PGA NATIONAL GOLF ACADEMY
Welcome to the PGA National Golf Academy, where evidence-based coaching meets world-class facilities.
OUR FACILITIES
Practice in comfort at our comprehensive training complex adjacent to the Clubhouse:
- Driving Range — Grass bays and covered mats for all-weather practice
- Putting Green — Expansive surface for developing touch and reading skills
- Short Game Area — Chipping green, bunker, and pitching zones
- Golf simulator — FlightScope radar in an air-conditioned room
Note: Golf equipment is provided complimentary for all lessons and practice sessions. Our fully-stocked Pro Shop offers quality equipment for those ready to invest in their own gear.
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Every lesson begins with understanding you — your body, your equipment, and your swing. Sessions include:
- Physical screening and movement assessment
- Equipment evaluation and fitting recommendations
- Video analysis of your technique
- Personalised drill routines to continue your progress
Pricing
| FORMAT | DURATION | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 30 min | €60 |
| 1 person | 50 min | €80 |
| 2 persons | 50 min | €95 |
| 3–4 persons | 50 min | €110 |
Golf clubs and practice balls included.
PLAYING LESSONS
Take your game from the range to the course. Playing lessons develop the skills that don't appear on the practice tee: course strategy, shot selection, situation assessment, and scoring under pressure.
When combined with range instruction, playing lessons accelerate skill transfer — what you learn actually shows up in your rounds.
Pricing
| FORMAT | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 4–5 holes (approx. 1 hour) | €80 + green fee |
| 9 holes (up to 2 hours) | €120 + green fee |
All playing lessons include 30% discount on green fees
Equipment rental available in the Pro Shop. Playing lessons subject to course availability and tee time booking.
SCORING BREAKTHROUGH PACKAGE
For golfers ready to lower their handicap
This programme blends focused practice with strategic on-course play, calibrated to your current game and goals. We'll identify the specific areas limiting your scoring — whether it's approach shots, short game, or course management — and build a structured path to improvement.
Package Includes
- 6 lessons combining practice and playing formats
- 30% green fee discount on all playing sessions
- Flexible scheduling over your preferred timeframe
- Option to continue your round independently after lessons
Pricing
| PARTICIPANTS | 6 LESSONS (50–60 min each) | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 3 practice + 3 playing | €450 |
| 2 persons | 3 practice + 3 playing | €495 |
| 3–4 persons | 3 practice + 3 playing | €540 |
Green fee tickets purchased on-site as needed
BEGINNERS PROGRAMME
For new golfers and those building fundamental skills
Whether you've never held a club or you're looking to rebuild your game on solid foundations, this comprehensive programme guides you from first swing to confident, independent play on the course.
Programme Includes
- 7 individual lessons (includes 1 complimentary session)
- Personalised curriculum adapted to your learning pace
- PGA Professional certificate upon completion
- Achievable in 4–6 days of comfortable scheduling
Pricing
| PARTICIPANTS | 7 LESSONS (50–60 min each) | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 6 + 1 complimentary | €480 |
| 2 persons | 6 + 1 complimentary | €570 |
| 3–4 persons | 6 + 1 complimentary | €660 |
Golf clubs and practice balls included.
About Your Certificate
Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate signed by Dean as a PGA Professional. This certificate is widely accepted as permission to play independently on golf courses.
Note: This is not an official Handicap Index (HI or HCP), which requires club membership and submission of official rounds. We're happy to sign your scorecards — acceptance for handicapping purposes depends on your home club's or association's policy.
BOOK YOUR LESSON
Ready to improve your game? Contact us with:
- Your preferred lesson type or package
- Number of participants
- Preferred dates and times
We'll confirm your booking and handle tee time arrangements for any on-course sessions.
We look forward to welcoming you to the PGA National Golf Academy!
Contact Information
Dean Dužaić, PGA
PGA Professional & Golf Course Manager
+385 (0)91 2708 002
dean.duzaic@golf-adriatic.com
Golf Adriatic | PGA National Croatia
Savudrija, Istria, Croatia
YOUR COACH: DEAN DUŽAIĆ, PGA PROFESSIONAL
Dean Dužaić brings a combination of academic expertise and competitive coaching success to every lesson. As a member of PGA Croatia and The PGA (GB&I), Dean holds an MSc in Sports Coaching from the University of Birmingham and a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Split.
His coaching achievements include: leading the Croatian National Team to victory at the European Team Shield Championship 2018 and their historic first participation in the EGA European Amateur Team Championship Division 2 in 2019. In 2022-2023, Dean co-designed Croatia's first professional training programme for golf instructors, delivered through the Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb with international recognition.
Whether you're picking up a club for the first time or working to break 80, Dean's evidence-based approach adapts to your goals.
Campo pratica
Il campo pratica Golf Adriatic è situato accanto alla club house. É composto da un’area dedicata alla pratica per colpi lunghi, un putting green e chipping green con bunker di sabbia. Il campo pratica per colpi lungo ha 30 postazioni sull' erba e 10 postazioni coperte con turf (tappeto erboso artificiale). ll campo pratica è aperto dall'alba al tramonto e dispone dell' area caddy dove potete riporre la vostra attrezzatura.
