Jonathan Chown

Professional Golfer

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Jonathan Chown

Ayrshire-based golf coach helping everyday golfers and professionals build a swing they truly understand — because I've overcome more than most to play at the highest level.

JChownGolf · Glasgow · Golf

Online Golf Coach & Content CreatorEarly Extension SpecialistRoot Cause SpecialistMentored By The World Number One Driving Distance InstructorFormer Skillest Number One Ranked CoachOver 250k Combined Online Following
Reviews

Reviews

1972

Starting Price

Starting Price

$130.00

Lessons

Lessons

6712

Followers

Followers

1771

Credentials

Professional GolferOnline Golf Coach & Content CreatorEarly Extension SpecialistRoot Cause SpecialistMentored By The World Number One Driving Distance InstructorFormer Skillest Number One Ranked CoachOver 250k Combined Online Following

Highlights

  • 135k+ YouTube subscribers and 60M+ channel views delivering relatable swing instruction to golfers worldwide
  • Over 6,500 online lessons completed with a near-perfect 4.99 student rating
  • Coached golfers at every level — from double-digit handicappers to professional and mini-tour winners
  • Became a professional golfer despite living with cerebral palsy, bringing a uniquely adaptive perspective to coaching
  • Inside the top 50 adaptive golf world rankings

Teaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is built on one core belief: you can't fix what you don't understand. Too many golfers spend years on the range hitting balls and hoping something clicks — but real, lasting improvement only happens when you truly understand your own swing and why it produces the shots it does. That's why every lesson I give starts with identifying the root cause of the fault, not just patching the symptom. Once you know what's actually going wrong and why, the path forward becomes clear: specific, simple drills and feels that put you in control of your own improvement. I want you to leave every lesson with more knowledge, more confidence, and a clear step-by-step plan you can actually execute. My approach is relatable and straightforward — no jargon, no confusing theory. I've worked with players at every level, from complete beginners to professional and mini-tour winners, and I know that the fundamentals of good communication and personalised feedback are what make the difference. I also bring something most coaches can't: I became a professional golfer while living with cerebral palsy. That journey taught me that adaptation, resilience, and a deep understanding of your own body are at the heart of real golf improvement. Whatever your starting point, I'll meet you there — and help you build a swing that holds up when it matters most.

About the coach

I'm Jonathan Chown — golf coach, professional golfer, and the creator behind JChownGolf, one of the most recognised golf instruction brands online.

Based in Ayrshire, I've built a community of over 135k+ YouTube subscribers, 72,000 Instagram followers, and 38,000 TikTok fans by doing one thing: making golf improvement genuinely understandable for everyday golfers.

My coaching background spans the full spectrum — from weekend players shedding double-digit handicaps all the way to professional and mini-tour winners. With over 6,500 online lessons delivered and a near-perfect student rating, my track record speaks for itself.

But what truly sets me apart is my story. I became a professional golfer while living with cerebral palsy — a condition that affects movement and strength. That experience gave me something no textbook can teach: a deep, personal understanding of how to adapt, overcome physical limitations, and perform under pressure. It shapes the way I coach every single student.

My online lessons use detailed video analysis to pinpoint exactly what's going wrong in your swing and deliver a clear, personalised plan to fix it for good.

I've also created structured video courses — including a dedicated Early Extension Masterclass — for golfers who want to study and improve on their own schedule.

If you're serious about understanding your swing, dropping your handicap, and getting coaching that's actually been battle-tested,
let's get to work.

Specialities

fullSwing
mentalGame
distance

Videos

Student Before & After (no more early extension!)

Student Before & After (no more early extension!)

Student Before & After (shallow & rotate)

Student Before & After (shallow & rotate)

Student Before & After (no more flip!)

Student Before & After (no more flip!)

Student Before & After (Rotation)

Student Before & After (Rotation)

Welcome to JChownGolf Skillest!

Welcome to JChownGolf Skillest!

Reviews

4.99 / 5

Based on 1972 ratings

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I appreciate the continued, progressive advice and progress. Looking forward to next set of feedback.

Jamie Bowling

Jamie Bowling

October 26, 2026 • Online

Jonathans coaching has helped me get to playing the best golf of my life. Analysis is clear, easy to understand, and the drills are focused so I dont feel like Im trying to change too much. Great advi…

Ben Smolke

Ben Smolke

October 19, 2026 • Online

As ever, absolute top class golf coaching!

Henry Duncombe

Henry Duncombe

October 17, 2026 • Online

Quick response and great, clear explanation of what could be going on.

Alberto Pesqueira

Alberto Pesqueira

October 15, 2026 • Online

Excellent teacher. Explains things simply, very thorough, hes identified something in my swing I think is an issue that is both easy to fix and also no other instructor has ever identified. Brilliant

Matt Owens

Matt Owens

October 14, 2026 • Online

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Purchase Options

Winter Improvement Plan

Unlimited Online Lessons
4 Courses
  • Stop battling the same swing faults. Make this the off-season that changes your golf for good. Imagine stepping onto the 1st tee next season with a completely different level of confidence, consistency and control over your golf swing. That’s exactly what my Winter Improvement Plan is designed to help you achieve. We’ll identify the root causes behind the swing faults that have been costing you shots, build a clear roadmap to fix them and work together throughout the off-season to make lasting changes. The goal? Not just to improve your swing, but to give you the understanding and tools to maintain those improvements and confidently correct your own swing. Your plan includes: ✅ Unlimited personalised online lessons and practice check-ins. ✅ A clear plan built around your practice time to maximise your improvement over the off-season. ✅ Demonstrations, drills and feels tailored to your swing. ✅ Feedback and adjustments as you improve. ✅ Full access to all my video courses.
  • Course: The Ultimate Over the Top Fix Guide!
  • Course: The Ultimate Guide To Rotation In The Downswing
  • Course: Complete Guide To Shallowing In The Downswing
  • 1 more course

$315.00/mo

with 3 month minimum commitment

Recurring billing, cancel anytime after 3 months

Unused lessons don't carry over to the next period

Single Lesson + Follow Up

1 Online Lesson
  • Ideal for golfers who want to understand why a swing problem keeps returning and know what to work on first. I’ll analyse your swing, explain the main cause of your miss and give you a personalised demonstration of the change to practise. Includes: ✅ A clear first priority: Understand the root cause of your main swing problem and where to focus your attention. ✅ Personalised drills and feels: Know what to practise, with a simple structure for your practice sessions. ✅ One follow-up video check: Send me a video of yourself working on the assigned change. I’ll check your implementation and explain any adjustments needed, so you can practise with confidence.

$130.00

One time payment

3 Lesson Package (Use your lessons as and when you need them, at your own pace, with no time limit)

3 Online Lessons
  • Across three lessons, we’ll identify what’s holding you back, establish clear practice priorities and build on your progress. Each subsequent lesson checks how you’re applying the changes, with instruction adjusted to what your swing needs next. Includes: ✅ Three personalised swing reviews: Understand your swing, recognise your progress and get clear feedback on the adjustments that will help you move forward. ✅ Demonstrations, drills and feels tailored to you: See exactly what you’re working towards and learn practical ways to develop those movements in your own swing. ✅ Clear direction for continued improvement: Know what to practise between lessons and leave your final review with clear priorities to keep building on your progress.

$285.00

One time payment

Monthly Coaching — 2 Lessons Per Month

2 Online Lessons
4 Courses
  • Keep your practice moving forward with regular lessons, clear priorities and support as you work on your swing. We’ll identify what needs attention first and build a practice plan around your goals and available time. Your two monthly lessons allow us to review your progress, refine the instruction and adjust your next steps as your swing develops. Includes: ✅ Two detailed lessons each month: Personalised swing analysis, demonstrations, drills and feels to help you understand what to change and how. ✅ Practice that fits your schedule: A manageable structure that helps you make purposeful use of your available practice time. ✅ One quick practice check-in after each lesson: Send a short video of yourself working on the assigned drills or feels. I’ll check that you’re applying them correctly and give you any adjustments needed—giving you two focused practice checks each month. ✅ Unlimited text support in between lessons ✅ Access to my coaching courses
  • Course: The Ultimate Over the Top Fix Guide!
  • Course: The Ultimate Guide To Rotation In The Downswing
  • Course: Complete Guide To Shallowing In The Downswing
  • 1 more course

$210.00/mo

Recurring billing, cancel anytime

Unused lessons don't carry over to the next period

Yearly Unlimited Plan

Unlimited Online Lessons
4 Courses
  • Transform your golf game with 12 months of unlimited personalised coaching. Whether you’re looking to eliminate a swing fault you’ve battled for years, improve your consistency or take your game to the next level, this plan gives you the coaching, guidance and ongoing support to make lasting improvements. We’ll start by identifying your main swing issues, their root causes and your goals. From there, we’ll build a clear improvement plan tailored to your swing and practice time, continually reviewing and refining your progress throughout the year. What’s included: ✅ Unlimited personalised online lessons – Submit your swing as often as you need for detailed feedback and analysis. ✅ A personalised improvement plan – Clear priorities and structured practice to maximise your progress. ✅ Tailored drills, demonstrations and feels – Specific to your swing and the changes we’re working towards. ✅ Ongoing feedback and adjustments – Continual guidance to ensure you’re practising effectively and making progress. ✅ Full access to all my video courses – Additional resources to accelerate your improvement. The ultimate goal? To build a more consistent, reliable golf swing, eliminate the faults holding you back and give you the knowledge and tools to understand, maintain and self-correct your swing.
  • Course: The Ultimate Over the Top Fix Guide!
  • Course: The Ultimate Guide To Rotation In The Downswing
  • Course: Complete Guide To Shallowing In The Downswing
  • 1 more course

$3,000.00/yr

Recurring billing, cancel anytime

Unused lessons don't carry over to the next period

Courses

How To Make A Swing Change As Fast As Possible

Struggling to make a swing change that actually sticks? Most golfers spend months—or even years—trying to fix the same swing faults without making lasting progress. The problem isn’t always what you’re working on. It’s HOW you’re practising it. In this FREE course, I’ll show you how to accelerate your swing changes, practise with purpose, and turn new movements into lasting improvements on the golf course. Stop wasting practice sessions. Start making real progress.
How To Make A Swing Change As Fast As Possible

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The Ultimate Guide To Rotation In The Downswing

In this course you will gain a coaching level of knowledge on rotation, and of course how to add better quality rotation to your own personal golf swing. If you have ever wondered why you struggle to rotate, or even why when you try to rotate you hit the ball worse? Then this is the course for you. Learn to rotate efficiently and become a more powerful and consistent golfer.
The Ultimate Guide To Rotation In The Downswing

Fixing Your Early Extension Masterclass

If you’re tired of constantly early extending and no matter what you do to fix it nothing works, then this course is for you. Early extension is impossible to fix without knowing your root cause reason to why you early extend, but when it’s identified, the fixing process becomes simple and straightforward. This course dives into all the different root cause reasons to why you early extend, the practice routine that’s tailored to each individual root cause reason that will absolutely fix your early extension. The course also contains best practices in speeding up the improvement process and my all time favourite early extension fixing drills.
Fixing Your Early Extension Masterclass

Complete Guide To Shallowing In The Downswing

A complete guide on how to shallow the golf club in the downswing for your specific golf swing. This course includes all the different moves that cause the club to shallow out in the downswing (variables), which shallowing variables match with your specific own golf swing, and exactly how to get the shallowing variable into your golf swing with a tailored in detail practice structure to follow.
Complete Guide To Shallowing In The Downswing

The Ultimate Over the Top Fix Guide!

This Course is the ultimate fix for any golfer struggling with an over the top golf swing. By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand what causes an over the top golf swing,but you’ll also know exactly what you need to do to fix your over the top golf swing, and most importantly how to practice to get maximum results!
The Ultimate Over the Top Fix Guide!

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.