About
Andrew Dawes Director of Instruction
Recognized by Golf Digest as one of Americas Best Young Teachers (2006-2017) by Golf Digest Magazine
British PGA Member since 1999 Certified TPI Fitness, Professional, Golf Coach and Junior Certified Certified TOMI Instructor
Participated in Big Break series on The Golf Channel Produced a series of golf tips for the CNN Airport Network Appeared numerous times in Golf Digest, which included a special instructional series in 2004
Turned pro at 19 and played various mini-tours including the MasterCard, TearDrop, Europro and Challenge Tour
Taught at golf schools in Arizona, California, Nevada, Virginia, Massachusetts, West Virginia and Florida Director of Instruction for Golf Digest Schools in 2003 at Mirasol Country Club and PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Director of Instruction for The Greenbrier from 2004 – 2008
Director of Instruction at Adios Golf Club in Florida from 2005 – 2008
Director of Instruction at Hershey Country Club in Pennsylvania from 2008 – 2013
Owner and Opera of the DawesGolf Academies 2013
Named one of the "Top 40 Instructors Under Age 40" by Golf Digest ten years in a row
Joined Saddelbrook Golf Academy, July 2014
Golf is a very difficult game and my job is to enable all ages of golfers to simplify their technique and shoot lower scores. Golf is actually quite easy when you understand the three key elements of the game! Schedule a lesson with me today and learn to simplify the game!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
At the DawesGolf, I evaluate all of our students on impact, flexibility and mental golf.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Here are my certifications:
Golf Digest Certified Top 40 Instructor Under the Age of 40
TPI Certified Level 2 Golf Coach, Junior Coach, Golf Instructor
PGA Member
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Individual lessons are $100 per hour. For every additional person we add $15
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching when I started the British PGA Certified Training Program in the UK
What types of students have you worked with?
I have taught Juniors, Seniors, Adults, Politicians, Professionals and Celebrities
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
As part of a lesson I was giving, when the student learned they had been turning their body incorrectly for 15 years, through the use of TPI exercises, I was able to show this particular client how to rotate their body efficiently within a golf swing. It completely eliminated their slice!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure the coach you are looking for has experience coaching students/clients like you. If they don't, you might want to reconsider.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
A student must ask a coach what their philosophy is. Every good experienced coach could tell you on a ride in an elevator what their philosophy is on the golf swing and how hey could improve your game. They must have experience in the area that you need and be able to provide a practice plan for you to improve whether that plan is range time or on-course time. A flexibility evaluation is very important as your body is the engine of the swing. If a coach doesn't understand the body, how will they be able to help you.