Greg Nikolai

$100/hour

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Introduction: Teaching is about relaying information to the student, that they can both understand and repeat. I always try to find something in their life that they do well that I can relate the golf swing to. Once established, this link provides a pathway to better understanding of what the action is & can be moving forward. My goal is make the student independent of the instructor, as the student will make many more swings without me than in front of me watching them, so they need to have the correct information for self correction not teacher reliance! The response from a student who hits the shot they thought was not possible prior to the lesson, their reaction is priceless to see the true joy of accomplishment!

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Hired 8 times

Serves Grafton, WI

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39 years in business

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Eric S.

Mar 26, 2018

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One lesson in and I’ve never felt more comfortable with my golf swing! Made it very easy for me to understand what to change and adjust, I’ve already been recommending him to my golf buddies before the season gets under way!

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Improve driving skills • Improve iron play • Improve putting skills • General improvement • As recommended by instructor • 45 minutes • As recommended by instructor • Evening (after 6pm) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • As soon as possible • Need some more information before hiring • I travel to the golf instructor

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Michael W.

Mar 2, 2018

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I was so impressed with Greg as a coach and teacher. I was getting spring fever and wanted to jump start my golf season. I have taken lessons before throughout my life but this was the most productive time I have ever spent with a golf pro. His approach to the swing was concise and not overly technical which I appreciated. By the end of my first lesson I felt I was truly hitting a golf shot with less tension and more tempo and balance than I ever had known. I have a concrete plan to take to the range and am very excited about this season and plan to continue with Greg in the future. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to dramatically improve or fine tune their game.

Details: Advanced • 45 - 64 years old • Improve iron play • Other • 45 minutes • As recommended by instructor • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Conducting initial research • I travel to the golf instructor

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Lisa S.

Jun 10, 2019

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Greg is a very personable, effective golf instructor. For anyone out there who thinks golf is based only on natural talent along with some mysterious technique, he breaks it down to basics and quickly improves your performance. He made me feel very comfortable and not at all self conscious (which is saying a lot as my golf has consisted of once a year outing with my dad for the past 20 years). He was well worth the time and money. Thank you Greg!

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

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Todd B.

Jul 1, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

He knew exactly how to relate to me. He explained situations in terms I could understand and apply.

Details: Intermediate • 45 - 64 years old • General improvement • Once a week • 60 minutes • As recommended by instructor • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6pm) • Early morning (before 9am) • As soon as possible • Conducting initial research • I travel to the golf instructor

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Ryan K.

Mar 28, 2018

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Greg quickly diagnosed a major flaw in my swing and provided a couple of easy drills to use and train with.

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Improve iron play • As recommended by instructor • 30 minutes • As recommended by instructor • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • As soon as possible • Ready to hire the right golf instructor now • I travel to the golf instructor

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Gregory Nikolai

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My fees are very competitive in the both the local market and the national one for the qualification that I bring to the table, in addition they are inclusive of all fees no adds such as range balls, simulator costs or on course lesson at Missing Links. I run an early season special thru April with a 15% discount on all lessons but do not packages off of that price but students pay as they go. May consider a in season morning lesson special as those are usually softer lesson time frames.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Allow for plenty of questions and answer sessions, along with making sure the student understands the request through repetition and drills from a daily practice drill.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a long time P.G.A. Member (1989), since then I have attended many teaching seminars along with reading many articles and books on the subject. In 2010, I went through the process of becoming a Certified Instructor through the P.G.A. with the intent of increasing my lesson business and reputation for teaching.