My coaching philosophy
Better golf starts with better understanding
After more than two decades as a PGA Professional, playing tournament golf and coaching golfers of all abilities, I’ve learned that improving your golf isn’t simply about finding the “right” technique. It’s about understanding what needs to change and why, and - most importantly - how each individual can change it.
I believe most golfers are trying to improve the right things, but often in the wrong way.
My role as a coach is to bridge that gap.
I combine my experience as a player and coach, a TrackMan expert, and qualified Mind Factor coach, to understand both the golf swing and the golfer. TrackMan allows me to accurately identify what is happening in the swing and ball flight, while my coaching experience allows me to understand why it is happening. Read more
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What I can offer you
Come and see me
My in-person coaching sessions are at the Berkhamsted Golf Range, Hertfordshire.
These sessions allow me to take a deeper look into your game via instant camera feedback and Trackman data parameters.
Coach in your pocket
Connect with me at your convenience.
Join my online academy for one payment per month and get 24/7 access to my experience and advice across all parts of your game.
Increase your golf performance
Don't just have lessons to change your swing. Get coached to improve with someone who goes above and beyond to get you to your goals. Because great golf isn't built on technique alone - it's the combination of what you do with the club, how you think under pressure, and the decisions you make on the course. That's why I coach across all three: technical, mindset, and on-course strategy.
Technical
Swing mechanics
Drills & training technique
Trackman data analysis
Mindset
Intention & visualisation
Mental approach & recovery
Possibility vs positivity
On-course strategy
On-course analysis
Shot repertoire & selection
Shot creation
Coaching sessions & programmes
Amateur golfers tend to overestimate their short-term potential, but underestimate their long-term potential.
Let's see where we can take your game.
Improvement Programme
Most popular
£650
- 10 × 1 hour coaching sessions
- Personal improvement plan
- Progress review
throughout the programme
Save £100
Valid for 12 months
Bespoke offerings
- tailored to the needs of each player
- focus areas: strategy, short game, swing change transfer
- duration and location options
My experience, backing your game
A fully qualified PGA Professional since 2001, I bring over two decades of experience in both playing and coaching golf at a high level. I've competed in tournament golf, with a career highlight being my victory in the 2006 Regional Qualifying for The Open.
My golf coaching journey has taken me to prestigious venues such as The Mere Golf Resort in Cheshire and The Tytherington Club in Macclesfield. More recently, I launched my own state-of-the-art studio in my previous base in Manchester, where I offered Trackman-enabled practice and lessons to a thriving player base. I'm also a certified Mind Factor coach, trained under renowned performance coach Karl Morris.
Now based in Hertfordshire, I offer in-person golf lessons at Berkhamsted Golf Range using Trackman 4 technology, as well as online coaching programmes via the V1 Golf app for players around the world. When I'm not on the course or at the range, I'm a passionate fan of both football and golf.
Player testimonials
I went to Darren for a lesson on my driver followed by irons. I had picked up a huge slice and was shooting high 90s at my local course and not hitting irons well. He was calm, composed and clearly had so much knowledge, experience and even technology.
After changing a few things in my swing and grip, I have just broken 80 for the first time beating my best ever score by 7 shots! Thanks so much Darren, you are the man!
James D.