PGA Professional at Keele Golf Centre
Golf coaching in North Staffordshire, in person and online
I'm Tom Gibbs, and I help golfers find the real cause of their bad shots and fix it for good. Coaching at Keele Golf Centre for golfers across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire, and online for golfers anywhere.
Not local? I coach golfers online too.
18+ years of coaching experience. Selected by the PGA and the R&A to coach the public at 11 Open Championships, the AIG Women's Open and the 2023 Ryder Cup.
- 4.98 out of 5from over 400 reviews on Skillest
- 10,000+ lessonsdelivered in person and online
- 5,000+ golferscoached in person, online and at The Open
- Trackman and 3D analysisso we measure, not guess
Sound familiar?
Most golfers I meet aren't short of effort. They're short of a clear answer about what's actually going wrong.
- The same slice or hook turns up every round, however hard you try to fix it.
- You hit it well on the range, then it falls apart on the first tee.
- You've tried tips from YouTube and friends, and now you've got ten swing thoughts and no clear direction.
- Every lesson fixes one thing and breaks another.
- Your handicap hasn't moved in years, and you're not sure why.
- You're losing distance off the tee and playing partners are outdriving you.
Golf is hard enough without guessing. My job is to find the cause, not chase the symptom, and give you one clear thing to work on at a time.
How I coach
Good coaching should make golf feel simpler, not more complicated. Everything I do is built around that.
Find the real cause
The ball tells us what happened. The technology shows us why. We fix the thing that's actually creating your miss, so the improvement lasts.
Keep it simple
One or two clear priorities, explained in plain English, with drills you can actually do on your own. No overload of swing thoughts.
Stay with you between sessions
Your videos, data and drills live in your Skillest account, and you can send me swings and questions between lessons, so you're never practising blind.
What we use:
TrackmanSportsbox 3DHackMotionTPI screeningVideo analysisSkillest appWays to work with me
Whether you want a one-off check-up or a full season of coaching, there's an option that fits.
The Complete Player Assessment
A one-hour session at Keele Golf Centre using Trackman and Sportsbox 3D. We find what's really holding your game back, and you leave with a personal coaching plan, all saved to your Skillest account.
The Complete Player Programme
From £69 a month
Monthly coaching with Trackman, 3D analysis, a TPI screening and support between sessions. Cancel anytime. Take 20% off your first month with code COMPLETE20.
See the programmeOnline coaching
Anywhere in the world
Send me your swing through the Skillest app and get detailed video feedback, drills and a plan, wherever you play.
Coaching onlineIndividual lessons
From £60
A single lesson, a lesson with a month of support, or a two-hour Complete Player Session if you're travelling to see me.
See lesson optionsLadies' golf
Coaching, group sessions and trips
Coaching for women at every level, from one-to-one lessons to the friendly Wednesday morning group, plus our ladies' golf trip abroad.
Ladies' golfGolf trips abroad
Golf and coaching abroad
Play great courses abroad, with coaching from PGA Professionals Tom Gibbs and Natalie Goodall along the way.
See upcoming tripsSmall-group masterclasses
Coming soon
Focused sessions on one topic, like fixing your slice or adding driver distance. Register your interest to hear first.
Register your interestWhat golfers are saying
Rated 4.98 out of 5 from over 400 reviews on Skillest.
"Tom swiftly identified issues with my setup which led to inconsistencies in my swing. The 3D tracking tech enabled me to see the good and bad. I now have useful drills to carry out before each session at the range, rather than just aimlessly hitting balls."
Steve
"I don't think I've ever received such good explanations from a golf instructor. Everything is explained so clearly and backed up with great exercises."
Sarah
"Tom has helped me make a lot of improvement in a short time. Making golf lessons relaxed and not over complicated, like previous lessons I've had."
Dan
"As a beginner golfer there is a lot to take in, but Tom broke it down methodically and didn't try to give me too much to think about at once. Highly recommend."
Daniel
"Love the detailed analysis that I can take away and obsess about at my leisure. And what a difference it has made!"
Judy
"Still to date the best lessons I have ever had. Can't say enough good things about the progress I've made."
Chris
Meet your coach, Tom Gibbs
I'm a PGA Professional with over 18 years of coaching experience, based at Keele Golf Centre in North Staffordshire. I've been selected by the PGA and the R&A to coach the public at 11 Open Championships, the AIG Women's Open and the 2023 Ryder Cup.
I believe great coaching is simple, built for the long term and genuinely personal. The technology helps me see what's happening in your swing. My job is to turn that into a clear plan, and to be there for you while you put it into practice.
Free help for your game
Not ready to book? Start with one of these. They're free, and there's no obligation.
The driver course
Short video lessons to help you hit your driver straighter and further, with drills you can take straight to the range.
Get the free courseSwing analysis
Send me videos of your swing through Skillest and I'll send back a full review with what to work on first.
Send me your swing15-minute game chat
A quick Zoom call on a Monday or Tuesday to talk about your game, what to improve and which coaching would suit you.
Book a free chatGolf lessons at Keele Golf Centre
I coach at Keele Golf Centre, a Toptracer driving range near Newcastle-under-Lyme. It's easy to reach from across North Staffordshire, South Cheshire and North Shropshire, with in-person coaching from Wednesday to Saturday.
Golfers come to see me from
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Keele
- Stafford
- Stone
- Eccleshall
- Kidsgrove
- Leek
- Crewe
- Nantwich
- Alsager
- Sandbach
- Congleton
- Market Drayton
- Whitchurch
Not near Keele?
I coach golfers all over the world online. See how online coaching works.
Questions golfers ask
Where do you coach?
In person at Keele Golf Centre near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, from Wednesday to Saturday. I also coach golfers anywhere in the world online through the Skillest app.
I'm a beginner. Is coaching right for me?
Absolutely. I coach complete beginners, high handicappers and single-figure golfers. Starting with good habits is much easier than fixing bad ones later.
What's the best way to get started?
For most golfers, it's the Complete Player Assessment. In one hour we find what's holding your game back and build your plan. If you'd rather talk first, book a free 15-minute game chat.
How much do golf lessons cost?
The Complete Player Assessment is £39.99, single lessons start at £60, and The Complete Player Programme starts at £69 a month. You'll find every option on the coaching page.
How does online coaching work?
You film your swing on your phone and upload it to Skillest. I send back a video breakdown with drills and a plan, and you can message me with questions between lessons.
Your best golf starts now.
Find out exactly what's holding your game back with a Complete Player Assessment, or start with a free 15-minute chat about your game.