Director and instructor at the Cabourg Le Home Golf Club, former member of the French national teams, and college champion in the United States, Nicolas Allain is also a golf consultant for Canal+. Here is a summary of his career, teaching philosophy, and video lessons.
Who is Nicolas Allain?
Nicolas Allain is a prominent figure in the world of golf in France, known both as instructor, golf director, former elite player, and media consultant.
He is the director and teacher from the Cabourg Golf Club: Home, in Normandy, where he offers private lessons, lesson packages, and clinics, using analytical tools such as the TrackMan radar.
Nicolas Allain's Career
Former member of the French national teams
Nicolas Allain was a member of the French national golf teams.
An Academic Career in the United States
He attended business school in the United States and was NAIA college champion in 2003 along with Oklahoma City University, which won the team title that same year.
Professional player
He turned pro in 2007.
Golf Instructor and Director
At the Cabourg Le Home Golf Club, he manages the club and teaches alongside Olivier Allain, the head instructor. In particular, he conducts assessment lessons and TrackMan sessions, and he is a Callaway ambassador. According to the club, the players he has coached have achieved success at both the professional and amateur levels, including two victories on European tours.
Media Consultant
He is a consultant for the Canal+ Group’s networks and for *Le Figaro*, sharing his expertise on the latest golf news.
Playing Golf
Together with Julien Xanthopoulos, he runs PlayingGolf, a teaching program aimed at developing new tools and coaching young professionals. His central idea: golf is a throwing sport, where the goal is to “throw the club” rather than hit the ball, in order to achieve greater fluidity and relaxation.
A Look at Nicolas Allain's Career Highlights
| Field | Landmark |
|---|---|
| Amateur | Former member of the French national teams |
| University | Business school in the United States; 2003 NAIA college champion with Oklahoma City University |
| Professional | Since 2007 |
| Current Position | Director and Instructor at the Cabourg Le Home Golf Club |
| Media | Consultant for the Canal+ Group's channels and for Le Figaro |
| Pedagogy | PlayingGolf, a Callaway ambassador, analyzes data using TrackMan radar |
Nicolas Allain's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Pre-shot routine and Waggle (Waggle): The Benefits of the Waggle in Golf.
- Uneven Lies (Uneven Lies): Improving Your Shots on a Slope.
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FAQ About Nicolas Allain
Who is Nicolas Allain?
Nicolas Allain is a French professional golfer, a former member of the French national teams, the 2003 NAIA collegiate champion, the director and instructor at the Cabourg Le Home Golf Club, and a consultant for Canal+.
Where does Nicolas Allain teach?
At the Cabourg Le Home Golf Club and the Home-Varaville in Normandy, where he offers lessons, clinics, assessment sessions, and TrackMan sessions.
What is the PlayingGolf teaching method?
This is the approach he teaches alongside Julien Xanthopoulos: viewing golf as a throwing sport, focusing on throwing the club rather than hitting the ball, to achieve greater fluidity and relaxation.
What lessons by Nicolas Allain can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Two lessons: the benefits of the waggle and improving shots on a slope.
