MR. TEMPO GOLF

About

My teaching career spans 35 years. I have trained players that are complete beginners to PGA professionals... I've trained Men and women, from juniors to seniors, right handed and left handed.

Some of my junior students have been interested competition... They have played on the PGA Jr. Tour, the US Kids Tour, the AJGA Tour and various high school golf teams. One of my players qualified for the US Kids World Championships held in Pine Hurst. 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 professional have past their Players Ability Test to qualify for PGA membership. Adult 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 won't be difficult. Working with me in conjunction with the computer aided training systems will spark your growth in the game and you'll have more fun on the course


Highlights

Hired 100 times
1 employee
32 years in business
Serves Burlington , MA

Payment methods

Cash, Check

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


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    Jamie M.

    I had a great introductory lesson with Michael. He quickly pointed out where I was lacking in swing fundamentals and provided some simple fixes that I was able to take to the range and practice. I saw an immediate improvement in my swing and resulting performance. I look forward to continued improvement through my work with Michael.
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    July 12, 2021
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    Corey S.

    Excellent instructor! Very thorough! Provided me not only with great form and technique, but a plethora of reading material afterwards. I went to the driving range the very next day after my first lesson and experienced a major improvement with the consistency of hitting the ball. Im truly looking forward to future lessons with Mr. Tempo Golf!
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    July 09, 2021
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    Donna Q.

    He had patients and broke down the steps. Very reasonable fees charged
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    May 20, 2021
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    Sharon H.

    He is a great teacher who has been very patient with my daughter and me who are beginners. He has insightful advice on achieving good technique. It’s been a great experience.
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    May 20, 2021
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    Josh R.

    I really started playing golf about a year ago. I relied heavily on watching videos to learn the game. I finally said I needed to work with someone one on one. I’ve very happy I chose John as my coach. Tempo was the biggest thing I learned and noticeably can see a difference in my game. It’s something I never really thought of before or heard during my YouTube golf “experts”. My swing is smoother, distance has improved. We reworked my grip, which was awkward at first, but has really helped get my club face square. Another positive is the location John teaches at. Big sticks Golf has great indoor golf simulators. Really let’s you understand your swing and where your making mistakes or going in the right direction. Highly recommend John as your next instructor.
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    February 11, 2021
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    Carter P.

    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.
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    February 11, 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    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.
    *34 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
    My pricing is $95.00 per hour... For the Fall and Winter. I'm offering a 10 hour discounted training package for $900.00. Please note, the discounted training package must be completed by April 1, 2025.
    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.
    I am currently working one on one with Adult and Juinor High School students. I pride myself in working with juniors and especially those on golf teams, high shcool to college. 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 toward Stratch. 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 to improve their game.
    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!
    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.

    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? 


    Services offered

    Golf