30 Golf coaches & instructors for lessons in Oakland, CA

Coach Lawson｜Find Your Swing, Play with Joy With 20+ years of experience in China and the U.S., Coach Lawson has trained junior champions in AJGA, IMG, and more. He’s known for making complex swings simple, helping students build confidence and enjoy steady progress. “Your swing is personal,” he says. “There’s no one-size-fits-all. Let’s find the rhythm that works for you.” Students love his calm, clear teaching style and the way he brings out their best on the course.

Every journey begins with an assessment with your golf performance coach. In this first session, a TPI-certified coach assess your mobility, stability, strength, power, swing, and more. This assessment will allow your golf performance coach to determine the best ways to improve your game from a strength, conditioning, and golf perspective. Experienced golfer turned dedicated instructor with over a decade of playing experience. Passionate about sharing golf knowledge and helping players of all levels improve their game. Specializing in personalized coaching tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. Ready to elevate your golfing journey?

Unlock your golfing potential with guidance from a seasoned professional. As a former tour pro with 35 years of experience, I offer tailored instruction to elevate your game. My passion lies in helping golfers of all levels achieve their goals while fostering a love for the sport.

"Made me feel very comfortable as a beginner and took the time to help me understand what the fundamentals are to make a proper consistent swing. I’m no longer afraid to play with others and look forward to practice and play as often as I can.

Justin has been immersed in golf since age 8, competing in junior and high school golf where he learned early on that skill, not just strength, can set a player apart. Focusing on a solid short game and mental resilience led him to pursue a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology, deepening his understanding of the mental side of golf. Justin firmly believes that mental skills training is the key to unlocking a player's true potential, enabling them to play with greater confidence, focus, and composure under pressure. His coaching style integrates both technical instruction and mental training, guiding students of all levels to improve both on and off the course. Based in Walnut Creek with his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Jaylen, this Castro Valley native is dedicated to helping golfers of all abilities elevate their game through a balanced approach to both skill and mindset.

****NOTE: FOR EVERY ADULT SESSION, A SOLANO COUNTY JR RECEIVES A FREE SESSION**** For the past 20 years, I have been coaching and instructing many of the top golfers in Solano County. I firmly believe that "great players make great coaches." Here are some of my esteemed references: Aaron Beverly: Aaron has competed on the PGA, APGA, and Canadian Tours. During his time at Sac State, he broke numerous records and has won on the APGA Tour. He holds several course records, including a 59 at Rancho Murieta. Easton Hether: Currently a sophomore at Cal State East Bay, Easton has already secured first-place finishes in tournaments and was named the 2023 Conference Freshman of the Year. Anthony Del Dotto: A Class A PGA Professional and graduate of PGA/PGM New Mexico State, where he was a Jones Cup Champion. Mark Mills: Operations Manager at Jelly Belly. Mark improved from shooting over 100 to breaking 90 in just months through dedication to my 'Five Keys Method.' Although I now coach part-time, I have spent the past 20 years coaching and instructing for The City of Fairfield, Holy Spirit Middle School, and most recently, the Vacaville High Bulldogs. More than 10 of my students have gone on to play at the college level. But one of my proudest accomplishments is every junior player I have coached that went on to play in high school made their varsity squad as freshmen. Throughout these two decades, I have developed "The Five Keys" method of rapid learning. While I have specialized in instructing juniors with aspirations to play at the highest level, this method is designed for players who cannot dedicate hours each day to practice. The Five Keys Method focuses on accelerating progress without requiring extensive practice time. The Five Keys has consistently proven its effectiveness over the years, and I take great satisfaction in helping golfers achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be.

"Getting a lesson with Thomas was quite helpful. The information he shared really clarified some swing mechanics for me, which I hadn't fully understood before. Though I still need to work on steadying my stroke, I’m hopeful I can improve further with a bit more practice. If you're considering it, I’d say, why not try a lesson like this?

Driven by a lifelong love of the game, I've spent the last 25 years refining my skills, both as a mini-tour competitor and a dedicated golf coach. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience to help golfers of all levels elevate their game and discover the joy of this challenging sport.