Best 4 coaches for Golf lessons near Cave Creek, AZ

Certified Professional instructor for 11 years specializing in all phases of the game. I have been around the game and playing for over 30 years with a strong desire to help others and grow the game.

"Excellent instruction

Ron Gring played professionally on the American mini-tours, Asian Tour and South American Golf Tour from 1978-1985 before serving as an Assistant Golf Professional at the Lakewood Golf Club from 1985-1990. He attempted to qualify for the PGA Tour 11 times and missed by only one shot in 1981. The Director of Terravita Golf Instruction & Fitness has had many accomplishments during his career both in tournament competition and in golf performance improvement. He won the Gulf Coast Chapter, Dixie Section PGA Championship in 1989, won the Dixie Section Player of the Year Award in 1991 and was named the Gulf Coast Chapter Player of the Year in both 1990 and 1991. He also took home the Gulf Coast Chapter Teacher of the Year in 1991 and the Dixie Section PGA Teacher of the Year in 1991, 1996 and 2003. Ron has been named to Golf Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Teachers every year since 2003 and has been honored with Golf Digest’s Best in State in Alabama and in Arizona.

"The best instruction I have had in 65 years of playing golf

Marc comes from an extraordinary golfing family. His grandfather, Arch, is enshrined in the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame and the Southwest Section of the PGA Hall of Fame. His father, Scott, is a former All-American collegiate player, a former PGA Tour player, and currently a top instructor in Arizona. Following in both his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps Marc has been an avid golfer for 20 years and has been involved in various aspects of the golf industry for the last 15 years. He played three years professionally on the Gateway Tour and the Pepsi Tour. In addition to playing at a high-level Marc has built and fit golf clubs for Cool Clubs Golf and True Spec Golf. Marc has also served as the Customer Manager for 2nd Swing Golf and is currently a coach for Notre Dame Prep Boy’s Golf. Understanding the interaction between the golfer and their clubs combined with a vast knowledge of the game makes Marc uniquely qualified to help golfers improve their game. Marc first gets to know his student and what their goals, physical limitations, or capabilities are, then uses video analysis to breakdown and show the golfer exactly what is happening and why. Once the main problem is identified Marc works with the student to implement a plan to correct the problem in the most efficient manner possible.

"My 12-year old Son started working with Marc Watkins this summer at the Ocotillo Golf Club. We had just moved to Phoenix and were looking for a coach that could not only provide technical instruction but also tactical and experience based lesson plans. Since joining up with Marc my Son has improved dramatically and has gained the confidence he needs to compete, and win regularly, in local and regional tournaments. Marc has a unique way of relating to young golfers and making the practice time FUN but also very PRODUCTIVE. This is not an easy task but he pulls it off with ease. He is not only a great coach but has filled the role of a mentor as well!

Golf has been my life’s passion for over 30 years, from competing as a collegiate athlete at Southern Oregon University to perfecting my game at Anthem Country Club in North Phoenix. As the author of One Hand Low: Master the Art of Armlock Putting (releasing June 2025), I’m obsessed with the art and strategy of golf—especially helping players master their putting and unlock their potential. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned golfer, I’m here to make every lesson fun, tailored, and confidence-building. Let’s hit the course together and elevate your game in a supportive, inspiring way!