Phil Leathem

PGA Professional

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Phil Leathem

PGA Professional • 20+ years coaching • Personal swing feedback and a clear plan for your next practice session.

Laganview Golf Centre · 24 Ballyskeagh Road · Golf

Level 2 Fitness InstructorLevel 3 Personal Trainer
Reviews

Reviews

635

Starting Price

Starting Price

$99.00

Lessons

Lessons

4131

Followers

Followers

344

Social Media

Social Media

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Credentials

PGA ProfessionalLevel 2 Fitness InstructorLevel 3 Personal Trainer

Highlights

  • PGA Professional with 20+ years of coaching experience
  • 4,000+ lessons on Skillest
  • Rated 5/5 from 600+ ratings on Skillest
  • Personal video feedback with practical demonstrations and drills
  • A focused practice plan built around your game and available time
  • Structured online coaching with clear review and response times

Teaching Philosophy

Good coaching should leave you clearer about your game, not more confused. I start with what happens to your ball, what you're trying to achieve and what you can realistically practise. From there, we choose the priority most worth working on. I'll explain why it matters, demonstrate the change and give you a practical way to rehearse it. I don't want you chasing somebody else's swing or changing everything at once. We build an approach around you, then use your follow-up reviews to see what is improving and what needs adjusting. Online coaching works best as a rhythm: get clear feedback, practise, then review. My monthly plans provide that structure, with defined swing reviews and short follow-up questions about the work we've agreed. Reviews and messages are answered within two working days, Monday–Friday, excluding UK public holidays. This is scheduled coaching support, not a live or unlimited messaging service.

About the coach

If you're practising but still unsure what to work on, I can help you find a clearer way forward.

I'm Phil Leathem, a PGA Professional with over 20 years of coaching experience, based at Laganview Golf Centre in Northern Ireland. I work with golfers who want to understand their swing, practise with purpose and build a game they can trust.

Send me your swing from face-on and down the line, along with your usual miss, your goals and how much time you have to practise. I'll explain the main priority in plain language, show you how to work on it and give you a focused practice plan. The aim is to make your next session useful—not fill your head with ten new swing thoughts.

You may also know me from Golf Bros. Returning to playing after a long break has reminded me how different knowing what to do can feel from actually doing it. That perspective sits alongside the experience I bring as a coach.

Choose a Single Swing Review for a clear starting point, or a monthly coaching plan for structured feedback as you practise. Each option sets out exactly what's included and when you'll hear back from me.

Specialities

fullSwing
shortGame
juniorGolf

Videos

Helping Subscriber with Early Extension

Helping Subscriber with Early Extension

Shallowing the Club

Shallowing the Club

Takeaway Drill

Takeaway Drill

Clean up your Club Path with this drill 📦

Clean up your Club Path with this drill 📦

Learning to control Club Face with Monthly Subscriber

Learning to control Club Face with Monthly Subscriber

Discussing Trail Arm structure with Monthly Subscriber

Discussing Trail Arm structure with Monthly Subscriber

Putting Start Line 🔑

Putting Start Line 🔑

Hip Rotation Drill

Hip Rotation Drill

Discussing grip with Subscriber

Discussing grip with Subscriber

Staying in Forward Bend too long

Staying in Forward Bend too long

Trail Wrist Causing Chicken Wing

Trail Wrist Causing Chicken Wing

Reviews

5 / 5

Based on 635 ratings

Overall rating

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everything made sense. came away from that lesson knowing exactly what I am doing wrong. great coaching.

Marty Sullivan

Marty Sullivan

July 31, 2026Live

Clear, concise instruction from Phil

David Traynor

David Traynor

July 23, 2026Live

The goat

Lee Smith

Lee Smith

June 22, 2026Live

Fabulous coach

Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor

June 22, 2026Live

Straight to the point with the analysis and explains things very well. Great lesson!

Conor McCaffrey

Conor McCaffrey

June 3, 2026Live

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Purchase Options

Online Academy

2 Online Lessons
  • Two personalised swing reviews per monthly billing period
  • A clear starting assessment and practice plan within your first review
  • Personal video explanations, demonstrations and drills
  • Your practice priorities refined as we review your progress
  • One consolidated short follow-up question message per review
  • Feedback within two working days, Monday–Friday, excluding UK public holidays
  • No live calls, unlimited submissions or on-demand messaging
  • Monthly recurring plan; unused reviews do not roll over

$149.01/mo

Recurring billing, cancel anytime

Unused lessons don't carry over to the next period

Performance Coaching

4 Online Lessons
  • Four personalised swing reviews per monthly billing period, maximum one per week
  • A clear starting assessment and practice plan within your first review
  • Personal video explanations, demonstrations and drills
  • One concise monthly practice/round-summary review, included within one of your four reviews
  • One consolidated short follow-up question message per review
  • Feedback within two working days, Monday–Friday, excluding UK public holidays
  • No live calls, unlimited submissions or on-demand messaging
  • Monthly recurring plan; unused reviews do not roll over

$218.99/mo

Recurring billing, cancel anytime

Unused lessons don't carry over to the next period

Single Swing Review

1 Online Lesson
  • One personalised video review of your swing from face-on and down the line
  • Clear explanation of your main priority and why it matters
  • A practical demonstration or drill matched to your swing
  • A focused plan for your next practice sessions
  • One consolidated follow-up message to clarify the lesson, sent within seven days of delivery
  • Video feedback and clarification replies within two working days, Monday–Friday, excluding UK public holidays
  • One-off purchase; no ongoing subscription, live call or additional swing review included

$99.00

One time payment

Free Consultation

Free Consultation

Hey! If you are still unsure if I’m the right coach for you, I’d love to have a chat with you. So hit the link for a free Zoom to get to know each other, chat about your game and find out how I can help you play better golf.

Schedule Consultation

Unlimited Yearly Academy Membership

Unlimited Online Lessons
  • Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
  • Customised video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
  • Customised drills that will help you integrate any changes required

$1,552.50/yr

Recurring billing, cancel anytime

Unused lessons don't carry over to the next period

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.