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James R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 29•Verified ✓
Great guy, very knowledgeable and dedicated to the craft of golf. Left the first lesson making great strides toward improving my game. Charlie Hustle is the man!
Jacob Westbrook
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 10•
Awesome coach. Awesome guy. Sure to impress and build talent in anyone. Highly recommend
Dalton Bowen
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 5•
Charlie is very focused and patient with everyone he works with, no matter if they are new to the game it a seasoned veteran.
Darius Malloy
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•
Charlie was very informative and very patient. He would show me techniques and let me know the reason behind them. I would certainly recommend him as an instructor
Leo Cosce IV
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2•
Charlie's approach to analyzing one's swing and breaking it down, one adjustment at a time proved to be very effective. With ample experience, as well as his overall knowledge of the game, he can help you to fix whatever it is that is keeping you from beating your personal best. Very reasonable rates, you will not find a better deal in the area"
Simon
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•
He helped improve my swing and my putting
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1: Introduction to Golf & Fundamentals
• Objective: Understand basic rules, golf etiquette, and grip/posture setup.
• Key Concepts: Safety, course overview, grip (neutral), stance, posture, alignment.
• Drills: Grip checks with dowel or club, alignment stick setup, mirror posture check.
• Equipment: 7-iron, alignment sticks, mirror or smartphone.
• Homework: Watch a basic golf rules video; practice grip in the mirror 10 minutes/day.
Lesson 11: On-Course Play & Evaluation
• Objective: Apply all skills in a real playing environment.
• Key Concepts: Routine, course management, shot selection.
• Drills: None – play 3–9 holes with coach observation.
• Equipment: Full bag, scorecard, tees.
• Homework: Reflect on play – journal 3 things learned and 2 areas to improve.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Full Swing Mechanics (Downswing & Follow Through)
• Objective: Understand proper downswing and follow-through sequence.
• Key Concepts: Hip rotation, club path, balanced finish.
• Drills: Step-through swing drill, impact bag, swing to a balanced hold.
• Equipment: 7-iron, impact bag or cushion.
• Homework: 3 sets of 10 swings holding finish for 3 seconds.
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Lesson 5: Putting Fundamentals
• Objective: Introduce setup and stroke for putting.
• Key Concepts: Square face, pendulum stroke, consistent tempo.
• Drills: Gate drill, distance control ladder, mirror face alignment.
• Equipment: Putter, alignment gate, putting mat or green.
• Homework: 15 minutes putting daily, focus on 3-5 footers.
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Lesson 6: Pitching & Distance Control
• Objective: Improve pitching technique and learn to control distance.
• Key Concepts: Swing length = distance, wrist hinge, landing zone awareness.
• Drills: Clock face drill, one-club pitch ladder.
• Equipment: PW, SW, cones, range balls.
• Homework: Practice 3 distances with same club; record results.
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Lesson 7: Mid-Iron Full Swing
• Objective: Apply full swing mechanics to mid-irons (6–8 iron).
• Key Concepts: Solid contact, divot after ball, clubface control.
• Drills: Ball striking drills, tee height practice, low point awareness.
• Equipment: 6 or 7-iron, impact tape or foot spray, tees.
• Homework: Hit 50 balls focusing on contact; log consistency notes.
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Lesson 8: Driving – Tee Shots
• Objective: Learn fundamentals of using a driver off the tee.
• Key Concepts: Tee height, ball forward in stance, upward angle of attack.
• Drills: Tee-height variation, pause-and-fire drill, swing tempo.
• Equipment: Driver, tees, impact tape.
• Homework: 20 tee shots per practice session, focus on balanced finish.
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Lesson 9: Course Strategy & Club Selection
• Objective: Understand how to plan shots and choose clubs wisely.
• Key Concepts: Wind, lie, hazards, distance control, risk vs. reward.
• Drills: Simulated holes on range, club selection game.
• Equipment: Range access or short course, scorecard, GPS or rangefinder (if available).
• Homework: Watch 1 pro round and analyze their club choices.
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Lesson 10: Bunkers & Specialty Shots
• Objective: Introduce bunker play and challenging lies.
• Key Concepts: Open face, splash technique, soft hands.
• Drills: Line drill in sand, buried lie shots, sidehill lies on range.
• Equipment: Sand wedge, sand bunker, range balls.
• Homework: 10 sand shots; practice uphill and downhill lies with wedges.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2: Short Game – Chipping Basics
• Objective: Introduce chipping motion and setup for short shots.
• Key Concepts: Ball position, weight forward, minimal wrist action.
• Drills: Ladder drill, towel under arms, landing spot focus.
• Equipment: Wedges (PW, SW), alignment sticks, towel, cones or targets.
• Homework: Chip to a towel target from 5 different lies for 15 minutes daily.
Lesson 3: Full Swing Mechanics (Backswing Focus)
• Objective: Learn the key movements of the backswing.
• Key Concepts: Takeaway path, shoulder turn, arm position.
• Drills: Slow motion takeaway, mirror work, pause-at-the-top drill.
• Equipment: 7-iron, mirror, alignment stick.
• Homework: 30 practice backswings per day, 10 swings in front of mirror.
What you need to bringBring Your Clubs and something to drink and you’re good to go !
What I can bringI will bring some my knowledge and success to your Lesson ! I’m Old school and don’t bring many tools to dile in your golf game !
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Golf lessons with
Coach Charlie Gist
From$61 per lesson
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Golf lessons with
Coach Charlie Gist
From$61 per lesson
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Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•15 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•15 reviews
About your golf coach
As a former college golfer, I bring 18 years of Golf experience to help you refine your skills. I offer a supportive and challenging environment, tailored to unlock your full potential on the course. My passion is to cultivate your understanding and love of the game.
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Teaches:Adults, Seniors
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Levels:Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in:Bartow, Florida
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Years Playing:19 years
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Given:43 lessons
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