Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-members book a lesson?
Yes. You do not have to be a PGA Golf Club member to take lessons. Guests can book private instruction and golf schools at PGA Golf Club, subject to availability.
If you're visiting the Port St. Lucie area, contact me in advance and we can determine the best coaching option for your schedule.
Where do we meet for our first golf lesson?
1916 Perfect Drive, Port St Lucie, FL 34986.
For the most efficient use of time, please arrive at least 30 minutes before your lesson, check-in the golf shop, then let the staff outside know you are having a lesson, they’ll point you in the right direction. You can warm up before the lesson starts, then show up at the instruction tee when it’s your time. If you prefer to be picked up, please indicate so in the notes when you book lessons, this will take a minute or two as I wrap up a previous lesson, but we can then meet near the bag drop.
Where are golf lessons held?
Golf lessons are held at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The facility provides an excellent environment for private instruction, group lessons, junior golf, golf schools, short-game coaching, and on-course instruction.
Do you teach beginners?
Absolutely. Beginners are welcome. You don't need any previous golf experience to take a lesson. We'll start with the fundamentals and build your game at a pace that is comfortable for you. The goal is to make golf easier to understand, enjoyable to learn, and give you the confidence to practice and play on your own.
Do you teach advanced players and pros?
Yes. Several players competing in elite junior golf tournaments and aspiring pros trying to get a tour card are currently taking lessons. Typically, a 2 hour session is recommended for our first session to go over detailed intake questions.
What is a 3D golf swing analysis?
A 3D golf swing analysis measures how your body moves throughout the golf swing. Using Sportsbox 3D AI, we can evaluate movements such as turn, tilt, sway, and other body positions that are difficult to accurately measure with traditional video alone.
The goal isn't to make you match a perfect model. It's to better understand how your body moves and how that movement influences your golf swing.
Do you use TrackMan?
Yes. I use TrackMan as part of my coaching when the information can help us better understand your golf swing and ball flight. The launch monitor measures club and ball data such as club path, face angle, attack angle, launch, spin, and distance. We can use it to make a distance chart, so you know how far each club goes.
Technology should make golf easier to understand, not more complicated. We focus on the numbers that actually matter to your game.
I also use Sportsbox 3D AI and Hackmotion and other forms of technology.
Do you offer golf schools in Port St. Lucie?
Yes. I offer one-, two-, three-, and four-day golf schools at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie for individuals and small groups.
Golf schools combine instruction and practice with on-course coaching, allowing us to work on your technique, short game, putting, course management, and overall performance.
What should I bring to my first golf lesson?
Bring your golf clubs if you have them, comfortable golf attire, golf shoes or athletic shoes, and an open mind.
Most importantly, come prepared to talk about your game. Here are some questions you’ll be asked:
What do you want to learn?
What’s holding you back from improving.
What’s the best/worst lesson you’ve had?
How often can you practice?
Do you have any physical limitations?
And more.
Understanding the golfer is the first step toward making lasting improvement.
Can I rent clubs?
Clubs are included in the lessons if you need them. Do you teach junior golfers?
Yes. Junior golf is an important part of my coaching. I work with juniors ranging from beginners learning the game to competitive players looking to improve their performance.
Junior coaching focuses on more than swing mechanics. Depending on the player's age and goals, we may work on technique, athletic development, practice habits, course management, competition, confidence, sportsmanship, and learning how to become an independent golfer.
Can I watch my child during the lesson?
Yes, generally speaking from a distance that does not interfere with their practice. If your child is constantly looking over their shoulder for your reaction, you are too close.
Can I caddie for my child during games?
In your own time yes, but not during our weekend games. All kids must walk the course. Their can be a limited exemption to this rule for medical reasons. The main goal is for your child to learn to make their own decisions. They start with learning to play safe, fast, and get the ball in the hole no matter what. As they gain experience, they will learn how to add more details like rules, etiquette, aim, focus, club selection, concentration, etc. Please share any feedback you witness regarding your child’s performance with Coach, so that it can be addressed during the week.