About
I'm a dedicated coach with a unique background. I am 100% committed every day to helping my students improve and enjoy the great game of golf more than ever.
I am a Golf Channel Academy Lead Coach. I was named by U.S. Kids Golf as one of the top 50 kids teachers into the world in 2017. I was also selected by Golf Digest as one of the best teachers in New Jersey for 2017-2018. I currently coach golf golfers out of a private indoor studio located in Little Silver, NJ that features a state of the art simulator with putting analysis software, adjustable putting table, Boditrak pressure mat and K-Motion 3D system. I enjoy working with players of all abilities and coach a number of junior golfers, several of whom are the best in their age groups in the NY/NJ area.
I am also one of two AimPoint certified putting coaches in New Jersey. My studio is also a SeeMore Putter Company Tour Fitting Studio location. I have represented the company on the PGA Tour and have taught putting to PGA Tour and Champions Tour players. Coaching clients receive a 15% discount on custom fitted SeeMore putters, which have been used to set U.S. Open, Masters and British Open putting records.
For more information about my background and my studio, please go to www.paulkastergolf.com
I really enjoy helping people improve at something they are passionate about. The relationships I develop with my students is my favorite thing about coaching. I have loved golf since I started playing at age 12 and take pride in helping my students enjoy the game more.
Certifications, Honors & Awards:
-Golf Channel Academy Lead Coach
-U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher 2017
-Golf Digest Best Teachers by State 2017-2018
-Advisory Board, Foresight Sports
-New Jersey PGA Junior Golf Committee Member
-U.S. Golf Top 50 Honorable Mention 2015 & 2016
-U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach
-AimPoint Level II Putting Coach
-Titleist Performance Institute Level II Instructor
-SeeMore Putter Institute National Staff Member
-K-Motion 3D Level II Certified Coach
-Boditrak Ground Mechanics Certified
-Cobra-Puma Golf Staff member
-Eyeline Golf Certified
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I evaluate each student as an individual. We will look at your full swing, short game and putting tehcnique and do some Titleist Performance Institute screens to assess your mobility and stability. This information will provide a solid foundation for a game plan.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I attended Colgate University and was co-captain of the golf team before he left early to play professional golf. I competed for three years on the Golden Bear (now Gateway) tour and other mini-tours but an injury thwarted my quest to play on the PGA TOUR.
I returned to school at Rutgers University and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science with highest honors. I earned a Juris Doctorate Degree, with honors, from the University of Miami School of Law, and passed the bars in New York and New Jersey. For several years, Paul worked as a child protective services prosecutor in the New Jersey Attorney General's office before returning in 2011 to a career in golf.
I have served on the New Jersey PGA's Junior Golf and Public Relations Committees, I am certified by AimPoint Technologies, the SeeMore Putter Company, the Titleist Performance Institute, Eyeline Golf, and K-Motion 3D to use their state of the art K-Coach 3d system.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
One hour new student assessment - $99
One hour adult coaching session - $150
One hour junior coaching session - $110
Adult monthly coaching program - $250 per month
Junior monthly coaching program - $225 per month
How did you get started teaching?
I started by helping my coach and mentor, Emanuel Worley, with his camps and clinics in Chicago when I was in high school.
What types of students have you worked with?
Champions Tour players, PGA Tour players, Division 1 College Golfers, elite level junior golfers, club players.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A student recently told me he is enjoying golf more and can spend more time with his family on the golf course now.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Research their qualifications, but you have to meet them to determine whether you will have "chemistry."
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How much time will you have on a weekly basis to practice and play? Are you willing to do exericses or a fitness program to help your game?