How To Take Golf Lessons Online

Unless you live in a lucky location like Arizona or Florida, the outdoor golf season is short. You love playing the game but find it impossible to improve with such a short window of opportunity. The truth is that an excellent summer of golfing starts with a solid practice routine year-round. The good news? You can achieve this even in the coldest of climates with the help of online golf lessons.


I’ve been an online golf instructor via the Skillest app for several years now and with 4.9 stars and over 968 ratings, it’s safe to say I have helped hundreds of my student’s game in the off-season with golf lessons online. Every single one of my online golf lessons are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. I create customized, detailed video responses based on the student's level of experience, skill, and goals, which is much more effective than a one-size-fits-all approach. On top of that you don’t have to worry about blocking off your calendar, rushing to pick up the kids or finding a time that works for you on the instructor’s availability – you can fit your lessons into your busy schedule and avoid having to take time off work or other commitments that may be required to attend an in-person lesson. In my eyes, online golf instruction is a win-win.

Now that you’ve decided to take a golf lesson online, you may feel daunted by the task of creating your at-home setup and filming yourself properly. Don’t fret – I’ve created a list of things you’ll need to take an online golf lesson as well as a tutorial (and video!) of filming yourself below.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • Smartphone with the Skillest app downloaded

  • Your golf gear (clubs, balls, etc.)

  • Access to a range OR an at-home setup which should include:

A Hitting Net. This one from Rukket is affordable and durable – I have one in my backyard. You can purchase this and all items listed here.

A Golf Mat. Pictured is a mat made by Real Feel Golf Mats and is available for purchase here. The truth is that a solid mat is going to be on the pricier side and while you can find cheaper options online, you may find they aren’t as stable and therefore affect your golf swing. Just food for thought – let me know if you find a cheaper alternative you like, I’d love to share it.

A Tripod. Because I lug around my tripods everywhere I go, I prefer a more solid product like Manfrotto, but for filming in/around your house, you can go with a more affordable option like the Joilcan pictured above, available here.

Alignment Sticks. These are optional (you can use something on-hand like a yardstick instead) but these are one of my most often used golf tools and would recommend purchasing them eventually as they can be quite helpful with drills I provide and whatnot. Available in my storefront here.

FILMING YOURSELF

You will film two angles of your swing to send to me: down-the-line and face-on. For both angles, the camera should be positioned approximately 10-12 feet away from the golfer and waist-high off the ground. The camera should always be in-line with the golfer's hands, NOT the golf ball.

  • Down-The-Line: This angle faces towards the target (this is either your at-home hitting net or the driving range).

  • Face-on: This angle faces towards the front of the golfer's body. If your driving range does not provide adequate space for the face-on angle, using the 0.5 zoom on your camera is acceptable in order to get your whole body/swing in the shot.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

I’ve created this short, one-minute YouTube video to help guide you through everything from setting up your Skillest account to properly filming the required angles mentioned above.

Note: When you buy through links on my site, I may earn an affiliate commission. Thank you for your support!

Secelia Bennett