As the founder of Wisdom in Golf and director of development at the Royal Québec Golf Academy, Shawn Clement advocates for a fluid, effortless golf swing. Here is his background, career highlights, and a summary of his video lessons.
Who is Shawn Clement?
Shawn Clement is a leading authority in golf instruction. A Canadian instructor and Class A PGA professional, he founded Wisdom in Golf, his online academy and the one at the Royal Québec Golf Club.
He advocates a fluid, effortless swing, and his methods differ somewhat from the traditional, academic approaches commonly seen everywhere.
Shawn Clement's Career
A Unique Approach to Education
Shawn Clement contrasts position-based instruction with task- and target-oriented learning: rather than correcting the body one position at a time, he draws on the way the brain and body are naturally designed to swing and hit the ball. This is at the heart of the Wisdom in Golf method.
We are fortunate to have his local ambassador here in Europe: Edouard Montaz, which promotes Shawn Clement's teachings and methods.
Milestones in His Career
- Director of Development at the Royal Québec Golf Academy.
- Former member of the Golf Channel Academy (2019–2023) and coach on the PGA Tour since 2023.
- His YouTube channel has more than 145,000 subscribers and 50 million views.
- Member of the Cobra professional staff.
- Director of Instruction at the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Center in Toronto (2005–2018).
- Nominated twice for the Ontario PGA Teacher of the Year award (2011 and 2015).
Shawn Clement's Career Timeline
| Period | Landmark |
|---|---|
| 1997-1999 | A player on the Canadian Tour and the North Florida mini-tours |
| 1999-2001 | Instructor in Mont-Tremblant (Intrawest) |
| 2001-2004 | Golf and Technical Writer for Golf Tips Magazine |
| 2002-2004 | Director of Education at Taboo Resort in Ontario |
| 2005-2018 | Director of Instruction at the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Center (Toronto) |
| 2011 and 2015 | Nominated for the Ontario PGA Teacher of the Year Award |
| 2019-2023 | Member of the Golf Channel Academy |
| Today | Director of Development at the Académie Royal Québec, founder of Wisdom in Golf, golf instruction contributor for GolfWRX |
Shawn Clement's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Club Address and Location (Address posture, Club Position Relative to the Ball, Grip): When using irons, do not place the clubhead flat in front of the ball.
- Compress the ball with the irons (Irons – Compress the ball, Ball Position by Club): Squeeze the ball toward the target to compress it.
- Bunker shot (Bunker shot): "Bunker Shot" by Shawn Clement.
Do you like Shawn Clement's teaching style? Check out the profile of his ambassador in Europe as well, Edouard Montaz.
FAQ About Shawn Clement
Who is Shawn Clement?
Shawn Clement is a Canadian golf instructor, a Class A PGA professional, the founder of Wisdom in Golf, and the director of development at the Royal Québec Golf Academy.
Where does Shawn Clement teach?
At the Royal Québec Golf Club in Canada, and online through Wisdom in Golf. In Europe, his method is taught by Edouard Montaz.
What is Shawn Clement's method?
A fluid, effortless golf swing based on task- and target-oriented learning rather than a series of positions to correct.
What lessons by Shawn Clement can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Three lessons: positioning the clubhead in front of the ball when hitting with irons, compress the ball by squashing it toward the target, and perform a bunker shot.
