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PGA Advanced Professional – Aberdour Golf Club

Michael Kanev 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🚀 Simple, Actionable Drills for Every Golfer. Real Results

Simple Drills. Real Results. 3.5M+ YouTube Views · Aberdour · Golf

Braid Hills Golf Instructor

Reviews

239

Starting Price

$58.99

Lessons

789

Followers

162

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Credentials

PGA Advanced Professional – Aberdour Golf ClubBraid Hills Golf Instructor

Highlights

Coaching online clients in 15+ countries
YouTube channel surpassing 3 million views with free golf tips and drills
Certified Putting Instructor

Teaching Philosophy

Hi, I’m Michael. Are you tired of inconsistent ball striking, slicing your driver, struggling around the greens, or feeling like you’re practising without improving? I’ll give you a clear, personalised plan that helps you understand why you’re missing shots and exactly how to fix them. Whether you’re looking to: * Hit longer, straighter drives * Strike your irons more consistently * Lower your scores with better short game and putting * Break 100, 90, 80… or simply enjoy golf more …I’ll help you build a swing that works on the course, not just on the driving range. With over 10 years of PGA coaching experience, I’ve helped 2,000+ golfers in more than 15 countries improve through simple, personalised coaching. My coaching has also reached millions online, with over 2.5 million YouTube views. What you’ll receive: ✓ Personal video analysis of your swing ✓ Easy-to-follow drills tailored to your game ✓ Practice plans that maximise your time ✓ Ongoing feedback and support between lessons ✓ A simple coaching approach that removes confusion Golf doesn’t improve by collecting tips—it improves by following a structured plan that’s built specifically for you. If you’re ready to play more consistent golf and finally start seeing lower scores, I’d love to help. Choose a coaching plan below and let’s get started.

About the coach

I'm a PGA Advanced Professional and Certified Putting Instructor based at Aberdour Golf Club & Braid Hills Golf Centre in Scotland, with over 10 years of experience coaching golfers of all abilities. My journey in golf began in Bulgaria, where I won the Bulgarian Amateur Open in 2006 and went on to represent my country in the World Amateur Team Championships — the Eisenhower Trophy — at just 17 years old in South Africa. I turned professional shortly after, began my PGA training in London in 2012, qualified as a PGA Professional in 2016, and have since served as Head Professional at three clubs across Scotland.

In 2024, I was recognised with PGA Advanced Professional status — an accolade awarded to professionals who demonstrate excellence across all aspects of their role. I'm also one of only a handful of Certified Putting Instructors in the country, and short game and putting are where I love to help golfers make the biggest gains.

Beyond the lesson tee, I've built a growing online presence with over 2.5 million YouTube views and an active coaching community across social media. I now work with students from the USA, Canada, Dubai, the Dominican Republic, Norway, Australia, and beyond — delivering personalised video feedback, tailored drills, and data-driven coaching plans using Arccos performance tracking.

Whether you're coming to me in person at Aberdour or joining me online from anywhere in the world, you'll get honest, clear, and effective coaching that delivers measurable results on the course.

Specialities

fullSwing

shortGame

putting

Sample Lesson

01.Original Videos

02.Analysis Videos

03.Other Videos

Videos

Top 3 Common Driver Faults and How to Fix Them

Mastering the Mental Game: Staying Focused on the Golf Course

Easiest Putting Drill

Improving Your Wrist Position in The Golf Swing

Reviews

4.99 / 5

Based on 239 ratings

Overall rating

For the last year or so Michael has been such a great coach, my game has only got better since starting to work with him couldnt recommend anymore if you are struggling with something Michael will fin…

Ben McEwan

November 5, 2026 • Live

Great lesson and lots of good pointers to work on. Highly recommend.

Tom Rattray

November 1, 2026 • Live

Michael Kanev FREE Swing Review

November 1, 2026

Tom, thanks so much. It was great to start working with you! Great to see you hit those irons so pure after 1 session 💪

Thanks for the lesson Michael. I found it particularly useful that we worked on turning my shoulders more. I tried to do this at the range the next day and it was a bit hit and miss probably because i…

Laura Mawson

October 25, 2026 • Live

Michael Kanev 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

October 26, 2026

Many thanks Laura. You will start to see the benefits. I was very impressed how you were hitting your 5 wood! See you soon for the next session

Michael is very clear and precise with his feedback. Easy to follow and to implement immediately. Encouraging and with good constructive feedback. Thank you Michael. Phil

Phil McKee

October 19, 2026 • Live

Michael Kanev 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

October 19, 2026

Thanks Phil! Much appreciated! It was great to meet you and get started with the process to get better! See you soon. Michael

This lesson is very helpful.

Xiangyu Wei

October 18, 2026 • Live

Michael Kanev 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

October 18, 2026

Thanks so much Wei! It was great to meet you and see such quick progress 🙌 keep up the great work and see you again soon!

Purchase Options

Ready to start

Swing Starter – Single Analysis

1 Online Lesson

1 x detailed video swing analysis with annotated feedback
Personalised drill prescription tailored to your specific faults
Dedicated focus area: full swing, short game, or putting (your choice)
Response delivered within 48 hours
Downloadable lesson video to rewatch anytime

Winter Warmer Program

2 Online Lessons

3 Courses

2 x detailed video analysis each month using Skillest's analytical tool
A personalised practice plan after each lesson
Message me anytime between sessions
Videos personalised to your game with drills specific to you
Dedicated focus area: full swing, short game or putting (your choice)
5 month minimum commitment
Course: Fix Your Slice Once and For All
Course: Power Release: Get Rid of the Chicken Wing
Course: Backswing Blueprint: The 3 Keys to a Powerful Swing

Unlimited Monthly Plan

Unlimited Online Lessons

3 Courses

📈 Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool.
🎥 Personalised video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work.
🏌️‍♂️Tailored drills to Your game that will help fast-track your improvement.
📱 Message me anytime between lessons for support and advice.
📞 BONUS - 1 x 30 mins Video Call to catch up and review progress (monthly)
📲 Send me video updates anytime with drill swings and progress pictures/videos.
📊 Stats Tracking and Goal Setting - Lets work together to understand + improve your stats!
🎁 Bonus - FREE Access to my Drills video library (covering all aspects of the game) 📚
🥳 Exclusive Access - Be the first to know about any new Online Course launches
💰 Referral Bonus - Refer a Friend and you both get money off 1 Month’s Subscription
📊 FREE set of Arccos sensors with 45 day free trial, allowing us to track your on-course performance to help tailor which parts of your game we need to focus on
Course: Fix Your Slice Once and For All
Course: Power Release: Get Rid of the Chicken Wing
Course: Backswing Blueprint: The 3 Keys to a Powerful Swing

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Courses

Backswing Blueprint: The 3 Keys to a Powerful Swing

Your backswing sets the stage for everything that follows. In this course, you’ll master the three most important fundamentals that build power, consistency, and control. Learn how to create perfect rotation, structure, and sequence—without overcomplicating your motion. Ideal for golfers who want to build a more repeatable and athletic swing.

Fix Your Slice Once and For All

Struggling with a slice off the tee? In this video, I break down the most common reasons golfers slice the ball and show you simple, effective drills to straighten out your shots.

Power Release: Get Rid of the Chicken Wing

Is your lead arm breaking down through impact, costing you distance, consistency, and control? This course will help you eliminate the dreaded “chicken wing” from your swing and replace it with a powerful, fully-extended release.

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 on skillest.com, and in the Skillest app if you use it. 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 and chat with them. You can review your feedback and track your progress anytime, in your browser or in 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.