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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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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Claw Grip For Putting: How It Works
The claw grip for putting has become a very popular choice for many successful putters across professional golf. PGA pro Katie Dawkins explains the pros and cons
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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?
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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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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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FootJoy Women's HydroLite Pants Review
We put these ultra-light waterproof trousers to the test and they didn't disappoint
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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