1.7 HCP
Kieran Goncalves
From 12 to 1.7 handicap by playing smarter — I coach course management, percentage shots, and the strategy that actually lowers your scores.
Reigate Hill · London · Golf
Starting Price
$40.00
Lessons
1
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Credentials
Highlights
- Reduced personal handicap from 12 to 1.7 through deliberate course management and strategic play
- Left a corporate career to pursue golf full-time, bringing real-world discipline and dedication to coaching
- Specialises in helping amateurs eliminate big numbers and play to their true strengths
- Active content creator across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok as @gonzgolfing.
Teaching Philosophy
I'm not here to rebuild your swing from the ground up or hand you a textbook full of theory. My coaching is built around one simple goal: getting your score down. Most amateurs don't lose shots because of a bad swing, they lose them because they attempt hero shots they haven't practised, or because they don't understand how to play to their actual strengths on the course. I've lived that journey myself, dropping from a 12 handicap to 1.7 not by overhauling my mechanics, but by learning to think smarter on the course. That means playing the percentage shot, avoiding the big number, and understanding when to be aggressive and when to be conservative. It's not just about technique; it's about decision-making and course management. I want to support you to walk off every round feeling like they gave themselves the best possible chance to score, regardless of how your ball-striking felt that day. My aim is always the same: to help you stop fighting the course and start playing the game properly.
About the coach
I'm Kieran 'Gonz' Goncalves, a golf coach, content creator, and passionate student of the game who walked away from a corporate career to chase golf full-time. I wasn't born a low handicapper. I started at 12 and worked my way down to 1.7 by learning to play smart. No swing overhauls, no chasing perfection, just understanding the course, knowing my own game, and making better decisions under pressure.
I focus on course management, strategic thinking, and short game fundamentals, the areas where amateur golfers leak the most shots and where the fastest improvements are made. I share my journey and coaching insights across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok as @gonzgolfing, and everything I post is rooted in practical, real-world golf that works for everyday players. My sessions are straightforward, honest, and built around your game, not a one-size-fits-all method. Whether you want a single focused session or monthly tips, I'll help you understand how to play to your strengths, cut out the costly mistakes, and think like a low handicapper from the very first round.
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All-In-One Golf Game Analysis
1 Online Lesson- Personalized video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's coaching tools
- A custom coach response with the key priorities and next steps
- Drills or practice tasks to help you apply the feedback
- Review of current scorecards, shot choices on course and overall play. Diving into the psychology of decision making.
- Review of training plan, gym work and what to focus on based off swing mechanics.
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