
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've Taught Hundreds Of Kids: These Are The 7 Mistakes Parents Always Make With Junior Golf
PGA 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 2026
PGA 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 Forever
PGA 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 Golf
PGA 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 Review
Does the adidas anorak jacket provide ultimate waterproof protection in brutal weather? Katie Dawkins finds out
By Katie Dawkins Published
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FootJoy Hydroknit Hooded Women's Jacket Review
With a 3-year guarantee, FootJoy is confident this jacket will stand up to anything, but what did Katie Dawkins think?
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Sunderland Women’s Whisperdry Aurora Jacket Review
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins put Sunderland's Whisperdry Aurora waterproof jacket through its paces
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I Traded Deadlifts For Downward Dogs. My Golf Has Improved And I Now Play Pain-Free Golf
Find out how yoga moves have helped golfers boost their mobility and play better golf
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I'm A Golf Coach And These Are The 7 Common Myths I Hear From My Pupils
Advanced PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on the negative impact golf myths can have on a player's progress
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Why I Encourage My Pupils To Play Golf Alone (Even Beginners)
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins on why playing solo is the fastest way to improve your golf game
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'Scottie Scheffler Has This Incredible Calm About Him, Like He Knows Someone Has His Back. Does His Religion Add A Huge Strengthening Element To His Golf Game And The Way He Conducts Himself On The Course?'
Katie Dawkins examines the relationship between faith, life and golf
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The Unspoken Rule Of Club Golf… Why It’s Okay To Ditch Your Regular Playing Partner
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins argues that breaking up with your regular playing partner can do your game (and your club) a world of good
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7 Tips For Taking A Non-Golfer To The Range (And Making Sure They Love It)
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares her 7 tips for introducing a non-golfing friend to the game
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5 Reasons I'll Never Join A Golf Club (And What Would Make Me Change My Mind)
Advanced PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares 5 reasons she won't join a golf club - and what it would take to change her mind
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Do You Have To Be A Selfish Golfer To Play Your Best?
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins discusses striking a balance between being focused on your game and a friendly playing partner
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Why Do I Pull Iron Shots? How To Find The Cause And Fix The Fault
Nobody wants to pull iron shots, but the common fault continues to wreck cards and fuel frustration. This instructional video and article can save your game....
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Stop Giving Me 'Helpful' Hints - Why I Don't Want Unsolicited Golf Advice (And What To Say To People Who Offer It)
Is someone else's advice messing with your swing? Here's how to protect your focus and your scorecard
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Is Your Golf Course Failing Women? Here’s What They Notice
Why a woman's playing experience is often more challenging on golf courses not designed with her game in mind
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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
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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
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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!
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