PGA Professional
Simon Bates
20+ years, PGA status, 4.98 rating and 283 reviews are proof that the philosophy works.
The Golf Studio · The Golf Studio, Brighton Road, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, UK · Golf
Reviews
298
Starting Price
$60.00
Lessons
1018
Followers
51
Social Media
Credentials
Highlights
- 20+ years of full-time golf coaching experience working with players of all levels
- Co-founded The Golf Studio in Lower Kingswood, Surrey — a premier indoor coaching, practice and custom fitting facility
- Coached from The Golf Studio equipped with GC2 launch monitor technology and a dedicated short game & putting bay with Tomi putting system
- Delivers personalised video analysis with every lesson — each student receives a bespoke video summary to review and reinforce improvements
- Featured instructor in Surrey Golf Magazine
Teaching Philosophy
Most golfers don’t need more information. They need to know what matters most. There are endless swing tips, drills and opinions online. It’s easy to end up working on five different things at once — and making very little progress. My coaching philosophy is different. We work on ONE thing at a time. First, I’ll identify the biggest opportunity in your game. Then I’ll give you a clear, personalised plan to work on it — with the drills, feels and feedback you need to make the change. We’ll review your progress together, make adjustments when necessary, and only move on to the next priority when you’re ready. It’s the same approach I’ve used successfully with my in-person students at The Golf Studio, now delivered through online coaching.
About the coach
What you can expect
🎯 Clear priorities
You’ll always know exactly what we’re working on and why.
🏌️ Personalised coaching
Your coaching is based on your swing, your goals and your individual game — not a generic lesson.
📹 Detailed video feedback
Send me your swing and I’ll break down what I see and explain what I want you to change.
📝 A clear practice plan
You’ll know what to practise, how to practise it and what you’re looking for.
🔄 Ongoing progress
This isn’t about giving you a lesson and sending you away. We’ll review your progress and build from there.
Who is this for?
Whether you’re looking to break 100, get your handicap down, improve your ball striking or simply understand your swing better, the principle remains the same:
Don’t try to fix everything. Fix what matters most.
If you’re tired of conflicting advice and wondering what you should actually be working on, let’s simplify your golf.
One Thing at a Time.
One problem. One priority. One plan.
Specialities
Sample Lesson
01.Original Videos
02.Analysis Videos
03.Other Videos
Videos
Posture pivot drill ❤️ A KEY FUNDAMENTAL
"Figure of 8" golf dynamics
Step n swish drill - stop ur slice 🚫
Face and path control
Reviews
Based on 298 ratings
Overall rating
I have been having lessons from Simon for around a year now. I started that period at 8.2 and am now down to 6.6. He has helped me understand my swing in a way I hadn't been able to before. I am s bit…
Barry Smale
September 6, 2026 • Live
Great lesson where Simon showed me how to unlock an additional 30 yards on my 7 iron.
Mayoor Patel
September 5, 2026 • Live
Great as always- always make to diagnose issues and rectify with few simple swing thoughts
Suzy Earlland
September 2, 2026 • Live
Good lesson. Corrected a swing fault that had reappeared and gave me a good drill to practice. It seems to be all coming together!
Michael Smart
September 1, 2026 • Live
Fab as always- seems to diagnose and then fix the issues so well
Suzy Earlland
July 23, 2026 • Live
Purchase Options
In person clients only - 6 month “online Bolt on”
6 Online Lessons
1 Zoom Lesson- What’s included? So, what do you actually get with the online coaching bolt-on? The main benefit is that your coaching doesn’t stop when you leave the studio. Between your face-to-face lessons, you’ll be able to send me videos through Skillest, showing me what you’ve been working on. I’ll review those videos and give you personalised feedback, so you know whether you’re on the right track and what I want you to focus on next. You can also use the messaging function to ask questions as they come up, rather than having to wait until your next lesson. I’ll also give you drills, practice ideas and specific things to focus on, depending on what we’re working on together. So rather than coming back for your next lesson and starting again, we can keep the process moving between visits. The aim is simple: You know what you’re working on, you know whether you’re doing it correctly, and you know what comes next. It’s an extension of the coaching you’re already getting from me at The Golf Studio — just with a little more support in between.
1. One Thing to work on and zoom call follow up — entry point £49–£59 one-off
1 Online Lesson1 Zoom Lesson- 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
- 20+ years of full time coaching experience, working with and improving all levels of golfer.
- Initial full swing analysis from “Down-the-line “ and “Face-on”or new clients or a swing analysis/swing progress check for my in person clients.
- Limited time for this introductory rate !
- 24~48H turnaround time for each analysis
- Zoom call either pre or post lesson upload ( your preference )
