Learn Golf with Craig
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I’m a skilled instructor and patient teacher of golf, dedicated to helping students of all levels improve their game. With a 6 handicap and 33 years of experience, I’ve competed in amateur tournaments around the world, gaining valuable insights along the way. I hold a Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology from Purdue University, which informs my coaching approach and helps me connect with my students on a deeper level. My goal is to empower each player to their full potential and enjoy the game to the fullest. I have taught P.E at the middle school level and excel at engaging young students.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🔥34 Lessons
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Reviews
Total reviews11
Average rating
5.0
Blake Connors
Lessons taken: 1
Craig has helped my golf game tremendously. I came to him as a 120-130 scoring beginner and I’m now down to a 17 handicap and continuously improving with Craig’s help. Not only has he taught me correct form but he has also helped me on the mental side of the game and has been very helpful with course management. His positivity and love for the game is contagious and you can’t help to follow his teachings and want to better yourself with his help. He made the lessons simple and easy to follow as a beginner and slowly ramped up the instruction as I progressed. You’d be lucky to have him on your side.
-Blake C.
James H.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4
My son and I have been taking lessons from Craig and it has been nothing but an incredible experience. He goes over a wide variety of techniques and points out what you need to work on each week. You will see noticeable results in a short period of time. I highly recommend him.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:5 courses available
San Jose Municipal Golf Course
2089 miles awayOutdoors
Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course
2092 miles awayOutdoors
Fremont Park Golf Course
2089 miles awayOutdoors
Mountain View (Dryvebox)
2097 miles awayIndoors
Spring Valley Golf Course
2085 miles awayOutdoors
At your favorite course
Anywhere in the blue service area shown while selected.When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.tuesdays11 PM - 3 AM
wednesdays11:30 PM - 3:30 AM
thursdays11 PM - 3 AM
fridays11:30 PM - 2:30 AM
saturdays11 PM - 2:30 AM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe will cover basics such as how to hold the golf club properly, proper posture, and the 3 basic components of the golf swing: backswing, downswing, and follow through. My favorite drill is the “no look” drill which introduces the student to the importance of keeping their head down and still through and after contact with the short chip shot and putt.
Lesson 11+After 10 lessons a beginner student will be able to play 9 holes of golf, successfully advancing the golf ball towards the target with consistency, hitting shots both low and high and generating proper back spin on the golf ball.
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4-10 will establish comfort hitting all 14 clubs in the golf bag, making consistent repeatable contact with the golf ball.
Lesson 2-3A beginner can expect to be able to make a repeatable short swing and putt making consistent contact with the golf ball, advancing it adequately towards the target.
Advanced training plan
Youth players
Working with kidsAs a prior middle school P.E teacher, I understand the importance of establishing self belief and confidence in beginning youth students. I do this by breaking the lesson down to small, achievable segments allowing the child to experience successes in their actions. In addition I allow the child to choose between a variety of exercises, which initiates engagement in the lesson. Keeping the lessons fun and exciting is the key.
Working with teenagersI find that teenagers learn best through effective leadership and strong coaching skills. Often, lessons are developed using challenges that are goal oriented and competitive. Establishing trust is key.
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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!
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