Sports Academy - In the heart of the french riviera

La Prime Sport Academy

Located in Mandelieu, just 30 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport and 15 minutes from the beaches and the Mediterranean Sea, our central location provides easy access to the finest golf course on the French Riviera.

Infrastructure

An environment dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in golf.

Our programs are conducted at the Barbossi Golf Club, an exceptional facility that provides students with an ideal environment to develop their game. With 300 sunny days a year, you can enjoy a mild climate while improving your golf skills at our academy.

The equipment

18-hole international level golf course, Performance Studio, and much more,
and much more...

Improve your game at our Academy and Performance Center. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a practice range, the latest golf technologies such as Trackman, SamPuttLab, Smart2Move, 4D Motion, and SportBoxAI 3D, dedicated areas for short game and putting, as well as a fully equipped gym for TPI physical assessments and fitness training.

Plusieurs Sites de Golf

Prime Golf Academy propose des stages et des cours pour adultes au Riviera Golf Barbossi, tandis que les programmes juniors et golf-étude se déroulent sur trois parcours différents : le Château de l'Arc, à proximité d'Aix-en-Provence, Oitavos Dunes au Portugal et le Barbossi Golf sur la Côte d’Azur.

Technologies du Golf

Notre académie offre à nos étudiants toutes les dernières technologies de golf : Trackman, analyse vidéo, SAM PuttLab, plateaux de force Smart2Move, Analyse biomécanique 3D avec 4DMotion et SportsBoxAI, ainsi que des accessoires pédagogiques sélectionnés pour leur feed-back immédiat et faciliter leur apprentissage.

Chaque site offre de vastes espaces de pratique

Practice, putting, zones de chipping et bunker. Sur certains sites zone de wedging et trous compacts.

Remise en forme et fitness

Une salle de fitness exclusive équipée de l’essentiel nécessaire au golf se situe au Country Club de Barbossi.  Notre coach fitness spécialisé en golf détectera vos limitations physiques liées au swing et établira un programme de fitness sur mesure pour améliorer votre jeu de golf.

Program unique de Prime Golf Étude et expertise de de haut niveau.

Fort de 30 ans d'expérience en coaching et de 15 ans en gestion de programmes de golf-études, Stéphane Damiano a conçu un programme de haut niveau unique pour nos athlètes juniors.

performance

Why guess when you can measure? Swing and body analysis are at the heart of our methodology.

At our academy, we provide a performance studio for players of all levels, equipped with the most advanced golf technologies, such as the Trackman radar and high-speed cameras. Technology plays a crucial role in measuring rather than guessing, enabling us to understand the player's mechanics and help them reach their highest potential.

3D biomechanical analysis of movements, force plate, Trackman, SamputtLab
Level 2 Trackman, TPI Golf Mechanics and Junior, Bio Swing Dynamics certified.
Video and Trackman

Video analysis and Trackman.

A state-of-the-art performance and golf analysis center equipped with the latest technologies, including Trackman, Smart2Move, 4D Motion, and SAM PuttLab. We have all the tools to design and implement personalized programs to optimize your golf game.

Developed specifically to meet the individual needs of each golfer and going well beyond what the eye can see, our teaching technology is capable of providing a highly accurate and comprehensive analysis of your golf game.

Video analysis and Trackman.
A dual radar system that tracks everything the club and ball do during the swing. It provides a highly precise and detailed analysis of your swing patterns that are impossible to see with the naked eye or through video analysis alone.
Smart2Move force plates.
Forces preceding the movement! No consistency or power without proper footing and efficient power transfer! Analysis of static and dynamic balance during the golf swing.
3D Analysis and Biomechanics.
Our Bioswing Dynamics physical tests and 3D measurement tools allow us to conduct a biomechanical analysis of your swing and provide solutions tailored to your body and goals.
SAM PuttLab
The best tool to measure and evaluate your putting movement and putting patterns.
TPI Physical Limitation Detection.
The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) tests allow us to detect the physical capabilities and limitations of your body in order to find the swing that suits you best.
Personalized training plan.
Personalized plans including warm-ups, swing corrections, routines, fitness programs, goal setting, and much more.
OUr team

A team of passionate experts dedicated to improving your game.

Led by the award-winning coach Stéphane Damiano, winner of the 2021 John Jacob Teaching & Coaching International Award, we offer unparalleled instruction for golfers of all levels. Our team of dedicated and experienced coaches is committed to helping you reach your full potential… or simply enjoy the game more!

Stéphane Damiano

Head Golf Coach

Stéphane Damiano

Head Golf Coach

Highest - Degree Golf Coach

Additional Training:

  • Trackman Certified Level II
  • TPI Golf BioMechanics Certif. Level II.
  • Mike Adams Certifié
  • TPI Junior Level III
  • Tourcouncil Certified Level I
  • Master Classes in Short Game Methods, Mental Preparation, Applied Biomecanics, etc

Douglas Henry

PGA Swing Coach

Douglas Henry

PGA Swing Coach

Certified swing coach  

Additional Training: Trackman, Smart2Move

Pierre Garcin

PGA Swing Coach

Pierre Garcin

PGA Swing Coach

Certified swing coach  

Additional Training: Trackman, Smart2Move.

Clément Dubois

PGA Swing Coach

Clément Dubois

PGA Swing Coach

Certified swing coach

Additional Training: Trackman and Video Analysis

Julien Raya

Mental Coach

Julien Raya

Mental Coach

Bachelor's in Psychology (Erskine College, USA)

Additional Training:

  • LNF Certified (Mental Preparation for Athletes)
  • Neuropeak Pro NTEL Belt Certified
  • "Cube of Success" Certified

Teddy Velghe

Physical Coach

Teddy Velghe

Physical Coach

STAPS Degree in Sports Coaching
Additional Training:

  • TPI Golf Fitness Level 1
  • Rehab U with Mai Lin Donovan
  • Posturology and Training with Paul Gagné

“Golf it's not just about mastering the game—it's about pushing past limits, embracing growth, and evolving into the player you’re meant to be.
The Prime Sport Academy is, above all, a family of passionate and experienced experts dedicated to giving their best through a methodology recognized internationally and refined over the past 23 years. With the right guidance, you can achieve excellence in your game ”

Stéphane Damiano
Our golf camps and lessons

Discover our Junior and Adult Golf Camps and Programs.