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Doak Golf Academy

Join me at Dunedin’s beautiful Otago Golf Club and learn from three decades of tournament and coaching experience. Fix your game with on-course playing lessons, range tuition, and short game skills.

Qualified PGA Golf Professional and former European Tour player teaching golfers of all abilities.

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I’ve been a qualified PGA coach and competitive golfer for over twenty-five years, giving my first lesson aged 18 and continuing throughout my worldwide travels.

Mentored by the legendary Bob Torrance, I first gained my European Tour card (now DP World Tour) in 2009 and was lucky enough to play over 130 events, including two US Open Major Championships. I won the Allianz Lyon Open in 2012. I retired from international golf in 2020 and - after coaching across Scotland - I’m delighted to find myself in Otago, putting down family roots near to where my wife grew up.

Whether you're an aspiring pro or just beginning your golfing journey, I can help you develop skills and transform your game. I tailor my tuition to each individual, blending ‘old school’ wisdom with modern technology. As someone that has experienced the highs and lows of golf at the highest level, I can also help you with the hardest part of all: the golfing mind.

Book an on-course, range, or short-game lesson today via this link to the CoachNow App or by using the contact form below.

I hope to see you soon!

Doaky

Black and white image of golfer Chris Doak. He wears a white flat cap. He holds the club above his head and looks into the distance after hitting a great golf shot.
  • Chris Doak hits his second shot out of a small river. Golf tournament Alfred Dunhill Links Championship St Andrews old Course. He wears a white flat cap. Water and mud splashes across him as he swings

    Alfred Dunhill Links, St Andrews Old Course, 2015

  • Chris Doak Scottish golfer holds a wooden trophy and poses before sponsorship logos to celebrate his win at the Allianz Golf Open Lyon France in 2012. He smiles.

    Allianz Golf Open de Lyon, France, 2012

  • Chris Doak on the practice area at St Andrews Scotland. Chipping golf shot. His caddy watches him.

    Me and My long-suffering Tour Caddy!

  • Chris Doak at the 2013 US Open Port Merrier, Pennsylvania. He wears a white flat and is putting the golf ball toward a trademark basket flag.

    US Open, Merion Golf Club, Pennsylvania, 2013

  • Chris Doak PGA stands on the range at Wentworth Golf Club, England with his coach Bob Torrance. Bob waves at the camera. Chris wears a white flat cap and smiles.

    Me and Bob Torrence, Wentworth Golf Club, England

  • Chris Doak PGA holds a silver trophy at the Scottish PGA Championship, Gleneagles in 2010. He wears a white flat cap and smiles at the camera. He stands before a scoreboard.

    Scottish PGA Championship, Gleneagles, 2010

  • Chris Doak PGA holds a silver trophy up before a cloudy Scottish sky. The Northern Open, Skibo Castle, Scotland in 2005. He smiles before a stone reading The Carnegie Club

    My first ever win! The Northern Open, Skibo Castle, 2005

  • A selection of tournament belt clips and badges named Chris Doak PGA. They include: Race to Dubai; Alfred Dunhill; Abu Dhabi HSBC; US Open; European Tour; DP World Tour; African Open; Omega Dubai; Johannesburg Open

    Souvenirs!

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Chris Doak PGA top Scottish golf coach now at Otago Club Dunedin. Chris lifts his cap as he walks off the 18th green at Castle Stuart Golf Course, Inverness, Scotland. The scoreboard in the background shows that he is the tournament leader.