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Terms to know before taking a golf lesson

Taking a golf lesson has never been easier thanks to Skillest. The ability to communicate with the best coaches from around the world entirely remotely makes improving your game a reality. Although our coaches break down lessons in easy-to-understand ways, it’s always good to know some terminology heading into a lesson. A Alignment Stick: Simple…

How a Busy Amateur Golfer Used Online Golf Lessons to Get Even Better in His 30s

Amateur golfer Andrew McDonald lives a seriously busy lifestyle. Between working in technical operations for Apple, planning his upcoming wedding, and recently moving to Texas, it’s hard to think he’s got time for anything else. But thanks to remote lessons on Skillest, he still finds time to significantly improve his golf game with help from…

Coach Profile: Trevor Wallman

Trevor Wallman always had an interest in golf, but it wasn’t until later in life when he separated his shoulder that he learned to be less reliant on his arms and use his body more. The adjustments he made gave him the opportunity to get his pro card, which he got thanks to a 25-foot…

Coach Profile: Greg Chalmers

A 27-year pro, Greg Chalmers has won on the PGA, Korn Ferry, Australasian, and Challenge Tours. The Australian has been widely considered one of the top putters on the PGA Tour with the following ranks in strokes gained putting: 2009: 4th 2010: 9th 2011: 6th 2012: 15th 2013: 1st 2014: 3rd 2015: 11th In 2012,…

Coach Profile: Nathan Leonhardt

Not everyone starts golfing at a young age. But not everyone starts golfing later in high school and then play professionally. Nathan Leonhardt was introduced to the game in his later teenage years, pursued a professional playing career, and eventually established the Tour Development Academy. These days, Nathan is coaching a wide range of golfers…

Anthony Alabi Tries Skillest

What happens when you take a former NFL lineman and a world-class golf coach, and have them work together for 4 weeks, completely remote using Skillest? If you’ve ever wondered whether remote golf lessons could work for you, check out this video where Anthony Alabi, currently starring in the Netflix sitcom Family Reunion, completely transforms…

5 Tips to Become a Great Bunker Player

It can be the biggest pain when playing any course. Just word alone sounds ugly: bunker. But sand traps don’t need to be something you fear. For some players, bunker play can be something of a strong suit. Nathan Leonhardt breaks down five tips to become a great bunker player. And if you like this…