About
I was a former Tour player and over the past 10 years have devoted my time and energies to studying and teaching the mechanics of the golf swing. I show my students how to effectively use their body and club to produce an efficient and effective golf swing. I have experience with teaching players of all levels from beginner to tour-level, men and women.
I refine/build a student’s swing on a step-by-step basis using a simple approach to make the task a student is trying to execute very clear. My students have had great success and improvement.
I love helping my students get better at their game but even more, I love seeing how their improvement and the challenge of the sport touch their soul as they improve.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1- learn some about my students history
2- understand their hopes and goals
3- see where the student is confused
4- watch some shots, swings; video and begin our plan with the above information , utilizing the video to explain and begin with the first area of the swing that can benefit from our initial work.
5- finish with a clear and concise idea of what we did and how to effectively practice for progress .
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was a former tour player, have coached for ten years with successful students and, possibly most important, was (& still am mentored) by the 2011 National PGA Instructor of the Year, Mike Malaska.
I am a certified Jack Nicklaus Academy Instructor and a certified Malaska instructor (& Malaska Golf Academy of Las Sendas lead Instructor.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$155 for members of Las Sendas; $175 for non members.
There is a standard lesson package of buy 5 and get a sixth session free.
How did you get started teaching?
As a player working on my own game, I found that I had a great interest in understanding the game and a passion for teaching.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work and have worked with all ages and levels. I currently have men and women ages 35-75 as regular students. I also have 12-18 year olds and professional golfers. The handicaps of my students range from +4 to 30.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't look for a "deal". The better, more successful the coaches message and methods, the more value the coach.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are their goals
Are they willing to practice