Why train with Philippe
My coaching is tailored to your goals, providing expert guidance and motivation to help you achieve results faster.
Golf coaching in Dorset · Bournemouth · Isle of Purbeck, near Swanage
One-to-one golf coaching with Philippe Bonfanti, PGA Advanced Coach, for every part of your game: full swing, short game, putting, strategy and mindset. Clear explanations, precise data and a plan built around you, at Iford Golf Centre in Bournemouth and the Isle of Purbeck.
PGA Advanced Coach · TrackMan University Master · 20+ years coaching
Every golfer arrives with a different goal. Choose the description that sounds most like you and you'll find the best place to start.
Start with a Swing Assessment (£59). We measure what your swing is really doing, find the cause of your misses and agree a clear plan.
→The Beginner Pathway: four relaxed one-to-one lessons for £280, covering the full swing, chipping and putting, then bringing it all together for the course. Clubs can be provided.
→Monthly memberships from £80 for steady, measurable progress, with 24/7 online support and a community of golfers between sessions.
→Short, intensive programmes: half-day and full-day sessions from £280, or six lessons for £420, built around TrackMan and SAM PuttLab data to make real progress quickly.
→A one-to-one Junior Performance Programme for golfers aged 16 and under, from £60 a month, built for committed long-term development.
→Why golfers choose Philippe
20+
Years coaching golfers of every level
3
Continents coached, including the PGA Tour and a major championship
10,000+
Lessons given, from complete beginners to tour professionals
PGA Advanced Coach · TrackMan University Master · The Golfing Machine Authorized Instructor · Stack & Tilt Authorized Instructor · Certified Mind Factor Coach
What golfers say
Andy Plummer · Tour Coach
“Philippe has travelled the world coaching on three continents, this includes at a major championship. He has assisted in training his fellow professionals at seminars around the world. He is an expert, and in my mind one of the top coaches in the world.”
Coaching options
Not sure which is right for you? Start with a Swing Assessment (£59) and Philippe will recommend the best route for your goals.
Consistent monthly coaching with a structured development plan, progress tracked on TrackMan and 24/7 online support. Sessions can include playing lessons on the course when that's what your game needs.
Short, intensive programmes for golfers who want significant progress quickly: detailed analysis, time to practise new movements, on-course work where it helps, and a clear plan to take away.
One-to-one coaching for committed golfers aged 16 and under, building strong fundamentals, good practice habits and the mindset for long-term development.
Can't get to Dorset? Philippe also coaches online through Skillest. Send your swing videos and receive detailed analysis, personalised drills and structured feedback.
Online coaching on Skillest →
Where we coach · Bournemouth
A private indoor studio equipped with TrackMan and SAM PuttLab. You get accurate data on club path, face angle, strike quality and distance, in a calm space where you can practise and learn without an audience. Studio lessons run on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
On the course · Isle of Purbeck
Lessons on one of the finest courses on the south coast, with views across Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Isle of Wight. The club's 9-hole course is a welcoming place for beginners to build confidence on the course. Course lessons run on Saturdays.
What golfers say
Tom Bastow · Welsh International
“With Phil’s expertise and encouragement throughout my golfing journey, I have become a + handicap golfer, earned my first cap playing internationally for Wales and secured a US College Scholarship. His level of knowledge means any standard of player will benefit from his help and assistance.”
Your coach
Philippe is a PGA Advanced Coach who has spent his career helping golfers of every level strike the ball more consistently and understand their own swing. He has coached on three continents, including on the PGA Tour and at a major championship, mentors fellow professionals internationally and was previously Head Professional at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club. His approach is simple: find the true cause of your ball flight, explain it clearly, and build movements you can rely on under pressure.
Philippe's background & qualifications →Or call Philippe on 07888 665780