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Why your golf lessons aren't improving your score
Most golfers practise the wrong things in the wrong place. Gary explains why the range is holding you back — and what to do instead.
On-course performance
The difference between a golf teacher and a golf coach
They're not the same thing — and understanding the difference could be the most important decision you make about your golf.
Coaching philosophy
Why every golfer can putt like a tour player
Putting is the one area of golf with no physical ceiling. No strength, speed or flexibility advantage exists on the green — here's what that means for your game.
Putting
Course management — the shots most amateurs get wrong
Gary breaks down the most common on-course decision errors he sees — and the simple changes that immediately lower your score.
Scoring strategy
Junior golf development — what parents need to know
From first swing to county champion — Gary's guide to supporting your junior golfer at every stage of their development.
Junior coaching
What is biomechanical golf coaching?
Force plates, 3D motion capture, video analysis — Gary explains the technology behind modern golf coaching and why it matters for your game.
Technology & coaching
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Why your lessons aren't improving your score
Most golfers practise the wrong things in the wrong place. Gary explains why the range is holding you back.
On-course performance
Teacher vs coach — the difference that matters
Understanding this distinction could be the most important decision you make about your golf development.
Coaching philosophy
Why every golfer can putt like a tour player
Putting has no physical ceiling. No strength or speed advantage exists on the green — here's what that means.
Putting
Course management — shots most amateurs get wrong
The most common on-course decision errors Gary sees — and the simple changes that immediately lower your score.
Scoring strategy
Junior golf development — what parents need to know
From first swing to county champion — Gary's guide to supporting your junior golfer at every stage.
Junior coaching
What is biomechanical golf coaching?
Force plates, 3D motion capture, video analysis — Gary explains the technology behind modern golf coaching.
Technology & coaching

About the author — Gary Cooke

PGA qualified professional with over 35 years of coaching experience. Head coach at The Playing Academy, Whalebone Lane Golf Club, Chadwell Heath, Essex. Coaching golfers from complete beginners to county champions — including the 2025 Kent Amateur Champion, coached from the age of 7.

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