7 Golf coaches & instructors for lessons in Yountville, CA

**GREAT STUDENTS MAKE GREAT COACHES** For the past 20 years, I have been coaching and instructing many of the top golfers in Solano County. I firmly believe that "great players make great coaches." Here are some of my esteemed references: Aaron Beverly: Aaron has competed on the PGA, APGA, and Canadian Tours. During his time at Sac State, he broke numerous records and has won on the APGA Tour. He holds several course records, including a 59 at Rancho Murieta. Easton Hether: Class of 2026 at Cal State East Bay, Easton has already secured first-place finishes in tournaments and was named the 2023 Conference Freshman of the Year; 2025 CSEB Athlete of the Year; 2026 Career Athlete Award Anthony Del Dotto: A Class A PGA Professional and graduate of PGA/PGM New Mexico State, where he was a Jones Cup Champion. Mark Mills: Operations Manager at Jelly Belly. Mark improved from shooting over 100 to breaking 90 in just months through dedication to my 'Five Keys Method.' Although I now coach part-time, I have spent the past 20 years coaching and instructing for The City of Fairfield, Holy Spirit Middle School, and most recently, the Vacaville High Bulldogs. More than 10 of my students have gone on to play at the college level. But one of my proudest accomplishments is every junior player I have coached that went on to play in high school made their varsity squad as freshmen. Throughout these two decades, I have developed "The Five Keys" method of rapid learning. While I have specialized in instructing juniors with aspirations to play at the highest level, this method is designed for players who cannot dedicate hours each day to practice. The Five Keys Method focuses on accelerating progress without requiring extensive practice time. The Five Keys has consistently proven its effectiveness over the years, and I take great satisfaction in helping golfers achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be.

"Getting a lesson with Thomas was quite helpful. The information he shared really clarified some swing mechanics for me, which I hadn't fully understood before. Though I still need to work on steadying my stroke, I’m hopeful I can improve further with a bit more practice. If you're considering it, I’d say, why not try a lesson like this?

With two decades of golf instruction experience, I leverage my NCAA athletic background to cultivate well-rounded players. My passion lies in fostering skill development through tailored coaching, helping students unlock their full potential. Let's elevate your game together.

"Baseball background, had a real hard time avoiding my slice. A couple lessons with Dawson later and him fitting my driver properly and I was gaining 20 yards and hitting fairways. Changed my game for the better.

Fueled by a lifelong love for golf, I offer 30 years of expertise honed from my time as an NCAA athlete, PGA Associate and Asst Golf Pro at Chardonnay GC in Napa. I tailor instruction to elevate your game and foster a deeper appreciation for this incredible sport. Starting with Basics of Setup, posture, grip, swing plane and etiquette we can learn smarter practice that transfers effortlessly to the course.Short game is key. Changing perspective unlocking your potential for fun and better golf.

"Grant is a very knowledgeable, patient and analytical coach. He will work with your skills to improve your game!

Kevin is the lead instructor at Foreplay Simulators which offers Greenjoy Technology. His availabiity at Foreplay Simulators is Sun-Fri mornings and Tues & Wed evenings. Kevin is a Class A PGA Golf Professional with 23 years of experience coaching golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to tour professionals. Originally from Connecticut, Kevin has built a distinguished career in both competitive play and instruction. His passion for the game began in high school, where he won multiple tournaments. He went on to compete at the collegiate level, starting at Mitchell College, where he won the NJCAA Division 3 National Championship. He then transferred to UConn, serving as team captain in his senior year. After college, Kevin turned professional and competed on the Cleveland Golf Pro Tour in New England, further deepening his understanding of high-level competitive golf. Throughout his coaching career, Kevin has held prestigious coaching positions at top courses and academies across the U.S. and abroad, including: Old Lyme CC (CT) Duxbury Yacht Club (MA) Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa (TX) Edwin Watts Golf Academy (TX) Baumholder GC & Woodlawn GC (Ramstein AFB, Germany) Joint Base Langley-Eustis (VA) Paradise Valley GC & Rancho Solano GC (CA) Kevin's approach emphasizes the importance of understanding each golfer's unique style and skill set, allowing for personalized instruction that resonates with their individual learning processes. By focusing on the fundamentals and the process, he encourages students to build a solid foundation, ensuring that they grasp essential techniques before moving on to more advanced concepts. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an experienced player striving for peak performance, Kevin brings the knowledge, experience, and passion to take your game to the next level. Kevin currently coaches: Sophia Lee, who competed in the 2025 Womens US Open at Erin Hills, 2025 USGA Girls Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club and will be playing at Sacremento State in the Fall.

"Kevin is an incredible coach ! His knowledge and teaching is extremely motivating. He built my swing from the ground up and it greatly improved my golf game. I referred several friends to Kevin, who also had the same great experiences. I will definitely go back to Kevin for several lessons in the future.

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!