Robert Van Dusen Golf

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Introduction: USGTF certified Easiest Swing in Golf coach After having been kicked out of some of the finest municipal golf courses in Los Angeles (I didn’t do anything wrong, honest. They just don’t like outside instructors) I have started coaching out of my backyard in Sherman Oaks. This benefits you because you can work on the movements of the swing without worrying too much about where the ball goes. I also have lots of golf gizmos we can bring out to help you learn those movements more efficiently and with an astonishing lack of performance anxiety. So if whacking golf balls into a net appeals to you let me know.

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This pro effectively improves customers' golf skills in a short time, providing personalized lessons that are both fun and informative. Customers appreciate their patience, friendliness, and ability to make complex concepts clear. They also praise the pro's flexibility in scheduling lessons.

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Chris K.

Aug 17, 2022

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Robert is great and easy to work with. He’s amazing at what he does, my wife and I were able to hit the golf ball (without any prior experiences) 15 mins into the lesson! 10/10 would recommend!

Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Introduction to golf • No, but I would like the teacher's advice on purchasing clubs • Once a week • I travel to the golf instructor

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Will D.

Jul 13, 2022

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Robert is the best golf coach I have ever met so far. In the beginning I was a little hesitating as he is humous, but not that too strict. But after I have two lessons I feel my swing is exactly back on the tract and both of the lessens exceeded my expectations so much. He has corrected my little positions I didn’t realize when I played myself and helped me to swing to look a pro in a very short time. I am SUPER HAPPY about the lessons and I will have more lessons with him for sure!

Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • General improvement • Yes, I own golf clubs • More than once a week • I travel to the golf instructor • The golf instructor travels to me

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Drew K.

Feb 25, 2021

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Robert is a friendly and knowledgeable golf instructor. I really appreciated how timely he was in his response and his overall positivity when working on my golf game. I highly recommend taking a lesson with Robert, regardless of your level of skill.

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Improve iron play • Improve driving skills • General improvement • Yes, I own golf clubs • Once a week • I travel to the golf instructor • The golf instructor travels to me

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Thank you for the kind words.

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Edward I.

Sep 21, 2020

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Robert spent time talking to me about my golfing journey and previous instructors that I had seen before my actual lesson. He used "out of the box" techniques to help me feel the club and find my swing and as a result I shot a low score on my next outing. I will definitely recommend him to my friends.

Details: Intermediate • 45 - 64 years old • General improvement • Yes, I own golf clubs • Other • I travel to the golf instructor

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Spencer J.

Jul 27, 2020

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I have just begun working with Robert and have had 2 lessons. He is very knowledgeable and as a senior, I had concerns about returning to the game after a 4 year hiatus with a swing that was sure to hurt my back. Robert introduced me to a great easy swing technique that I'm now trying to improve. He is easy going, patient, and a funny guy. He doesn't push beyond your limitations, but helps you get past them. I would highly recommend him and plan to have him work with my non-golf wife, when the time comes. He also has interesting homework to improve and I am anxious to take these new techniques to the golf course, once I am in better shape. You will really enjoy him and the experience. Spencer Johnson

Details: Intermediate • 65 years or older • General improvement • Yes, I own golf clubs • Once a week • I travel to the golf instructor

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer a discount if the customers buys a series. 4 lessons are $280.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We start with a little chat about why they want to play golf, if they have any injuries and what other sports do they play. Then we start with contact, getting the ball off the ground, then we add distance and accuracy.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified USGTF and The Easiest Swing in golf coach. I have also worked with some of the greatest teachers and players in the game including Mike Austin, Paul Runyon, Eddie Merrins, Jim Flick, Fred Shoemaker, Tim Galloway and John Marshall.