Golf lessons with
Coach Michael Cleveland
From$141.75 per lesson
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Golf lessons with
Coach Michael Cleveland
From$141.75 per lesson
•SuperCoach
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Michael is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Coach Rating
5.0•28 reviews
SuperCoach
🏆
Michael is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Coach Rating
5.0•28 reviews
About your golf coach
Fueled by a lifelong love for golf, I've dedicated 20 years to coaching players of all levels. As a former college golfer, I bring a deep understanding of the game to help you reach your full potential while enjoying it more too. My focus is helping you hone your skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Westlake Village, California
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Given: 206 lessons
Michael's availability
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Near Westlake Village, California
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Accomplishments
⛳️5 Handicap
🏅College Golfer
➕Top 100 SoCal Junior Golfer ages 14-16
Certifications & Badges
📝PGA Professional
📝First Tee Certified
Reputation
SuperCoach
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Michael is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Avg. time to confirm lessons2 hours
Average rating
5.0
55 ratings•28 reviews
Maria T.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 41
Senior beginners will appreciate Michael’s patient coaching style. He explains the process clearly, making it easy to grasp quickly. I loved how accessible his teaching was for my whole family of adult beginners. If you’re new to golf and want a friendly, effective lesson, Michael is definitely worth a try! The session left us excited to book more lessons soon. ⛳️
Jason B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 41
I loved how Michael broke down the golf swing in a simple way and helped me understand where my weight was shifting during the downswing. The lesson felt clear and easy to follow. If you're looking to improve your game with straightforward guidance, give Michael’s lessons a try. It’s a great experience for anyone wanting to learn more about their swing. ⛳️
Ian S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20
What energized me was Michael’s personable and encouraging approach. His deep knowledge made the lesson engaging and easy to follow. If you want to improve your golf skills in a supportive environment, Michael’s lessons are definitely worth trying. You’ll come away feeling motivated and ready to keep progressing on the course. ⛳️
Tim C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17
Honestly, Michael’s emphasis on verbal instructions and focus points made the lesson quite clear and easy to follow, which I appreciated. Though, more consistency and a putt or two might help solidify some of those techniques. Still, the lesson highlighted key areas that feel immediately relevant to my game, and I think with some practice, I’ll see progress. If you’re open to a measured, straightforward approach, you might find this lesson a good starting point.
Mario V.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
Honestly, I’d say my lesson with Michael was quite helpful in learning key information about my swing. Still, I appreciate how he focuses on practical details without overwhelming, which makes the process feel pretty manageable. I found the emphasis on fundamentals quite useful and look forward to building on that. If you're into golf and want an instructor who keeps things simple but effective, you might want to give Michael a try.
Yvette C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
I loved how simple tweaks with Michael made my swing easier, more powerful, and consistent. The changes really helped with my point of contact. If you want to improve your game with clear and effective tips, Michael’s lessons are worth trying. They bring noticeable improvements that make golf more enjoyable and rewarding. Give it a shot and see the difference for yourself! ⛳️🙂
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLearn how a golf swing works and basics of posture, stance, grip and ball position based on the golf clubs being used. Putting basics as well.
Lesson 11+Advance targeting, green approaching refinement. Advance putting, club speed increase without laboring your back!
Lesson 4-10Pitching, chipping, bunker technique and refining full swing to increase sequencing for better consistency.
Lesson 2-3Swing development and evaluation for specific improvement to help your swing. I do not make people swing a certain way but rather work with what feels best for them.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonSwing evaluation and discussion of overall tendencies that need to be fixed. Review and develop best approach to improving based on your expectations. Putting evaluation.
Lesson 11+Course management and advanced shot types (e.g. shaping shots)
Lesson 4-10Develop new shot types to allow for better course management. Continue to refine swing where needed.
Lesson 2-3Refine swing changes to develop better consistency. Work on any problem areas such as: bunker play, pitching, chipping (beginner to advanced) including flop shots and generating proper spin for better control.
Youth players
Working with kidsWith kids it's all about fun. From putting games to hitting a ball on the range, enjoying the experience is always my key focus. Proper golf manners and learning how to work with others is also important when picking up the game, as I have learned myself. These lessons go far beyond the golf course and that is my overall goal when working with kids. Patience and gentle persistence is my main approach to achieve this.
Working with teenagersWith teens I approach golf in a critical thinking fashion. I like to discuss issues I see and allow them to critically think to adjust properly, with guidance when necessary. Refining fundamental is key, and ensuring proper repetition rather than just hitting golfballs will help develop a more rounded game for better results on the course. Training will allow for less margin for error so they can see if something doesn't work right away, that if proper effort is put into the process that will change. We begin to move away from result oriented practice and more so the process of practice and what that truly yields in becoming a better golfer. In short we work on developing the mind frame to be stronger and not get in the way of the overall performance.
What you need to bringPlease bring your own golf clubs if you have them.
What I can bringI have right handed and left handed golf clubs if needed.
Frequently asked questions
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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 Michael C.⭑ 5.0 (61 reviews)