Fairways to Health
Fairways to Health

Fairways to Health

$55/hour
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Goal(s) of golf lessons

It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction
One of, if not the greatest satisfaction in life, is drawn from a genuine desire to actively help another to succeed in any endeavor. I have been teaching golf since 1992. Even after all of these years, my sincere love for helping golfers to reach their potential continues to grow. Although, these days lessons can look very different. No longer am I restricted to a specific driving range or golf course. No matter how old you are; no matter what your prior experience with the sport entails; no matter if you are extremely athletic or somewhat deficient in that department; no matter if you are male or female; no matter if you are an absolute golf addict or not quite convinced that this game is worthy of a commitment; you can expect to be treated with kindness, respect, and complete professionalism. How wonderful it is to be part of a process in which I have a front row seat from which I can observe my students change and develop new and improved habits which will serve them for a lifetime! You better believe that I am stickler for the pre-swing fundamentals. As a poor grip, bad posture, incorrect alignment, (just to name a few), are the root cause of so much of the flaws in golf swings, you can expect a full check-up in this department. This approach applies to full swings, or any variation thereof, pitching the ball, chipping, and putting as well. I love challenging my students with dynamic drills to reinforce a specific feel or position on which we are focusing. I enjoy utilizing slow motion video and still photos during and after each lesson to give the students immediate and necessary feedback. Along with the hands-on instruction time, I offer everyone a complete recap of the lesson. These I send via email. My students love these as they are comprehensive and clearly play an important role in the learning process. In essence, with as detailed as these recaps are, you are receiving two lessons for the price of one. Ultimately, I like to think that my job or goal is to teach people to become their own instructor. With the acquisition of knowledge and healthy doses of encouragement and motivation which I provide, you will be better equipped to head to the golf course with enthusiasm and optimism. My guarantee to you is simple. After taking a single golf lesson or series of lessons with me, your confidence and competence will be at an all-time high. Because of my teaching philosophy, students will now be able to self correct when they encounter a little difficulty on the golf course. What a stark contrast this is to the full-blown frustration experienced from beginning to end which is the unfortunate plight of far too many golfers. I am extremely blessed in my job as a golf instructor to have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people from all walks of life. I can say honestly that my experience teaching others is always exciting. I enjoy hearing about each individual's life, their background, their challenges, and their success stories, and their ultimate goals. Since each individual is unique, I cherish the chance to incorporate a different approach to my instruction. I love to laugh and invariably no matter how seriously we are engaged in training, humor finds its way into our session. One may never love practicing his/her game as much as I do, but I enjoy the prospect of helping others to have some fun and grow to "tolerate" it! Of course, I promote practicing with a specific purpose. So, the likelihood that a change in attitude will occur as it pertains to appropriate practice is very strong! No more just pounding golf balls or ignoring practice altogether! Let's get started by you sending me a video of your swing. I look forward to working with you!
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15 years in business

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Tim S.
Jul 26, 2024
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Coach John has now done 3 lessons with my 15 year old son who is going to try out for his high school golf team for the first time. I'm not equipped with the skill/knowledge, nor would my son be very receptive to me coaching him in golf; however, so far the lessons with Coach John have been great. He is both very knowledgeable in the golf swing, and explains the mechanics well to my son. He exhibits a very calm and supportive coaching style, mixed with a little humor to keep things light. Like others have said in their reviews, he also sends pictures/videos to reinforce the lessons, and assigns "homework" for between lessons. I can already see my son will be playing better golf than me soon!

Details: Beginner • 14 - 17 years old • Improve driving skills • Improve iron play • General improvement • Introduction to golf • Yes, I own golf clubs • Other • I travel to the golf instructor • The golf instructor travels to me

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Nick R.
Jun 11, 2024
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I can’t say enough positive things about my first lesson with John. He helped with a few corrections and implemented them over the course of the lesson in a way that I was able to pick them all up and not have too many swing thoughts. He clearly has a passion for teaching and it shows in his explanations, encouragement, and patience. My game has rapidly improved already and I definitely plan to go back for more lessons.

Details: Advanced • 26 - 44 years old • 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

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PJ E.
May 17, 2024
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I have been golfing actively for about 8 years now. I’m very inconsistent but a ‘decent’ player, typically shooting in the 84-89 range with a personal best of 79. I found John via Thumbtack to help elevate my game, as my goal is to achieve more consistency. After two sessions with John, it's clear why he has such high ratings. He thoroughly explains and breaks down the importance of body movement and the significance of every movement and why it matters. The 'why' is crucial. I work out 4-5 days a week, golf at least once a week, and in our last session, I discovered and used ‘golf muscles’ I didn’t know existed! I can’t wait to see how John can improve my game. I’ll provide another review after 5+ more sessions.

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

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Cody M.
May 3, 2024
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John was very thorough and ensured I was following along during each portion of the lesson. His after lesson summary’s are a huge help to continue practicing on your own. He even stayed a little bit after the lesson and kept providing insight! I will most likely be scheduling a second lesson with John in the near future.

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

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Connie K.
Jul 17, 2023
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I have had two lessons with John thus far. I never really learned the proper mechanics and have developed some poor habits over the years. I have worked with several Pro's on and off during my golfing career, and John is by far the best. He is able to give me tangible things to incorporate and work on to improve my game. Not every Pro has the gift of translating the information in a way that is easy to digest. John has an innate ability to do just that. John's follow up emails are invaluable. He prescribes drills to work on at home along with videos and detailed feedback from your lesson. That is worth the $40 all by itself. John clearly loves the game and has a passion for teaching it and goes above and beyond to help his students achieve their goals. I have and will continue to highly recommend John to anyone who is looking to improve their skills. Although change is painful and takes time, for the first time in years I am optimistic and confident that I will refine my game.

Details: Intermediate • 18 - 25 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 • The golf instructor travels to me

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