Ross Metherell (born 30 September 1948)[1] is an Australian professional golfer and golf coach.

Starting in the early 1980s Metherell began working as a golf coach which he would do for most of the remainder of his career.

[1] Early in his career, Metherell had much success in local events in Western Australia.

[4] In the mid-1970s, Metherell started producing high finishes in more notable events across Australia.

Metherell held a two shot lead over playing partner Stewart Ginn at the 71st hole.

He hit his approach into a bunker, however, and bogeyed while Ginn birdied to cancel out the lead.

Metherell's drive, on the other hand, hit a tree only 200 metres from the tee box.

He had a three stroke lead over Peter Croker while Mike Ferguson and David Galloway were further behind.

[7] In 1979 Metherell was rewarded for his good play with admission to Australia's World Cup team.

"[8] In the fourth and final round Metherell again shot an 80 (+8) and Australia's team finished at 634 (+58).

[10] In the 1980s, Metherell largely focused on playing local Western Australian events.

[13] In 1984, Metherell started working as the official State Men's Coach for Western Australia.

[15] In the late 1990s, he started to coach touring professionals Stephen Leaney and Greg Chalmers.

[13] During this era, he also coached Craig Parry, Roger Mackay, and Kim Felton.

[14] Late in his regular career, he did have some success in local Western Australian events.

[1] In his first seven events, Metherell was not particularly successful, missing the cut twice and failing to record any top-25s.

At the De Vere Hotels Seniors Classic, he shot an opening 66 (−5) to put him one behind David Huish and fellow West Australian Terry Gale.

In the third round, he shot a "flawless"[18] 66 to take a one stroke lead over Terry Gale and Michael Slater.

Johnson took a 4 up lead at the turn but a "dogged" Metherell came back, taking the match to the 18th hole.

His best performance was late in the season at the Dan Technology Senior Tournament of Champions at Buckinghamshire Golf Club in England.

Metherell fired a final round 66 (−6) to take the clubhouse lead with Maurice Bembridge.

[1] In 2011, he retired from working as the State Men's Coach for Western Australia, a position he held for the most part of 28 years.