Alex Elliott, an English PGA coach named to Golf Monthly’s Top 50 British Coaches, simplifies golf for amateurs: contact with irons, the driver, grip, and the short game.
Alex Elliott sums up his approach in three words: “golf made simple.” His YouTube channel has about 414,000 subscribers and more than 166 million views, and he also writes tips for Golf Monthly magazine. Here’s a summary of his background, his method and his video lessons.
Who is Alex Elliott?
Alex Elliott is an English golf professional who has been a PGA member for more than 14 years, according to his official website. He learned the game with Andrew Murray, a former European Tour player, then spent three years caddying for his son Tom Murray on the European Tour before taking his PGA qualifications (Golf Monthly).
In January 2022, Golf Monthly included him in its Top 50 Coaches in the United Kingdom, a list drawn up with the University of Georgia’s Sports Instruction Research Laboratory. He is listed as the coach at Mottram Hall, in Cheshire.
He teaches at Mottram Hall and online via the Skillest platform. His website also announces lessons in the United States from early 2027, at the Trott Shop at La Valle Country Club in Carlsbad, California. His YouTube channel, created in January 2017, posts several lessons a week.
Alex Elliott's Achievements
A teacher’s journey: from caddying on the European Tour to Golf Monthly’s Top 50 UK coaches.
| Field | Landmark |
|---|---|
| Status | PGA professional (United Kingdom) for over 14 years, according to his website |
| Tour | Three years as a caddie on the European Tour (now the DP World Tour) |
| Recognition | Top 50 Coaches in the United Kingdom, Golf Monthly (January 2022) |
| Club | Mottram Hall (Cheshire); lessons announced in Carlsbad (California) from early 2027 |
| YouTube Channel | Approximately 414,000 subscribers, over 166 million views, and 2,600 videos (November 2026) |
| Online Courses | Remote Swing Analysis on Skillest |
| Press | Tips published in Golf Monthly |
Alex Elliott's Method
Alex Elliott starts from the most common problems amateurs face and looks for the simplest fix. His videos often come down to one cue, tested on camera.
Iron contact: take the divot after the ball
His most-viewed lesson, with over 1.7 million views, focuses on a simple adjustment to create a divot with every iron shot—that is, striking the ball before the ground. This is the starting point for many of his lessons: without good contact, nothing else matters.
The driver: setup and grip first
With the driver, he often comes back to what happens before the swing: the club’s position at address, the grip, the tee height. For example, he has tested the effect of the grip on his drives, and he explains why he never grounds the club right behind the ball at address.
The Swing's Start
A good portion of his lessons focus on the first few centimeters of the backswing, using arm and shoulder cues to get the club on the right path right from the start.
The Short Game
Chipping, bunker play and putting round out his channel. His putting lesson published in September 2026 has already passed 1.5 million views.
Alex Elliott's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
His lesson summarized on Best Golf Tips: Alignment Sticks: 10 Drills for Your Swing and Short Game. His other videos are on his YouTube channel.
Like English PGA coaches? Check out the profiles of Chris Ryan and Danny Maude.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alex Elliott: PGA Coach, YouTube Channel, and Video Lessons
Who is Alex Elliott?
An English golf instructor and PGA member, named one of Golf Monthly’s Top 50 coaches in the United Kingdom (2022). He teaches at Mottram Hall (Cheshire) and posts lessons on YouTube.
How many subscribers does Alex Elliott's YouTube channel have?
As of November 9, 2026, the channel had approximately 414,000 subscribers and more than 166 million views across nearly 2,700 videos.
Did Alex Elliott work on the tour?
Yes. Before becoming a coach, he worked as Tom Murray's caddie on the European Tour for three years, according to Golf Monthly.
Where can I take a lesson with Alex Elliott?
In person at Mottram Hall (Cheshire), online via the Skillest platform and, according to his website, in Carlsbad (California) from early 2027.
What are the topics of his lessons?
Mainly iron contact, the driver, the grip and the takeaway, then the short game: chipping, bunker play and putting.
