Coaching…
At Coates Golf, we provide expert coaching across every aspect of the game. Whether you’re looking to improve your driving, iron play, pitching, chipping, bunker play or putting, our coaching team can help you develop the skills and confidence to play better golf.
We also offer on-course coaching sessions, where we focus on course management, decision-making and strategy to help you lower your scores in real playing situations.
Our team of four PGA Professionals each runs a busy coaching diary and brings a wealth of experience to every lesson, ensuring golfers of all ages and abilities receive first-class instruction tailored to their individual goals.
Indoor Performance studio powered by Foresight GC Quad technology…
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Elliot Coates
PGA Head Professional
Elliot has been a PGA Professional at Royal Winchester for over 14 years, with more than a decade of experience coaching golfers of all ages and abilities.
His coaching approach is centred around understanding each golfer’s individual needs and providing clear, practical guidance to help them develop their game and achieve their goals.
Whether you are new to golf, looking to improve your handicap or wanting to take your game to the next level, Elliot offers tailored coaching in a friendly and professional environment.
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James has been fully qualified as a PGA Professional for 14 years and always places customer and client experience as being paramount.
James enjoys playing but coaching is where his passion truly lies with helping to grow the game through enjoyment and understanding being vitally important to him.
PGA Head Assistant Professional
James Fairlie
Bespoke coaching service…
Ben Lawrence
Ben is a passionate PGA professional, with a love for every aspect of the game. Ben brings a unique perspective to golf, with a love of learning and mastering the intricacies of the sport, he is dedicated to helping people enjoy the game as much as he does with his coaching.
PGA Professional
Zack is a PGA Trainee Professional at Royal Winchester Golf Club and is entering his third and final year of PGA training, having successfully completed his second year. Throughout his training, he has developed a strong foundation in coaching, as well as gaining experience across all areas of the golf industry.
Away from the shop, Zack enjoys playing and competing in golf events across Hampshire, while continuing to work on his own game. His real passion is coaching, and he enjoys helping golfers of all ages and abilities improve their skills, build confidence and, most importantly, enjoy their golf.
As he enters the final year of his PGA training, Zack is looking forward to continuing to develop his coaching and knowledge of the game as he works towards becoming a fully qualified PGA Professional.
To book lessons with Zack, please contact him via email: zackriggspga@gmail.com
PGA Assistant Professional
Zack Riggs
