About us...

Headed up by Doug Wood & Garth Milne the Wanna Be A Champion Golf and Fitness Academy has seen considerable success of both our pro-golfers to our young juniors alike.
Our Academy has grown over the years, and we are proud to be coaching golf and giving golf lessons at three of South Africa’s most prestigious golf clubs. (Serengeti Academy, Woodhill Academy, Fancourt Academy)
At Wanna Be A Champion Golf and Fitness Academy our golf lessons combine our professional coach’s knowledge and expertise with revolutionary teaching methods.
Our aim is to teach golfing techniques in a simple way to accelerate the learning and golfing performance.

Our Vision

To create a World Class Coaching Facility comprising of:
• Teachers of the highest level
• Utilising the most advance technology and training techniques to further our students
• Fitness facilities which includes fully functional Gym, Physio, Biokinetics and mental training
• Integrated training systems for Juniors
• To ensure and develop a long-term relationship with common goals
• To be leaders in our Industry

Crafting Excellence in the World of Golf

With a footprint in three of South Africa’s most distinguished golf clubs, our Academy is a testament of prestige and performance in the golfing arena. Our professional coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, combined with revolutionary teaching methods to accelerate learning and enhance golfing prowess.

Our Facilities

What We Offer

Driving Range

Golf Coaching for Private and Group Sessions

Fully equipped Fitness Centre

Biokineticist Treatment Rooms

Physiotherapy Treatment Rooms

Club Fitment Facility with Practice Nets

Psychologist & Life Coach

Serengeti Academy

Woodhill Academy

Fancourt Academy

The Academy

The Academy is equipped with the latest, cutting-edge technology. From our Golf BioDynamics 3D swing analysis to a Capto putting aid that gives real time feedback on every stroke. Students are exposed to effective teaching methods to help them improve every aspect of their game of golf. The Academy has the only registered AimPoint instructor in South Africa – Sandra van der Berg operating from our Academies. Embark on a personalized journey with our exclusive training program.

Capto Putting

Training Aid

The Capto Putting System is a combination of technology and real-time analysis. The data provided can assist you in the improvement of your putting performance. The Capto Putting sensor is designed to be lightweight and easy to use.

Trackman

Training Aid

The TrackMan is a device that uses Doppler radar to monitor the launch of a golf ball. It is set up behind the golfer and is roughly the size of a laptop. With each swing, it measures every aspect of the club movement, the trajectory of the ball, and its landing.

Sportsbox Ai

Training Aid

Through our unique technology that can capture, measure, and analyze complex athletic motions in 3D, combined with the knowledge and experience of the world’s leading instructors in each sport, Sportsbox AI provides real-time corrective feedback.

Aimpoint

Training Aid

Aimpoint Putting is a method of reading and interpreting the green to determine the precise aim point for a putt. This technique was developed by Mark Sweeney, a professional golfer who struggled with reading greens and putting.