Many golfers struggle with the following problems: Early extension Hanging back in the downswing Coming over the top One of the keys to a great golf swing is understanding how to sync up your arms and upper body on the downswing. We’ve combined tips and drills from 5 different Skillest coaches to help you improve…
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It was around age 14 when Phil Leathem joined his local country club after dabbling in the sport his whole family played. A few years later, he noticed he was getting pretty good and went for a lesson with the head professional. It was during this lesson that Phil’s career path would be set. “He…
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There’s nothing better than seeing golfers share their satisfaction with their gains after using Skillest. Our mission has been and always will be to provide golfers access to the best coaches from around the world to bring their game to the next level. If you’re part of the thousands of satisfied golfers, then you might…
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Although South Africa has brought us some of the world’s best golfers in the likes of Gary Player and Ernie Els, the game itself isn’t easily accessible to everyone in the country. That why Bradley Nienaber, a South African native and life-long golfer, became a golf instructor. With over a decade of coaching experience, Brad…
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Playing golf can feel like entering a maze of unfamiliar terms, especially when you’re just starting out. But don’t worry—understanding golf terminology is actually not that complicated, and it’ll help you build confidence on the course. Golf isn’t just about hitting a ball; it’s a sport with its own language. Once you get a handle…
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Having played professionally & coaching for the past 10+ years, Toby McGeachie understands what it takes to make the next step in your golf game. The Australian native shared his experiences from initially getting into golf, his approach to coaching, and the time he played a round with the late Shane Warne. Toby has 4.99-out-of-5…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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One of the biggest names in golf instruction, Sean Foley has coached some of the Tour’s top golfers, including Justin Rose, Danny Willett, Cameron Champ and coached Tiger Woods from 2010 to 2014. He has been voted as the top golf teacher in the world by players on the PGA Tour. Sean joined The Skillest…
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