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2x US Open (Pebble Beach 2010, Merion 2013)

Kevin Phelan

Former European Tour Pro - currently Head of Instruction at Limitless Performance Institute, Jakarta, Indonesia

1-to-1 coaching from a 2x US Open player. · Limitless Performance Institute @ Senayan Avenue · Golf

European Tour ProfessionalAsian Tour & Japan Tour ProfessionalBSc Psychology, University of North FloridaWalker Cup 2013 - Great Britain & IrelandPalmer Cup 2013 - EuropeIrish National Team - 43 International AppearancesNCAA Honorable Mention All-American 20134x All-ASUN First Team (2010–2013)Top 300 World Ranking (OWGR)

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Credentials

2x US Open (Pebble Beach 2010, Merion 2013)European Tour ProfessionalAsian Tour & Japan Tour ProfessionalBSc Psychology, University of North FloridaWalker Cup 2013 - Great Britain & IrelandPalmer Cup 2013 - EuropeIrish National Team - 43 International AppearancesNCAA Honorable Mention All-American 20134x All-ASUN First Team (2010–2013)Top 300 World Ranking (OWGR)

Highlights

I help golfers understand their game and improve in ways that show up on the course European Tour & 2x U.S. Open Player
Ongoing 1-1 online coaching available at $50 per week, covering all aspects of your game with continuous feedback and personalised practice plans.
Only Irish amateur to qualify for two US Opens - joint medalist (2010 Pebble Beach) and medalist (2013 Merion)
Represented GB&I at the 2013 Walker Cup at National Golf Links of America
Competed across global tours - European, Challenge, Asian, and Japan - over a 12-year professional career
Eisenhower Trophy (World Amateur Team Championships) 2010 & 2012 for Ireland

Teaching Philosophy

I don’t just coach swings. I coach golfers. After twelve years competing on tours around the world, European, Asian, Japan, I learned something that no practice range can teach: how you practice matters far more than how much you practice. That shaped everything about how I work with players today. My job isn’t to push information at someone. It’s to make sure that what I say actually lands. Most coaches obsess over what to teach. I obsess over whether it was received. Technique matters, but it’s one ingredient in a much larger recipe. The real question is whether your technical work transfers to the course. That’s where most coaching falls short, and where I focus hardest. Split attention is the score killer at every level. Single-minded focus on the shot in front of you is the single biggest performance lever available to any golfer. I design drills that let players practice technique while keeping their attention on playing the shot. The goal is always transfer: from range to course, from practice to competition. I’ve worked directly with world-class minds in golf and psychology. Bob Rotella, Deborah Graham, Ed Coughlan, Mark McCumber, Dan Carraher and others. Every player I work with is an individual. No two players get the same coaching. I’m not interested in rigid instruction or transactional lessons. I’m interested in the development of the player.

About the coach

I’m a former professional golfer turned coach, and the game has taken me everywhere. From Waterford, Ireland to Jacksonville, Florida, and then to fairways across Europe, the US, South Africa, South America, and all around Asia over a twelve-year professional career.

As an amateur, I was the only Irish player ever to qualify for two US Opens. As joint medalist for Pebble Beach in 2010 and as medalist for Merion in 2013, where I made the cut. I represented Ireland 43 times, played Walker Cup for Great Britain and Ireland at National Golf Links of America, and competed in the Eisenhower Trophy, the Palmer Cup, and the St Andrews Trophy.

At the University of North Florida I was a four-time All-ASUN First Team selection and an NCAA Honorable Mention All-American.

As a professional, I earned my European Tour card at Q-School in 2013. My best results on tour include T-2 at the Joburg Open, T-3 at the Hassan II Golf Trophy, T-3 at the Hong Kong Open, and T-6 at the Tshwane Open. I competed across the European Tour, Challenge Tour, Asian Tour, and Japan Tour.

Now I channel everything I learned competing at the highest level into coaching. My degree in Psychology from UNF, combined with direct work alongside Dr. Bob Rotella, Deborah Graham, Mark McCumber, Dan Carraher, and Dr Ed Coughlan, gives me a framework that goes well beyond technique.

I coach the whole game.

Technique, behaviour, practice structure, and on-course performance. I treat every player as an individual. No two players get the same coaching.

Specialities

fullSwing

shortGame

mentalGame

Videos

Golf Drill for Improving Arm Stretch and Width

Improve Your Back Swing with This Simple Drill

Stop Flipping Around the Greens with Trail Arm Progression

3 Ball Drill for Clean Contact Around the Greens

Mastering Lag with the Step Drill

Improve Your Short Game with a Putting Grip

Improve Your Golf Swing with Lead Heel Movement

Improve Iron Compression with This Simple Drill

Improve Your Chipping Technique with a Connected Release

Mastering Impact for a Compressed Strike

Fixing Over-the-Top Swings in Golf

Fix the Number One Chipping Mistake

Mastering Pitch Shots: Setup Tips for Better Control

Improve Your Pitching Technique for Better Strikes

How to Fix a Slice and Hit a Draw in Golf

How to Find Balance in Your Golf Swing

Mastering the Transition in Your Golf Swing

Force Plate Chipping Drill

Improve Your Shoulder Turn with This Golf Drill

Mastering the Golf Draw: Technique and Speed Tips

Stop Keeping Your Head Down in Golf

Improve Your Driver Setup for Consistency

Improve Your Balance for Clean Golf Contact

Improve Your Iron Strikes with This Simple Drill

Improve Your Short Game: Avoiding Common Mistakes Around the Green

Improve Your Putting with Balanced Speed Control

Master Breaking Putts with the Goldilocks Drill

Simplify Your Chip Shots for Better Results

Improve Your Putting Speed Control with Leapfrog Drill

Mastering Bunker Shots: Setup and Practice Tips

Improve Your Short Game: Mastering Movement Around the Green

Improve Your Short Game Setup for Better Results

How to Practice Putting Effectively for Better Course Performance

Should You Keep Your Feet Still?

How to Play a Soft Shot Around the Greens

Improve Your Chipping and Pitching with This Impact Drill

Boost Your Clubhead Speed with a Simple Rope Drill

Improve Your Takeaway with This Simple Drill

How to Hit a High Soft Shot from a Tight Lie

Master Your Swing with the Step Drill Progression

Overcoming the Fear of Hitting Heavy Chip Shots

3 Ball Drill for Clean Contact

Bunker Progression for High & Soft Greenside Bunker Shots

Reviews

5 / 5

Based on 6 ratings

Overall rating

I had a great lesson. Kevin kept it simple. How he explained my problem and the drill he gave me to help me improve makes a lot of sense. Im looking forward to working with him some more.

John Deegan

August 12, 2026 • Live

Impressive critique of my swing.

Bill Chapman

July 19, 2026 • Online

Kevin is a master of the golf swing, provided some great drills to work on and I am already seeing improvements first day back out on the course.

Patrick Rohan

June 20, 2026 • Online

Elite feedback, makes a lot of sense from a few swings

Stephen Brownlow

May 30, 2026 • Online

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Unlimited Monthly Coaching $89

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5 Courses

$89/month - Founding rate for the first 5 subscribers - Locked in for life.
Ongoing 1-1 coaching covering technique, practice structure, and on-course performance
Detailed video analysis of every submission, with feedback
Personalised practice plan based on your progress
Ongoing feedback between lessons, not just after them
Coaching from a 2x US Open player and former European Tour pro with a BSc in Psychology
Course: Over The Top Series
Course: Master Short Game Strike with the 3 Ball Drill
Course: Master The Perfect Grip
2 more courses

Single Lesson

1 Online Lesson

Detailed video analysis of your technique.
Feedback and personalised drills you can refer back to.
Clear focus identified with actionable next steps.
Coaching from a 2x US Open player and former European Tour pro with a BSc in Psychology.

3 Lesson Pack

3 Online Lessons

Three lessons with structured progression across each session.
Detailed video analysis and feedback at every stage.
Personalised drills and a clear focus area that builds from one lesson to the next.
Coaching from a 2x US Open player and former European Tour pro with a BSc in Psychology.

Courses

Master Short Game Strike with the 3 Ball Drill

Clean contact around the greens starts with one drill. Three balls in a row. Hit the middle ball only. In this course, you’ll learn the setup positions that support a descending strike, the wrist hinge that controls your downswing, and how to move effectively through impact, managing your low point for consistent strikes. The three balls should be just over 1 foot apart. If it's too difficult, start with more of a gap and narrow it as you improve.

Stick Drag Drill - Multiple Uses

The stick drag drill has many uses. This mini-course will walk you through four different ways the stick drag drill can help your game.

Simplify Your Backswing

Four drills to shorten your swing, clean up your takeaway, and build a backswing that sets up a simple, repeatable downswing

Master The Perfect Grip

A complete breakdown of how to grip the club correctly. Lead hand, trail hand, and how to test your grip is holding up under real swings. Build a connection to the club that stays stable from address to impact.

Over The Top Series

These three drills will eliminate your over the top downswing by first building a draw biased backswing, then giving you clear steps on how to start your transition from the ground up, allowing you to shallow the club in the downswing.

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.