Best 5 coaches for Golf lessons near Conway, FL

I’m Jeff Riley, and I’ve been the primary golf teaching professional at Bad Dog Driving Range in East Orlando for over 25 years. I bring excitement and enthusiasm to teaching golfers of all skill levels, focusing on helping beginners and intermediates make the most of their practice time, while fine-tuning advanced players for tournament competitiveness. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lewis Gagne, who was the low amateur at the 2017 U.S. Open under my guidance. As a former collegiate player with experience on the mini tours and having qualified for two PGA Tour events, I’m dedicated to sharing my expertise and passion for the game. Bad Dog Driving Range, located directly across from Ventura Golf Club, features an all-turf grass driving range.

Fueled by a lifelong passion for the links, I bring over two decades of experience and tournament play along with over a decade of professional teaching. I started my career with accomplishing a 4.0 gpa and Salutatorian at my time in school while getting a degree in Golf Management/Instruction. This accomplished started my career at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club. Since then I’ve added numerous years in golf instruction at other levels. It’s my true passion and I love passing along my knowledge and truly helping others accomplish their golfing goals!

I played professionally for 5 years. Caddied on the LPGA before opening my own business. I make learning simple - the club is attached to the hands, hands attached to the arms, arms attached to the body. Learn how to move the body and the club will follow. There are only a few effective ways to swing a club, I teach a swing that is designed around a neutral spine. I want my clients to have the same, heathy swing - no back pain, hip pain, knee pain etc - from when they are 7 years old to 90yrs old without having to change a thing. I teach men and women of all ages - My youngest client is 7 and my oldest is 87. My first client was struggling to break 100, now he shoots in the 70s. I believe in doing the best I can with one person at a time. When they see success, their friends and family will want in on the experience of playing better golf. I also do: physical training, rehab, strategy and mental work for golf

"Zach has been an incredible influence on my son over the past year, not only helping him improve his golf game, swing, and course management, but also teaching him the mental side of the game- confidence, resilience, discipline, and composure. What makes Zach truly special is that he goes far beyond coaching golf. He genuinely cares about the athletes he works with. He has become a mentor and role model my son deeply respects. At 15, those influences matter tremendously, and we are so grateful for the character, integrity, and encouragement Zach continually pours into him both on and off the course.

Peter, now in his 30th year as a professional golf teacher, has established himself as a cornerstone in training juniors for collegiate and professional success. Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Peter began his coaching journey in the late 1980s at the prestigious Randpark Golf Club. During his time there, he worked alongside and became a trusted coach to notable professionals like Mark McNulty, David Frost, and Gary Player. Peter has had the privilege of coaching dozens of PGA Tour professionals and implementing his junior training philosophies with students such as Charl Schwartzel, Richard Sterne, Trevor Dodds, and Clinton Whitelaw, many of whom have gone on to achieve major tournament victories. With a remarkable record, Peter’s students have collectively achieved over 100 professional wins. In the last decade alone, every junior golfer under his tutelage has gone on to play college golf, with more than 70% earning scholarships. His legacy as a coach is built on a foundation of expertise, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to developing world-class golfers.

"Seminole State golf loves Peter. He is a technology guy with great drills, a story for every situation, a fun game to learn under pressure, a smile and a chuckle!! Nothing gets by him and Peter will outwork every one of his players! He is awesome.

Charles is a Golf Professional at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, passionate about growing the game and introducing people to golf. He loves teaching all areas of the game, always keeping lessons enjoyable and engaging for his students!