Volodymyr Bilyi

Personal Profile

Volodymyr Bilyi is one of the most experienced golf coaches in Odesa, known for his structured approach and ability to teach golfers of any level.

He has played a key role in developing the local golf community, helping introduce the sport to new players and supporting those looking to advance their technique and confidence.

Volodymyr’s teaching style is clear, calm, and highly personalised, allowing students to see real progress from the very first lessons.

Career Timeline & Achievements

2010 - 2015

Coaching Practice & Community Building

Transitioned into coaching and began working with newcomers, juniors, and amateur players.
Contributed to local golf initiatives, club events, and early training programmes.

2008 - 2010

Active Contributor to Ukrainian Golf Community

Participated in national discussions about the future of Ukrainian golf, advocating for broader accessibility and better training environments.
Became recognised as one of the influential voices in shaping the modern golf culture in Odesa.

2000s

Introduction to Golf & Early Development

Began playing golf during the formative years of Ukrainian golf.
Quickly became involved in promoting the sport at local clubs and supporting amateur development.

2020 - Present

Coach of Golf Club Odesa

Joined our coaching team as a leading instructor.
Plays a key role in training beginners, improving intermediate players, and guiding students preparing for competitive play.

2015-2020

Professional Coaching Expansion

Strengthened his coaching portfolio, working with players of various ages and skill levels.
Provided structured training sessions, laying the foundation for what would later become a comprehensive coaching programme at our club.

Pavlo Kryvoruchko

Personal Profile

Pavlo is one of the fastest-growing talents at Golf Club Odesa – both as a player and as a coach. He started golf in June 2024 and in a very short time became a club champion and multiple medallist at our internal championships. Having completed a professional coaching course under our head coach, Volodymyr Bilyi, Pavlo combines strong technical knowledge with a very friendly and supportive teaching style.

In just a year and a half he has delivered 100+ lessons and masterclasses for more than 600 children and adults. Pavlo specialises in working with complete beginners and early-stage players, helping them to build correct technique, confidence, and genuine love for the game from the very first swings.

Career highlights:

June 2024 – Starts playing golf at Golf Club Odesa
2024–2025 – Champion and prize-winner of multiple club championships
2024–2025 – Completes a professional coaching course under Volodymyr Bilyi
2024–2025 – Conducts 100+ training sessions and masterclasses for 600+ players

Pavlo’s main goal is simple and powerful – to make golf understandable, accessible, and exciting for everyone who comes to our club.

Dmytro Dekalenko

Personal Profile

Golf Coach – 15+ Years of Coaching Experience

Dmytro brings more than 15 years of coaching experience to Golf Club Odesa. His background in sports coaching, combined with his fresh focus on golf, allows him to explain complex movements in simple, practical language that players of any age can understand.

Despite only one year dedicated specifically to golf coaching, Dmytro is already a winner and prize-winner of club tournaments and has quickly earned a reputation for being patient, attentive, and highly result-oriented. He pays special attention to posture, rhythm, and body mechanics – the foundations of a safe and powerful swing.

Career highlights:

15+ years of overall coaching experience in sport
1+ year of focused coaching in golf
Winner and medallist of club golf tournaments
Known for his systematic approach and ability to “rebuild” a swing without breaking a player’s confidence

Dmytro is an excellent choice for those who want structured, step-by-step progress with a coach who sees the full picture – from physical preparation to technical details of the golf swing.

Ivan Kryvoruchko

Personal Profile

Performance Coach – Developing Confident, Consistent Golfers

Ivan is an active tournament player and one of the key members of the Golf Club Odesa coaching team. He is a participant of Ukrainian golf championships and a winner of several club championships, which gives him a deep, practical understanding of what it takes to play confident golf under pressure.

Ivan works with golfers of all ages and skill levels – from ambitious beginners to experienced club players – focusing on building a stable, repeatable swing and smart course management. His lessons are structured yet relaxed, helping players to understand why a movement works, not just how to copy it.

Career highlights:

Participant in Ukrainian national golf championships
Winner and prize-winner of Golf Club Odesa club championships
Helps players develop consistent technique, mental stability, and strategic thinking on the course

If you want to turn “sometimes it works” into reliable, repeatable golf, Ivan is the right coach for you.