Patrice Amadieu
As a coach for European Tour players, head coach of the French amateur team, and later director of coaching for the FFGolf, Patrice Amadieu is a leading figure in golf instruction in France. Here is his career path, key milestones, and a summary of his video lessons.
Who is Patrice Amadieu?
Patrice Amadieu is a highly respected figure in the Golf coaching in France, with extensive experience working with both top-level professionals and amateur golfers.
He is the face and voice of the ffgolf Academy’s instructional videos and currently teaches at the Golf du Domaine de Falgos, where he has opened his Driving Golf Academy.
Patrice Amadieu's Career as a Coach
Coach on the European Tour
A holder of the State Coaching Certificate since 1992, he has coached well-known players on the European Tour, such as Raphaël Jacquelin (from 1994 to 2001), François Delamontagne, Christophe Pottier, Jean Van de Velde and Adrien Mörk. He also served as captain of the French Dunhill Cup team in 1999 and 2000.
Coach of the French amateur national team
After an initial collaboration with the French Golf Federation in 2003 (the creation of the first youth training center in Montpellier), he founded Pôle France in 2005 and coached the French men’s national team from 2005 to 2009.
Director of Coaching for the FFGolf
Appointed director of coaching for the FFGolf in 2010, he saw France win the Men’s World Amateur Championship in 2010, followed by the Men’s European Championship in 2011. From 2010 to 2016, France won nine European team titles, demonstrating his impact on the development of elite golf in France.
The ffgolf Academy and the Driving Golf Academy
In 2016, he founded the FFGolf Digital Academy, where he produces the instructional videos posted on the federation’s website and social media. In 2017, he opened the Driving Golf Academy by Patrice Amadieu at Golf de Falgos, and in 2019, he helped launch the FFGolf Academy at Le Golf National.
The Other Sides of Patrice Amadieu
Author
In 2015, he published the book *Le Swing, Arrêts sur images* (Amphora), which makes the technical fundamentals of elite-level play accessible to everyone through annotated photos, exercises, and analyses.
Collaborations
Since 2022, he has served as an educational consultant for the Bluegreen network, sharing his methods with other professionals.
Diversity in Sports
Initially focused on soccer (he was a professional trainee with Olympique de Marseille in 1990), he also competed in triathlons—including three Ironman races—and led a consulting project on kicking strategy in the Top 14 rugby league. This versatility enriches his approach to coaching.
Patrice Amadieu's Career
| Year | Landmark |
|---|---|
| 1992 | State Diploma; helped establish the DLGA campus in Montpellier Massane |
| 1994-2001 | Raphaël Jacquelin's coach on the European Tour |
| 1999 and 2000 | Captain of the French Dunhill Cup team |
| 2005-2009 | Coach of the French men's national team; founder of the Pôle France |
| 2010 | Director of Coaching for the FFGolf; France, Men's Amateur World Champion |
| 2011 | France, Men's European Champion |
| 2015 | Book: “The Swing: Freeze Frames” |
| 2016 | Launch of the FFGolf Digital Academy |
| 2017 | Opening of the Driving Golf Academy at the Falgos Golf Course |
| 2022 | Education Consultant for Bluegreen |
Patrice Amadieu's Teaching Philosophy
Patrice Amadieu aims to transform technique into sensory experiences for his students, in order to make learning more intuitive and effective. He strives to make his expertise accessible to all golfers: although he comes from a competitive background, he is dedicated to helping players of all ages and skill levels, including seniors and women golfers.
His lessons often start with posture. When putting, for example, he emphasizes keeping the neck as parallel to the ground as possible, so that the shoulders act as a true pivot point, like a pendulum.
Patrice Amadieu's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Putting (Putting): 3 Exercises to Help You Improve Your Putting, Symmetrical Arm-to-Club Swing in Putting.
- Posture and Intention (Address posture, Target Focus, Special for Seniors): Good posture = an effective swing, Working on the target intention puts the body in the ideal position.
- Ball Contact and Downhill Shots (Avoid Fat and Thin Shots, Wedge play = Pitching and Chipping, Uneven Lies): Three Great Exercises to Prevent Itching While Playing Golf, Ball Higher or Lower Than Your Feet: Adjust.
- Fairway Woods (Fairway Woods): Keep one heel on the ground for as long as possible on the fairway.
- Pre-shot routine and Training (Psychology & Mental Health, Pre-shot routine, Range Practice, Warm-up): The Key Steps in a Pro's Pre-Shot Routine, Steps for Working Effectively at the Driving Range.
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FAQ About Patrice Amadieu
Who is Patrice Amadieu?
Patrice Amadieu is a French golf coach, a former coach of European Tour players, a former coach of the French men's national team, and director of coaching for the FFGolf since 2010.
Which players has he coached?
On the European Tour, he has coached players such as Raphaël Jacquelin, François Delamontagne, Christophe Pottier, Jean Van de Velde, and Adrien Mörk.
Where does Patrice Amadieu teach?
At the Domaine de Falgos Golf Course, where he opened the Driving Golf Academy by Patrice Amadieu in 2017. He also hosts the videos for the ffgolf Academy.
What book did he write?
“The Swing, Arrêts sur images,” published in 2015 by Amphora.
What lessons by Patrice Amadieu can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Nine lessons summarized: putting, posture, target intent, fat shots and tops, shots on a slope, fairway woods, pre-shot routine, and driving range work.
