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Richard James

Head PGA Teaching Professional

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Richard James

Online & In person lessons- helping you shoot lower scores 🏆 · Penrhos Park · Golf

University of South Florida Alumni 🐂Former Europro Tour Winner & Challenge Tour PlayerWales Golf Regional South-West Coach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Former Welsh International 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Reviews

Reviews

533

Starting Price

Starting Price

$69.00

Lessons

Lessons

1983

Followers

Followers

76

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Social Media

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Credentials

Head PGA Teaching ProfessionalUniversity of South Florida Alumni 🐂Former Europro Tour Winner & Challenge Tour PlayerWales Golf Regional South-West Coach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Former Welsh International 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Highlights

  • Coach to GB&I representatives and Welsh Internationals
  • Coach to Wales Golf South West Regional U14 squad
  • EuroPro Tour Lookers Championship Winner 2016
  • Challenge Tour Player 2017/18

Teaching Philosophy

My coaching is built around clarity, structure and measurable improvement. I identify the areas that have the biggest impact on your performance and create a personalised plan to help you lower your scores. From full swing and short game to putting, course management and practice planning, the goal is simple: build a game that performs when it matters. Clear direction. Purposeful practice. Better performance. 🏆

About the coach

Ready to take your golf to the next level? Let's build a game that performs when it matters most.
I'm Richard James, Head PGA Teaching Professional at Penrhos Park Golf Club, Wales Golf Regional Coach, former Welsh International, and EuroPro Tour winner.
My journey in golf began representing Wales before earning a golf scholarship to the University of South Florida (USF), where I competed in NCAA Division I golf. After turning professional, I competed on the EuroPro Tour and Challenge Tour, winning on the EuroPro Tour before transitioning into coaching.
Throughout my playing career, I was fortunate to work with and be coached by some of the best minds in the game. Competing at the highest levels of amateur and professional golf, while learning from world-class coaches, has given me invaluable knowledge and experience that continues to shape my coaching philosophy today. Those experiences taught me that every golfer is unique, and that long-term improvement comes from understanding the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Today, I coach golfers of all abilities—from complete beginners to Welsh internationals and GB&I representatives. My coaching combines the experiences I've gained as both a player and coach with industry-leading technology, including TrackMan 4, SportsBox 3D, video analysis and performance statistics, to provide golfers with a clear and structured pathway to improvement.
My coaching extends beyond swing mechanics. Together we'll develop the skills that genuinely lower scores and help you perform under pressure: Ball striking and distance control, Putting and short-game performance, Course management and decision making, Structured practice that transfers to the golf course & Performance routines and the ability to perform under pressure
My coaching philosophy is simple:
Stand well. Move well. Practise with purpose. Perform under pressure.
Whether your goal is to break 100, reach single figures, compete at county level or perform in elite events, I'll create a personalised coaching plan designed to help you improve with confidence and achieve measurable results.
If you're committed to improving your golf, I'd love to help you reach your potential.

Specialities

fullSwing
shortGame
putting

Sample Lesson

01.Original Videos

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02.Analysis Videos

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03.Other Videos

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Videos

X-drill- Connection

X-drill- Connection

Pendulum stick drill

Pendulum stick drill

Reviews

4.99 / 5

Based on 533 ratings

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Elin Fuller

Elin Fuller

August 28, 2026 • Live

Everything! Great explanations, all around great coaching

Liz Williams

Liz Williams

August 11, 2026 • Live

Fantastic lesson today, thank you so much. Clear pointers for me to work on and build confidence again. Thank you Richard.

Sean Kenny

Sean Kenny

August 10, 2026 • Live

really informative and not over complicated. highly recommend.

Gwion Davies

Gwion Davies

August 8, 2026 • Live

Very relaxed, good pace, really enjoyed the video analysis and picked up some tweaks to work on. Got home and found the complete lesson had been sent to me. Very happy.

Kevin Hutton

Kevin Hutton

August 6, 2026 • Live

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Purchase Options

Single lesson- Online

1 Online Lesson
  • Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
  • Customized video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
  • Customized drills that will help you integrate any changes required

$69.00

One time payment

Performance Package

2 Online Lessons
  • Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
  • Customized video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
  • Customized drills that will help you integrate any changes required

$150.00/mo

with 3 month minimum commitment

Recurring billing, cancel anytime after 3 months

Unused lessons don't carry over to the next period

Frequently asked questions

What is an online golf lesson?

An online golf lesson is a way of learning golf skills and techniques from a coach or instructor through the internet, using video analysis, live coaching, or online courses. On Skillest, you can get private instruction with an elite golf coach without even leaving your home. Just record your golf swing and send it to your coach, along with any goals, questions, or other information that will help your coach create the right plan for you.

What are the benefits of an online lesson using Skillest?

Online golf lessons using Skillest offer many benefits, such as convenience, affordability, flexibility, and access to the largest selection of the most talented golf coaches in one place. Through video recordings, side by side comparisons, and conversations you have with your coach, you will receive comprehensive feedback on what you need to improve and how to improve these areas. When you get a lesson on Skillest, you don’t need to schedule a time or drive to your lesson. You can just record your swing and message your coach whenever you have questions.

How do I receive feedback from my coach?

You will receive feedback from your coach through the Skillest app. Your coach will record their own videos with their analysis as well as additional drills to work on and send them back to you inside the lesson. You can watch your coach’s analysis, which may include video, audio, text, or drawings and see the changes and improvements they suggest for your swing. You can also ask your coach follow-up questions you have, and chat with them through the app. You can also review your feedback and track your progress anytime on the app.

What are the different types of lesson plans I can purchase?

Skillest offers a variety of plans and packages available for purchase. You can purchase a single online lesson, lesson packages, monthly subscriptions, or live Zoom lessons. Many coaches also offer video-based courses in addition to one-on-one coaching. Note: Not every coach will offer each type of lesson plan available.

What are Courses?

Courses are a series of instructional videos created by expert coaches that cover a wide range of sport-specific topics. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, master strategy, boost your fitness, or enhance your mental game, our courses are designed to help you excel in your chosen sport—be it golf, swimming, cricket, basketball, or baseball.