
Katie Dawkins
Katie is an Advanced PGA professional with over 20 years of coaching experience. She helps golfers of every age and ability to be the best versions of themselves. In January 2022 she was named as one of Golf Monthly's Top 50 Coaches.
Katie coaches the individual and uses her vast experience in technique, psychology and golf fitness to fix problems in a logical manner that is effective - she makes golf simple. Katie is based in the South of England, on the edge of the New Forest. An experienced club coach, she developed GardenGOLF during lockdown and as well as coaching at Iford Golf Centre, The Caversham- Home of Reading Golf Club and Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club.
She freelances, operating via pop-up clinics and travelling to clients homes to help them use their space to improve.
She has coached tour pros on both LET tour and the Challenge Tour as well as introduced many a beginner to the game.
Katie has been writing instructional content for magazines for 20 years. Her creative approach to writing is fuelled by her sideline as an artist.
Katie's Current What's In The Bag
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 9degrees.
Fairway: TaylorMade Qi10 5wood
Hybrid: TaylorMade 4 & 5
Irons: TaylorMade 770 6-AW
Wedges: TaylorMade Tour Grind 4 54 & 58
Putter: TaylorMade Tour X 33"
Favourite Shoes: FootJoy HyperFlex with Tour Flex Pro Softspikes on the course.
Latest articles by Katie Dawkins
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‘The Men At The Golf Club Stepped Up, But Some Women Didn't' - When Grief Brings Out True ColoursPGA Professional Katie Dawkins discusses grief with women who have suffered loss, how golf heals, and where the best support comes from
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I Drive The Ball 240 Yards, So It's Wrong That Even I Find Many Golf Courses A Total Slog For WomenPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on the design flaws stripping the fun from the women's game and making golf courses fairer for everyone
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4 Tips To Fix A Mid-Round SlumpSponsored by XXIO
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares her quick-fix tips to recharging your swing energy on the course
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Time For A Golf Bag Clear Out... 3 Items You Need (And 4 To Get Rid Of) This SummerPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on how to strip away the clutter in your golf bag for better summer scoring
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Under Armour Women's Halo Hybrid 'Golf Trip' Shoe Review: Versatility RedefinedWhy the Under Armour Halo Hybrid shoe is Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins' new go-to for travel and golf
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Nelly Korda’s Major Win Sparked A Social Media Stir… But Not For Her GolfWhy are we still policing Nelly Korda's wardrobe instead of celebrating her win?
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10 Lessons You Can Steal From The World's Best Female Golfers To Drop Your HandicapTop 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on what amateur golfers can learn by watching the best in the game
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Why Your First Tee Rhythm Fails: The Secret To A Smooth Start Every RoundSponsored by XXIO
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares her tips on how to calm your nerves and maintain your rhythm on the first tee
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Is Social Media Ruining Golf? Why Authenticity Is The Must-Have For Female CreatorsPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on the power of female content creators 'keeping it real' for the good of the sport
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How To Get More Distance With Your Irons Without Swinging HarderSponsored by XXIO
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares her top drills for effortless iron play
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The 90s Mistake We’re Still Making: My Warning To Every Golf ParentPGA Professional Katie Dawkins explains why your child should never grow into their golf gear
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Same Format, Same Arena: Why There’s No Excuse For A Pay Gap In The New WTGLThey're playing the same high-stakes format as the men, now they just need the same $21 million commitment
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Stop Trying To Control The Ball: The Power Of Finishing Every ShotSponsored by XXIO
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on how a complete finish leads to better ball striking
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The 7-Shot Penalty You're Giving Yourself... And How To StopAre you your own worst enemy? Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on the 7 mistakes costing you shots
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Stop Chasing Distance: 5 Ways To Score Low Even If You Hit It ShortTop 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on the strategic shift for short hitters that turns a long course into an enjoyable round
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How To Increase Your Swing Speed Off The Tee Without Losing ControlSponsored by XXIO
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on how to sharpen up your driver setup for greater distance and accuracy
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Why I Refuse To Play Golf In Spikeless ShoesPGA Professional Katie Dawkins on why she trusts spiked over spikeless golf shoes and how extra grip and stability can benefit golfers of every level
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I've Taught Hundreds Of Kids: These Are The 7 Mistakes Parents Always Make With Junior GolfPGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares the common pitfalls parents make when introducing juniors to the game - and the simple fixes that create golfers for life
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I'm A Golf Coach And If Santa Didn't Deliver This Christmas, Here Are 7 Things You Should Buy To Play Your Best In 2026PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares the 7 things golfers should buy to boost their performance and enjoyment in 2026
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7 Ways To Banish First Tee Nerves ForeverPGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares her 7 fail-safe tips for controlling first tee jitters
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Loud Music And Fun Competitions: Is The Modern Driving Range Deterring Serious Golfers?PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on the good and bad of golf's culture shift at the range
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Struggling On The Course After Injury? (The 1 Mental Mistake)PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on rebuilding trust in your swing after injury
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'There's Genuine Respect On TV, But The Courses Undervalue Them' - We Ask 3 Men What They Really Think Of Women's GolfPGA Professional Katie Dawkins asks a diverse panel of men about what they really think about the culture and future of the women's game
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adidas Women's Ultimate365 Tour CLIMAPROOF+ Anorak Jacket ReviewDoes the adidas anorak jacket provide ultimate waterproof protection in brutal weather? Katie Dawkins finds out
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