
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

Improve Your Golf Swing with Lead Arm Depth Drill

Mastering the Pivot: Overcoming the Reverse Pivot in Golf

Improving Your Golf Takeaway and Backswing

Mastering the Fade: Club Path and Face Angle Explained

Mastering Pelvic Tilt for Better Golf Swings

Mastering Multiple Shots Around the Green with One Club
Reviews
Based on 69 ratings
Overall rating
For less than the cost of a lost golf ball, you can get a detailed breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses in your swing. After my first session, I immediately signed up to work with Matt regularly, and it was hands down one of the best decisions I've made for my game. His instruction is truly unmatched. If you haven't experienced a Skillest lesson yet, prepare to be impressed. Having a pro like Matt analyze your swing in real time is incredibly valuable, as it helps you understand not just *what* needs improvement but *why* it needs improvement. Two lessons with Matt cost less than a round of golf, and I can confidently say I gained more from the initial swing review than most $100+ lessons. Matts accent is top which at least for me makes hearing all my swing flaws hurt less. The sooner you start working with Matt, the fewer bad habits you'll need to correct down the line.

Andrew Mercer-Medeiros
March 28, 2025 • Online
awesome analysis. confident in his ability to diagnose and fix an issue.

Kevin Jovanov
March 27, 2025 • Online
Great lesson really clear and detailed analysis of the issues and how to resolve them

Glenn Milner
March 26, 2025 • Online
Initial swing analysis was 10 mins of breakdown and voiceover with explanation. Unbelievable value for money

Marcus Smith
March 13, 2025 • Online
Great coach who understands all aspects of the swing. Highly recommend

joe
March 12, 2025 • Online
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