# Ricardo Terlaje > Ricardo Terlaje is a Golf coach in San Diego, CA. Source: https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Golf lessons with Ricardo Terlaje - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: beginner, intermediate, expert - Years of experience: 22 - Lessons taught: 305+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 209 ratings Ricardo Terlaje, national team player, has proudly represented his country in numerous high-level amateur events. I use one the #1 swing training aids (pro sender) created Sean foley (past coach of Tiger Woods) and David Woods. { I have a simplified 3 part swing training to make any golfer better at the game. After proper stance and positioning I have simplified the entire swing to 3 easy steps} With a specialization in the short game, Ricardo's skills on the golf course have garnered admiration and respect from his peers. His dedication and passion for the sport shine through in every swing, inspiring those around him to strive for excellence in their own game. ## Packages and prices - **Lesson Package**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $260.00 ($65.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 to 20 lessons. ## Where lessons happen - Mission Bay Golf Course, San Diego, California - The Crossings at Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California - The Vineyard at Escondido, Escondido, California - Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course, San Diego, California - Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Encinitas, California - The Executive Course at Lakehouse, San Marcos, California ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > Outstanding Golf Instruction from Ricardo – Highly Recommended As someone who had never played golf before—aside from one round of mini golf over 20 years ago—I wasn’t sure what to expect when I signed up for lessons. From the very first lesson, Ricardo exceeded all expectations. His patience, deep knowledge of the game, and exceptional teaching skills helped me progress from a complete beginner to someone who now understands proper stance, swing fundamentals, and how to make solid contact with the ball. Ricardo has a remarkable ability to break down complex movements into simple, achievable… > From Veronica, 5 out of 5 > That lesson was pretty helpful, mainly because we really focused on my driver mechanics, which was quite useful. Though I might need to revisit some of the same stuff next time, I appreciated the steady approach. Ricardo's approach definitely highlighted what I should work on to get more consistent with my drive. Still, I’m hopeful that with continued practice, I’ll see further improvement. If you’re into honing specific parts of your golf game, Ricardo’s worth giving a try. > From Chase, 5 out of 5 > Ricardo’s lesson was quite helpful, especially with the drill to stop early extension and keeping my right knee flexed, those tips really made a difference. We also went over my takeaway to reinforce better habits, which I appreciated. Still, I’m hopeful about checking how I progress on those points and working on my chipping next time. If you're looking for someone who focuses on specific aspects like this, I’d suggest giving Ricardo a try. > From Phillip, 5 out of 5 > The lesson was quite good overall, mainly because Ricardo was really patient and took the time to give useful tips. I never felt rushed, which helped me build some good momentum. Though there's still room to get more consistent with ball contact and control the backswing better, I left feeling like I made some steady progress. If you're looking for a focused approach with a natural teacher, I think Ricardo's worth trying out. > From Eng, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Ricardo was quite good, I’d say. His support was genuinely helpful, especially since he was great at pointing me in the right direction. Though, I think advancing more in certain areas could really make a difference, but for now I feel like I have a solid foundation to build on. Still, it’s promising to see how I improved, and I might consider trying him again to continue sharpening my skills. > From Lorena, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Ricardo was quite helpful, especially since he was really knowledgeable and patient throughout. Though the focus was clear, I still feel there’s room for us to work on some specific swing adjustments in future lessons. Still, his calm approach made it easy to ask questions and stay engaged. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely knows their stuff, Ricardo’s worth trying. > From Steven, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Ricardo went well, I’d say, especially since his patience really stood out to me, and he definitely helped me work on improving my ball striking, which I appreciated. Still, I think there's some room to refine my technique further, but I feel more confident about my swings now. If you're looking for a focused, calm approach, you might want to give Ricardo a try. > From Paul, 5 out of 5 > A standout moment was how engaging and effective the lesson felt throughout. Ricardo’s approach made the session enjoyable and easy to follow. This lesson was a great opportunity to improve skills in a supportive environment. If you’re thinking about taking your golf game to the next level, Ricardo’s lessons are definitely worth trying! ⛳️ > From Ricardo, 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/services/index.md) - [Golf Lessons](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/private-lessons/index.md) - [Lessons in Carlsbad](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/areas/carlsbad) - [Lessons in Encinitas](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/areas/encinitas) - [Lessons in Escondido](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/areas/escondido) - [Lessons in San Diego](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/areas/san-diego) - [Lessons in San Marcos](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/areas/san-marcos) - [The Crossings at Carlsbad, Carlsbad](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/locations/the-crossings-at-carlsbad) - [Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Encinitas](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/locations/encinitas-ranch-golf-course-encinitas) - [The Vineyard at Escondido, Escondido](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/locations/the-vineyard-at-escondido) - [Mission Bay Golf Course, San Diego](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/locations/mission-bay-golf-course-san-diego) - [Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course, San Diego](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/locations/rancho-bernardo-inn-golf-course-san-diego) - [The Executive Course at Lakehouse, San Marcos](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/locations/the-executive-course-at-lakehouse-san-marcos) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/ricardo-terlaje/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Ricardo Terlaje sells Golf lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `27be54b6-2787-40ba-b1ba-bcb64747b781`. 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/27be54b6-2787-40ba-b1ba-bcb64747b781): 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/27be54b6-2787-40ba-b1ba-bcb64747b781/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/ricardo-terlaje/llms.txt).