Testimonials

Playing ...

"I doubt if I have ever seen a golf ball hit with greater precision, not even by Ben Hogan himself. The plane of her swing could not be truer and her rhythm, her tempo and her balance are faultless. Sheer delight to watch and the setting and weather matched the occasion ... Miss Stewart's figures speak for themselves - two under par, with consummate ease"
- John Campbell, The Sunday Telegraph, May 22, 1983. On the occasion of the Scottish Women's Amateur Championship Final at North Berwick.

"A beautiful exhibition of golf by Gillian Stewart in the final of the Scottish Ladies Championship at North Berwick culminated in a blaze of brilliance to give her a 3 and 1 win. In winning, the 24-year old Miss Stewart was two under par for the seventeen holes played. She has a measured rhythm and start to the down swing on her full shots which by the time she comes to putt, comes close enough to evoke the tales they used to tell of Macdonald Smith ... " 
-Norman Mair, The Sunday Standard, May 22, 1983

Teaching ...

 " I have been having lessons with Gillian over the last few years and have come down from 18 to 12 as a direct result of her coaching. Gillian has a talent for keeping things simple and giving clear advice which can be readily worked on. Having already reached my goal of my lowest ever handicap, Gillian will, I'm sure, drive me on to my next goal.... single figures! Richard Carey, 12 h'cap, Fortrose and Rosemarkie GC, 2010

 "In just two lessons Gillian has permanently repaired decades of short game scars; a huge acheivement! I have made the necessary changes only because Gillian brings such impeccable credibility and a deep understanding of the golf swing. Gillian is also a terrific listener (to all my ramblings) so that her advice becomes customised to you. It's fun on the links again. Thanks Gillian. Bruce Morrison, 10 h'cap, Fortrose and Rosemarkie GC, 2010

“Gill sorted out my putting for me, she sorted out my short game for me – she is a brilliant coach. I am going to tell Sergio Garcia about Gill.
“I putted like a dream thanks to Gill, including one for a birdie at the last which kept hopes alive of being in a play-off right until the last.” - Miguel Preysler, Sotogrande, having just finished one shot behind the winner Arthur Pierse, in the British Seniors Amateur Championship at Nairn, 10 August, 2007 

“As a complete beginner to golf I had my first lessons with Gillian in July last year (2005). Thanks to her excellent teaching techniques (and patience!) I am now completely hooked on the game. In a very short time Gillian's teaching has given me the confidence to join a local golf club, get a handicap, and to even give a few of the local tournaments a go. Gillian has a real skill of making her lessons understandable and also at the same time extremely enjoyable. She also has a wealth of knowledge which is invaluable to someone like myself starting out in the game. I can highly recommend any beginner to seek out some lessons with Gillian - you'll find it really worthwhile” Terry Burns, 28 h'cap, Kiltarlity, July 2006

“If anyone wants to find a wealth of information about golf, speak to Gill. As a golf instructor, she is extremely careful and precise in only saying what she needs to say in order to keep it simple. As a successful touring pro, her knowledge of the mental side and the execution of a wide variety of shots, is an aspect she has helped me with tremendously. A few weeks after my last lesson with her in May, I went from having major problems with my pitching to winning on 3 successive weeks the Spanish National Seniors, the International European Seniors and the International Andalucian Seniors. If that is not great teaching, I do not know what is!!” - Miguel Preysler, H'cap +0.3, Real Club de Golf, Sotogrande, Spain, 3 July 2006

“Gillian - In our President's Prize last week I shot 77 (ss73) – my best ever score. Continuing to enjoy the memories of my round. I have to give credit to you for keeping me going in my quest to become a better player and giving me the belief that I could put it all together. I regularly look at your notes and always try to think about your "key points" on the course and when practicing. I have now so much more confidence and can now really start to enjoy my golf, and to not get too down after a poor round” - Marion Richards, 10 h'cap, Royal Guernsey and Nairn, 27 June 2006

"I always look forward to Gillian's lessons and feel very lucky to have the benefit of her vast experience and wisdom. Her expertise comes across strongly and with clarity. She is excellent at adapting technique to individual needs and always gives her undivided attention. The importance of the mental side is also very much part of Gillian's approach and I have found her ideas refreshing and very helpful. Although hard work and concentration are central her to time with you she has a lovely sense of humour, which makes her lessons most enjoyable" - Marion Richards, 12 h'cap, Guernsey, 2004

"During the last three years my game has improved with Gillian's help from an 18 handicap to 12. Her approach to teaching is very professional, her instructions are clear and concise and each lesson is followed up with lesson notes. Her enthusiasm and dry sense of humour have made the lessons most enjoyable. My goal now is to get to single figures!" - Helen Stuart, 12 h'cap, Muir of Ord, 2004

"I have been having lessons from Gillian for just over two years. As a result, the quality of my ball striking has greatly improved. I now have a far better understanding of my golf swing which allows me to self diagnose faults. Now the mental side of the game needs some attention and we are currently working on this. What I like is that her approach is truly holistic" - James Taylor, 9 h'cap, Nairn, 2004

I've never had a lesson which had such a dramatic effect on my game. My first round afterward was at Nairn and I shot 4 over - astounding!!! - I haven't done that in years!" - Frazer McGinn, 9 h'cap, Caymen Islands, 2004