Golf Lessons in San Diego, CA
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Brian Smith
Over 8 years of teaching experience and 3,000 lessons taught at GOLFTEC, TPC Valencia, Sunset Hills CC and Wilson & Harding Golf Courses | Certified club fitter for Callaway, Cobra, Mizuno, Ping, Taylor Made & Titleist
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Justin B Hicks
San Diego PGA Player and Teacher of the Year 2008 Buick Invitational Participant Golf Digest Top Instructors in CA Presidents Council To get in touch with Justin directly, you can call (858) 254-0889 or email hicksgolf@gmail.com
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Mike Nokes
Mike Nokes is a Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Teaching Professional and has been teaching since 1991. He worked at Stardust Country Club from 1991-1995 as an Assistant Golf Professional and Teaching Professional. In 1995 he made the move up to Stadium Golf Center and helped open up the Practice facility and has been Teaching there ever since. Mike was elected to membership into the PGA of America in 1996. Mike teaches golfers of all levels, beginners to Professionals. He has helped juniors obtain college scholarships. Mike has experience teaching golfers with disabilities, our brave young men and women who have served our country.. Voted one of "Golf Digests Best Teachers in California" My goal is to make you an independent, confident problem solver. You will learn to trust yourself because you'll trust your plan, drills, routines and techniques in a fundamental way that I teach you. Truth be told, your routines are your true teachers, but they are only as effective as you allow them to be. Learn to train smart and how to develop DISCIPLINE and mental toughness with your plan, body and emotions. Lesson Availability: Tues-Fri 7am-4pm Sunday 7am-12pm
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Shawn T Boden
Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Shawn moved to California in 2007 to play and teach golf year round. He joined the coaching staff at Stadium Golf Center in 2018 and took over its PGA Junior Program. Since then he has focused his time teaching both juniors and adults, both at Stadium Golf Center and during on-course playing lessons. Shawn was elected to the PGA in 2019. Shawn has built up the PGA Junior Program at Stadium, leading a twice per year program that includes practice sessions and weekly matches with other local Junior Programs. Aside from the PGA Junior Program, Shawn teaches individual and group lessons, family lessons, and has a passion for working with veterans and golfers with disabilities. Prior to working at Stadium Golf Center, Shawn worked at Camp Pendleton for eight years in the golf shop and teaching lessons. No matter what your golf goals are, whether you want to be a scratch golfer or start learning your way around the course, Shawn is the right coach for you. He is patient, believes in teaching through positive reinforcement and humor, and always has a smile on his face. Get in touch directly by calling (206) 465-9369 or email shawnboden@pga.com to learn more about Shawn's coaching approach and lesson packages.
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Thomas Chu
Thomas began playing golf at the age of ten and was a member of the golf team at St. Augustine High School in San Diego for 4 years. He went on to receive a full golf scholarship to California State University, San Bernardino and in his junior year, the team placed second at the NCAA National Championship. After college, Thomas played professional golf overseas in the Philippines and Thailand before returning to Southern California to become a Class A PGA golf professional. In 2013, he played in the San Diego PGA Apprentice Championship at San Diego Country Club and won the event with a score of 67. Thomas has a breadth of experience in tournament play: - 2018 PGA Professional National Championship held at Bayonet & Blackhorse in Seaside, California - 2020 PGA Professional Assistant National Championship held at the PGA Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida - 2024 PGA Professional National Championship held at PGA Field Ranch in Frisco, Texas As a decorated PGA Golf Professional, Thomas has won several awards for his service in the golf industry, including: - 2013 San Diego PGA Apprentice Player of the Year - 2017 Metro Chapter PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year - 2018 Southern California PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year - 2021 Southern California PGA Merchandiser of the Year Private Clubs - 2022 San Diego PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year - 2022 San Diego PGA Merchandiser of the Year Private Clubs - 2022 Southern California PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year In teaching, his dedication to the game makes him an outstanding golf coach. Thomas has had experience working with players with varying degrees of skill from novice players, to AJGA players and even PGA Tour Pros, like Jason Gore. Whether you are a junior golfer looking to play college golf, hoping to make it a career, or at the beginning and just want to learn the game, Thomas is the one to see. Golf is not just a job to Thomas, you will likely catch him playing golf on his days off and is one of the few people in this world who can say they have a career in doing what they love.
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Alex Bungert
What groups do you work with?
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David Chen
10 years exp
$135
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Jennifer Martinez
12 years exp
$110
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Kip Puterbaugh
Director of Instruction at Aviara Golf Academy. Southern California golf expert.
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Why take golf lessons in San Diego?
San Diego is home to Torrey Pines, a legendary clifftop municipal course overlooking the Pacific Ocean that hosted the 2008 and 2021 US Opens and annually hosts the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open. It offers arguably the most scenic public golf in America. Maderas Golf Club in the inland hills and the historic Balboa Park course round out a diverse local golf scene.
San Diego's Mediterranean climate provides ideal year-round golf conditions with minimal rain and moderate temperatures. Coastal courses feature marine-layer mornings and afternoon sea breezes that significantly affect ball flight. A San Diego instructor can teach you to work the ball in ocean winds and take advantage of the firm, poa annua putting surfaces common along the coast.
Whether you're looking for private golf lessons, beginner golf lessons, or advanced coaching, our San Diego instructors cover every aspect of the game. Book a PGA-certified golf instructor in San Diego through LearnGolf and get matched with a pro who fits your goals, schedule, and budget.