Beginner & Intermediate Golf Lessons
About
Hello! Thank you for considering me to help your golf game! My name is Mike, I'm 34 years old, a native of Plymouth, currently residing in Livonia with my wife and 14 month old Daughter. I attended the Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from 2007-2009. I Currently hold a USGA Handicap Index of 1.5. I enjoy working mostly with beginners, and intermediate players (of all ages). Everybody and every-body is different! I focus on optimal setup positions, fundamentals, club selection, and course management (what shot to hit when, and why). I take a fundamental approach to every lesson (grip, stance, posture and mental imagery). From full swing, to an expertise in short game (chipping, pitching and putting). I love working with eager to learn players of any age.
I take a great deal of pride watching players gain more confidence in themselves playing the game of golf!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Thourough understanding of setup positions and fundamentals, and how they set your body and club up for ideal swing positions. The result of a great golf shot is great swing positions, and the result of great swing positions is ideal setup positions.
Spine/Torso setup/movements
Shoulder/Hips setup/movements
Feet/Hands/Arms setup/movements
Backswing body/club positions
Body weight distribution
Down swing body/club positions
Chipping/Putting fundamentals
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
2 years professional training Golf Academt of America 2007-2009
30 years golf experience
Tournament golf experience
Short game expertise
Course Management Expertise (when to hit which club, and why).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$40/hr standard - Feel free to ask about longer or shorter sessions, or which facet of the game you wish to improve on most (off the tee, irons, chipping/putting).
How did you get started teaching?
I have always had a passion for teaching golf. I took this passion to a different level while attending professional golf management school.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students of all ages and gender (from 5-70 years of age).
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Start with the basics! We all want to hit the long ball, and make lots of putts. The golf swing is a series of chain reactions - all starting from a fundamentally sound setup position. Having confidence in your stance, alignment, ball position, and grip is the difference between good and bad golf shots. Once fundamentals are automatic, we move into letting it rip off the club face freely and accurately.