MrTempoGolf

About

My teaching career spans 35 years. I have trained players that are complete beginners to PGA professionals... I've trained men and women, juniors and seniors, right handed and left handed players, recreational players, high school golf team players, college team players and professionals.

On this 2025 golf season I have decided to limit my focus on player training to "Junior Players Only" I'm looking for junior players interested in improving their golf game so they are confident to play on their respective golf JV or Varsity golf team or players interested in play on the PGA Junior Tour or the AJGA Tour

Please note: We are getting very close to high school golf team try-outs. (generally in August). So any player desiring to compete and try-out for the team and needs to sharpen their swing should get together with me as soon as possible. It will take a few lessons and some practice time to have you confident to ready to try-out and to be a competitive player. Don't be the player is 'cramming for the exam" last minute and expecting to do well... A good swing takes time to develop.

Players that are interested in competition are my specialty... They have played on the PGA Jr. Tour, the US Kids Tour, the AJGA Tour and various high school golf teams and college golf teams. One of my players qualified for the US Kids World Championships held in Pine Hurst, NC. As the Player Development Coach for the Manchester Essex high school golf team I am proud to say the team won 3 league titles and finished 6th in a field 15 for the State Tournament. Some of my aspiring professionals have gone on to college golf teams some have past their Players Ability Test to qualify for PGA membership. Adult and senior players have competed and won their club championship.

For the past 16 years I have enhanced my training by utilizing high tech computer aided training systems which have been a boom to gaining proficiency in a short time... Launch Monitors, High Speed Video and Golf Simulators... These systems have helped players shorten their learning time with great results.

Many years ago I was told I needed "Tempo"... This put me on a path to find a method to capture this elusive entity... Luckily, I did find a way to harness this elusive entity, and you can find it in my book... "TEMPO...Heartbeat of the Golf Swing"... You will get copy with your first lesson or you can pick one on your own from Amazon.com books.

Whether beginner or professional, I will analyze your current situation, give you in simple terms, what you need to advance your golf skills. You will need to do some practice but you knew that... It will take work to gain your height of your happiness. You will be amazed at how fast you will advance working with me and the high tech computer aided training systems like launch monitors which track ball flight data, course simulation which will enhance your on course skills and motion video that will hone your technical swing techniques to a high competitive level.

Highlights

Hired 102 times

1 employee

33 years in business

Serves Burlington , MA

Payment methods

Cash

Specialties

Experience level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

How often

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

Student age

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

Photos and videos

I enjoyed my lesson and would recommend to others. I will go back soon. I wish the weather was a li better so I could hit the course.

February 11, 2021

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Your first lesson can be an overall evaluation, of grip, posture, stance, alignment, swing techniques, TEMPO, mental approach, evaluate equipment and plan training program. Or we can work any of your specific needs to bring your game to the level you are seeking. Subsequent sessions will address your training program, with procedures for grip, stance/posture, alignment, putting, on course strategy and on course play. Or the first lesson could be your "Basic Introduction" where I will establish the basics to get you started...we'll go over the procedure to how to place your hands on the club properly, how to get aligned to a target, set the proper distance from the target line, TEMPO and go over the different swing types, the different clubs in the bag and a basic course overview.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

*35 years of teaching experience. *17 years Teaching Professional @Big Sticks Golf (Year round) *17 years Certified Model Golf Instructor *17 years Certified Video Golf Instructor

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

My pricing is $100.00 per hour... I'm offering a 10 hour discounted training package for $900.00, if you use cash. Please note, the discounted training package must be completed within one year of purchase.

How did you get started teaching?

In 1988 I had an injury, three bones moved in my neck pinched a nerve and limited the use of my left hand. After 2 years of therapy my Chiropractor advised I take up golf to build up my left arm. For a year I hit 600 golf balls everyday 5 days a week. I finally started putting the ball where I wanted it. I then changed careers and worked in at vairous golf courses, and became members of multiple golf leagues. Started teaching relatives, friends and associates, they all improved and suggested that I start teaching as a professional. In 1992 I became a teaching professional and continue to teach to this date.

What types of students have you worked with?

I am currently working one on one with Adult and Junior players. My specialty is working with juniors desiring to compete on their high school golf teams and junior players interested in joining the local Junior PGA Tour. Some players have used golf as entry to college one student received a $25,000 scholarship to NYU another is the #4 college player on the Middlebury Golf Team another gained Professional status as a member of the PGA. I have trained many #1 players on their respective high school golf teams. I have worked as the Player Development Coach for the Manchester/Essex High School Golf Team. My expertise includes training PGA Professionals as well as single digit players trying to shave off the last few strokes towards a plus handicap. I've worked with Beginner players, desiring an introduction to the game as well a Intermediate players desiring to lift their game to a higher level. I've helped senior men and women improve their game.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

One student, Ben, 9 years old shot 72 to par the course and win the USKids Boston Tour Players Championship, a two day event marked by rain both days. Ben was tied the first day with 5 players shoothing 37...the second day he fell coming off a hill right into a huge puddle and was drenched, cold and shervering, and he still was able to mount a charge to shoot 35 and win the championship by 5 strokes...Ben was a teachers delight!

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Golf is a roller coaster ride at best, there will be ups and downs and all arounds, but in order to enjoy it each player must have and even minded approach, not to get too high on the good shots and not to get too low on the not so good shots, but notice I said "good" and "not so good" every shot is good in golf just some more "gooder" then others...just realize that golf is a game, you cannot win or lose, you can only play the game. Remember golf is a game for a lifetime, you have the rest of your life to learn, practice, play, meet people in all your travels... There will never be a dull moment being involved in golf.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Are you willing to let go of all the things you have read or what friends have told you?

Are you open minded to accept new information?

Are you willing to practice?

Are you willing to get out of your comfort zone?

Are you able to be persistant with something that may seen difficult on the road to achieving your golfing goals?

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