18 Golf coaches & instructors for lessons in Oakland, FL

Will Walters, a Professional Golf Coach, hails from South Florida and began his golf journey at the age of nine. Self-taught from the start, he immersed himself in Jack Nicklaus’ Golf My Way and Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons—books his father gave him with the simple instruction to practice diligently. Over the years, Will honed his skills on South Florida’s mini-tour circuits while independently coaching players in the Palm Beaches. His dedication and expertise earned him a reputation as one of South Florida’s premier golf coaches. Now, with over 25 years of experience and more than 20,000 lessons taught, Will combines scientific principles with proven tour player techniques to help each student develop a repeatable, personalized golf swing. Coaching at the picturesque Falcons Fire Golf Club in the heart of Orlando, Florida, Will Walters continues to share his passion for golf, helping players of all levels elevate their game.

Chris, a native of Chicago, IL, was introduced to golf at age five by his father. He decided to develop his eye for detail and passion for golf into a career, so he enrolled in the David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate Golf Club in Orlando, FL. For six years, he trained with David Leadbetter and his master instructors. He efficiently assembles a better golf swing for any player, from beginner golfers to top touring professionals. In May 2014, Chris accepted the lead instructor position at the Brad Brewer Golf Academy at the Shingle Creek Golf Club. He excels in developing players of all ages and igniting their passion for the game; he gets particular enjoyment from the success his students achieve. Today, Chris continues to inspire and help players reach their best technique at the Shingle Creek Golf Academy where he serves as Director of Instruction.This state-of-the-art facility provides a unique experience in developing every player’s game. This year Chris was named one of Golf Digests Best Young Teachers in America 2025-2026.

Brian Mogg, A Former PGA Tour Player Has Led A Successful Career In The Golf Industry. He Is Well-Respected In The Industry For Is Honorable Leadership And Instruction. Brian Has Been Awarded Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher For 10 Years In A Row And Recognized In Golf Digest For Being A Top 50 Instructor Globally. His Dedication To Excellent Instruction Has Resulted In 30 Student Wins On The PGA + LGPA Tour.

Before joining the Mogg Performance Center, Kyle spent the past 10 years as the Teaching Professional at Isleworth Country Club in Windermere, FL. During his time at Isleworth, he has conducted many world class events and outings for Fortune 500 companies. He has worked with champions from the PGA, LPGA and Web.com tours. In addition to professionals, Kyle has taken many juniors from beginners to being nationally ranked and up through the collegiate level. He has earned Hilton honorable mention from US Kids Golf’s Top 50 Kids Teachers list. Kyle has played in many professional events and uses his tournament experience to help students learn the proven mental and mechanical fundamentals that lead to success.

Former PGA Tour player. Has played in the U.S. Open and won many professional tournaments. Over 20 years of experience and teaches at all levels. Focuses on achieving your goals. Includes video of your session. Sean is a Master Instructor and Coach, teaches all levels of golf from beginning to the most advanced. In the 20 years he has been serving the game of golf, he has acquired experience from the world’s best golf tours and is ready to give you what your game needs.

"Great coach. Definitely will take another lesson.

I’m Jeff Riley, and I’ve been the primary golf teaching professional at Bad Dog Driving Range in East Orlando for over 25 years. I bring excitement and enthusiasm to teaching golfers of all skill levels, focusing on helping beginners and intermediates make the most of their practice time, while fine-tuning advanced players for tournament competitiveness. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lewis Gagne, who was the low amateur at the 2017 U.S. Open under my guidance. As a former collegiate player with experience on the mini tours and having qualified for two PGA Tour events, I’m dedicated to sharing my expertise and passion for the game. Bad Dog Driving Range, located directly across from Ventura Golf Club, features an all-turf grass driving range.