
PGA Professional (Australasia) since 2011

Flats
Australian PGA Professional & Certified Fitness Trainer helping golfers get stronger, faster, and play their best — online and in person.
Flats Golf n Fitness · Tan Son Nhat International Airport · Golf
Reviews
359
Starting Price
$85.00
Lessons
4023
Followers
226
Credentials
Highlights
- 4.99-star rating across 2,600+ lessons delivered on Skillest
- 43K+ Instagram followers and 461K+ TikTok likes as a leading golf & fitness content creator
- Tour-level playing experience on the Australasian PGA Tour and tours in the UK and Europe
- Coached full-time in Vietnam, gaining unique international coaching experience across multiple cultures
Teaching Philosophy
My approach starts with understanding you — not just your swing, but how your body moves. Before we get into technique, I conduct a thorough movement screening to identify whether the issues you're experiencing are technical, physical, or a combination of both. That distinction is everything. From there, we get to work with purposeful swing instruction, targeted drills, and exercises or stretches tailored specifically to your needs and goals. And no matter what level you're at, short game is always a priority — it's where rounds are won and lost. I believe three months of committed, structured work is the foundation for real, lasting change. That's enough time to see genuine technical and physical transformation, and to build the kind of self-awareness in your swing that stays with you for life. Beyond the mechanics, I'm passionate about the mental side of golf — especially for my junior golfers. I use the game as a vehicle to develop patience, discipline, and a strong mindset that carries far beyond the course. Golf has taken me around the world and taught me more about life than almost anything else. I want to share those lessons with every golfer I coach.
About the coach
I'm Ryan O'Flaherty — but most people call me Flats. I'm an Australian PGA Professional and Certified Fitness Trainer with over a decade of experience helping golfers of all levels get stronger, move better, and shoot lower scores. My journey in golf started early: I completed my apprenticeship in 2010 before competing on the Australasian PGA Tour and on tours across the UK and Europe. When my playing career wound down, I channelled that competitive fire into coaching — and I haven't looked back since. In 2014, I added personal training to my toolkit, and it transformed how I coach. Understanding the body behind the swing is the missing link for so many golfers, and combining golf instruction with fitness programming is what sets my coaching apart. Life has also taken me on some extraordinary adventures — my wife and I spent time doing volunteer and mission work in Panama, Costa Rica, and Vietnam, where I ended up coaching full-time for two years in Ho Chi Minh City. That international experience has given me a deeply rounded perspective on the game and on people. I've since built the Flats Golf n Fitness App and a global online coaching community, working with golfers face-to-face and remotely. I'm especially passionate about junior development — using golf not just to build better players, but to build better people, instilling mindset, patience, and discipline from an early age. Whether you're a weekend warrior or chasing a competitive goal, I'd love to help you reach your greatness.
Specialities
Sample Lesson
01.Original Videos
03.Other Videos
Reviews
Based on 359 ratings
Overall rating
Great coach in the HCM area. Doesn't overcomplicate the swing and helps you get to the root cause of your problems.

Tim Bryant
November 7, 2025 • Live
Flats is an incredible golf coach. He knows what hes talking about and takes the time to invest in your progress. His guidance is clear, his knowledge is top notch, and hes always encouraging. If your…

Lucas Magno
August 15, 2025 • Online
Couldnt be more stoked with the amount of knowledge and support from flats!! Looking forward to the future!!

Adam Wadeson
July 13, 2025 • Online
Thanks flats

John
May 20, 2025 • Online
Maybe the best available online program give flats a chance to help you

John
April 3, 2025 • Online
Courses
Chip Fit Challenge
