About Your Coach
Dan Musgrave
Golf teaching professional · European Golf Teachers Federation · York
25+ years in golf
Dan has spent more than 25 years in golf, and now teaches players of all ages and abilities — from complete beginners picking up a club for the first time to experienced golfers chasing lower scores. He's a qualified member of the European Golf Teachers Federation, coaching at a driving range and an indoor simulator in York.
What students mention again and again isn't just the technical knowledge — it's how he teaches. Dan explains everything in plain English, finds a different way in if something doesn't click, and tailors every lesson to the person in front of him. He's never watching the clock, and he sends before-and-after swing videos after lessons so you can actually see your progress.
His philosophy is simple: help golfers improve performance and enjoy the game more. You don't need experience — you just need the right guidance to get started.
Who Dan coaches
There is no typical Golf By Dan student. The common thread is that every lesson is 1-2-1 and built around the person holding the club.
Complete beginners
Never held a club, no kit, no idea where to start. Dan starts from zero and most new golfers are striking the ball properly inside their first hour.
Juniors
Kids and teenagers from a first swing to competitive golf. Patient, fun and structured, with parents welcome to watch.
Club golfers
Handicap stuck for years? Dan finds the one thing costing you shots, on the range or out on the course where the scores are made.
Returning golfers
Coming back after years away. A relaxed reset of the fundamentals so the game feels good again, without rebuilding everything.
See Him Coach
Watch Dan at work
The best way to know if a coach is right for you is to watch them coach. Here's Dan doing what he does.
How Dan coaches
Dan's coaching comes down to three habits that students mention again and again in their reviews.
Dan explains what is actually happening in your swing versus what it feels like, in words you understand. If one explanation does not click, he finds another way in.
No swing rebuilds for the sake of it. Dan picks the single change that will make the biggest difference, gets it working, and only then moves on.
Before-and-after swing videos sent to your phone after lessons, so your progress is footage rather than a feeling. He is never watching the clock either.
Credentials
Qualified & experienced
What golfers say
"Dan is a fantastic coach. Professional, knowledgeable and so easy to get along with. His post lesson support and feedback set him apart from other coaches. Highly recommend."
— Nick James, Google review"If you want a golf lesson where the teacher is more interested in your golf game than anything else then please, book a lesson with him."
— Andrew White, Google review, fellow coach of 17 yearsWhat qualification does Dan hold?
Dan is a qualified member of the European Golf Teachers Federation (EGTF) and has more than twenty-five years in the game.
Does Dan coach women and older golfers?
Yes. All ages and abilities are welcome. Every lesson is 1-2-1, so the pace and the content are set by you, not by a group.
Can I watch my child's lesson?
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch junior lessons, and Dan will talk you through what to practise together between sessions.
Where does Dan teach?
A covered, floodlit driving range on the north side of York, an indoor simulator at Osbaldwick Sports Club, and on the course for playing lessons around York.
Is the first lesson really free?
Yes, if you are new to golf. The free taster is for beginners and anyone picking up a club for the first time. If you already play, lessons start from £40 with no block-booking pressure.
Start your progress today.
Book a 1-2-1 lesson with Dan — free taster if you're new to golf.
Golfbydaniel@gmail.com or 07723 088832
