
Gary Alliss
Location: Various (south coast)
Gary began his PGA training at Trevose, where, in 1983, he became head professional. In 2005, he joined The Belfry, where he managed a team of 35 PGA professionals. He's travelled the world several times over, working extensively in Slovakia, Ghana and Israel, and from January 2022 he will be will be taking over his father's position as patron of England and Wales Blind Golf Society.
Teaching philosophy:
Sound fundamentals. Aim and alignment, grip where the hands work together; good posture to promote balance; and set a sound swing plane. The game is about moving the ball forwards. The ball doesn't know who's holding the stick - all it knows and reacts to is impact. Get impact correct consistently and you can play golf quite well.
Greatest teaching influence:
My grandad, Percy. He taught me to play and a great deal of what I learned from him in the 1950s I still tell pupils today. And John Jacobs and Alex Hay, both of whom delivered the message in simple language. They were excellent demonstrators and wonderfully articulate.
Greatest success story:
A lady (Valerie Stock) came to me fearing she'd never see her husband during their retirement if she didn't learn to play. She booked two lessons per week for three months, but she just couldn't hit a ball. Suddenly she stopped coming. Four weeks later, and after practising in her garden, she rebooked - and sure enough she could play. Before we could progress, she emigrated. Three years later, Valerie walked into the golf shop and told me she was playing off 19, saying everything I told her just took a long time to process!
Latest articles by Gary Alliss
-
How Long Should Your Golf Backswing Be?
PGA pro Gary Alliss discusses how long your golf backswing should be and offers some simple tips on mistakes to avoid
By Gary Alliss Last updated
-
How To Practice Golf... Indoors
A selection of brilliant checks and drills on how to practice golf indoors when the winter weather rolls in
By Gary Alliss Last updated
-
Leg Action In The Golf Swing: Is This The Key To Better Strikes?
PGA pro Gary Alliss explains the importance of the correct leg action in the golf swing
By Gary Alliss Last updated
-
Golf Impact Position Tips
Improving your golf impact position will lead to greater ball-striking consistency. Here are some tips...
By Gary Alliss Published
-
The Simple Concept That Will Transform Your Ball Striking
PGA pro Gary Alliss explains how covering the ball better will lead to better golf
By Gary Alliss Published