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Neil A. Gowan

Teaching Professional
PGA Crest

Charleston, SC
Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant, SC

About Neil

Originally from London, England, Neil began his golfing career at age 12. After a successful junior career, Neil accepted a Golf Scholarship at Midland Junior College in Texas. During his two years at Midland Junior College, Neil was on the NJCAA 1st All-American, All-Conference, and All-Region Teams and received the MVP Award.

After being recruited by the College of Charleston, Neil continued his college golf career during his junior and senior years. Neil graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

Combining his love for competition and extensive knowledge of the game, Neil became Level 2 Certified in Golf Coaching and Mechanics through the Titleist Performance Institute. He then attained his PGA Class A Professional certification in 2014.

His certifications, combined with years of experience in competitive golf, enable Neil to understand all aspects of golf, including the game's technical, physical, and mental requirements for players of all ages and abilities.

With the Trackman 4 Golf monitor, Neil can highlight the technical aspects of each player's swing and ball flight and applies that knowledge for the best performance on the course. Due to his unwavering commitment to junior golf, he was consistently recognized as a Top 50 US Kids Coach. Therefore, in 2022, he was awarded US Kids Golf Top 50 Master Coach. Certifications & Honors:

• 2023 US Kids Top 50 Master Coach • 2021 PGA Junior League Charleston All-Star Coach • 2020 & 2021 US Kids Top 50 Coach • 2019, 2020, 2021 – PGA Junior League Charleston League Champions • 2017 PGA North Texas Section “Teacher of the Year” Nominated • 2017 PGA North Texas Section “Youth Player Development” Nominated • 2016 PGA West Texas “Player of the Year” • 2014 PGA West Texas “Chapter Champion” • 2012 Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Certified • 2011-2013 College of Charleston NCAA D1 Golfer • Coached 20 Junior Golfers who participated in US Kids World Championship, Pinehurst, NC • Taught over 50 students who have won local US Kids, South Carolina & Texas Junior Golfer Association, Hurricane, & AJGA Tournaments

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Testimonial:

I consider Neil the best instructor in Charleston. His technology that he uses and teaching skills are top notch. I have had 5 lessons with him, and my game has already improved by about 50%

Chamberlain Chesnut

Testimonial:

I was hitting some of the best shots of my life and gained about 50 yards on my drives. He even sent me videos of my swing afterward, and I never dreamed my swing could look so pure, especially given that it’d only been one hour!

Matt Herceg

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Best money I have ever spent. Saw an unbelievable amount of improvement after the first session. Excited to keep working together and see the growth!

Matthew Timperio

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On top of being a great instructor, Neil is very personable and easy to talk to. I highly recommend anyone in the Charleston area looking for lessons to choose Neil!

Sean Cole

Testimonial:

Learned how to improve their swing while having fun and not feeling bored. He was engaged with the entire group throughout the whole lesson and gave fantastic personalized attention.

Lindsey Peterson
Neil's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Earn a college golf scholarship

Add 10 yards

Break 90

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Break 80

Improve your Short Game

Make the high school golf team

Get swing diagnostic testing

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Adult

Male

Teen

Senior

Female

Playing with disabilities

Session Type

Individual

Group

Neil's Facilities

Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor

Mount Pleasant SC

*Coaching available to public

1 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-4378

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