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About
I have been teaching golf for 16 years and have given over 26,000 lessons. I have had numerous awards over the course of my golf instuction career:
*PGA member since 2003
* 2015 GolfTEC Coach of the Year
*Bradenton Herald Top Golf Instructor for 2003
* Accushnet scholarship winner as a top graduate of the PGA of America
*Valedictorian from the Golf Academy of America
Ultimately, the best part of teaching golf comes in the improvement of the students. A golfer making an improvement and hitting a great golf shot is what makes it all worth while.
Overview
Hired 25 times
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10 years in business
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2019
Services offered
Desired lesson frequency
Once per week
Multiple per week
Other
Work location
My customers travel to me
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Jose L.
Aug 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’m just starting out in golf, and I loved the methods and technology used to help me with my swing. They explained how to hold the club, how I should position myself, and the mistakes I needed to correct. I 100% recommend it.
Details: Beginner • 45 - 64 years old • Introduction to golf • No, but I would like the teacher's advice on purchasing clubs • As recommended by instructor • I travel to the golf instructor • The golf instructor travels to me
Golf Lessons
Yj K.
May 17, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
John has been great so far! Loved my first lesson and have been improving so I signed up for 10 lessons. He shows comparisons week to week as well to show how you are progressing.
Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Introduction to golf • General improvement • Improve driving skills • Improve iron play • Improve putting skills • Yes, I own golf clubs • Once a week • I travel to the golf instructor • The golf instructor travels to me
Golf Lessons
William b.
Jul 19, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
John is great. Very knowledgeable, analyzes the swing and queries on each step rather than confusing the process with a bunch of thoughts. I improved quickly
Details: Advanced • 45 - 64 years old • General improvement • Yes, I own golf clubs • Once a week • I travel to the golf instructor • The golf instructor travels to me
Golf Lessons
Melody S.
May 30, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Loved my lesson. Learned so much. My instructor was so patient. I bought a package so I will be going back for more fun.
Details: Beginner • 45 - 64 years old • Introduction to golf • General improvement • Yes, I own golf clubs • As recommended by instructor • I travel to the golf instructor
Golf Lessons
Matt W.
Jul 11, 2020
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John makes everything so simple and clear while building your confidence along the way. Within five minutes, he was helping me improve my slice and strike the ball better.
Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • General improvement • Improve driving skills • Improve iron play • Improve putting skills • Yes, I own golf clubs • As recommended by instructor • I travel to the golf instructor
Golf Lessons
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John Koestner
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I typically start with an evaluation of the golf swing in the first lesson where we do a full analysis of the swing. From there, we start working on the grip, the aim and set-up and work through the mechanics of the swing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) for 14+ years.
I am certified in golf fitness through the Titleist Performance Institutw.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with hundreds of beginners and have work with scratch golfers and mini-tour players as well.
I tailor the instruction to the individual based on goals, age, gender and body-type. No two individuals are the same.
