PGA Professional
Simon Shanks
DP World Tour & PGA Tour coach, Golf World Top 100 Teacher, and three-time PGA Coach of the Year — now helping all golfers reach their potential from Bowood, Wiltshire.
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort · Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort · Golf
Reviews
6
Starting Price
$120.00
Lessons
16
Followers
2
Social Media
Credentials
Highlights
- DP World Tour & PGA Tour coach to Robert MacIntyre, Jordan Smith, and Lorenzo Scalise
- Coached Robert MacIntyre to the 2024 Canadian Open and 2024 Genesis Scottish Open victories
- Helped Eddie Pepperell win the 2018 Qatar Masters and British Masters, rising to 36th in the world
- Guided Jordan Smith from junior golfer at Bowood all the way to European Tour winner and PGA Tour status
- Three-time PGA Coach of the Year — England & Wales (South West) in 2013, 2017 and 2018
- Named Golf World Top 100 Teacher in 2012
Teaching Philosophy
My approach to coaching is built on one simple principle: give every player — from beginner to tour professional — the clearest, most honest feedback I can, and then build a game plan that is personal to them. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every golfer has a different body, mindset, and set of goals, and my job is to find what works specifically for you. I place a huge emphasis on simplicity under pressure. When a player is standing over a shot on the 72nd hole of a tournament, they don't need ten thoughts — they need one reliable move they trust completely. That's what I work to build with my pupils, whether they're competing on tour or playing their club medal on a Saturday morning. I use the best technology available — TrackMan 4 for ball flight and club data, HackMotion for wrist and clubface analysis, and the Capto Putting System for putting performance — but the technology always serves the coaching, not the other way around. Numbers are only meaningful when they lead to better feelings and better results on the course. Above everything, I care about confidence. The best technical swing in the world means nothing if the player doesn't believe in it. My goal is always to leave every student walking off the lesson tee feeling clearer, more capable, and more excited about their game than when they arrived.
About the coach
I'm a PGA Professional with over 20 years of coaching experience, based at the beautiful Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Wiltshire — and I work with golfers at every level, from complete beginners to some of the best players in the world.
On tour, I've had the privilege of coaching Robert MacIntyre, Jordan Smith, Lorenzo Scalise, and Eddie Pepperell on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour. Watching Robert win the Canadian Open and the Genesis Scottish Open, seeing Eddie claim the Qatar Masters and the British Masters, and following Jordan's incredible journey from a junior at Bowood all the way to PGA Tour status — these are the moments that remind me why I love this job.
Away from the tour, my passion is just as strong for the club golfer who wants to break 90 for the first time, the junior with big dreams, or the mid-handicapper who's been fighting the same problem for years. I grew up in Wiltshire and have spent the last 15 years at Bowood building a coaching environment I'm truly proud of — one where every player is welcomed, listened to, and given a genuine path to improvement.
I've been honoured to be named in the Golf World Top 100 Teachers and to win PGA Coach of the Year for England and Wales (South West) three times, in 2013, 2017, and 2018. But the recognition that means most to me is when a student walks off the lesson tee with more clarity and more confidence than they arrived with.
Whether you're looking for a face-to-face session at Bowood or an online lesson with video analysis and tailored drills, I'd love to help you with your game. All golfers — new and old — are welcome.
Specialities
Reviews
Based on 6 ratings
Overall rating
One of the best coaches in the world, Simon kept things simple and get straight to the root cause of my swing issues. Everything is a domino if you fix one thing you get everything else for free
Anthony Pham
February 17, 2023 • Online
Cheers Simon thanks for the quick feedback
Olly Meadows
February 20, 2022 • Online
Great detail and concise information on what to work on
Olly Meadows
February 11, 2022 • Online
Purchase Options
Unlimited Monthly Plan
Unlimited Online Lessons- Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
- Customized video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
- Customized drills that will help you integrate any changes required
Single Lesson
1 Online Lesson- Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
- Bespoke video outlining drills and technical elements