Private Golf Lessons & Coaches in Paradise Valley, AZ

Former Amherst College golfer with competitive experience at the collegiate level. Throughout my career, I’ve competed in high-level junior, college, and amateur tournaments while developing a deep understanding of swing mechanics, course management, and the mental game. I specialize in helping golfers of all skill levels improve through personalized instruction, efficient practice, and proven competitive strategies. I assist with college recruiting and planning. +2 handicap.

Driven by a lifelong passion for the game, I bring over 13 years of experience as a golf instructor and Pro to help you elevate your game. My unique approach blends technical expertise with personalized strategies. Together, we can achieve your golfing aspirations.

"Cortland has been teaching my son for just over a month now twice a week. He is incredible with my son and has my son absolutely in love with golf as someone who never played before Cortland. Highly recommend, if your child wants to play golf, this is the coach for you.

Flexible On Location for Lessons! With a decade on the green, I cultivate golfers’ potential, fostering skill and passion. My tailored approach builds confidence with both swing training and on course playing lessons. Improve your swing, learn golf acumen, club selection, and course management! Join me to elevate your game!

"I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Joe! From the moment we started, it was clear how knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate he is about golf. This lesson was beyond worth it, I walked away feeling so much more confident and actually excited about improving my game. He has such a great way of breaking things down so they’re easy to understand, and he made everything feel so comfortable and encouraging. I never once felt intimidated or overwhelmed, which made such a difference!! What really stood out to me was how personalized everything was. He paid attention to the smallest details in my swing and gave feedback that actually made an immediate difference….!! It didn’t feel generic at all, he really tailored the lesson to me and my goals. If you’re even thinking about booking a lesson… just do it!!! I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to improve their golf game!

Over 8 years of coaching from beginners to tournament players. My whole coaching philosophy is geared towards the physics side of golf and bringing out the best of what the body can do naturally because everyone’s swing is different! I don’t overload, I focus on key factors every lesson and make it simple for the body to adjust and adapt and build a solid golf swing and knowledge in your game.

With 28 years in the world of golf, culminating as a Tour Pro, I offer more than instruction; I provide a roadmap to elevate your game. My passion lies in sharing the nuances and fundamentals I've learned, tailoring techniques to unlock your full potential and foster a lifelong love for the sport!

As a lifelong golf devotee, Brian McMahon is considered to be a most effective Golf Psychology coach with multiple game-improvement solutions, in addition to being a full swing and short game coach. Brian is a true lover of the game and has a tremendous appreciation for those who play it, competitively or just recreationally. Brian is a recent National Champion among senior golf teaching professionals, and just happens to be a really good golf performance (and enjoyment) coach with a mind/body/spirit approach.

I blend precision, patience and a sense of play to help golfers build consistent, confident swings. With experience of teaching at the first tee of Phoenix , from ages 4+ I focus on short‑game strategy and swing mechanics, and provide structured and fun coaching that is also focused on measurable progress.

I graduated from Golf Academy of America in 2017. Certifications in teaching and mechanics, custom club fitting, club repair and playing certification. Expert in GC Quad analytics. Open to all levels with focus on short game development and course management.

"The lessons really helped my putting. Focusing on start line and speed control has cut down my three-putts, and I feel way more confident over short putts now.

Isabel Prado (aka isssagolfer) is a former college golfer, current professional golfer, and golf content creator based in Scottsdale, AZ. Isabel posts engaging golf content including hole vlogs, golf tips and tricks challenges with friends and other creators, mini golf and more. If you're looking for Isabel, you can find her at Dobson Ranch Golf Course or at another golf course nearby. She's always working on her game and loves giving free lessons to those she bumps into on the driving range.