Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach UK
Murray Patterson ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ - Top 50 Coach UK
Golf Monthly Top 50 UK Coach | Ground Force & Ball Striking Specialist | Head of Instruction at Cruden Bay Golf Club, Scotland
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Reviews
223
Starting Price
$74.75
Lessons
1031
Followers
132
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Credentials
Highlights
- Named in Golf Monthly's prestigious Top 50 UK Coaches list โ one of Scotland's most recognised golf instructors
- Head of Instruction at Cruden Bay Golf Club, Aberdeenshire, coaching everyone from beginners to mini-tour professionals
- Owner of Smart2Move dual 3D force plates โ bringing elite-level ground force measurement to every lesson
- Over 600 online lessons delivered with a track record of measurable student improvement
- Holds a BSc in Performance Golf, underpinning every coaching plan with academically-evidenced practice methodology
Teaching Philosophy
My coaching philosophy is built on two foundations: data and the individual. I believe every golfer deserves to understand exactly how their swing works โ not just be handed a list of fixes. That's why I use TrackMan, SAM PuttLab, and Smart2Move 3D force plates to give students objective, measurable feedback they can trust. But technology only tells part of the story. I adapt my teaching style entirely to the person in front of me โ whether you're a visual learner who needs a clear picture, or a feel player who responds better to sensation-based cues. I'm deeply passionate about ground force mechanics and how players can use the ground more efficiently to unlock genuine club head speed, better ball striking, and more consistent dynamic loft and face control. This isn't about tinkering โ it's about building a movement pattern that holds up under pressure. My academic background in Performance Golf also shapes how I structure practice. There's a wealth of research on what makes practice actually stick, and I bring those evidence-based habits into every coaching plan. I work with beginners right through to mini-tour players, and I genuinely love that challenge. Getting to know you, your goals, your learning style, and your game is where every great coaching journey begins.
About the coach
I'm a Golf Monthly Top 50 UK Coach and Head of Instruction at Cruden Bay Golf Club, located just north of Aberdeen on the stunning Aberdeenshire coast of Scotland. I hold a BSc in Performance Golf and am a TrackMan Certified Instructor โ and I've built my coaching programme around the belief that great instruction combines cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of the individual golfer.
I work with a genuinely wide range of players โ from complete beginners picking up a club for the first time, to mini-tour professionals chasing their next level.
My specialist area is ground force mechanics โ specifically, how golfers can interact with the ground more efficiently to generate real club head speed, improve ball striking quality, control dynamic loft, and manage club face through impact. I own Smart2Move dual 3D force plates, which means I can measure exactly what's happening underfoot and show you the data from elite ball strikers as a benchmark.
Every coaching plan I design is personalised to how you learn, not a one-size-fits-all template. I provide detailed video swing analysis, custom demonstration videos, and drills tailored to whether you're a visual or feel-based learner. Between sessions, I offer ongoing support to keep you progressing on your own.
If you're serious about improving โ and want coaching grounded in both performance science and genuine human connection โ I'd love to chat about your game.
Specialities
Sample Lesson
01.Original Videos
02.Analysis Videos
03.Other Videos
Videos
Improve Your Hip Turn in the Golf Swing
Mastering the Backswing: Key Movements of Elite Ball Strikers
Mastering Versatility with a 58ยฐ Wedge
How to Choose the Right Club for Tricky Shots
How to Master Tricky Pit Shots in Golf
Mastering Start Line Control in Golf
Fix Your Over-the-Top Golf Swing with This Simple Drill
Improve Your Short Game: Pitching Tips for Better Contact
Mastering Pressure Shift for Better Golf Swings
Improve Your Hip Turn with This Simple Golf Drill
Mastering Knockdown Shots in Windy Conditions
Improve Your Bunker Shots with Proper Setup
Golf Drill: Improve Your Turn for More Distance
Improving Golf Swing Rotation with Heel Loading
Green Reading Technique
Mid Range Bunker Shots
Knock-Down Iron shot
Tight Lie Pitch Shot
Pressure shifting in pitch shots
Reviews
Based on 223 ratings
Overall rating
Top coach. Very analytical and keeps things simple and clear.
Tony Ralphs
May 9, 2026 โข Live
Great feedback and everything going the right way!
Jordan Calder
April 29, 2026 โข Live
Good feedback and things explained well!
Jordan Calder
April 26, 2026 โข Live
Excellent session again. Thank you
Andy Simpson
March 24, 2026 โข Live
I have worked with Murray for 5 months through the winter with purely online lessons. Safe to say the difference this has made to my game and swing is a massive step in a positive direction. Murray deโฆ
Callum McSherry
March 23, 2026 โข Online
Purchase Options
Monthly Plan - Maintenance
1 Online Lesson- Detailed video analysis of your golf swing so you know exactly how your swing works and why you struggle with that certain shot
- Customized video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
- Custom drills designed specifically to how you learn. I.e visual or more a feel player? Drills will accommodate your learning style.
- 24/7 Support between sessions to make sure you are progressing with the changes to technique
Unlimited Monthly Plan
Unlimited Online Lessons- Live Zoom lesson
- Personal coach in your pocket where you can bounce other ideas such as equipment change, course management at your local course or practice ideas
- Unlimited lessons where you will receive a comprehensive analysis and gain a full understanding on why you struggle with this specific shot
- 24/7 support
- Live 30 minute zoom lesson per month
Single online lesson
1 Online Lesson- 1 online lesson
- Detailed yet clear analysis on what exactly you need to work on. Also, the goal is for you to understand your own faults and how certain ball flights will highlight potential flaws.
- 14 day period to send video(s) on the skill covered in the lesson for a review. There is no limit to communication within the 14 day window
- You will receive an in-person video of myself demonstrating the drills and talking you through the technique changes. This will be a nice reference to look back on as well as the initial swing analysis
Free Consultation
Hey! If you are still unsure if Iโm the right coach for you, Iโd love to have a chat with you. So hit the link for a free Zoom to get to know each other and chat about your game.
Schedule ConsultationCourses
Ground forces 101 - What do the best have in common?
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