Introduction
If you’ve been searching for a golf coach in South Dublin who works with real data and teaches in a way that actually sticks – Ian Halpin is worth knowing about.
Ian is a PGA-qualified teaching professional based at Sigmoid Golf in Sandyford and Charlemont Square, working with golfers across all levels – from complete beginners to competitive club golfers chasing a single-figure handicap. His coaching style is practical, evidence-based, and built around one thing: results you can see on the course.
Ian’s Coaching Background
Ian Halpin brings a depth of experience to the teaching bay at Sigmoid that’s immediately apparent in his lessons. Ian turned professional in 2022 following a successful amateur career representing Munster & Ireland. Over the past 3 years, Ian coaches at Castle Golf Club working with players of all levels. As a PGA professional, his technical knowledge is thorough – but what sets him apart is how he communicates that knowledge to different types of learners.
Some players want to understand biomechanics. Others just want to know what to do differently. Ian reads his students quickly and adapts accordingly – which is why the feedback from his lessons consistently points to one thing: clarity. Players leave knowing exactly what they’re working on and why.
Coaching with TrackMan at Sigmoid Golf
Like all coaching at Sigmoid Golf, Ian’s sessions are built on TrackMan launch monitor data. Every lesson starts with objective numbers – club path, face angle, spin rate, ball speed – so there’s no ambiguity about what’s actually happening in your swing.
This approach removes a lot of the frustration that golfers experience with traditional coaching. Instead of working on a feeling that may or may not be accurate, you’re working on a measurable parameter. You can see the improvement in real time. That kind of feedback accelerates progress significantly.
Who Ian Coaches
Ian works with golfers of all ages at Sigmoid Golf:
- Beginners – building a solid technical foundation from the ground up, without picking up bad habits that take years to undo.
- Mid-handicappers – identifying the one or two things that are genuinely holding your score back, rather than trying to fix everything at once.
- Low handicappers – fine-tuning under pressure, working on shot-shaping and course management alongside technical refinement.
- Returning golfers – shaking off rust and rebuilding confidence after time away from the game.
Lesson Pricing with Ian Halpin
- 30 minutes: €50
- 60 minutes: €100
- 3 x 60-minute block: €275
- 5 x 60-minute block: €400
- Lesson & Practice Bundle (3 x 60-min lessons + 10 hours sim rental): €450 – includes practice plan
Junior Camp @ Sigmoid HQ
This summer, Ian is introducing something new to Sigmoid Golf, junior camp. Over three mornings (9am – 11am) in Sigmoid HQ, Sandyford, Ian will cover the real fundamentals: putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette – all mixed with games, challenges and competitions.
What’s included:
- Welcome Gift
- 6 Hours of PGA Professional Coaching
- TrackMan technology and interactive games
- Prizes for in-camp competitions
- Small groups, max 12 kids
- No equipment needed
Find out more here.
Book a Lesson with Ian
Ian Halpin‘s schedule fills up quickly, particularly through the summer months when golfers are most motivated to improve before the back end of the season. Book online at sigmoidhq.com to check his availability and secure your slot.
Also coaching at Sigmoid: David Kearney – read his profile to find the right fit for your game.
If you’ve been playing golf in South Dublin for a while and feel like your game has stalled – one session with Ian and TrackMan will show you exactly why, and exactly what to do about it.