
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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I Let Nerves Ruin My Golf Game For Years… Here’s What Changed
Anxiety on the course holds back many golfers. These 5 tips will help turn fear into confident play
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Payntr X 007 Women’s Spikeless Shoe Review
Katie Dawkins puts the 007 shoe from Payntr to the test out on the course.
By Katie Dawkins Published
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5 Things All Great Female Golfers Do
PGA pro Katie Dawkins looks at five things that separate the best female golfers from the rest
By Katie Dawkins Last updated
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How To Get More Power In Your Golf Swing (And Increase Distance Off The Tee)
Understanding how to get more power in your golf swing could unlock the door to a much lower handicap and significantly better scores... try my tips today!
By Katie Dawkins Last updated
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7 Biggest Mistakes Women Golfers Make... And How To Fix Them
After more than 20 years coaching amateurs, Golf Monthly Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins shares the most common mistakes that women golfers make and how to fix them
By Katie Dawkins Last updated
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The Golf Brand Inspired By Wild Winds And Bold Art – Meet FAMARA
At the heart of FAMARA is a vision: to empower women to embrace the sport they love with confidence, femininity and flair
By Katie Dawkins Published
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10 Essentials Every Golfer Should Have In Their Bag This Season
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins reveals what she carries in her bag to help her play well and feel great
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Duca Del Cosma Olivera 2 Women’s Shoe Review
Oozing class and style, Katie Dawkins is a huge fan of the latest metallic offering from Duca Del Cosma, the Olivera 2.
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Skechers GoGolf Jasmine 2 Women’s Shoe Review
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins takes the new offering from Skechers GoGolf women's range out for thorough testing.
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Women’s Football Is Waking Up - Now It’s Golf’s Turn To Normalize Periods
Why the golf industry needs to acknowledge that period stigma still holds women back in golf
By Katie Dawkins Published
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I’m A PGA Golf Coach - Here's Why I Made Sure My Kids Can Play Golf
From life lessons to lifelong friendships, Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on what golf can give your children
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Tee Box Inequality: Why Aren't All Tees Rated For Women?
Long-hitting female golfers are let down by tee ratings
By Katie Dawkins Published
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The One Mental Mistake Pro Golfers Never Make - Are You Guilty Of It?
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins shares her tips on how to mentally reset your golf game
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Why Pay More? 7 DIY Golf Training Aids That Actually Work
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins on how to use the best DIY training aids to improve your game
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Casual Sexism Is Rife In Golf. Men, Do You Say Any Of These Things?
Unintended or not, casual remarks and actions reveal why sexism still exists in golf
By Katie Dawkins Published
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7 Things That Irritate Women Golfers... And It's Not Men!
Golf can be a frustrating game, but beyond the challenges of hitting a ball, there are plenty of other things that get under golfers’ skin
By Katie Dawkins Published
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The Equipment Every Female Golfer Needs... But Often Overlooks
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins explains why many golfers are missing out on equipment that will add enjoyment and improve their game
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Best Golf Boots 2025
We look at the best golf boots for both Men and Women that are available on the market
By Katie Dawkins Last updated
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Which Athletes Make The Best Golfers? — Why Other Sports Connect With Golf
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins reveals how skills from other sports can transfer to golf for great success
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Women And Men Learn Golf Differently... Are You Being Taught The Right Method?
Golf teaching methods differ, but do coaches always understand the player standing in front of them?
By Katie Dawkins Published
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'I'm Called A Lady Professional And Immediately The Membership Will Assume I Only Teach Women'
What female golfers are called is an emotive subject and here we highlight the girls versus women versus ladies debate
By Katie Dawkins Published
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I’m A Golf Coach And These Are The Christmas Gifts That I Would Recommend For My Pupils
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins offers guidance on the gifts that will help golfers improve and enjoy their golf in 2025
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Why Many Golfers Chasing The Perfect Swing Have No Chance Of Ever Achieving It
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins explains why you should stop chasing the impossible and accept physical limitations that can affect your golf swing
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Alignment Sticks Not Helping? These Magic Tools Will Transform Your Game... Provided You Use Them Correctly
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins explains how to maximise the use of alignment sticks
By Katie Dawkins Published