Il Pelagone Golf Academy
Chris Galbraith, Head Golf Professional and PGA Professional. Coaching in English and German, from your first swing to your handicap.
Whether it is your first hour on the range, the Green Card in twelve sessions or focused handicap coaching: you work with the Head Professional of Il Pelagone Golf Resort.
What you can work on with us
Private lessons and lessons for couples
50 minutes on your own or as a pair: swing, short game, putting, bunker play or the full technique.
€80
Group lessons
From three players. For families, friends and resort guests, mixed standards of play welcome.
€100 for the group
Playing lessons
100 minutes out on the course: strategy, club selection, course management and real playing situations.
€160
Green Card
Twelve sessions of technique and play on the course, plus the Rules of Golf and etiquette. Range balls, green fees and hire clubs included.
from €330 per person
Handicap improvement
Short game, fairway shots, course strategy: the areas that make the biggest difference to your score.
from €340 per person
Junior and Kids Golf
Holiday camps from mid June to mid September, for kids and teenagers aged 6 to 16.
from €99
Golf Days
For companies, birthdays and large groups. Content, duration and date by arrangement.
on request
Club repair and regripping
New grips, shaft adjustments and repairs, so your clubs stay right for your whole stay.
from €15
Chris Galbraith
Head Golf Professional, PGA Professional
Chris Galbraith is a PGA Professional and Head Professional at Il Pelagone Golf Resort in Tuscany. He works with players of every standard, from beginners to ambitious golfers, on their way to more consistency, confidence and success on the course.
Technical expertise, structured coaching and practical course strategy belong together for him. As an active competitor at tournaments and Pro-Am events, he brings his competitive experience straight into his coaching. His aim: to develop every player individually and to unlock the full potential of their game.
- Lessons in English and German
- Swing analysis with FlightScope, Toptracer and video
- Range balls included in every lesson
Lessons and prices
On your own, as a pair, in a group or out on the course. The lessons cover every area of the game: tee shots, iron play, pitching, chipping, putting, bunker play and course management.
To analyse your swing and to draw up a clear improvement plan, Chris uses FlightScope, Toptracer and video analysis. Range balls are included in every lesson.
Group lessons are ideal for families, friends, resort guests and players of mixed standards who want to work on their game together.
Private lesson
€80
50 minutes, 1 to 2 players
Group lessons
€100
50 minutes, from 3 players, price for the group
Playing lessons
€160
100 minutes, 1 to 2 players, buggy included
Lesson package
€579
8 × 50 minutes, 1 to 2 players
About the playing lesson
- A buggy is included in the price. An additional buggy costs €20.
- A green fee of €30 per player applies, payable directly at the Pro Shop.
- After the lesson you play the remaining holes of your nine hole round on your own.
Booking
Private lessons, lessons for couples and playing lessons are booked directly with Chris Galbraith: chris@ilpelagone.com. Appointments can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before the start.
Green Card course
Twelve sessions, everything included
The complete beginner programme: technique work on the range, supervised practice on the course and an introduction to the Rules of Golf and etiquette. Everything you need for the course is included, from range balls and green fees to hire clubs.
- 6 × 50 minutes of basic coaching
- 6 × 50 minutes on the course
- Range balls and green fees included
- Hire clubs if required
- Rules of Golf and etiquette
| Price per person | |
|---|---|
| 1 player | €900 |
| 2 players | €500 |
| 3 players | €385 |
| 4 players | €330 |
Handicap improvement
For golfers who want to play with more confidence, consistency and strategy on the course. Together with Chris Galbraith you work on the areas that make the biggest difference to your score: short game and putting, fairway shots and driver, course strategy and course knowledge.
The handicap courses can be booked at any time and are planned individually, for groups of three to six players. The course costs €340 per person for hotel guests and members, €370 for visiting golfers. Range balls, green fees for the 9 hole rounds, competition fees for rounds registered for handicap purposes (RPR) and hire clubs are included. The Green Card is required.
Your contact is Chris Galbraith: chris@ilpelagone.com
How a handicap course runs
- Assessment of your current standard of play
- Short game, putting and bunker play
- Fairway shots, tee shots and shot routine
- Course management and playing strategy
- On-course coaching with practical feedback, plus 9 hole rounds, on request registered officially as RPR rounds
- Personal recommendations for continued improvement
Junior and Kids Golf
Holiday camps from mid June to mid September
An active holiday programme for kids and teenagers: movement, fun and first experiences of golf in a relaxed atmosphere. The meeting point is the Driving Range & Toptracer.
Junior Camp
Ages 8 to 16
Three mornings a week
€159 for 3 days
Single session €60
Bambini Camp
Ages 6 to 8
Two mornings a week
€99 for 2 days
Single session €50
- Range balls and hire clubs included
- Coaching with a golf professional
- Flexible attendance during the week is possible
Ask Chris Galbraith for the weekdays and times: chris@ilpelagone.com
Golf Days
For companies, birthdays and large groups
Chris Galbraith organises golf days for companies, birthdays and large private groups, with flexible scheduling. Content, duration and level of coaching are tailored to the group, its standard of play and its aims.
The taster session is the relaxed way in for first time players, couples and friends: 60 minutes at the driving range, balls and hire clubs provided, a maximum of eight players, €15 per person for hotel guests.
- Bookable individually on request, dates and prices by arrangement
- For companies, birthdays and large groups
- Flexible scheduling and formats
- Adapted to standard of play and aims
- For beginners, returning players and advanced golfers
Your contact is Chris Galbraith: chris@ilpelagone.com
Club repair and regripping
Club service at the Il Pelagone Golf Academy
New grips, adjustments and expert repairs, so your clubs stay in good order throughout your stay. Basic repairs, grip checks and grip replacement, plus service recommendations for your equipment.
Availability, prices and service enquiries: golfacademy@ilpelagone.com
Grip replacement
| Golf Pride Tour Velvet | from €22 |
| Golf Pride Midsize and Jumbo | from €25 |
| Golf Pride MultiCompound | from €28 |
| Premium grips | on request |
Grip, installation and fitting included.
Putter grip replacement
| Golf Pride putter grips | from €35 |
| SuperStroke putter grips | from €50 |
Grip and installation included.
Adjustments and repairs
| Shaft shortening | from €15 |
| Shaft lengthening | from €25 |
| Clubhead refitting | from €25 |
| Additional repairs | on request |
Golf holidays with Chris Galbraith
Golf weeks, coaching and playing packages, group golf holidays, corporate golf days, bespoke golf programmes and offers for partner groups: coaching, rounds of golf and a stay in Tuscany in one package. Every trip with its dates, services and prices is listed under Golf Holidays & Offers.
Golf Week Tuscany 2026 and 2027
Seven nights at Il Pelagone Hotel & Golf Resort, unlimited golf at Golf Club Toscana, coaching with Chris and additional rounds at Argentario Golf Club and Golf Club Punta Ala.
- 21 to 28 November 2026
- 23 to 30 January 2027
- 4 to 11 February 2027
- 18 to 25 February 2027
- 17 to 24 March 2027
- 3 to 10 April 2027
from €1,149 per person in a double room
Contact the Golf Academy
Your contact for every kind of coaching is Chris Galbraith: private and playing lessons, group lessons, the Green Card, handicap courses, golf weeks, junior camps, taster sessions and golf days for companies and groups.
chris@ilpelagone.com
golfacademy@ilpelagone.com
+39 0566 820471
Località Il Pelagone 28, 58023 Gavorrano
golfacademy@ilpelagone.com
+39 0566 820471
Località Il Pelagone 28, 58023 Gavorrano
Cancellation policy: cancellations and changes of appointment are free of charge up to 48 hours before the start. For cancellations within 48 hours of the appointment and for no-shows, the full amount is charged.
More in the golf section: Golf Club Toscana & Golf Course Green Fees & Tee Times Driving Range & Toptracer Membership Golf Holidays & Offers
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IL PELAGONE
HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
Loc. Il Pelagone 28 58023
Gavorrano, Italy
P.IVA 00126350537
CIN: IT053010A1QVRE84JG
- reception@ilpelagone.com
- T +39 0566 820111
- +39 0566 844800
