Adrien Dubois, a state-certified golf instructor based on the Opal Coast, founded the Opp Golf Academy and teaches students at the Golf du Touquet. Here is his background, his degrees and certifications, and his video lessons.
Who is Adrien Dubois?
Adrien Dubois is a French golf coach and professional who holds the DEJEPS Golf certification. Based on the Opal Coast (Le Touquet, Hardelot, Wimereux, Belle Dune), he founded the Opp Golf Academy, which is now transitioning to the name InsideGolf.
A former high-level combat sports athlete, he bases his teaching on four pillars: technique, physical conditioning, tactics, and mental strength.
The Career of Adrien Dubois
A college degree in sports
Adrien Dubois studied at the UFR STAPS in Liévin, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in “Physical Education and Motor Skills, with a specialization in combat sports” and another in “Coaching Elite Athletes, with a specialization in golf.”.
From Club Med to golf academies
He then earned his golf instructor certification (BPJEPS) at the CREPS in Montpellier, in partnership with Club Med, for which he taught for four years in France and abroad. Upon returning to France in 2013, he relaunched a golf school and then founded the Arras Golf Academy, serving as its director until 2019.
The Opp Golf Academy
In 2019, he founded his online academy, the Opp Golf Academy, which combines online programs with on-course sessions. Since 2020, he has been welcoming students at the Golf du Touquet, where he films his videos, and also offers one-day clinics at other courses, such as the Golf National and the Golf d’Arras. From 2021 to 2024, he served as head pro of the junior academy at Golf de Wimereux.
Degrees and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in “Physical Education and Motor Skills, with a specialization in combat sports” and Bachelor's degree in “High-Performance Athlete Coaching, with a specialization in golf”
- 2015: DEJEPS Golf (golf coach and professional)
- 2015: Certified TrackMan Level 1 and Level 2
- 2016: Smart2Move certified, vertical force plates, Level 1
- 2016: Certified as an AimPoint Level 1 Instructor
- 2017: Certified PGA France Master Class, short game improvement, Levels 1 and 2
- 2019: Specialized in putter fitting
- 2020: Certified Spider Golf Level 1
- 2020: Certified in Action Types Level 2 (motor coordination profiles, motor preferences in golf)
- 2022: Putting Capto certification, new technology
A Look at Adrien Dubois' Career Highlights
| Field | Landmark |
|---|---|
| Training | Double Bachelor's Degree in Sports Science (Liévin), BPJEPS in Golf (CREPS in Montpellier), DEJEPS in Golf (2015) |
| Club Med | Four years of teaching in France and abroad |
| Arras Golf Course | Establishment of the academy and the position of golf director, through 2019 |
| Opp Golf Academy | Online academy founded in 2019; located at the Golf du Touquet since 2020 |
| Wimereux Golf Course | Head Pro of the Junior Academy (2021–2024) |
| Tools | TrackMan, force platforms, AimPoint, Capto, HackMotion, Spider Golf |
Adrien Dubois' Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Putting (Putting): Don't miss those 3-foot putts anymore.
- Iron play (Irons – Compress the ball): How to Compress Your Irons in Golf.
Do you like the French coaches featured in the videos? Check out the profiles of Lewis Wallace, Cyril Miranda and Joel Bernard.
FAQ About Adrien Dubois
Who is Adrien Dubois?
Adrien Dubois is a French golf coach and professional, a DEJEPS Golf certificate holder, and the founder of the Opp Golf Academy, which is transitioning to the name InsideGolf.
Where does Adrien Dubois teach?
On the Opal Coast, primarily at Le Touquet Golf Club since 2020, with training sessions on other courses such as Le Golf National and Arras Golf Club.
What are his degrees and certifications?
A dual bachelor's degree in Sports Science (STAPS), the BPJEPS, followed by the DEJEPS in Golf (2015), and certifications in TrackMan, Smart2Move, AimPoint, PGA France Master Class in Short Game, Spider Golf, Action Types, and Capto Putting.
What is the basis of his teaching?
Based on four pillars—technique, physical conditioning, tactics, and mental game—with the support of measurement tools such as TrackMan, strength training platforms, and Capto for putting.
What lessons by Adrien Dubois can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Two lessons: stop missing putts from one meter away and make solid contact with your irons.
