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Best 2 coaches for Golf lessons near Santa Cruz, CA

These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.

These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.

Bard Foster profile
Top Rated
99Score
About Bard

Golf to me is like playing chess in nature. There are moves and strategies that you can go by which will make it easier for you to score low on each hole. I’ve been playing golf since highschool and now have an almost scratch golf approach to my own game. Let me take you to your next level in the game of golf!

What students say...

"Great coach. Broke down my swing, isolated the issue and got me hitting a better ball. Looking forward to our next lesson already.

Bard
From$141.75per lesson

Bard

Bio: Golf to me is like playing chess in nature. There are moves and strategies that you can go by which will make it easier for you to score low on each hole. I’ve been playing golf since highschool and now have an almost scratch golf approach to my own game. Let me take you to your next level in the game of golf!
5.0
27 Lessons given
5.0
Nearby
2.3 mi
Delaveaga Golf Course
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 5:00 PM
πŸ’°$141.75 for weekly lessons
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Alex Elcenko profile
Top Rated
94Score
About Alex

!!! HOLIDAY FLASH SALE 20% OFF !!! When over at Pebble Beach, I go by The Grounded Caddie #ELSinkO. I also sell golf clubs at Golf Galaxy during the off season. On top of being a life long golfer, my degree is in Biomedical Engineering so I have a deep sense of physics, anatomy, biomechanics & material science. During my undergrad, I played D-1 water polo and club soccer. Eventually, I shifted to CrossFit where I achieved the top 33% in the world my first time competing in the 2016 Open. From there, I found boxing as an outlet from the biotech startup world and was on track to compete at USA Master's level before COVID/SIP hit. Since I have started coaching, I've worked one season with Stratford Charter School as an assistant coach, gained a Confidence Coach certification as well as an esoteric Gene Keys Guide authorization. If any interest in additional Game Of LiFe (G.O.L.F ) Consultation work for alignment with your True Self, inquiries accepted. #KnowThyShot As such, I bring to you a unique, motivational mindset along with a full bag of training tips and drills to aid you, build you up, or dial you more into this beautiful game of golf. Heck, I can even fit you into new clubs and putters! I am here today because my grandfather survived Guadal Canal WW2 battle fighting as a Navy pilot. So my golf life started on the course they retired on up past Sacramento after he was a surgeon/GP in Los Gatos and a member of La Rinc. It was there I learned to swing free using his old persimmons. When I grew into my body as a teenager, I casually wacked it around NorCal hunting those big birds. It wasn't until I was working that I started playing weekly. My self-taught low round is 76 with 23 putts. Luckily, I also have 2 Hole-in-ones (Ko Olina #12*, TPC Stonebrae #13). My GHIN was down to a (10), but being a single parent with 2 young daughters has interrupted that at the moment. *Rental clubs 😎

What students say...

"Alex helped us get the basics right. We hope to continue to develop on that foundation.

Alex
From$141.75per lesson

Alex

Bio: !!! HOLIDAY FLASH SALE 20% OFF !!! When over at Pebble Beach, I go by The Grounded Caddie #ELSinkO. I also sell golf clubs at Golf Galaxy during the off season. On top of being a life long golfer, my degree is in Biomedical Engineering so I have a deep sense of physics, anatomy, biomechanics & material science. During my undergrad, I played D-1 water polo and club soccer. Eventually, I shifted to CrossFit where I achieved the top 33% in the world my first time competing in the 2016 Open. From there, I found boxing as an outlet from the biotech startup world and was on track to compete at USA Master's level before COVID/SIP hit. Since I have started coaching, I've worked one season with Stratford Charter School as an assistant coach, gained a Confidence Coach certification as well as an esoteric Gene Keys Guide authorization. If any interest in additional Game Of LiFe (G.O.L.F ) Consultation work for alignment with your True Self, inquiries accepted. #KnowThyShot As such, I bring to you a unique, motivational mindset along with a full bag of training tips and drills to aid you, build you up, or dial you more into this beautiful game of golf. Heck, I can even fit you into new clubs and putters! I am here today because my grandfather survived Guadal Canal WW2 battle fighting as a Navy pilot. So my golf life started on the course they retired on up past Sacramento after he was a surgeon/GP in Los Gatos and a member of La Rinc. It was there I learned to swing free using his old persimmons. When I grew into my body as a teenager, I casually wacked it around NorCal hunting those big birds. It wasn't until I was working that I started playing weekly. My self-taught low round is 76 with 23 putts. Luckily, I also have 2 Hole-in-ones (Ko Olina #12*, TPC Stonebrae #13). My GHIN was down to a (10), but being a single parent with 2 young daughters has interrupted that at the moment. *Rental clubs 😎
4.9
453 Lessons given
4.9
Nearby
2.3 mi
Delaveaga Golf Course
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 9:30 AM
Professional Caddy
College Athlete
πŸ’°$141.75 for weekly lessons
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Frequently asked questions

What to expect when you take a Golf lesson in Santa Cruz

The first lesson for a beginner player

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Coach Bard

golf coach

Detailed - swing path. Pressure shift. Body Rotation. Club face analysis. Iron work.

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Coach Alex

golf coach

Since every swing is different, I like to discuss program development and progression in person. If any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

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The first lesson for an advanced player

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Coach Bard

golf coach

Detailed - swing path. Pressure shift. Body Rotation. Club face analysis. Iron work.

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Coach Alex

golf coach

Since every swing is different, I like to discuss program development and progression in person. If any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

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What do coaches say I need to bring to my lesson?

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Coach Alex

golf coach

Golf shoes or grippy sneakers. A golf glove if you have one or we can look at a course shop. Warm enough clothes for cold temps. Comfy loose clothes for warm months. Any clubs or club sets and rubber tees for driving range. Hats, sunglasses, and sunblock are often useful as well

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What do coaches say about teaching kids and youth?

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Coach Bard

golf coach

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Coach Alex

golf coach

Since every swing is different, I like to discuss program development and progression in person. If any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

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Golf coaches in Santa Cruz, CA

golf coach with the most lessons taught in Santa Cruz

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Coach Bard has taught

10 lessons

The location with the most coaches teaching golf lessons at

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Delaveaga Golf Course

Average coach player rating

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5.0

5 total ratings

and here are the coaches with top player ratings:

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Coach Bard

5.0 (5 ratings)

Number of certified coaches in Santa Cruz

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1 certified coaches

Number of former college athletes teaching golf in Santa Cruz

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1 former college athletes

Average length of time coaches in Santa Cruz have been teaching for

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11.67 years on average

How many coaches teach golf in Santa Cruz

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3 coaches

Average cost of a golf lesson in Santa Cruz

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$103 for weekly lessons

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Delaveaga Golf Course

401 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA

2.3 miles away β€’ 3 golf coaches teach here

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Pasatiempo Golf Course

Pasatiempo Golf Course

20 Clubhouse Rd

2.1 miles away β€’ 1 golf coach teaches here

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