. Set up your profile, add your services and availability, and publish your listing. Your profile will appear in the directory immediately once published.
Booking availability is shown for the next 60 days based on the professional's schedule. If you need to arrange something further in advance, contact the professional directly through their profile.