Dave McBain

About the coach

I’m the Head Teaching Professional at the Marshes Golf Club in the suburbs of Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. I became involved in the golf industry in 2012 helping golfers recognize and manage the mental and emotional factors affecting their performance. During the same period, I started coaching First Tee classes in California, eventually becoming a Level III Recognized Life and Golf Skill Coach. I’m a PGA of Canada Class “A” Professional with specializations in teaching and coaching.

My undergraduate degree in science has served to deepen my understanding of swing technique, technology, mental processes, and emotions. I am known to be very organized and results-oriented and also very comfortable speaking at an appropriate and meaningful level. This combination has made me very popular with all ages, skill levels and learning preferences.

Philosophically, I focus on movement of a golfer’s body and work my way out, simplifying the swing along the way. I’m very much attuned to what your body is capable of and how to account for that during instruction.

I’d love to connect and guide you towards better golf.

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