
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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Can You Lose Weight Playing Golf?
Golf is a long walk and great exercise, but you need to make smart choices if the sport is part of your weight loss programme
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'It's Absolutely Insane That Many Golf Clubs Still Limit When Women Can Play' - Why Clubs MUST Start Walking The Walk When It Comes To Equality
Golf clubs are making strides to bring equality to the game, but many are still stuck in the Jurassic period or moonlighting and getting away with it
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8 Tips That Every Golfer Forgets
These 8 tips that every golfer forgets could be the reason you aren't getting better at golf, but Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins is on hand to help...
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These Driver Golf Swing Basics Are The Key To Effortless Power Off The Tee
Our 5 driver golf swing basics, delivered by Golf Monthly Top 50 Coaches Katie Dawkins and Gary Munro, that will help you gain those precious extra yards...
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Golf Tips For Ladies: Expert Advice For A Better Golf Swing
These golf tips for ladies, from Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins, will improve your game and help you shoot lower scores...
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6 Shots Women Find Tough (And How To Play Them)
As an Advanced PGA Professional, I have seen female golfers struggle to play these six treacherous shots time and time again... but my tips can help you succeed
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Drills To Get Your Golf Swing On Plane
Our expert drills to get your golf swing on plane will improve your lines as well as your consistency
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'Caring Less About Ducking Into The Foliage Would Do Our Bladders And Our Concentration A Huge Favour!' – What Women Can Learn From The Male Approach To Golf
Katie Dawkins addresses the other side of the coin and shares what women can learn from the way men golf
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'I Would Love To Empower More Women To Hit The Ball Further Than They Realise Is Possible'
Katie Dawkins talks to Hattie Lawrence, who is on a mission to raise awareness about Women’s Long Drive Championships
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Women's Golf Swing Tips: The Complete Guide To Improving Your Game
Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins discusses the women's golf swing, sharing her top tips for every area of the game...
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Wrist Hinge In The Golf Swing Explained
Golf Monthly Top 50 Coaches John Howells and Katie Dawkins discuss wrist hinge in the golf swing and how it can help golfers generate more power
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Perfect Ball Position With Every Club
Find the perfect ball position with every club to improve your ball striking throughout the bag!
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7 Reasons Why Women Should Play Golf
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins gives you not 1, but 7 reasons why women should take up golf
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Is The Golf Course The Place to Find Love?
Golf can provide true testament of someone’s real character. Highlighting flaws as well as glowing credentials. Katie Dawkins delves into 5 things to look out for when it comes to dating a golfer
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'I’m A Female Golf Pro And These Are 7 Things That Men Can Learn From Women'
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins highlights the things that male golfers can learn from women to help improve their game
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Our Expert Reveals Three Golf Drills That Will (Quite Literally) Turn Your Game Around
Optimise your distance and perfect your ball striking with these three drills for from one of our Golf Monthly Top 50 Coaches...
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What is a Chicken Wing Golf Swing? And How to Fix It!
What is a Chicken Wing Golf Swing? It's a fault many golfers face, so we asked Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins to help us fix it...
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'If You Overload A Child’s Schedule, You Will Eventually Exhaust Them' - Why Changing Attitudes Are Needed To Help Prevent Burnout In Junior Golfers
Burnout happens when the sport takes over and the passion dissolves, so how can we prevent losing talented junior golfers along the way?
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Short Chipping Tips: How To Choose The Right Club
PGA professional Katie Dawkins shares some chipping tips that will help golfers choose the right club more often
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How To Get A Straight Left Arm In Your Golf Swing
Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins shares some simple tips for how to get a straight left arm in your golf swing and hit better shots...
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Why Par Doesn't Matter And How It Could Be Ruining Your Game
Taking a different perspective could help you to become a better golfer. Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins explains how removing the pressure of playing to par could be the way forward...
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Getting Your Partner Into Golf... Was It The Best Or Worst Thing You Ever Did?
'If you can't beat them join them.' Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins delves into the lives of couples who got into golf for the sake of their partners
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'I Know That If I Was A Man With My Coaching Qualifications, The Amount I Charge For Lessons Wouldn’t Be Questioned'
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins highlights the highs (and some lows) of being a female teaching professional
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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?
By Katie Dawkins Published