Golf Digest Certified Academy By Mark Speir

Golf Digest Certified Academy By Mark Speir

5.0Exceptional(30 reviews)
Top Pro
Top Pro

About

I am the the Director of Instruction & Head Golf Professional at Wentworth Golf Club. My teaching philosophy is pretty simple LESS is More. The least amount of effort we can put into getting the ball to go where we want it to go the better. The trick is to learn the proper way YOUR swing works and how to make it the most efficient and effective for you and YOUR game. No cookie cutter lessons here! We use a simple method to measure and not guess your best swing. We use techniques used by all the best instructors in the world to help players of all levels. We are typically an all-grass facility but do use high-quality artificial tees occasionally. We always prefer to include actual playing sessions with the instruction as well. I also do offer zoom lessons for those who can use that medium as a successful step in between in person lessons. A lot of high level players use this also for reminders and in between status checkups.

We offer truly personal Golf Instruction! We offer everything from mental game and course management to short game and full swing. ON Course and driving range instruction is included! Lessons allow you to hone and improve gradually with plenty of structured practice time to allow the techniques to take affect and lower your scores. NO need to rush and overhaul the whole swing in one hour! You're going to continue to see steady improvement and scores decreasing. We love to fix the illusive driver issues everyone has as well!


Highlights

Current Top Pro
Hired 44 times
2 employees
22 years in business
Serves Tarpon Springs , FL

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Experience level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

How often

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

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, Over 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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    JG

    james G.

    Improvement immediately to my golf game. Easy improvement techniques .
    Would recommend my instructor to anyone
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    September 19, 2024

    JB

    jeff B.

    He listens watches and makes suggestions based on the individual’s swing. Not just cookie cutter instruction but real help based on the individual
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    June 01, 2024

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    michael B.

    Timely response. Good rates and a lot of availability.
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    August 01, 2023

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    marcus B.

    Versatile coach who adapted the lesson plan to my strengths. Never looked at his watch and never cut off a good conversation due to the lesson ending. Stand up guy and best value in FL!
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    June 06, 2023

    JHL

    Jose Henrique L.

    Very good !!
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    April 17, 2023
    •Hired on Lessons

    JS

    Justin S.

    Very good teacher! Teaches you in ways you will remember not just one way.
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    April 14, 2023
    •Hired on Lessons

    Frequently asked questions

    Asses common swing flaws and misses, asses goals, asses abilities to move and swing the club based on bio mechanics and measurements. Structure a technique and small setup and swing changes to have immediate impacts as we build toward overall game improvement progression with small adjustments at a time that make the most efficient use of what your own personal swing should be to benefit you the most. No cookie cutter methods, everyone's body and swing works different and we all have our own best swing... we just need to figure out what that is for you! 

    PGA, Certified Clubfitting, 20 years Teaching the game. Modern expertise with simple solutions. Bachelors Degree, College and High School Golf Coaching, Experience in every facet of the golf industry. Several associates degrees

    $100 per hour. I also run a 5 pack special which is pay for 4 hours get the 5th hour free. Junior lessons are $55 per hour. Packages do not expire and may be split or purchased as gifts as well.  

    After playing college golf and a short stint on the mini tours and caddying for a few years...I realized teaching was my best option to improve everyone's game. 

    Everyone from elite athletes and mini tour players to brand new beginners, those with medical issues that cause limitations, youths of all ages and abilities as well. 

    Had 3 different students two juniors and one middle aged all make a hole in one after a lesson within the same week last year!
    Do some research, read reviews, but also be open to change and new concepts what works for some does not always work for everyone. Do not be afraid to shop around.
    Asses their own game, collect stats if possible, and then determine what the biggest issues are first.

    Services offered

    Golf