Jean-Marc Espelt
Jean-Marc Espelt, a Pro PGA France member based in Marrakech, has been teaching golf for over 25 years, both on the course and online. Here is an overview of his background, his teaching method, and his video lessons.
Who is Jean-Marc Espelt?
Jean-Marc Espelt is a French golf instructor and a member of the PGA France since June 17, 2005. He currently teaches at Marrakech, in Morocco, where he founded his golf academy.
A sportsman at heart—a former rugby player, surfer, and stand-up paddleboarder—he combines friendliness with professionalism. He was also the one who introduced Fred P., the author of *Best Golf Tips*, to the game of golf.
The Career of Jean-Marc Espelt, PGA France Coach
More than 25 years of teaching
Jean-Marc Espelt has over 25 years of experience teaching golf. He works with both beginners and experienced players, focusing particularly on putting, the short game, ball contact, and a method specifically designed for beginners.
Online Lessons
On his website, he offers remote lessons based on swing videos submitted by his students, complete with personalized exercises and follow-up, as well as a course dedicated to the driver. His YouTube videos build on this approach, presented in a friendly and relaxed tone.
Jean-Marc Espelt's Method: Simple Images for Correction
Jean-Marc Espelt likes to start with vivid imagery. To correct a slice, he draws on soccer: a slice resembles a shot struck with the outside of the foot, while a draw is reminiscent of Platini’s free kick, which makes the ball curve from right to left. From this, he derives three key points: a grip with the left hand turned slightly to the right to close the clubface, a swing path that takes the clubface slightly further outward, and a 70/30 weight distribution on the right foot to stay behind the ball.
His other lessons follow the same logic, with easy-to-remember tips: keeping your “right foot planted” to counteract fat and thin shots, or lifting your left heel slightly to rotate your hips.
Jean-Marc Espelt's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Slice (Slice): Use the “Platini” technique to correct a slice.
- Rotation and Stability (Body Rotation, Special for Seniors, Stability and balance during rotation, Avoid Fat and Thin Shots): Relax your left heel slightly to rotate your hips, The “lead right foot” technique to avoid fat and thin shots.
- Hybrids (Hybrids): How to Gain Confidence with Your Hybrids, Making the clubhead bounce off the hybrids.
- Approaches (Pitch Shots, Hazards and Trouble Shots): Stress-Free Pitch Shots.
- Putting (Putting): How to Become More Consistent at Putting (2 Puts Max).
- Alignment (Alignment): How to Avoid Alignment Mistakes in Golf.
Do you like the PGA France coaches? Check out the profiles of Guillaume Biaugeaud and Jeremy Goergen.
FAQ About Jean-Marc Espelt
Who is Jean-Marc Espelt?
Jean-Marc Espelt is a French golf instructor who has been a member of PGA France since June 17, 2005, and has been teaching golf for over 25 years.
Where does Jean-Marc Espelt teach?
He teaches in Marrakech, Morocco, and also offers remote lessons based on swing videos sent in by his students.
What is Jean-Marc Espelt's method?
It relies on simple visuals and easy-to-remember tips, such as the “Platini” technique for switching from a slice to a draw, or the “lead right foot” technique against slices and fat and thin shots.
What lessons by Jean-Marc Espelt can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Eight lessons: the slice, hip rotation, fat and thin shots, hybrids, pitch shots, putting, and alignment.
