Southern California Golf Schools
About
Steve started his golf career at the Rancho Bernardo Inn & C. C. in San Diego in 1980. In the thirty years since Steve has taught on the staffs of some of the worlds best golf instructors. In 1988 Steve was on staff at Derek Hardy's California Academy of Golf. Derek at the time was and still is teacher to many LPGA stars. Derek is also in Golf Digest Top 50 Teachers in America. In 1994 Steve joined the Hank Haney Golf Instructional Staff of California. Mr. Haney worked as the swing coach for Tiger Woods and many other tour players and is listed in Golf Digest as a top 5 Instructor. In 2010 Steve was named Golf Instructor of the Year by the Professional Golf Teachers and Coaches Association. In the last thirty years Steve has helped players of all skill levels to understand, improve and enjoy golf at a higher level.
Job & Teaching Experience
1980 to 1985 : Asst. Professional @ Rancho Bernardo Inn & Country Club.
1985 to 1986 : Asst. Professional @ San Vicente Country Club.
1986 to 1987 : Golf Professional @ Stardust Hotel & Country Club.
1987 to 1988 : Golf Professional @ Redlands Country Club.
1988 to 1990 : Staff Teaching Professional @ California Academy of Golf.
1990 to 1994 : Head Golf Professional @ Loma Linda Golf Center.
1992 to 1994 : Owner and General Manager of Great American Golf Shops
1993 to 1994 : Teaching Professional for the Hank Haney California Teaching Staff.
1994 to 2001 : Head Golf Professional @ Palm Meadows Golf Club.
2008 to 2009 : Custom Fitter for Titleist, Taylormade and Ping @ Max Out Golf Labs.
2001 to Present : Director of Golf Instruction @ Menifee Valley Golf Schools.
2009 to Present : Director of Golf Operations @ Southern California Golf Schools.
2009 to Present : VP of Instruction for United States Schools of Golf in California
2010 : Professional Golf Teachers & Coaches Assn. 2010 Teacher of the Year
2011 to Present : Owner of San Diego Golf Schools 2011 to Present : Owner of Las Vegas Golf Schools
I have been a Master Teaching Professional since 2000. I have been teaching since 1980 professional. I very much enjoy watching a student as they understand and improve.
Highlights
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
With Video I show student where they need help. I use video in all instruction sessions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been teaching professionally since 1980. I have worked on two of Golf Digest Top Teachers Staffs. I own my own golf school with twenty locations in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My normal teaching fees start at $100 an hour. But at my Riverside location I charge the following rates.
1 Hour Lesson $60
3 - 1 Hour Lessons $165
6 - 1 Hour Lessons $250
$250 Deal includes 3 one hour lessons plus a 2 hour on course playing lesson. Thereis a $17 course fee paid at time of playuing lesson.
2 Hour Short game Golf Schools $199
3 Hour Full Swing and Short Game Golf schools $299
5 Hour Full Swing and Short Game Golf Schools $399
3 and 5 Hour Golf Schools include golf with cart.
5 Hour Golf Schools include 2 hour playing lesson.
Visit our website for information on all our golf school packages and pricing.
How did you get started teaching?
Started working in the golf business in 1980. Became a decent player and worked with really good teachers and players. Final I started my own golf schools in 2000. By 2016 I have well over 25 locations.
What types of students have you worked with?
Every Type of Student. From Beginner to Tour Players
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for years of teaching experience. Look for full time instructors.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Knowing what you want out of golf. Golf is one of the hardest games to become good at. Know what your Goals are.