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I've Taught Over 100,000 Golf Lessons... Here Are 3 Things Every Amateur Needs To Know
Gary Alliss playing a chip shot, preparing to hit a driver and putting on the green - each of which forms the basis of his three tips that every amateur golfer needs to know. Over the course of my professional coaching career, spanning more than 50 years, I have delivered somewhere in the region of 100,000 golf lessons – and in all likelihood there have been far more.
I've Taught Over 100,000 Golf Lessons... Here Are 3 Things Every Amateur Needs To Know
Over the course of my professional coaching career, spanning more than 50 years, I have delivered somewhere in the region of 100,000 golf lessons – and in all likelihood there have been far more. I've covered every aspect of the game you can think of, like mastering the perfect golf grip and how to achieve a centred strike with driver, consistently utilising a personalised selection of the best golf drills to help amateurs shoot lower scores.
5 Things Every Amateur Golfer Should Copy From JJ Spaun's Superb US Open Winning Golf Swing
The notion that the average club golfer can copy the complete golf swing of a Major Champion is pretty farfetched, but there are a number of things that the best players in the world do which any amateur golfer can copy in their own game. JJ Spaun emerged victories at at the 2025 US Open, after a resilient display in very challenging conditions, but that didn't happen by fluke. He relied on a fantastic golf swing, some very consistent fundamentals... and a 64-foot putt to win the US Open.
Are You Using The Wrong Putter? Try This Gem Of A Putting Drill To Find Out...
Many amateur golfers feel lost on the putting greens, struggling to find the secret to unlocking their full potential in this crucial area of the game. It's all well and good buying a brand new putter, studying the best putting tips and testing out a range of putting drills, but if you don't choose the right flat stick for your game it could all add up to more misery and confusion.
'The Best Quick Tip In Golf Is To Focus On Your Rhythm And Balance'... Re-Discover Yours In Three Simple Steps
Legend of the game, Hale Irwin, once said "The best quick tip in golf is to focus on your rhythm and balance", something which the 20-time PGA Tour winner and former US Open Champion used to great effect. In this article, Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Gary Alliss shares some simple steps to help you re-discover your rhythm and get you in the groove, while Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins shares some helpful bonus tips in the video below...
Top 50 Golf Coaches: Meet The UK's Best
Fifteen years ago we launched the inaugural list of our Top 25 UK Coaches. With help from the Sports Instruction Research Laboratory at the University of Georgia (the group behind Golf Magazine’s Top 100 US Coaches), we went through a rigorous process to find the 25 who we felt were the best. We have now extended that list to 50.
How To Practice Golf... Indoors
Golf Monthly Newsletter Golf tips and expert instruction, golf club reviews and the latest golf equipment. Thank you for signing up to . You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. There are times when getting out on the course or heading to the range isn't possible for one reason or another. However, there are still ways you can improve.
How Long Should Your Golf Backswing Be?
The top of the backswing is a pivotal point in the golf swing, but even in the professional game we see players reach a variety of different positions. If you invest time ensuring you have nailed the key aspects of the set-up, like the perfect golf grip and ball position, it would be foolish to waste those wins on a poorly executed backswing.
Putting Address Position: Tips To Master The Putting Stance
It might seem obvious, but the way in which you set-up your putting stroke will drastically influence your chances of success on the greens... so, what's the best way to work on your putting address position? The simple answer is to practice, either on the putting green at your local club or using a putting mat in the comfort of your own home. Investing in the best putting aids will also help, as you can then use these to try various putting drills to master the putting stance.
Beginners Guide To Pitching
If you're new to the game, one of the hardest things to do is develop a feel for the finesse shots - things like pitching and chipping. So, in the video and article below, Golf Monthly Top 50 coach Gary Alliss provides his expert advice to help beginners strike the ball better and save shots approaching the green. The set-up Any beginners guide to pitching should start at the very beginning - the address.
The Simple Concept That Will Transform Your Ball Striking
Hitting cleaner strikes with more consistency is something all golfers strive for. Often, small tweaks can be the difference between striping one into the heart of the green or duffing one 25 feet into the fairway bunker. In the article below, Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach and PGA professional Gary Alliss explains what 'covering the ball' means and how it can improve your ball-striking...
Putting Tips For Beginners
All golfers were once beginners in the game, and many experienced players will tell you that putting can be one of the trickiest skills to perfect. Having access to the best putting tips and putting drills will make a huge difference to your progress, but you could also go one step further and invest in one of the best putting mats or putting aids to take your practice mobile and maximise your opportunities to put in the hard work.
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