“I would like to take a lesson during my holiday.”
This is the message I receive most often on WhatsApp. It comes from a golfer spending a few days in Marrakech, or from a resident who finally wants to improve. My answer always starts with the same question: how much time do you have?
It is not a sales question. The format decides what we can really achieve together. A one-hour golf lesson in Marrakech and a four-hour assessment do not serve the same purpose.
The trap of the one-hour lesson
You arrive, you hit a few balls, and the coach immediately spots the most visible fault. He corrects it. You leave happy, with a new feeling.
The problem is that the most visible fault is rarely the cause. A player who slices often has an out-to-in club path. But that path sometimes comes from the grip, sometimes from the alignment, and sometimes from the way the player uses the ground. Without measurement, we correct the symptom. Two weeks later, it comes back.
That is why I advise against starting with a single hour when you do not yet know what is going wrong.
Three formats, one approach
In all three cases, I do the same thing: I establish what limits your game before deciding what to correct. Only the time changes.
| Format | Length | Who it is for | What you take home |
|---|---|---|---|
| The half day | 4 hours | Your first session with me, or you do not know what is wrong | A written summary and two or three priorities |
| The private lesson | 1 hour | A point already identified, or a follow-up after an assessment | One thing to work on and a number to check it |
| The camp | 3 to 5 days | You have time and want to reach a new level | A programme written for you, measured at the start and at the end |
The half day: the lesson I recommend first
Four hours are enough to measure everything. The TrackMan radar shows what your club does at impact. The CAPTO sensor analyses your putting. Force plates show how you use the ground.
With these three views, we finally know what costs you the most shots. You leave with a written summary. The one-hour lessons that follow then become far more effective, because each one works on the right priority. I explain what we measure in the article TrackMan Swing Assessment in Marrakech.
The key pointAn assessment followed by three targeted lessons improves your game faster than ten random lessons.
The one-hour lesson: for a specific point
One hour is enough when you already know what to work on. It is the right format to check what has held since the last session. It is also the right format for a single topic, such as bunker play or distance control on approach shots. Every lesson ends with a number you can check on your own.
The camp: to reach a new level
Over three to five days, we combine swing analysis, putting, ground forces, short game and a coached day on a Marrakech golf course. It is the format that produces the most lasting changes. I explain how I build it in the article Golf Camp in Marrakech.
Are you a beginner?
Then forget the assessment for now. Start with a few one-hour lessons to lay the foundations: grip, posture, alignment and contact. They decide everything else. The half-day assessment becomes useful as soon as you play regularly.
I discovered golf through a video game. The swing came later, and measurement later still. So I know what it is like to start from scratch.
What about children?
Juniors follow the same approach, adapted to their age. During school holidays, I run junior camps in Marrakech that mix technique, play and the mental side of the game. Children love the simulators, and they learn very quickly to read their own numbers.
Where to take a golf lesson in Marrakech
Measurement sessions take place at G.Spot Golf Marrakech, an indoor golf centre equipped with TrackMan simulators, at Complexe Commercial Cherifa, Km 3 route d'Amizmiz. You can work there whatever the weather, including during the hottest hours of summer.
Work on the grass takes place on the driving range and on the golf courses of Marrakech. The short game and on-course coaching cannot be replaced by a screen.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf lesson in Marrakech cost?
The price depends on the format: one hour, half a day or a camp. Message me on WhatsApp with your level and your dates, and I will reply myself with the exact price.
Do I need to be a club member to take a lesson?
No. Lessons are open to everyone, residents and visitors alike, with no membership.
Can I bring my own clubs?
Yes, and it is even better: we measure your game with your own equipment. If you travel without them, clubs are available on site.
When is the best time of year for golf lessons in Marrakech?
All year round, thanks to the indoor centre. For work on the grass, the ideal period runs from October to May.
How do I book a lesson?
The Book button on the site opens the G.Spot booking page. You can also message me on WhatsApp with your level and your availability.
Start with the half day.Four hours with the radar, the sensor and the force plates. You leave with a written summary and the two or three priorities that matter for your game.
Alvin Pivaty is a PGA France Master Professional golf coach, certified TrackMan Master and CAPTO Expert. A former professional player, he coaches in Marrakech and works with elite amateur and professional golfers.
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