![Matthew Downes](https://skillest.imgix.net/default-golf-course2.jpg?w=1920&ar=16:9&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
About the coach
🔸Turnaround 24-48hrs / Free zoom consultation if that’s what you require. We can discuss your game and what your goals are going forward. Whether that being lowering your handicap; winning your monthly medal; or trying to hit more greens in a round. 🔹My name is Matthew Downes and i have had a passion for golf from an early age. My dad was a PGA Professional, as well as my brother. 🔸I compete professionally on tour and have always loved the technical side to golf and helping others develop their game. 🔹I have received coaching from many high level professionals and through that have picked up key ideas to pass over onto you. 🔸My coaching style is to work within your attributes and limitations and tailor a programme best suited for you, meaning i’m versatile with my ideas. 🔹I like my clients to be natural, but with swing feels and ideas that help them repeat a reliable swing under pressure. 🔸I enjoy coaching players of all abilities and experience, whether that be someone trying golf for the first time or and elite player. How my lessons work ⬇️ 1️⃣ I will analyse your swing with a voiceover, pointing out your areas of improvement and importantly your strengths. 2️⃣ You will then receive a video of myself demonstrating your tendencies and changes required. 3️⃣ I will give you a drill to help recreate these change’s more reliably in practice and under pressure. ❗️ When you send me your swings, i will need two videos. One ‘Down the line’ and the other ‘Face on’.
Specialities
Sample Lesson
01.Original Videos
02.Analysis Videos
03.Other Videos
Videos
![Improve Your Swing: Mastering Rotation and Posture](https://skillest.imgix.net/GG4DBfKDSqaFJABep_1737056863_i_4F5260E5-9206-40A8-8124-B3B46362DCC4.mov.jpeg?w=300&ar=5:6&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
Improve Your Swing: Mastering Rotation and Posture
![Improve Your Golf Swing with Lead Arm Depth Drill](https://skillest.imgix.net/GG4DBfKDSqaFJABep_1704398226_i_723A7B0A-23E8-4E8B-A99F-C4E1861EE4F2.mov.jpeg?w=300&ar=5:6&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
Improve Your Golf Swing with Lead Arm Depth Drill
![Mastering the Pivot: Overcoming the Reverse Pivot in Golf](https://skillest.imgix.net/GG4DBfKDSqaFJABep_1699028577_i_4BD4C5F5-4CFB-46B6-82F5-1BE6FB5A00EE.mov.jpeg?w=300&ar=5:6&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
Mastering the Pivot: Overcoming the Reverse Pivot in Golf
![Improving Your Golf Takeaway and Backswing](https://skillest.imgix.net/GG4DBfKDSqaFJABep_1698056104_i_9A6D20E2-0E9F-4862-A148-53870B4EB2D2.mov.jpeg?w=300&ar=5:6&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
Improving Your Golf Takeaway and Backswing
![Mastering the Fade: Club Path and Face Angle Explained](https://skillest.imgix.net/GG4DBfKDSqaFJABep_1697998947_i_9D5115E1-65F6-4DE5-B8D7-712FCC49F7A6.MOV.jpeg?w=300&ar=5:6&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
Mastering the Fade: Club Path and Face Angle Explained
![Mastering Pelvic Tilt for Better Golf Swings](https://skillest.imgix.net/GG4DBfKDSqaFJABep_1697454351_i_00A05F4C-A6F7-4727-8B6D-6A65B3EE0038.mov.jpeg?w=300&ar=5:6&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
Mastering Pelvic Tilt for Better Golf Swings
![Mastering Multiple Shots Around the Green with One Club](https://skillest.imgix.net/GG4DBfKDSqaFJABep_1697216508_i_9507DEB0-A603-4B44-9038-428721960518.MP4.jpeg?w=300&ar=5:6&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format)
Mastering Multiple Shots Around the Green with One Club
Reviews
Based on 63 ratings
Overall rating
Matt has been fantastic since I've signed up for the lesson package. Very clear analysis and easy to follow drills, my swing has greatly improved since working with him. Doesn't feel like just a transaction, he genuinely wants to help.
![Glenn Milner](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fskillest.com%2Fimages%2Fprofile.png&w=128&q=75)
Glenn Milner
January 16, 2025 • Online
Great teacher
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Michael Boden
October 29, 2024 • Online
Great review ! Exactly what i wanted ! Clear and simple from Matthew .Informed me what i need to improve and how to do so . So great to help out my game whilst being long distance away , highly recommend.
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Jensen Hull
October 20, 2024 • Online
Highly recommend Matthew as a golf coach. Gives helpful and detailed feedback in his analysis of your swing and is genuinely passionate about helping you improve. Very knowledgeable about all aspects of the swing and knows exactly what you need to, which he provides good drills to work on. Always quick in his response to messages and video analysis.
![John Sheehan](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fskillest.com%2Fimages%2Fprofile.png&w=128&q=75)
John Sheehan
October 10, 2024 • Online
Champion swing analysis !! The way Matt utilises all the skillest tools makes it so much easier for me to understand the golf swing. His approach breaks down the mechanics clearly. It allows me to understand the finer the details of the movement and positioning. Would 100% recommend
![Henry Beischer](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fskillest.imgix.net%2FpRT96S9oRzBWWRJxk_1720023617_FB561430-CBB6-4D65-B3C7-6DE8F8B92731.jpeg%3Fw%3D250%26h%3D250%26ar%3D1%3A1%26fit%3Dcrop&w=128&q=75)
Henry Beischer
October 1, 2024 • Online
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