Top 16 coaches for Golf lessons near Maplewood, NJ

Bio: Recently won first place with a teachme.to student at a local 9-hole scramble event. As an athlete throughout my life, with a background in college baseball, I found a deep love for golf that resonates with many of us. With over 20 years of experience, I have honed my skills in the game, achieving a handicap as low as -2 and currently maintaining a handicap of 0.5. Participating in numerous MGA, USGA, and amateur tour events, I have celebrated victories in a couple of tournaments. My expertise lies in the short game, an area where we can all improve and shave off valuable strokes. Recognizing the significance of course management and maintaining a sharp game, I offer comprehensive instruction in these aspects. Whether building a swing for new players or addressing specific issues and fixes, I am dedicated to helping you enhance your skills on and off the course. Let's work together to hit them straight - if only it were that easy!

Bio: Starting playing golf at age of 18 at Spook Rock golf course. From there starting taking lessons at The Tuxedo Club where I worked for a friend and mentor Dave Carazo. In that time frame qualified for 2 Met Amateurs. That lead me to become a golf professional in that time frame spent 12 years in the Met PGA section and became a member of the PGA 2001. After that spent time in both Philly and New Jersey section where I currently reside. Recently I worked at Golf Galaxy of East Hanover as a golf instructor and club fitter for 5 plus years. Through my career I have taken lessons from Top 100 instructors such as Brad Redding, Mike Bender, Todd Sones and Stan Utley. Caddied at a club called Lost Tree Club where had the chance to play with tour players and caddie for Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.

Bio: Eric is an associate member of the PGA of America and a native of Columbus, Ohio. Eric was an accomplished player and member of the Upper Arlington state championship golf team. (Jack Nicklaus alma matter) and played in the US Junior Amateur at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Since then, he has been playing amateur golf tournaments, teaching, and being an avid student of the game and its rich history for 45 years. Eric has a passion for advanced technology and measurement solutions related to the golf swing. He spent nearly two years teaching at GOLFTEC where he viewed and analyzed over ten thousand swings from hundreds of students in northern New Jersey. He recently started his own, independent teaching business based out of Montclair, NJ to service golfers of all ages and abilities for both indoor, outdoor, and virtual instruction.

Bio: As a passionate golfer with a love for the game, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all skill levels improve their game. I've been sharing my knowledge and passion for golf with students for over 30 years, helping them unlock their potential on the green and achieve their golfing goals.

Bio: I am a PGA specialized professional in Teaching & Coaching and board certified sport psychology consultant. I have been a PGA of America member since 2011 and teaching for close to 10 years. I have worked at many upscale clubs in the Met section at such roles as shop assistant, assistant and teaching professional. I have played in local PGA sanctioned events and am working to be certified as Golf fitness trainer by National Academy of Sport Medicine. I have the ultimate goal within a couple years of achieving the status of Master PGA golf professional in Teaching & Coaching. I also have developed a benchmark for sport psychology based on Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning for a golfer to obtain their ideal zone

Bio: My mission as a golf teacher is to identify and optimize your innate biomechanics in order for you to consistently hit higher quality golf shots. I captained my golf teams both in high school at Hanover Park and College at Susquehanna University, and have been giving free lance instruction to friends and family for the last 10 years. Seeing the successes of my clients has encouraged me to branch out to a broader base of golfers of all levels of skill. My knowledge of the game comes from 25 years of playing experience, caddying for professionals, and studying the best players and instructors in the world. I believe what separates me from most instructors is my method of assessing your natural movements and working within those parameters to create your ideal grip, setup, posture, and swing type. Not only will this lead to you playing your best golf, but it will minimize the effects of any chronic pain or ailments you may have and maximize future injury prevention. Aside from simulator lessons, I also offer playing lessons, short game work, and club fitting assistance. I want my students to be able to reach me 24/7 with any type of follow-up questions and feedback. I'm not a cookie cutter hourly instructor, I take pride in being your golf coach and helping you get the most out of your game!

Bio: As a Korean PGA professional with 16 years of teaching experience at the prestigious Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every lesson. I'm passionate about helping golfers of all levels improve their game and achieve their goals.

Bio: Brandon is a dedicated golf coach currently offering indoor lessons. His expertise is backed by a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 2 Power certification and a Dana Dahlquist Certification. Throughout his career, Brandon has had the privilege of being mentored by renowned coaches including Dana Dahlquist, Todd Anderson, Mike Bender, and Jeff Mullican. His skills in putting and short game mechanics have been honed under the guidance of Mike Shannon. Brandon has also enriched his coaching techniques with mental game philosophies learned from Rick Sessinghaus and Dr. Morris Pikens. His deep understanding of the game was further cemented during his time at Coastal Carolina University, where he earned a golf team scholarship and competed as part of an NCAA Division 1 team ranked within the top 30. In addition to his academic and coaching credentials, Brandon has an extensive competitive background, having participated in tournaments on the Asher Tour, USGA, AJGA, FJT, FCWT, PJGT, and numerous other invitational events. His broad experience and educational background make him a proficient and insightful coach, dedicated to enhancing the skills and mental toughness of his students.

Bio: I’m an amateur golfer with a 2.0 handicap and am currently in the process of becoming a PGA Member. My dedication to the sport drives me to continually improve my game and work toward achieving professional status.

Bio: David is a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certified coach and a US Kids certified instructor. He is also an advisory staff member for Honma Golf and a Tathata golf body movement specialist. Since 1998, David has taught over 20,000 golf lessons to players ranging from beginners to advanced, and from juniors to seniors. He has competed in local professional tournaments across New York, New Jersey, and Florida. A graduate from The Golf Academy of the South in Orlando, Florida, class of 1991, David has had the opportunity to observe and work personally with top 100 instructors including Mike Malaska, Michael Bender, Michael Bennett, Andy Plummer, Charlie King, and Carl Rabito.