Biography
Sophia Ellery is a PGA of America Class A Professional and the Senior Editor at FairwayAuthority. Over the last 12 years she has delivered more than 8,000 hours of one-on-one instruction, trained two state-ranked junior golfers, and reviewed equipment for several national golf publications.
Sophia studied Sports Science at the University of St Andrews and earned her TPI Level 2 Fitness certification in 2019. She holds AimPoint Express and Operation 36 coach credentials, and her instruction has been cited by independent club-fitters across the Midwest.
At FairwayAuthority she sets the editorial direction, reviews every published article for technical accuracy, and personally tests every piece of equipment featured in our buyer's guides.
Published articles
- Mastering the Golf Swing: A Complete Guide to Mechanics, Tempo and Impact
A repeatable golf swing is built on five fundamentals. We break each one down, with the drills tour coaches actually use.
- Best Golf Clubs for Beginners in 2026: An Honest Buyer's Guide
Forget marketing claims. These are the clubs we actually put in beginners' bags after on-course testing.
- Course Management Fundamentals: How Smart Players Shoot Lower Scores
Most amateurs leave 4–6 shots on the course every round through poor decisions. Here is how to win them back.
- Green Reading 101: A Practical System for Reading Putts Like a Pro
A simple four-step green reading system that beats over-thinking every time.
- The 30-Minute Golf Fitness Program: Mobility, Stability and Speed
Three days a week, thirty minutes a session. The minimum effective dose of golf-specific fitness.
- Golf Etiquette and Rules Every Beginner Should Know
Etiquette is the invisible language of golf. Learn it and you will be welcome on any course in the world.
- How to Fix a Golf Slice: The Step-by-Step Cure That Actually Works
Slicing the ball? The cure is almost never 'aim more left.' Here is what actually works.
- Best Golf Balls for Mid-Handicappers in 2026: Performance vs. Price
The right ball is worth a stroke a round. Here is what mid-handicappers should actually play.
- How to Play Golf in the Wind: A Strategy Guide for Lower Scores
Most amateurs lose 4–8 shots when the wind picks up. Smart strategy wins them back.
- Building a Bulletproof Pre-Shot Routine: The Mental Game Edge
The same routine, every shot, every round. The simplest mental upgrade in golf.
- Winter Golf Practice: How to Improve in the Off-Season
Winter is when next season's handicap drop is built. Here is the smartest way to use it.