Retired-Player-Turned-Instructor in Houston, TX
Junior & Adult Golf Instruction | On-Course & Short My coaching philosophy is simple by design.
and tour-tested course management strategies, my goal is to build a plan for your unique individual path to improvement. I am a former touring professional with a burning desire to help people achieve their goals on and off the golf course. I am a big believer in fundamentals, so I focus on guiding my students into building functional and sustainable swings, with effective short games to match. I am also very passionate about assisting Student-Athletes in all aspects of their journeys, whether their dream is to compete at a high level, earn a scholarship to compete and study in college, and/or develop into becoming a successful professional! ABOUT ME
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, I've had quite the journey to get here. After having a highly ranked amateur career and graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering from Rice University, I had the opportunity to chase my dream of playing on the PGA Tour. My 7 years on PGA Development Tours and regional Minitours taught me the value of hard work and perseverance. In fact, there were many times I had to subsidize my journey by caddying, teaching, and tutoring on the side to support my dream. Through it all, I never lost my passion for this amazing game. Now, as my priorities have changed, I want to use my experience to help you get the most out of your game! MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY
During my playing days, I learned quickly that having a “good-looking” swing doesn’t help you hold a check at the end of the week. Rather, the guys that were at the top week after week focused on having a swing that they knew would perform when it counted. That is my focus when I work with my students. We scrap aesthetics and work on building YOUR BEST SWING. I won't waste your time working on a cookie-cutter swing that looks nice but doesn’t translate to better golf. Instead, I analyze your body mechanics to build you an effective swing to take onto the course with confidence. Even if you have struggled with injuries or disabilities, we will find a swing that works for YOU. Who knows, it might still even look nice! THE FOUNDATIONS FOR COLLEGE GOLF
Lastly, as a former Captain of the Rice golf team, I have the experience and education to help your aspiring Student-Athlete achieve his or her dream of earning a College Scholarship! I've successfully been through the college process myself, ultimately receiving offers from several Ivy League and other prestigious universities before choosing to pursue Engineering at Rice University. With my familiarity of the system and academic background, I can provide the following off-the-course services for your Student-Athlete:
-Crafting an individualized plan
-Admissions Test Prep(SAT, ACT)
-Tutoring in Math (all levels up to Calculus 2) and Sciences
-Applications and Essays
-Exposure to and Communication with Coaches
-Anything else your Student-Athlete might need
Please feel free to reach out for a free consultation!