Gaëtan Van der Elst

Hello to all of you,

I am honoured and pleased to join the BDGC pro team on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays.

I started playing golf at the age of 8 and my passion for the sport has never left me since. I turned pro in 2002 and graduated from the PGA of Belgium in 2005. Trained by Henrik Lundqvist (national coach for Sweden, Norway, FFgolf advisor and AFG head coach) at the Royal Golf Club of Belgium, I then had the opportunity to work in various clubs with several pros during my career including Michel Vanmeerbeek (former national coach, coach of Nicolas Colsaerts).

Although their teaching methods were totally different, these two pros had the most influence on my way of teaching. The conclusion I have drawn after all these years is that there are as many methods and ways of teaching as there are students.

Golf is a throwing sport and we all have this ability within us, each in our own way. My role is to find the most suitable method to bring out your potential by following the “cause and effect” guideline.

On the other hand, I am also the official club fitter for TaylorMade and I will be happy to help you in this area and answer your questions if you wish.
I look forward to meeting you and having the opportunity to simplify your swing,

Gaëtan Van der Elst