Dublin area - looking for a good pro for lessons

danthefan

Sorry, another one of these threads.

I got a lesson from my club pro a few weeks ago, and unfortunately what he's shown me just isn't working, so I'm going to go somewhere else. I live in North Dublin so that area would be ideal, but if there are particularly good coaches in South Dublin I'd drive over. Any recommendations appreciated, thanks.

Hacker111

I go to Michael Allen, in Leopardstown driving range - Puregolf. his top class, loads of recommendations and always booked up a week in advance... his on M50 for you......

danthefan

Great, thanks. About what price are the lessons there?

PARlance

I'd highly reccommend Michael Allen in L'Town aswell, I've just started golf this year and have had 2 lessons with him. Found him excellent...that said I've no previous experience of lessons!
€45 per half hour lesson, they did mention discount for booking a block of 4 and will let you bring along ANother if you want to split the 30mins between two.

royalcarlowgc

Karl O'Donnell (Newlands GC) is pretty good, and unlike most club professionals was a really good player in his day

BUACHAILL

ajcurry123 wrote: »

I'd highly reccommend Michael Allen in L'Town aswell, I've just started golf this year and have had 2 lessons with him. Found him excellent...that said I've no previous experience of lessons!
€45 per half hour lesson, they did mention discount for booking a block of 4 and will let you bring along ANother if you want to split the 30mins between two.

€45 for 30 mins ??? He wanna be top class for that money.

I use David Lewis out of greystones, he recently re opened greystones driving range and teach's from there. He is €35 per 30 mins and every lesson I have received lasts an hour for that money. Never watches the clock and always has lots of advice to help with what you have ! Always drops me a text to see how my game is and my results and just has a genuine interest for coaching !!

Couldnt recommend him enough !!

PARlance

BUACHAILL wrote: »

€45 for 30 mins ??? He wanna be top class for that money.

I use David Lewis out of greystones, he recently re opened greystones driving range and teach's from there. He is €35 per 30 mins and every lesson I have received lasts an hour for that money. Never watches the clock and always has lots of advice to help with what you have ! Always drops me a text to see how my game is and my results and just has a genuine interest for coaching !!

Couldnt recommend him enough !!

Not a massive difference between 45 and 35 per Half hour...also not a clock watcher but is booked out solid (i read into that as being a good sign) so cannot let it spill over too much.
Anyway, was asked my advice and thats who i'd reccommend.

BUACHAILL

Just stating I get the hour every time for 35. Nor was I criticising but its expensive in my book. Glad you find him excellent !!

GorHugh

I'd recommend Krishna Padayachee in the ward golf centre on the old ashbourne rd , top drawer coach , He sas got me down from 21 to 17 with 1 lesson , Heading back next week for another .

What i wud say though as pro/coach is only as good as the hard work and practice you put in after the lessons....

DH2K9

Kevin Foy up in Stepaside Driving Range 35 euro in half hour. Very good coach who doesn't go into technical detail just gives you simple language.

heavyballs

DH2K9 wrote: »

Kevin Foy up in Stepaside Driving Range 35 euro in half hour. Very good coach who doesn't go into technical detail just gives you simple language.

that's good i speak English too ,i know Kevin and yes he is very good indeed

heavyballs

ajcurry123 wrote: »

Not a massive difference between 45 and 35 per Half hour...also not a clock watcher but is booked out solid (i read into that as being a good sign) so cannot let it spill over too much.
Anyway, was asked my advice and thats who i'd reccommend.

yeah i think we can all work out the difference,it is expensive though,don't know the man but i'd say the ladies up in Lep keep him booked out handy enough,the place is swarming with them,that said i'm not dissing him as a coach

Hacker111

heavyballs wrote: »

yeah i think we can all work out the difference,it is expensive though,don't know the man but i'd say the ladies up in Lep keep him booked out handy enough,the place is swarming with them,that said i'm not dissing him as a coach

They are mainly on the course! Mick is well known all around south Dublin, excellent coach and a solid player too (so other pros have told me)... I have tried a few but he was the best so I stuck with him... 45 quid is not cheap but whats a tenner difference really, two pints?? His booked up because of his reputation and cathchment area...

I have lost 7 shots in past year under his coaching...18 to 11... he was recommneded to me by a 6 handicaper in work who swore by him.... so I'll leave it at that.....

PARlance

heavyballs wrote: »

yeah i think we can all work out the difference,it is expensive though,don't know the man but i'd say the ladies up in Lep keep him booked out handy enough,the place is swarming with them,that said i'm not dissing him as a coach

HBalls,
Love your tendency to highlight others comments and add a sarcastic note... keep up the good work Champ!

f22

John Kelly in St Margarets.

More geared towards better players and expensive: e100 per hour. Widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the country and a good player too.

http://www.johnkellygolf.com/mysitecaddy/site3/teaching.htm

Also check out Anthony Martin or Karl Herbert at the Kinsealy Grange (in Portmarnock)
01 828 4300

derra

BUACHAILL wrote: »

€45 for 30 mins ??? He wanna be top class for that money.

I use David Lewis out of greystones, he recently re opened greystones driving range and teach's from there. He is €35 per 30 mins and every lesson I have received lasts an hour for that money. Never watches the clock and always has lots of advice to help with what you have ! Always drops me a text to see how my game is and my results and just has a genuine interest for coaching !!

Couldnt recommend him enough !!

Got a lesson off David Lewis last Saturday, very nice bloke.
Has a good chat with ya about your game and where your at, smacked a few balls and then he gave me his advice, initially i wanted to correct a slicing with the driver which i had developed and asked if i wanted a quick fix or a more lasting solution.
He watched me smack a few irons which i hit well, but he explained i needed to change a few things to improve my game long term, so he changed my grip, stance ,posture and just about everything needed addressing the ball and explaining each change made.
I took to the changes very quickly but he tells ya it will hard work making such changes on the course and sticking at it is the key.
Showed me a video then of swing when i first hit a few and then with the changes he made , massive difference between the two from slouching over etc to a more professional looking setup very similar to that of Chris Woods.
He also said he would keep an eye on me when i visit the range as he is collecting baskets etc he will stop me and correct anything if neccessary without the need of another lesson although i will get another one anyway in a while after i adjust to new setup on the course and give him some feedback on it.
Money well spent anyway and off now to practice the changes

billy3sheets

I used Sid Baldwin a few years ago. Used to be pro in Hollywood Lakes years back. I think he works out of GolfVision in Swords now. I dropped from 18 to 12 in 1 calendar year after 5 lessons from Sid.
I've also used Brian Boshell. Used to be pro in Hollywood Lakes till recently.
Both are good coaches.

karlyk1

GorHugh wrote: »

I'd recommend Krishna Padayachee in the ward golf centre on the old ashbourne rd , top drawer coach , He sas got me down from 21 to 17 with 1 lesson , Heading back next week for another .

What i wud say though as pro/coach is only as good as the hard work and practice you put in after the lessons....

I would definitely second this recommendation. Krishna keeps things really simple (some coaches give you 15 things to remember in 30 minutes!). Very good rates too... think it's only 25 or 30 euro per half hour lesson or so. Just off the M50 finglas exit, so if you're Northside it should be handy enough.

Should mention Joey Murray in Hollystown too. V good.

Pauliee

I would recommend David Mortimer in GUI Acadamey. He keeps things very simple and and turned me from someone who had a huge slice to a slight draw.

But no matter what pro you go to you really do have to practise hard. There are no shortcuts.

I couldn't hit the ball out of my way after my first few lessons as my head was full of technical thoughts on the course.This was soul destroying but David told me to believe in what he was showing me and it would work. I practised hard, and now I only think of the target when swinging as I trust my new swing and the improvment is unreal.

Pricewise he is reasonable as well. 6 half hour lessons are €200.

Fourcandle

derra wrote: »

Got a lesson off David Lewis last Saturday, very nice bloke.
Has a good chat with ya about your game and where your at, smacked a few balls and then he gave me his advice, initially i wanted to correct a slicing with the driver which i had developed and asked if i wanted a quick fix or a more lasting solution.
He watched me smack a few irons which i hit well, but he explained i needed to change a few things to improve my game long term, so he changed my grip, stance ,posture and just about everything needed addressing the ball and explaining each change made.
I took to the changes very quickly but he tells ya it will hard work making such changes on the course and sticking at it is the key.
Showed me a video then of swing when i first hit a few and then with the changes he made , massive difference between the two from slouching over etc to a more professional looking setup very similar to that of Chris Woods.
He also said he would keep an eye on me when i visit the range as he is collecting baskets etc he will stop me and correct anything if neccessary without the need of another lesson although i will get another one anyway in a while after i adjust to new setup on the course and give him some feedback on it.
Money well spent anyway and off now to practice the changes

I have a lesson with David this evening and am very encouraged by your post as it sounds like the approach I would like from him. Thanks.

mike12

GorHugh wrote: »

I'd recommend Krishna Padayachee in the ward golf centre on the old ashbourne rd , top drawer coach , He sas got me down from 21 to 17 with 1 lesson , Heading back next week for another .

What i wud say though as pro/coach is only as good as the hard work and practice you put in after the lessons....

Use him as well and he is very good, He also teaches at the GUI acdemy in carton house.

nebraska132

I would recommend Sue Bamford ex Ladies Tour Professional, works out of Roganstown and Elmgreen Driving range (087 0563412)

35e for 30mins

Ive had various swing probelems over the years and she normally spots the issue quickly and gives me swing thoughts to correct them.
good luck

tommo1290

Dave Kearney @ the grange is top draw! €60ish for 50 mins. coach to the Irish Ladies team as well so has good credentials, seriously worth a phone call

Jimdagym

I've had a few lesson's from Conor Russell, the pro in Sutton. Fount him to be very good. Teaches in the old portmarnock driving range, so handy enough for you.

LittleLiam

Neil Manchip up in Carton. Streets ahead of anyone else out there and well worth the extra few quid.

BUACHAILL

LittleLiam wrote: »

Neil Manchip up in Carton. Streets ahead of anyone else out there and well worth the extra few quid.

Have you gone to everyone else to compare fairly ?

heavyballs

LittleLiam wrote: »

Neil Manchip up in Carton. Streets ahead of anyone else out there and well worth the extra few quid.

so you've been to every coach in the country have you?,yes he's good how can you say he's streets ahead

Russman

LittleLiam wrote: »

Neil Manchip up in Carton. Streets ahead of anyone else out there and well worth the extra few quid.

Bit of a sweeping statement, no ?

I've heard both good and not so good things about him from friends who have been to him. Mostly good though.

I honestly think with teachers that, in general, most pros will tell you broadly the same things and it tends to be the manner of communication that influences the pupils opinion. Also, for no apparent reason a pupil might happen to be timing the ball good on a given night and think the pro is great, or the timing might be completely off and he'll leave thinking "that guy's f--ked me up completely".

Also some people learn better by feel, some people need to have the technical stuff explained before they can grasp something. They'll automatically lean towards a pro who teaches in the way they like to learn.

Best advice for the Op is to certainly way up the opinions and try one or two of them out and see how you get on. One person's good pro is another's waster.

Ginny007

Got a lesson from Barry Power found him very good video analysis was interesting a real shocker to see my swing and the dvd was very useful to look over.

LittleLiam

Ginny007 wrote: »

Got a lesson from Barry Power found him very good video analysis was interesting a real shocker to see my swing and the dvd was very useful to look over.

Not often you see/hear those words in the same sentence. The power of marketing, huh.

Jimdagym

LittleLiam wrote: »

Not often you see/hear those words in the same sentence. The power of marketing, huh.

Disgraceful comment to make. All we can really expect from you, i suppose.
OP, do a search here for Barry Power. Some dont like him, some found him very helpful.

LittleLiam

Jimdagym wrote: »

Disgraceful comment to make. All we can really expect from you, i suppose.
OP, do a search here for Barry Power. Some dont like him, some found him very helpful.

Do you want me to lie? I've only ever heard negative things about the guy and his teaching.

Jimdagym

LittleLiam wrote: »

Do you want me to lie? I've only ever heard negative things about the guy and his teaching.

Do you not think that would have been a better contribution to the OP than your previous post?

GorHugh

LittleLiam wrote: »

Do you want me to lie? I've only ever heard negative things about the guy and his teaching.

You obviously mix in small circle of people ,

I reported back here on a friend of mine who had a 1 hr lesson (including the video analysis) and a Full 18 hole playing lesson with BP done 2 weeks apart , He had nothing but good things to say and his game has improved no end .

You are nothing but a G O B S H I T E stirrer ...

little liam by name and by grey matter ....

LittleLiam

GorHugh wrote: »

You obviously mix in small circle of people ,

I reported back here on a friend of mine who had a 1 hr lesson (including the video analysis) and a Full 18 hole playing lesson with BP done 2 weeks apart , He had nothing but good things to say and his game has improved no end .

You are nothing but a G O B S H I T E stirrer ...

little liam by name and by grey matter ....

Steady on there hoss... no need for the personal abuse.

So, you having heard good things carries a greater weight how exactly?

Feedback has been from more than 5 players. They must all be wrong so :-~

GorHugh

LittleLiam wrote: »

Steady on there hoss... no need for the personal abuse.

So, you having heard good things carries a greater weight how exactly?

Feedback has been from more than 5 players. They must all be wrong so :-~

There was a thread run regarding opinions on BP a few months ago and funnily enough there were more good comments left for then Bad , Far more then 5 people .

I played with the lad before and after the lessons ,there is a serious improvement in his game , coupled with the good feedback on the thread for BP , I would say your opinon is YOUR opinion and shudn't be shared in the tone it was ,

Mud sticks Lad , and no pro plying his trade be it good or bad or indifferent needs some stirrer coming on here and putting people off trying that pro out for themselves .

LittleLiam

GorHugh wrote: »

There was a thread run regarding opinions on BP a few months ago and funnily enough there were more good comments left for then Bad , Far more then 5 people .

I played with the lad before and after the lessons ,there is a serious improvement in his game , coupled with the good feedback on the thread for BP , I would say your opinon is YOUR opinion and shudn't be shared in the tone it was ,

Mud sticks Lad , and no pro plying his trade be it good or bad or indifferent needs some stirrer coming on here and putting people off trying that pro out for themselves .

Jump to conclusions much? Only reporting what i've heard. Didn't realise we could only post praise for people. Lesson learned.

GorHugh

LittleLiam wrote: »

Jump to conclusions much? Only reporting what i've heard. Didn't realise we could only post praise for people. Lesson learned.

constructive critisim is always welcome .......

Just because YOU heard it , doesn't mean its Gospel

LittleLiam

GorHugh wrote: »

constructive critisim is always welcome .......

Just because YOU heard it , doesn't mean its Gospel

But because you heard it, it is. Rooooooight.

To clarify for OP: i've heard Barry Power is poor; Gorhug has heard he's good. Take from that what you will.

GorHugh

LittleLiam wrote: »

But because you heard it, it is. Rooooooight.

To clarify for OP: i've heard Barry Power is poor; Gorhug has heard he's good. Take from that what you will.

There was a thread ran on boards about BP and the consenus was he was a good coach/pro .. obviously not all comments were good , but a far larger share of the comments were good .

So that is a collective of opinions from boards and not just me .....

heavyballs

lads i think a thread like this is a no no,it's very competitive out there at the mo regarding lessons
this thread leaves it wide open to promote or diss any pro you might be in competition with or you don't like.

darirl

If your on the Northside try Kinsealy Grange, there are a couple of Pro's there. Ive used Anthony Martin myself and cant recommend him enough.

LittleLiam

GorHugh wrote: »

There was a thread ran on boards about BP and the consenus was he was a good coach/pro .. obviously not all comments were good , but a far larger share of the comments were good .

So that is a collective of opinions from boards and not just me .....

Ok Barry.

heavyballs

LittleLiam wrote: »

Ok Barry.

why did you join this forum?serious question

GorHugh

LittleLiam wrote: »

Ok Barry.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

thelongfellow

LittleLiam wrote: »

conno?

Ah no but seriously, conno?

GorHugh

thelongfellow wrote: »

conno?

Ah no but seriously, conno?

hahaha .. it did cross my mind ...

LittleLiam

heavyballs wrote: »

why did you join this forum?serious question

Are you some kind of self-appointed 'mother' of the forum or something? Tiresome.

GorHugh

LittleLiam wrote: »

Are you some kind of self-appointed 'mother' of the forum or something? Tiresome.

Heavy is just saying what we are all thinking ?

why did you join ?

heavyballs

LittleLiam wrote: »

Are you some kind of self-appointed 'mother' of the forum or something? Tiresome.

i'm just saying what other people are thinking,i admit it,i have my moody days,everyone knows that but on the most part i engage in decent discussions,you're only on here a while,you get a ban and then come back and go on with the same sheite

f22

Not to worry lads, school starts again in a few weeks, he'll be gone!