Why Richard Blake Golf?

Quite simply, our aim is to provide our customers with branded, affordable golf merchandise from a fantastic choice at competitive low prices.

Equipment: Our on-course retail shop at Upavon Golf Club is packed with golf equipment including a vast range of clubs from all the major manufacturers. We offer a wide range of club specifications from stock, with custom-build specifications available to order. A great selection of trial clubs are always available, enabling you to try before you buy on our driving ranges and short game practice facilities.

Our P.G.A Professionals and fully trained Golf advisors are on hand to help you choose the correct specification for each individual club in your set. We are fully trained to Custom-Fit clubs by Callaway, Cobra, Ping, Mizuno, TaylorMade and Titleist.

Make your golfing dreams a reality and visit the Richard Blake Golf Shop today. To book your appointment for a new set of custom-fit golf clubs please call 01980 630281 or email us at richard@richardblake.co.uk.

Golfwear: We are authorised stockists of the latest ranges in golfing apparel including the highly popular Adidas, Under Armour, FootJoy, Mizuno and Glenmuir collections in addition to a super selection of Upavon GC branded items. Plus, if something is not in stock we will always do our best to order it for you.

Servicing: As an authorised PowaKaddy and Motocaddy Service Centre we will repair and service your trolley to an approved industry standard within a short period of time, getting you back on the course fast. Our Powakaddy service agreement has been in force since 1989 so our experience in diagnosing problems is second to none. Richard also operates a highly skilled business in the construction, repair and restoration of golf clubs.

Instruction: Having two teaching professionals in residence, we offer expert Golf tuition whether you are a complete beginner or wanting to correct a fault in your game and lower your handicap. Lessons are available to Upavon GC members and non-members alike with all necessary equipment and balls being provided free of charge.

We look forward to meeting you and helping to fulfil all your Golfing requirements
“The short game lesson was really helpful. I can now use my lob wedge without thinning it across the green!”
JP, Pewsey
“My on course lesson taught me a lot about the mental side of golf as well as course management. Useful and great value.”
Mrs RJ, Enford
“Since learning a better grip my Golf has improved no end and now I am looking forward to reducing my handicap further still.”
AS, Andover

Meet the Team

Born in Salisbury, Richard Blake and Wiltshire Golf have been inseparable for over 30 years. Whilst an amateur Richard represented Wiltshire at junior and senior level, picking up numerous titles including the Wiltshire Schools Scratch Championship and the Wiltshire Junior Championship in the late 1980s.

After turning Professional in 1990 Richard was based at North Wilts Golf Club, building up great respect as a knowledgeable teacher to golfers of all ages. More recently he has become coach at both county and national levels.

Richard is now resident PGA Professional and Club Manager at Upavon Golf Club where he has been since 1993. In 1995, working closely with Environmental Consultants, he was given the opportunity to design the current course layout. Opening in May 1997 the 6402 yds par 71 course has received much acclaim for its challenging test of golf over undulating terrain with small well-guarded greens. The course is maturing into one of the county's finest and Richard remains closely involved with its ongoing development.

Out on the golf course Richard claimed several titles in the 1990s including the Wiltshire Professional Strokeplay Championship, the Wiltshire Professional Matchplay Championship three times and the West Region PGA Club Professional Championship in 1998.

In recent years Richard has strengthened his old links with North Wilts Golf Club and formed new alliances to become a strong force in golf retail. In addition to stocking and operating several shops with the staff and equipment that entails, Richard also has worked closely with numerous local Golf Professionals to maximize buying power across Wiltshire and in neighbouring counties.

Dan Carter joined us in February 2006 and soon became a valuable member of the team. After an outstanding amateur career and playing off 2 handicap Dan turned professional in April 2007. As a PGA registered trainer Dan offers both individual and group tuition, specialising in course management. He will also be concentrating on Western Region Circuit during 2015 building experience for future full time European tournament golf. Dan currently has a major club manufacturer to help support his playing career. If you are interested in investing in a potential star then please speak to Dan or Richard.

John McCormack plays a key role as shop assistant in the Upavon Proshop. A regular member of the club league team he has a long career in amateur golf. Now in an advisory role John can be found in the shop giving helpful advice to struggling golfers. As a qualified Electric trolley repair specialist John will often be found in a mechanical role tuning trollies for peak performance.

“I have had a series of lessons with Dan, from Grip to Stance/Posture and from Driver to Chipping. Result!!!!! Handicap was 18.8 at the start and came down smoothly to 15.9. The best value lesson? Has to be the 7/8/9 for distance control - I have had a remarkable increase in chips in off the green or to within a foot - which with my putting is good news. Now back to practice that chipping.”
SG, Upavon

Expert Tuition from the Professionals

If you are a complete beginner or just want to correct a problem in your game.

Instructor 30 Minutes 45 Min Video 5 + 1 free Lesson 90 Minute Playing Lesson
Dan Carter £18.00 £25.00 £90.00 £45.00
Richard Blake £90.00 N/A N/A N/A

Tuition: Lessons are available to members and non-members. All the necessary equipment and balls are provided free of charge. Pupils are entitled to use the practice facilities at Upavon between lessons at no cost.

Special Offer: Six lessons for the price of Five.

Junior Golfers: Junior Group Lessons with Dan Carter are available on Saturday Mornings during the season at £4.00 per lesson. No previous experience is necessary and there is no need to book, just roll up. All equipment is provided. Lessons will follow a specified Junior Programme and will start in April 2015 and continue through the late Spring and Summer months. For more information please speak to Dan.

Junior individual ½ hour lessons with Dan Carter are also available at only £12 per lesson.

Our Teaching Philosophy: We believe that the first step to any improvement it to clearly understand the fault. By using a combination of verbal, visual and kinesthetic instruction we offer the student a barrier-free learning environment, giving golfers of all abilities and ages the opportunity to improve their golf game and well-being.

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Address Richard Blake, PGA Professional, Upavon Golf Club, Douglas Avenue ,Upavon, Wiltshire, SN9 6BQ

Telephone Number 01980 630281

Email Address info@richardblake.co.uk

Company Registration No: 4232897
VAT No: 639 4535 12

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