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 now based on the edge of the New Forest. An experienced club coach, she developed GardenGOLF during lockdown and as well as coaching at Hamptworth 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.
Latest articles by Katie Dawkins
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Best Women's Fairway Woods 2024
We take a look at some of the best women's fairway woods currently on the market.
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8 Realistic New Year Resolutions To Improve Your Game
We are now casting our minds to 2024, but how realistic are your resolutions when it comes to golf?
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7 Gadgets Women Golfers Should Have
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins takes us through her favorite gadgets to help women play better golf
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Why Everyone Should Realise That It’s Ok To Stop Playing Golf To Save You From Burnout
Katie Dawkins pays homage to Anna Nordqvist, a player that has dug deep this season. What we can learn from her strength and acknowledge when to press the stop button
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Why Golf's Dress Code Is Still A Barrier For New Golfers
Golf's dress code is always a hot subject and we consider if golf clubs are doing enough to relax rules to attract younger golfers to the game
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Golf Downswing Sequence Explained
PGA pro Katie Dawkins discusses the importance of this crucial part of the golf swing
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Who Are The World's Best Female Putters?
Katie Dawkins takes a closer look at the best putters in the women’s game and what it takes to be a duchess of the dance floor!
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'I’ve Taught Male And Female Golfers For 24 Years… Here’s Why We Need A Different Approach To Coaching Women'
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins explores the differences between men and women and why the women's game should have its own identity
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10 Essential Women's Winter Golf Items
It’s the time of year when we dig out our thermals and begin to prepare for winter golf. Here are 10 items that will help you along the way
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Best Golf Skorts 2024
Which skort works for you? We've chosen a good selection to cover a bit of what everyone fancies from this fantastically versatile bit of kit.
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Reverse Overlap Putting Grip Explained
In this video, PGA pro Katie Dawkins discusses the advantages of the reverse overlap putting grip
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What Is A Neutral Golf Grip?
What is a neutral golf grip? We explore what it is and why it's so important to your game
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Women’s Golf Is Growing Like Never Before… Meet The Communities Driving Its Rapid Rise
Katie Dawkins discusses how the women's game is growing in depth thanks to the emergence of new golfing communities
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3 Wood Ball Position Explained: Why This Holds The Key To Better Strikes
In this 3 Wood Ball Position Explained article and video, Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins provides you with everything you need to know!
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FootJoy Women's HydroLite Pants Review
We put these ultra-light waterproof trousers to the test and they didn't disappoint
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Callaway Women’s Primaloft Chev Quilted Jacket Review
The Primaloft Chev Quilted Jacket is a beautiful winter piece from Callaway. Designed to keep you looking great and feeling warm, we put it to the test and it’s already a firm favorite.
By Katie Dawkins Published
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FootJoy Women's HydroLite Jacket Review
We put the Women’s Hydrolite Jacket to the test in a variety of different wet conditions. It did not disappoint.
By Katie Dawkins Published
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'I Was Scared I’d Lose It Completely In The Middle Of A Course Where I Had Nowhere To Hide'
Katie Dawkins explores how golf can expose your grief or spur you on to succeed
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Why Juniors Shouldn't Think About Handicaps Until Their Teens
Katie Dawkins discusses why junior golf should be focused on growing the person, not how low their handicaps are. Is too much pressure applied to kids?
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Walton Heath Presents A Mix Of Old And New For The AIG Women’s Open
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins provides an insight into what players can expect on the finishing straight
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FootJoy Women's HydroKnit Trousers Review
Katie Dawkins test drives the Women's HydroKnit Trousers from FootJoy to see how they perform come rain or shine
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Macade Women's Four-Way Stretch Jogger Review
Katie Dawkins takes the Macade joggers for a spin to assess the styling, fit and performance on offer
By Katie Dawkins Published
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FootJoy HydroLite Women's Jacket Review
Katie Dawkins tests the Women's HydroLite jacket from FootJoy to see if it delivers what the name suggests
By Katie Dawkins Published
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How To Keep Your Golf Expectations In Check
Katie Dawkins explores what players expect from their golf games and whether these expectations are often a step too high
By Katie Dawkins Published