Private Lessons & Coaches in Bristow, OK

I’ve been passionate about golf since 2003, when I first picked up an inexpensive Walmart golf set and took my first lessons. What started as curiosity quickly became a lifelong passion that changed my life. I currently play at a 9.7 handicap, with my lowest competitive round being 4-under par at Owasso Athletic Club. Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of beginners learn everything from basic club knowledge to confidently playing on the golf course with experienced golfers. My coaching style is high-energy, technical, hands-on, and fun. I use humor and simple teaching methods to help students feel comfortable while building real skills and confidence. I specialize in helping players break major scoring barriers — from breaking 100, to 90, and eventually into the 80s and lower if they want to put in the time to get to par or lower. I teach much more than just a golf swing. I focus on ball position, swing path, grip, tempo, setup fundamentals, accuracy, and distance control. I’m also highly experienced in course management, golf etiquette, club setup, tee height, golf ball fitting, and custom grip fitting for performance. One of my specialties is shot-making and feel around the greens. I teach the 3 core golf shots along with multiple variations players can use in real on-course situations. I’m also known for my one-handed wedge shot training, with the ability to hit my 54° and 56° wedges one-handed from 30–80 yards to help students better understand feel, tempo, and club control. Most students begin training with me in the simulator environment to build solid fundamentals and confidence before transitioning onto the golf course. We also use simulator practice sessions to improve strategy, decision-making, and course management skills that directly lower scores. My goal is simple: help golfers enjoy the game, improve faster, and build a repeatable swing they can trust on the course.

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Hello! I have been teaching for 11 years in the classroom. I started out my career in a combination 1st/ 2nd grade classroom. I have mainly taught 1st grade but have experience in prek-2nd and 4th grade! I have my LETRS certificate of matter, ESOL endorsement and Mid-Moderate special education endorsement. Teaching reading is my passion but I also love to cook, sew and garden!

I’ve been a player for 30 years and a coach for 15 years. My primary focus has been working with and coaching high school players.

"I like learning golf from my dad because he explains things in a simple way and is really patient. He makes practicing feel fun, and he always encourages me to keep trying even when it’s hard.

Player/coach with a lifetime of basketball experience, that I would love to pass down to the youth of Tulsa and beyond. Each player has incredibly specific needs, which are rarely catered to in the ways the student would prefer. I believe this is where my coaching truly shines. “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” “See the floor.”

"Troy Smith was a positive role model as an athlete. He was an extremely hard worker, always willing to go the extra mile. He was the type of player who respected the coach's position and was a true student of the game of basketball. For these reasons, I am confident that Troy Smith will be a tremendous asset to your program.

Hi! My name is Brooklyn. I love the game of basketball, and I love teaching kids. I played basketball in elementary, middle school, high-school, and competitive AAU basketball. Unfortunately, two shoulder surgeries put my basketball playing to an end. I have an 8 year old daughter and have coached her basketball team the last 2 years. Watching these young girls really engage and learn the game of basketball, relit the fire in me to somehow get back in this game. It would be an absolute honor and privilege to share my love and knowledge of the game with your young one!

I am a wife, and mother of three. My favorite thing to do is make memories with my family and be outside in nature. I love all things nature and natural. I have been following and living a healthy, holistic lifestyle for many years now and have been able to help many people of all ages find and learn how to naturally heal/balance themselves, through Herbal Remedied and Food as Medicine approaches. All lessons, activities and practices are taught in a holistic whole body approach.