Golf is a fast-developing game, with new technology and coaching methods changing the way that the modern golfer plays the game we love.
I am a firm believer that simplifying the golf swing and using your body to swing the golf club is the modern way to play golf and the new technology that is around now allows golfers to do this. The golf swing is constantly under pressure when playing a round of golf so having fewer moving parts and hitting shots with bigger muscle groups will allow a golfer to develop natural moves that can only aid in health and performance.
I like to give individuals from my lessons a few small points that they can take with them to the course. Most club golfers will play 1/2 times a week, so getting feedback from my lessons to understand their own swing will result in faster development, better practice and a higher chance of them achieving their desired goals.
Coaching Experiences
· Fully Qualified PGA Graduate
· Coaching beginners to Scratch handicap golfers since 2014
· Junior golf school and junior golf academy coach at WHGC
· Worked with Aston Villa Football Academy coaching their elite players
I was able to have two lessons between lockdowns last summer with Ben. These were extremely successful in addressing aspects of my play and as a consequence my handicap fell. I was impressed with Ben’s approach to improving your current swing rather than starting from scratch. Careful and methodical observation leading to focussed practice drills that were personalised to my requirements/issues is a coaching approach I enjoyed. Looking forward to March 29 and I will be seeking further advice from this excellent coach.
After trying a few coaches for my three sons we fell lucky when we found Ben. He provided an age appropriate programme for all three boys whilst making every session fun. They came on leaps and bounds and 5 years down the line they are still improving.
Couldn’t recommend Ben enough, a lovely guy with a passion for what he does.
Ben’s approach to teaching is a breath of fresh air, I’ve had numerous lessons over the years,but Ben immediately worked with my swing rather than altering the whole aspect of my swing, the subtle changes to my takeaway led to an amazing positive impact to my ball striking, the next step was to get my hands stronger through impact, ..with the drills he showed me I now feel a stronger,positive strike which I’ve searched for for years.
A great communicator who listens first and doesn’t pigeon hole you and treats you like an individual golfer with individual needs. 👍👍👍
I have been working with Ben for over a year and he has helped me to improve all areas of my game. Lessons are enjoyable and he always goes above and beyond to help. He keeps instructions simple and insightful so that you can focus on one area at a time. My handicap has come down from 12 to 10 since starting with Ben and I only started breaking 80 after his tuition. Highly recommend.
I have only started recently working with Ben for my short game and he is extremely knowledgeable. He makes sure everything he says makes sense and only suggests changes in your set up or stroke if it needs work in that area.
He has a huge passion for the game and genuinely cares about your results and enjoyment of the game. Very committed and hardworking and I feel I can rely on him for great advice every time. A proper pro
I’ve only been coached by Ben for 3 lessons so far just before the Pandemic hit, but in those three lessons I learnt so much and broke 90 for the first time shortly after!
Ben is really patient and is happy to work with your swing, rather than trying to change your entire swing to look ‘natural’. I found this really helpful as it made me comfortable still swinging similar but making small adjustments than can aid my contact with the ball and consistency.
I went to Ben as I was looking to see if I could gain any distance off the tee with any swing changes. Not only were the swing changes minimal and very well explained, he has helped me gain at least a couple of clubs distance off the tee which has seen my scores, and handicap, lower considerably.
I would highly recommend you go and see him for improving any part of your game. He’s very knowledgeable and an all round great guy! I have also had club repairs, loft/lie adjustments and builds through Ben, and they were perfect every time!
I am 62, and have returned to golf after 30 years of not playing. I asked Ben to work on my swing, particularly as I have a lower back injury, and trying to stand in a conventional stance when driving, with my weight set back was uncomfortable and difficult to maintain.
In order to find a set up that was both comfortable and would start to hit the ball further Ben was very understanding and patient as he tried a number of minor tweeks to both the ball position and the set up. The final result has been a comfortable stance and I can hit it a good 40 yards further now.
We’ve now moved on to working to flatten my swing, to reduce the out to in with the ultimate goal of a draw ball flight.
I find Ben a very confident, patient and knowledgeable coach. He listens to my needs and then adapts his coaching to provide me with the best outcome. Much better than some coaches who insist on trying to give me the standard coaching methods, which ultimately are not going to work given my injury issues.
He is a player centred coach as opposed to a coach centred coach.
I’d recommended him every time.
John Manuel
I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Ben, but most importantly have seen the results and swing improve. He evaluates what is working already in your swing and tweaks for improvement- for me, this worked extremely well.
After each lesson, I have a clear understanding of what my last lesson was trying to achieve, and how I can take this out to the golf course or practice.
Engagement wise, Ben is brilliant and always available to help me out when I have a quick query or question. Even evaluating swing videos during lockdown. Highly recommended.
I cannot recommend Ben highly enough. I had 3 lessons with Ben and he made some small changes to my swing gradually over the course of the 3 lessons. He really explained things well and if I was struggling with a particular change then he had some really effective drills to help. As the changes were gradual and not a complete overhaul I felt really comfortable with them in short space of time. I’ve been playing some of the best and most consistent golf I’ve ever played since our lessons.
mroden2018
March 8, 2021 at 10:28 amI was able to have two lessons between lockdowns last summer with Ben. These were extremely successful in addressing aspects of my play and as a consequence my handicap fell. I was impressed with Ben’s approach to improving your current swing rather than starting from scratch. Careful and methodical observation leading to focussed practice drills that were personalised to my requirements/issues is a coaching approach I enjoyed. Looking forward to March 29 and I will be seeking further advice from this excellent coach.
Vickie
March 6, 2021 at 6:34 pmAfter trying a few coaches for my three sons we fell lucky when we found Ben. He provided an age appropriate programme for all three boys whilst making every session fun. They came on leaps and bounds and 5 years down the line they are still improving.
Couldn’t recommend Ben enough, a lovely guy with a passion for what he does.
Simon Booth
March 5, 2021 at 5:20 pmBen’s approach to teaching is a breath of fresh air, I’ve had numerous lessons over the years,but Ben immediately worked with my swing rather than altering the whole aspect of my swing, the subtle changes to my takeaway led to an amazing positive impact to my ball striking, the next step was to get my hands stronger through impact, ..with the drills he showed me I now feel a stronger,positive strike which I’ve searched for for years.
A great communicator who listens first and doesn’t pigeon hole you and treats you like an individual golfer with individual needs. 👍👍👍
Gmassey88
March 5, 2021 at 5:01 pmI have been working with Ben for over a year and he has helped me to improve all areas of my game. Lessons are enjoyable and he always goes above and beyond to help. He keeps instructions simple and insightful so that you can focus on one area at a time. My handicap has come down from 12 to 10 since starting with Ben and I only started breaking 80 after his tuition. Highly recommend.
Edconnick
March 5, 2021 at 3:00 pmI have only started recently working with Ben for my short game and he is extremely knowledgeable. He makes sure everything he says makes sense and only suggests changes in your set up or stroke if it needs work in that area.
He has a huge passion for the game and genuinely cares about your results and enjoyment of the game. Very committed and hardworking and I feel I can rely on him for great advice every time. A proper pro
Jspencer96
March 5, 2021 at 12:06 pmI’ve only been coached by Ben for 3 lessons so far just before the Pandemic hit, but in those three lessons I learnt so much and broke 90 for the first time shortly after!
Ben is really patient and is happy to work with your swing, rather than trying to change your entire swing to look ‘natural’. I found this really helpful as it made me comfortable still swinging similar but making small adjustments than can aid my contact with the ball and consistency.
Overall top coach!
Danr17
March 5, 2021 at 11:46 amI went to Ben as I was looking to see if I could gain any distance off the tee with any swing changes. Not only were the swing changes minimal and very well explained, he has helped me gain at least a couple of clubs distance off the tee which has seen my scores, and handicap, lower considerably.
I would highly recommend you go and see him for improving any part of your game. He’s very knowledgeable and an all round great guy! I have also had club repairs, loft/lie adjustments and builds through Ben, and they were perfect every time!
John Manuel
February 19, 2021 at 3:39 pmI am 62, and have returned to golf after 30 years of not playing. I asked Ben to work on my swing, particularly as I have a lower back injury, and trying to stand in a conventional stance when driving, with my weight set back was uncomfortable and difficult to maintain.
In order to find a set up that was both comfortable and would start to hit the ball further Ben was very understanding and patient as he tried a number of minor tweeks to both the ball position and the set up. The final result has been a comfortable stance and I can hit it a good 40 yards further now.
We’ve now moved on to working to flatten my swing, to reduce the out to in with the ultimate goal of a draw ball flight.
I find Ben a very confident, patient and knowledgeable coach. He listens to my needs and then adapts his coaching to provide me with the best outcome. Much better than some coaches who insist on trying to give me the standard coaching methods, which ultimately are not going to work given my injury issues.
He is a player centred coach as opposed to a coach centred coach.
I’d recommended him every time.
John Manuel
Anthony Fallon
February 17, 2021 at 12:55 pmI have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Ben, but most importantly have seen the results and swing improve. He evaluates what is working already in your swing and tweaks for improvement- for me, this worked extremely well.
After each lesson, I have a clear understanding of what my last lesson was trying to achieve, and how I can take this out to the golf course or practice.
Engagement wise, Ben is brilliant and always available to help me out when I have a quick query or question. Even evaluating swing videos during lockdown. Highly recommended.
Rob Nield
February 17, 2021 at 11:25 amBen’s ability to make his thoughts on your current swing so simple means you pick things up really quickly.
With Ben it’s about building on what comes naturally to you as a golfer – certainly not a one size fits all approach.
Jim Rooke
February 17, 2021 at 11:23 amI cannot recommend Ben highly enough. I had 3 lessons with Ben and he made some small changes to my swing gradually over the course of the 3 lessons. He really explained things well and if I was struggling with a particular change then he had some really effective drills to help. As the changes were gradual and not a complete overhaul I felt really comfortable with them in short space of time. I’ve been playing some of the best and most consistent golf I’ve ever played since our lessons.