Mark Roughsedge

Teaching Philosophy

My philosophy is simple: the instructor's job is to educate themselves to the highest possible level — to be able to demonstrate and explain precisely what is required — while the student's job is to personalise that information, give feedback, ask questions, and apply it to their own performance and enjoyment of the game. I don't tell you what you're doing wrong. I show you what's right. I've spent over 37 years immersed in this game, learning from some of the finest minds in golf instruction, including intensive work under Ben Doyle and a deep study of The Golfing Machine system. My approach is grounded in the physics and geometry of the golf swing — universal laws of force and motion — not arbitrary methods or quick fixes. By understanding the real mechanics behind ball striking, the illusions that mislead golfers stop being a problem and start becoming a tool. Every student I work with goes through a proper assessment first. I use Bioswing Dynamics screening to understand how your unique body is designed to move, so the swing we build together is matched to you — not a generic template. Whether we're working on eliminating fat and thin shots, building a more consistent ball flight, or dialling in your short game and putting, everything we do is grounded in evidence and tailored to your game. Golf is not a job for me — it's a lifelong passion, and that energy comes through in every lesson.