Strategic Golf

About

I am only one of a few TPI level 3 certified golf instructor in California; I have a deeper understanding of golf swing as I have a solid foundation in bio-mechanics, how to generate ground force, the correct sequence and body parameters in each phase of the golf swing. How the swing fault is related to player's body characteristics such as strength and flexibility ;


Highlights

Hired 25 times
1 employee
5 years in business
Serves San Ramon , CA

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Zelle

Details

Experience level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

How often

Once a week, Multiple times a week, I can make recommendations

Student age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old

Goals

Introduction to golf, General improvement, Driving skills, Iron play, Putting skills

Owns golf clubs

Students who own golf clubs, Students who plan to purchase clubs based on professional's advice

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    Connor L.

    My experience with Jay Zhang as my golf instructor over the course of 12 lessons has been fantastic. Jay brings a unique blend of humor, wisdom, and a deep understanding of the golf swing to each session. His friendly demeanor and approachable nature create a comfortable learning environment, making every lesson enjoyable.
    What sets Jay apart is Jays ability to break down the complexities of the golf swing into manageable, actionable steps.
    One aspect that adds a personal touch to Jays teaching is the inspiration from his daughter, a scratch golfer herself. Its evident that Jays passion for the sport runs deep.
    After 12 lessons with Jay, from being completely new to the game, I’ve seen a significant improvement in my swing and have also gained the confidence to classify myself as a bogey golfer.
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    February 02, 2024
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    Michelle W.

    I have had a few lessons with Jay!
    He is a great instructor. He patient and astute in figuring how to help improve my swing. He is worth your time!!
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    September 12, 2021
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    Linda J.

    Jay is patient and has quite a sense of humor. Really starting to get my swing down and looking forward to getting on the course.
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    June 29, 2021
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    Linda J.

    Jay is very prompt and patient. He doesnt hesitate to spend more time with you if needed. He gives you the basics in order to just get started. He and I both know Ill not be a great golfer but he pushes me to be my best in order to enjoy the sport.
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    June 22, 2021
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    Aaron S.

    Jay is super patient with me and is quickly able to assess where to focus his attention on. Within 3 lessons I feel more confident in my swing. Highly recommend his services!
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    June 10, 2021
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    Eric H.

    It has been a good experience overall, he is very informative and hands-on with the way he teaches. Not only does he tell you what to improve on he actually points out what your doing wrong so you can fix your swing, stance, etc. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking to improve their golf game especially if they are a beginner like me.
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    May 19, 2021
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    Frequently asked questions

    Ask student what is their skill level,  what is student's short term and long term goal?  what is student's understand about his/her swing pattern? i.e., steep or shallow, in-to-out or out -to-in? what is student's body strengh and flexibility, what is student's schedule looks like.

    Where and when do students prefer to meet and what is the desired lesson frequency.  Does student prefer private lesson or group setting?  

    I have been working with George Gankans, a top 11 golf instructor in the Nation, George has revitalized the famouse Pivot and Turn technique to maximize the torque with use ground force effectively.

    I follow Hank Haney's teaching system for intermediate and advancd player aiming to low the handicap.

    I am also a GSA (Golf Smart Academy) Level 2 Cerfited golf Instructor by Tyler Ferrell , Tyler is a top Young Golf instructor in the Nation. He uses  thousands of  PGA tour player's swing data with 3D analysis and come up with swing patterns and  club and body movements that worked for tour players. I will teach students to best achieve the body positions as tour players do;

    I have been working with Brian Manzella to get certification, Brian is a top  golf instructor in the US and a student of Ben Doly- a few original Golf Machine Authorized Instructors in the nation.

    I have PhD degree in mechanics which assists in  understanding of the body movements  and swing connection during golf swing.

    I am also a TPI Certified golf instructor Level 3, Titleist Performance Insititue, I will give student recommendations for functional training which will improve flexibility and mobility and gain power and distance.

    For adult golfer, 40 minutes lesson is $80 (100/hr depending on location),  Junior golfer rate 40 minutes lesson $70, or $85/hr;

    2-3 golfers group lession,  $50- $60/hr per golfer depending on location. I have regular teaching at Fremont Park golf course during weekdays; 

    For more detail message me at 408x2034452

    I started playing golf at tournament level 20 years ago, started teaching junior and adult golfers several years ago, I have been worked with several top Golf Instructors in the nation, Including George Gankas, and  Hank Haney, Brian manzella, Tyler Ferrell; I have been trained by Dave Pelz's putting and short game system; I have adopted George Gankas swing sequence and training system, James Sieckmann's short game solution and Stockton's putting methodology.

    Depending on the player's skill level I have a teaching system that will be tailored for each skill level.

    For Beginner golfer, I will first teach the 10 positions of the golf swing ( referring Mac Ogrady's 10 position), this will give golfer a big picture of  what the full swing looks like; What is the full hip and shoulder turn during backswing, what is the sequence of downswing, what is the spine tilt , shoulder inclination and trail arm postion at impact. it is very important for beginer golfers to understand what is going on at each postion, how arms, hands, shoulders, hip moves at the impact position. I will also give students gudiance for golf fitness and body strength if necessary so that students can make those movements correctly. For serious tournament players, they can consider starting the TPI body strength, stability, mobility evaluation. 

    Both Junior and Adult golfers, skilled or beginner golfers.

    I have organized a meet up events, 4 students participated the full swing event at shoreline link golf courses. Most of the students benefited from the lesson. I got very positive reviews from all students. Three students want to continue the lesson on weekly basis.

    I will tailor the lesson according to individual student's needs and skill level, I will also give student recommendations for golf fitness and body strength/flexibility training, club selection; I want students understand the fundamentals of golf swing; not only how but why.

    Students should look at the education background of the instrutor,  the knowledge level and teaching approach;

    The cost of the lesson, and how knowlegable of the instructor's understanding about golf swing, kinematics, mechanics, and biomechanics of body movement.


    Services offered

    Golf