Golf lessons with
Coach Dawn Alexander
From$70.87 per lesson
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Golf lessons with
Coach Dawn Alexander
From$70.87 per lesson
•96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
About your golf coach
With over 10 years of experience as a golf instructor, I specialize in helping players build a strong foundation — from mastering the basics to developing competitive-level skills. My teaching focuses on proper mechanics, technique, and course knowledge to help golfers improve their game with confidence and consistency. Whether you’re new to the sport or striving to take your performance to the next level, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Encino, California
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 19 lessons
Dawn's availability
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Near Encino, California
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Accomplishments
🏅D1 Athlete
Reputation
96
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
8 ratings•5 reviews
Tom E.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2
Dawn gets the basics as well as the more advanced stuff. Her suggestions for my swing were well thought out and clear. She's very patient and positive.
Robert Merrick
I’m a beginner golfer and Dawn showed me the basic and techniques to be able to play out in the course!
Kathryn Shepard
She is an awesome, patient and encouraging coach! My putts are more accurate and my drives are longer.
Katrina Calkins
Dawn was an awesome teacher and thorough!
Matt F.
We worked on my short game issues. Dialing my chip shots and putting. In just a few lessons, I was able to build the confidence to sink my putts and dial in my chipping. She’s very patient and encouraging!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction & Setup Basics
Objective: Build comfort with the golf environment and develop a solid foundation.
Focus Areas:
• Introduction to equipment: clubs, grip types, tee, and ball positions
• Golf etiquette & safety on the range/course
• Posture, stance, and alignment basics
• Grip fundamentals (neutral grip focus)
• Short swings with wedges (half swings for contact)
• Basic putting stroke introduction (distance control drill)
Drills:
• “Feet together” half-swing contact drill
• Gate putting drill (two tees around putter head)
Lesson 11+Course Strategy & Game Management
Objective: Transition from range to course play and performance mindset.
Focus Areas:
• Course management & shot planning
• Club selection & reading lies
• Managing nerves and pace of play
• Recovery shots and troubleshooting (hook/slice correction)
• Scoring mindset and confidence routines
• Continued short game improvement (up-and-down challenges)
Drills:
• Playing lessons on course
• Scoring games (up-and-down challenge, par 18 short game)
• Visualization and target focus drills
Lesson 4-10Skill Development & Consistency
Objective: Apply fundamentals to various clubs and shots, develop control and consistency.
Focus Areas:
• Full swing mechanics with irons
• Proper sequencing: lower body → upper body → arms → club
• Ball striking (impact position and follow-through)
• Intro to woods/hybrids and driver setup
• Bunker basics (Lesson 8+)
• Pitching and distance wedges
• On-course simulation: shot selection, pre-shot routine, and tempo
• Mental focus and consistency
Drills:
• Alignment stick practice (direction & club path)
• Impact bag or tee drill for centered contact
• “9 o’clock to 3 o’clock” drill for tempo
• Ladder pitching for distance control
• 3-hole practice round (Lesson 9–10)
Lesson 2-3Building the Swing Foundation
Objective: Learn proper body motion, balance, and consistent contact.
Focus Areas:
• Review grip, posture, and stance
• Understanding the swing plane and takeaway
• Weight shift and rotation (hips & shoulders)
• Connection between arms and body (one-piece takeaway)
• Introduce chipping technique (bump and run)
• Continue putting with focus on aim and routine
Drills:
• Towel under arms drill (for connected swing)
• Feet-together drill for balance
• Chip ladder drill (distance control)
Youth players
Working with kidsthe key is to make the lessons fun, active, visual, and short while still building the same foundational skills adults learn. Kids thrive on games, imagination, and quick wins, so we adapt structure, language, and drills to match their attention span and learning style.
Working with teenagersA smart blend of technical instruction, motivation, and ownership of their progress. They’re old enough to handle real golf concepts, but still need engagement, fun, and encouragement to stay consistent.
What you need to bringTheir own golf clubs.
Or they can use mine until they get their own.
What I can bringPutters and wedges for short game.
Can provide and use my own equipment depending on their skill level
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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Golf with Dawn A.⭑ 5.0 (9 reviews)