# David Byrne > David Byrne is a Golf coach in Los Angeles, California. Source: https://sites.coach/davidbyrne. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Golf with David Byrne - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts - Years of experience: 35 - Lessons taught: 7+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews David Byrne is an internationally experienced PGA Professional and Golf Performance Coach, bringing over 25 years of elite coaching expertise across the United States and Europe. Originally from Ireland, David is a dual member of both the PGA of America and the European/UK PGA, a distinction that reflects his global perspective and deep-rooted knowledge of the game. Known as “The Golf Whisperer,” David has built a reputation for transforming players of all levels—from complete beginners to elite amateurs and touring professionals—by simplifying the golf swing and delivering measurable, lasting results. David holds a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology, giving him a unique edge in performance coaching. He integrates mental conditioning, focus training, and competitive mindset development into every lesson, helping players not only improve technically but also perform under pressure. His coaching philosophy blends athletic movement, body-driven mechanics, and efficient ball striking, moving away from overly technical instruction and toward a more natural, repeatable swing. In addition to his coaching career, David is a published author and co-creator of the golf book “The Swing,” where he shares his insights into simplifying the game and unlocking peak performance. His background also includes experience as a college-level coach, further strengthening his ability to develop players in structured, high-performance environments. A firm believer in combining tradition with innovation, David utilizes advanced technology such as TrackMan, GCQuad, and high-speed video analysis to provide precise feedback and accelerate improvement. He also incorporates golf-specific fitness and mobility training, ensuring his players develop strength, flexibility, and durability to support a powerful, efficient swing. David’s coaching covers all aspects of the game, including: Full Swing (Driver & Irons) Short Game & Scoring Course Management & Strategy Mental Performance & Golf Psychology Competitive Player Development Golf Fitness & Movement Training A former Irish Sports Writers Pro-Am Champion (2016) with a sub-par winning performance, David combines competitive playing experience with world-class coaching knowledge. Now based in Santa Monica, California, David works with dedicated golfers seeking to elevate their game, lower their scores, and play with clarity, confidence, and consistency. ## Packages and prices - **Starter package**: 3 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $375.00 ($125.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 to 20 lessons. ## Where lessons happen - Swing Factory Golf LA, Los Angeles, California - Griffith Park Golf Course, Los Angeles, California - Balboa Golf Course, Encino, California - Maggie Hathaway Golf Course, Los Angeles, California - The City Golf - West LA, Los Angeles, California ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. Inside that window the coach charges 0% of the lesson, and 0% for a no-show. ## Reviews > I was only fortunate enough to know and work with David Byrne for a little over a month before he relocated to California, but that short time made a lasting impact on my game. I truly enjoyed his passion for golf and his genuine desire to help players get better. David often went out of his way to coach me between lessons whenever he wasn’t already busy teaching others—something I greatly appreciated. At 67 years old, I’m not looking to completely rebuild my golf swing, and David understood that from day one. His approach focuses on helping you find a swing thought that works for your swing,… > From Jeff, 5 out of 5 > In my twenty years playing golf and taking a myriad of lessons from a myriad of pros, Davey Byrnes stands out as a professional par excellence. Not only does he thoroughly understand and teach mechanics, but he is a master of sports psychology. When my friends and I play golf, we are constantly repeating phrases to each other from Davey. It is uncanny how many little tidbits he has given us that stand out in our minds and build our confidence. Davey relates equally well to men, women and children. He makes each person feel special and positive about the game without regard to their level of s… > From Barbara, 5 out of 5 > Working with David, a PGA professional, has completely transformed my golf game. As a beginner, I started with a high handicap, and through his coaching it has dropped significantly. David has an incredible ability to break the game down into clear, understandable pieces that make learning and improving feel natural. What makes David truly special is that he understands both the mental and physical sides of the game. He helps you build a better swing while also teaching you how to think about the game in a way that leads to better results on the course. David is a gifted teacher, and thanks t… > From Jacqueline, 5 out of 5 > David is a great golf teacher. He's patient and caring. I am not a sports person, but he made me feel like I could be one. He is a true pro in every sense of the word. Golf is his passion and pleasure and it shows. > From Trisha, 5 out of 5 > Davey is an excellent and caring teacher. His knowledge of not only the golf swing, but how to get the most out of each individual is one of his best attributes. I would highly recommend Davey. > From Robert, 5 out of 5 > David is passionate and knowledgeable about two sports ... gold and soccer. He is a terrific coach. > From Sean, 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/services/index.md) - [Golf Lessons](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/lessons) - [Lessons in Los Angeles](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/areas/los-angeles) - [Griffith Park Golf Course, Los Angeles](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/locations/griffith-park-golf-course-los-angeles) - [Swing Factory Golf LA, Los Angeles](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/locations/swing-factory-golf-la-los-angeles) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/llms.txt) ## Book through the API David Byrne sells Golf lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `a4a2376a-829f-4865-bc4f-32ab42efd05e`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/a4a2376a-829f-4865-bc4f-32ab42efd05e): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/a4a2376a-829f-4865-bc4f-32ab42efd05e/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/davidbyrne/llms.txt).