22 Golf coaches & instructors for lessons in San Carlos, CA

I’ve had a passion for competitive golf from an early age, with achievements like winning the Peninsula Country Club Junior Championship in 1999 and holding records at Burlingame Country Club and Harding Park. I was ranked as the No. 1 player on a team with two future U.S. Open competitors and played for the UC Davis golf team in 2001 and 2002. I've trained with over 10 PGA professionals and attended the prestigious Jim McLean National Junior Summer Academy. With over three years of teaching junior golf, I love working with beginners and young players, while also running my own business, FORE Golf Towels.

Hi future golfers, My name is Christian and I am a former starter on the NYU golf team (and scratch golfer) in college and have been giving lessons in a more professional manner since college. If you are a beginner or are completely new to the game, I’d love to give you a lesson and show you the swing!

"In a short 1 hour lesson I feel like I improved so much . Christian is a very knowledgeable and approachable instructor.

Unlock your golfing potential with guidance from a seasoned professional. As a former tour pro with 35 years of experience, I offer tailored instruction to elevate your game. My passion lies in helping golfers of all levels achieve their goals while fostering a love for the sport.

"Made me feel very comfortable as a beginner and took the time to help me understand what the fundamentals are to make a proper consistent swing. I’m no longer afraid to play with others and look forward to practice and play as often as I can.

Lifelong Golfer. Medical Device Salesman Turned Golf Coach. Passionate both about the game of golf, and the art of instruction. I can help you avoid common swing flaws and groove a swing that you can repeat. We will build on a foundation of fundamentals to master all phases of the game. I learned to golf playing with my Dad, and am excited to join you on your journey exploring this sport. Let's Improve Your Game!

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Coach Lawson | Break 100 & Break 90 Specialist I help everyday golfers improve consistency and lower their scores. With over 20 years of coaching experience, I focus on helping players break scoring barriers like 100 and 90 through simple swing fundamentals, short game improvement, and smarter course strategy. I have trained players for international-level competitions, including members of Team China in the 2015 China–Asia Pacific Junior Championship. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to lower your score, my goal is to make golf improvement clear, practical, and enjoyable.

Golf is supposed to be fun — I help beginners make it that way, faster. No jargon, no overwhelming swing theory. Just practical fixes that give you confidence on the range and on the course from lesson one.

" Jordan had really upped my confidence on the course. I’m more excited to play than ever! Thank you, Jordan!

Michael grew up in Cape Town, South Africa and started playing golf from a young age. He went to university in Georgia and after a decent college career turned pro and played the mini tours in Florida, then the Australian tour and South African Sunshine tour. After a couple of years as a playing professional, he went through the PGA training in the UK and became a teaching pro at Blackmoor GC in Southern England. Michael then took a job with well renown European Tour teacher, Jamie Gough at this golf school in Cape Town. Michael worked there for 3 years before moving to Europe and spending 8 years teaching in Germany and Switzerland before moving to America. Michael also spent time caddying/managing on the European Tour in the 2005, he has done 3 TPI classes through the Titleist Performance Institute as well as many other classes, courses to grow his knowledge. Michael enjoys teaching players of all skill levels from beginners to tour players. Michael still plays a lot of golf and you can find him tinkering with his swing or playing a variety of courses in his free time. He also loves to cook and explore the beauty of Northern California.

"Just finished my first lesson with Michael - can’t recommend him strongly enough. Great coach, very patient and knowledgeable.

Stepping onto the green should ignite a sense of excitement, and I'm here to help you find that spark. For the past 17 years, I've shared my passion for golf, honed from my experience as a Mini-Tour competitor, with players of all levels. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the course.

" Sunil has been helping me with my golf game since 2022, and the progress I’ve made has been incredible. His understanding of swing mechanics is amazing, and he has helped me improve every aspect of my game, including my short game. Thanks to his coaching, my handicap dropped from 20 all the way down to 9. What I appreciate most is that he worked within my limitations and focused on small adjustments that made the biggest difference. I highly recommend Sunil to anyone looking to improve their golf game. On top of being an outstanding coach, he’s a genuinely great person to work with—friendly, approachable, and always smiling!

With 15+ years of competitive experience on both the amateur and professional level, I’ve developed a thorough understanding of the swing and game of golf. My experience working with high level teaching professionals has taught me a variety of approaches to improving the golf swing and offer the best instruction catered to your learning style.

"After my lesson with Ashkaan, I’d say I definitely saw some useful tips, especially around my putting approach. Though I still need to work on consistency, I appreciate the way the lesson focused on my specific issues. I’m hopeful I can build on what I learned soon. If you’re looking for pretty practical advice grounded in real golf situations, Ashkaan's worth considering.

Thirty years as a player with multiple tournament wins on US West coast amateur events. I've played and practiced with professional players. Active tournament player monthly. Former club champion and multiple NCGA winners in 2021. Won NCGA event at Lake Merced, 2017 Troon Challenge, and 4-time qualifier of CourseCo annual event since 2013. Retired Navy and Cal grad. Let's hit the range!

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