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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8 Ways To Get More Girls Into GolfKatie Dawkins discusses how the game of golf can attract more girls and why girl power is on the rise.
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Callaway Rogue ST Max OS Lite Iron ReviewKatie Dawkins takes these lightweight irons from Callaway aimed at lady and senior golfers out for a spin
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What It's Like To Play Golf When You Have A PeriodKatie Dawkins discusses the challenges of the menstrual cycle and golf
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How To Take Your Game From The Range To The CourseTop 50 Coach, Katie Dawkins, offers her advice for how to take your game from the range to the course
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Are Gender Tees A Thing Of The Past?Katie Dawkins questions why there are still men's and women's tees, instead of hitting off the tee that matches ability
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Tattoos In Golf - Do They Get Your Club's Stamp Of Approval?Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins explores the acceptance of women golfers with tattoos
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Wilson D9 Women’s Irons ReviewKatie Dawkins tests the Wilson D9 iron for ladies to see if it provides the performance female golfers are looking for
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Wilson Women's Duo Soft+ Ball ReviewTop 50 coach Katie Dawkins puts the Wilson Women's Duo Soft+ ball on trial out on the golf course
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Why You Can Still Play Golf During PregnancyEvery pregnancy is different and managing your activities whilst expecting can be a challenge
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FootJoy Women's Flex XP 2022 Shoe ReviewKatie Dawkins takes to the fairways in the latest iteration of the women's Flex XP golf shoe from FootJoy and delivers her verdict
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FootJoy Women's Links Shoes ReviewKatie Dawkins tests the FootJoy Women's Links shoes on the course to assess the level of comfort and performance on offer for lady golfers
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Improve Your Bunker Play By Shifting Your MentalityAdvanced PGA pro Katie Dawkins shares some tips on how to improve your bunker play
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MacGregor 15-Series Water Resistant Cart Bag ReviewMacgregor have ticked all the boxes with this lightweight, water resistant cart bag
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Odyssey Women's White Hot OG 2-Ball Putter ReviewWe took the sharp looks and sporty design of the Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball Putter out onto the course. Here's how we got on.
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TaylorMade Ladies Kalea 3 Fairway Wood ReviewCheck out our verdict on the impressive TaylorMade Kalea 3 Ladies fairway wood
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What Is Casting In The Golf Swing?What Is Casting In The Golf Swing? Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins offers a simple explanation and some simple tips to resolve the problem
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Forward Press In Putting - How Does It Work?The forward press in putting can be a very helpful tool for players. Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins reveals what it is and what it can do for your game
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What Does 'Fanning' The Golf Club Mean?Top Coach Katie Dawkins asks, what does 'Fanning' the golf club mean? And offers some simple pointers on how to improve
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Skechers Women’s Go Golf Pro 2 Shoe ReviewWe put these striking Go Golf Pro 2 shoes from Skechers to the test over multiple rounds and practice sessions
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Wilson Velocity Distance Golf Ball ReviewThe Wilson Tour Velocity Distance ball is aimed at the more recreational golfer, delivering bumper value for money as well as bumper yardage.
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Eze Glide Smart Fold Push Trolley ReviewWe tested out this lightweight, affordable three-wheeled push trolley on the golf course over multiple rounds
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FootJoy Women's 2022 Pro/SL Shoe ReviewFootJoy are heroes when it comes to a lightweight shoe that boasts awesome performance. The Women's Pro/SL does not disappoint.
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G/Fore Women's Gallivanter Shoes ReviewG/Fore step out in style with the Gallivanters, oozing panache from the off and comfy. You'll really outclass your playing partners wearing these beauties.
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Why I Love Golf: GB Hockey Gold Medallist Alex Danson-BennettHockey star Alex Danson-Bennett won a gold medal for Great Britain at the 2016 Olympics – but, following her retirement, she tells Katie Dawkins why golf is her new love
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