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PGA Professional (UK & Australia)

Chris McClatchie

PGA Professional with 18+ years of coaching experience, helping golfers of all levels build a simpler, more repeatable swing — in-person in Melbourne or online worldwide.

CM Golf Academy | 18 Years Coaching Experience · 49/10 Cawley Rd · Golf

Reviews

2836

Starting Price

$49.00

Lessons

17524

Followers

1553

Social Media

Credentials

PGA Professional (UK & Australia)

Highlights

PGA Professional since 2008 with over 18 years of hands-on coaching experience
110,000+ Instagram followers — one of Australia's most followed golf coaches online
Founder of Chris McClatchie Golf Academy in Melbourne, coaching beginners through to elite professionals
5.0 star rating across 250+ reviews on Google and 2500+ reviews on Skillest
Over 16,000 online lessons given to golfers around the world and 10,000 lessons given in-person

Teaching Philosophy

“There is no right or wrong way to swing a golf club but there are easier and harder ways” My job is to help you find the simplest, most repeatable version of your swing and give you the tools to take it from the range to the course. Whether you're a complete beginner building habits from day one, an experienced golfer chasing consistency, or someone trying to turn a slice into a draw, I tailor every lesson to where you are right now and where you want to go. I'm as invested in your game as you are, and I look forward to helping you play your best golf.

About the coach

Thank you for considering me as your golf coach, I’d love to help.

I am now offering a ‘Try Before You Buy’ FREE swing analysis to allow you to get my thoughts on your swing before committing to any online coaching option.

Hit the ‘Follow’ button and you will see the steps to send your swings. Alternatively, we can arrange to ‘meet’ through Zoom to discuss your golfing goals and how we can work together to achieve them.

If you’d like see what a ‘full online lesson’ looks like you can check out my ‘Sample Lesson’ below to see what online lessons are all about. I also have some clips from online lessons to give you a feel for my style and how I communicate as well as some of my online clients swing progressions.

I have been giving online lessons on Skillest since August 2021 and I am now a firm believer in online lessons and the impact they can have on all golfers around the world no matter their ability. I was sceptical as to whether my coaching style would translate to online and how effective they really are but I’ve been blown away by how quickly people are progressing. The combination of bite-sized chunks of information and regular checkups, potentially from every range session you have, is the perfect combination to long lasting progression.

I have been a PGA Professional since 2008 and have been coaching since 2006. I’m originally from London and moved to Australia in 2015 and have since opened my own coaching studio in Melbourne. Helping people play better golf is what I’m passionate about and I am as invested in my clients golf game as they are.

Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions at all.

Online lessons are largely returned Mon-Fri (AEST) with some weekend work throughout the month.

- If you’d like to see more examples of my online clients progression use the link below.
https://bit.ly/onlineclientprogress

- If you’d like to see my clips of me coaching use the link below.
https://bit.ly/coachingclips

The links below will give you all the info you need on me as a coach and my credentials.
www.chrismcclatchiegolf.com
Instagram/FB/YouTube: @chrismcclatchiegolf

Specialities

fullSwing

shortGame

Sample Lesson

01.Original Videos

02.Analysis Videos

03.Other Videos

Videos

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip: Inside Takeaway Drill

Coaching Clip: Trail Arm Movement

Client Progress: Setup Position

Online Client Progress: Lower Body Pivot

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip: Putting Stroke Station

Coaching Clip: Backswing Pivot Checkpoints

Online Client Progress: Reverse Pivot

Coaching Clip: Inside Takeaway

Online Client Progress: Follow Through/Chicken Wing

Coaching Clip: Trail Arm

Coaching Clip: Fix Your Hook

Online Client Progress: Putting

Coaching Clip: Use The Ground

Coaching Clip: Good Tension v Bad Tension

Online Client Progress: Lead Shoulder

Online Client Progress: Release

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip: Lead Hand Grip Checkpoints

Coaching Clip: Structured Flow

Online Client Progress

Online Client Progress - 6 Weeks

Coaching Clip - Why You Can't Rotate

Online Client Progress - Release/Chicken Wing

Online Client Progress - Backswing Pivot

Online Client Progress - Shallowing

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip: Use Extension

Coaching Clip: Chicken Wing

Client Progress

Live Lesson Clip

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip - Why You Can't Rotate

Coaching Clip - Wrist Angles

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip - Push Don't Pull

Coaching Clip - Course Mindset

Coaching Clip - Setup Influence

Coaching Clip - Hit Up On Driver

Coaching Clip - How To Keep Your Head 'Still'

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip - Grip Tip

Online Client Progress

Coaching Clip - Arm Structure

Coaching Clip - Nelly Korda Model Swing?

Coaching Clip - Lateral V Rotation

Coaching Clip - Using The Ground

Reviews

4.99 / 5

Based on 2836 ratings

Overall rating

Chris is an incredible teacher. He has a really patient and clear instructional style and his description of the physical moves is very clear and easy to follow.

Scott Tindall

September 9, 2026 • Live

Chris quickly spotted the difference in my sessions and gave me feedback to correct it.

Adam T

September 4, 2026 • Online

Been working with Chris for 5 months now and had great results. Ive been a single digit for 30 years and folks Ive been golfing with for that long are complimenting me on how the swing looks now. Alth…

Jon Calm jondcalm@gmail.com

September 3, 2026 • Online

Chris does a great job of finding the basics that you need to improve/restructure for a better swing. I absolutely improved after just the first lesson review along with using some of his stock videos…

Dale Mcintyre

September 1, 2026 • Online

Clear, concise instruction and excellent video analysis and purposeful remedial drills.

Richard Lau

August 29, 2026 • Live

Purchase Options

Content Only Plan

4 Courses

Access to my full library of technical explanations, drills, client case studies, faults and fixes and much more. this will be forever evolving and I’ll be adding videos every week
24 hour free trial to check out the videos and courses, if you don’t like what you see you can cancel without committing any $
Communication available with myself through the month and I can point you in the direction of what videos to watch based on the issues you tell me
You will also get access to my Academy on the ‘Skool’ app which has more videos and a more user friendly layout
All prices in USD
Course: ‘Zero to Hero’ - Complete Guide
Course: How To Hit Your Driver
Course: Short Game Technique
1 more course

Single Online Lesson + Checkup Lesson

1 Online Lesson

Receive 1 full online lesson plus a checkup lesson to make sure you are practicing and progressing correctly. Checkup videos should be sent within 1-2 weeks after receiving the full lesson. Full lesson includes a deep dive analysis on your current pattern along with personalised drills to work on.
Open communication through the chat function
Turn around time up to 4 days
Price includes all fees and charges. All prices in USD

Basic Monthly Plan - 1 Lesson + 1 Checkup/Month

1 Online Lesson

4 Courses

Receive 1 lesson each month with full analysis, recap and personalised drills PLUS 1 checkup lesson to make sure you are progressing and practicing correctly. Checkup videos to be sent within 1 week of receiving the full lesson.
Open communication throughout the month
Turnaround time up to 4 days
Monthly 'Subscriber Group Lesson' with access to extensive video library on all aspects of the game
Access to Sportsbox 3D software when necessary
No lock in contract
Price includes all fees and charges. All prices in USD
Course: ‘Zero to Hero’ - Complete Guide
Course: How To Hit Your Driver
Course: Short Game Technique
1 more course

Lite Monthly Plan - 2 Lessons + 2 Checkups/Month

2 Online Lessons

4 Courses

Receive 2 lessons each month with full analysis, recap and personalised drills PLUS 2 checkup lessons to make sure you are progressing and practicing correctly. Checkup videos to be sent within 1 week of the full lesson.
Open communication throughout the month
Turnaround time up to 3 days
Monthly 'Subscriber Group Lesson' with access to extensive video library on all aspects of the game
Access to Sportsbox 3D software when necessary
No lock in contract
Price includes all fees and charges. All prices in USD
Course: ‘Zero to Hero’ - Complete Guide
Course: How To Hit Your Driver
Course: Short Game Technique
1 more course

Premium Monthly Plan - Unlimited Swing Uploads

Unlimited Online Lessons

4 Courses

Unlimited uploads each month with analysis, recap and personalised drills. I want swings from every session you have to make sure we are moving in the right direction and reduce the chance of regression
Open communication throughout the month
Premium Subscribers are treated as a priority and lessons always returned ASAP, usually same day
This is the selling point of Skillest in my opinion. Being able to send swings from each practice session you have is invaluable when it comes to creating new patterns and not reverting back to old habits
Turnaround time up to 48 hours but usually within 24 hours
Monthly 'Subscriber Group Lesson' with access to extensive video library on all aspects of the game
Access to Sportsbox 3D software when necessary
No lock in contract
Price includes all fees and charges. All prices in USD
Course: ‘Zero to Hero’ - Complete Guide
Course: How To Hit Your Driver
Course: Short Game Technique
1 more course

Premium Monthly Plan With Zoom

Unlimited Online Lessons

4 Courses

Same as the above but includes 30 minute Zoom session each month to be used as a live lesson or general chat about progress and any questions you have
Price includes all fees and charges. All prices in USD
Course: ‘Zero to Hero’ - Complete Guide
Course: How To Hit Your Driver
Course: Short Game Technique
1 more course

6 Lesson Package - Full & Checkup Lessons

3 Online Lessons

Designed to be 3 'full' lessons with additional 3 'checkup' lessons
Receive 3 'full' online lessons with analysis, recap and personalised drills plus 3 'checkup' online lessons to make sure you are moving in the right direction
Lessons can be used at your own pace, the checkup lesson is ideally used about 1 week or 3 practice sessions after the full lesson
Open communication throughout the lesson period
Turnaround time up to 4 days
All lesson packages have a 12 month expiry from date of purchase
Price includes all fees and charges. All prices in USD

Courses

‘Zero to Hero’ - Complete Guide

Welcome to my first video series designed to take you from ‘Zero to Hero’ on the golf course. Who is this aimed at? - Beginner/new golfers looking to create solid habits from day 1 and build a swing from the ground up - Experienced golfers wanting to implement pieces to create a more simple, repeatable golf swing - Slicers of the golf ball looking to reduce that curvature and eventually turn their pattern into a draw Basically this course is designed to suit the majority of golfers. In this 90 minute video series I cover all things grip, setup checkpoints with a routine included, all aspects to swing the club with a concept called ‘Movement-Swing-Hit’ along with my go-to drills to build a repeatable draw-biased golf swing. As a bonus I have included a complete practice guide outlining different types and ways to practice with a guide line for your weekly practice. This is a culmination of my 18 years coaching experience delivered in the simplest possible way to help you swing the club better, hit the ball more solidly and ultimately have more fun on the golf course. This is basically 6 golf lessons worth of information for a fraction of the price and delivered in a simple, effective way. There are no ‘quick fixes’ here, we are looking to build a swing for a lifetime. Let’s get into it.

TPI Assessment - Led By Golf Osteo

Watch as a Golf specific Osteopath runs me through his top 5 TPI assessments for your golf swing. He gives exercises to improve each body part and we talk about relationship to swing faults.

Short Game Technique

This course is designed to help you build a stock short game technique you can rely on. We will cover setup, technique, drills, how to differentiate between long and short game and much more.

How To Hit Your Driver

This course is designed to show you how to hit your driver. From expectations when you’re using it to the differences between irons and driver and how to hit up correctly.

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.