Golf coaching · Chigwell, Essex

Play better.Enjoy more.

Friendly, experienced coaching that makes golf easier to understand—helping you build confidence, lower your scores and enjoy every round.

David Rawlings standing on a golf course
30+ years in golf

Why golfers choose David

Clear coaching, built around your game.

Every golfer is different, so every lesson is tailored to you. Whether you are completely new to golf, returning after a break, or looking to lower your handicap, David will help you understand your swing and make improvements that feel natural and achievable.

Lessons are friendly, patient and easy to follow. Instead of overcomplicating your technique, David focuses on clear advice and practical changes that you can take straight onto the golf course.

You can work on any part of your game, including driving, iron play, pitching, chipping, putting and course management. Each lesson is shaped around your ability, your goals and the areas where you would most like to improve.

The aim is not simply to hit better shots during the lesson. It is to help you practise with purpose, build confidence and enjoy your golf more.

Coaching options

Choose the lesson that works for you.

From a quick tune-up to a half-day programme, every session is practical, personal and focused on the parts of your game that matter most.

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One-to-One Coaching

Personal coaching built around your swing, your goals and your game.

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Weekly Group Classes

Improve alongside other golfers in friendly, focused group sessions.

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Pre-Lesson Assessment

A helpful starting point to identify priorities and plan your coaching.

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Tailored Coaching Packages

A structured programme for lasting improvement across your game.

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Half-Day Coaching

More time to work in depth on technique, practice and course strategy.

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Junior Coaching

Encouraging, age-appropriate coaching that keeps learning enjoyable.

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Coaching Gift Vouchers

Give someone the chance to improve their golf with expert guidance.

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30-Minute Lesson

A focused session for one clear priority or a quick technical check.

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Testimonials

What golfers say about David.

“I always enjoy lessons with Dave. He has a great ability to break down the complex nature of golf into simple-to-understand pieces and will always come up with appropriate drills to reinforce the point he is trying to make.

He also has a great understanding of the psychological side of golf, not just the physical. This has better enabled me not to turn a bad hole into a bad round!”
Thomas ShearmanEssex
“I would recommend David to everyone. I have been learning with David for over a year and he is always approachable and friendly. He breaks down complex techniques into small, easy-to-understand steps for any beginner to grasp. Very good coaching and I would recommend him to everyone.”
Peng JiangLondon
“I had a brilliant experience with David. He got me down from a 28 handicap to a 14 handicap within eight months. I stopped playing for two years, and when I tried again I had picked up some bad habits. David sorted me out straight away.

Highly recommended coach.”
Lee MapleyEssex

PGA Tour putting benchmarks

Even the best miss putts.

Good putting is about building a repeatable stroke, starting the ball on your chosen line and managing expectations—not trying to hole everything.

From 3 feet96–99%putts holed
From 6 feet66–70%putts holed
From 10 feet40–41%putts holed
From 16 feet23%putts holed

Rounded PGA Tour benchmarks; percentages vary slightly by player, tournament and season.

Insights

Think differently about your game.

Even past greats admit they make mistakes.

The best players are not perfect. Better golf comes from knowing your patterns, making sensible decisions and responding well when a shot does not go to plan.

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Golf statistics

Follow Lou Stagner for useful statistics and game insights that put performance into perspective.

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Golf fitness

Follow Mike Carroll for practical ideas to help golfers move better and build useful strength.

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Ready to make your next round better?

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