Golf Coach in Carlsbad, California
Real Coaching. Real Improvement.
Golf has been a passion of mine from a young age. I was an accomplished high school golfer and began teaching the game at just 14. I believe every golfer learns differently, so my coaching is built around your individual game and goals. Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or working to break 80, I’ll create a personalized plan to help you improve your swing, practice with purpose, build confidence, and shoot lower scores.
5.0
293 ratings
361+
Lessons taught
9
Years experience
7
Locations
My journey in golf began at age five, competing in tournaments by age nine. I proudly represented Davis Senior High School's Varsity golf team for all four years. Although I didn't make the cut for the University of Oregon's D1 golf team, my passion for the sport remained undiminished. During high school, I shared my love for golf by coaching kids at the Golf and Splash summer camp in Davis. Now, I'm committed to regular practice, striving to lower my index back to scratch.
I have extensive experience teaching junior golfers ages 7–10 and know how important it is to keep golf fun and engaging. I keep lessons light and positive, using games, challenges, and friendly competition to keep kids entertained while still building strong fundamentals and making real progress.
I have experience teaching golfers ages 11–14, from beginners to competitive junior golfers\. If competition is their goal, we’ll prepare them for junior tournaments and help them build the skills and confidence to compete for a spot on their high school golf team.
I teach beginner golfers ages 18 and older, focusing on swing fundamentals, short game, course management, and confidence. I’ll create a personalized plan to help you improve at your own pace.
For golfers with a 14–25 handicap, I focus on building consistency, improving timing and sequencing, and lowering scores. We’ll identify where you’re losing strokes and create a personalized plan covering swing path, proper movement, short game, and course management.
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
Ages: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors · beginner, intermediate · Gear provided
4 lessons, $300 total
“My 14-year-old daughter and I had our first lesson with Jake in Encinitas. It was a great location and easy to meet up. My daughter has never golfed before and it’s been years for me. Jake was extremely helpful and gave us both really good feedback. Even in one lesson we were both feeling more confident. We are excited for our future lessons with Jake! ”
Melissa N.
Jodi m.
6 lessons
Thanks for helping Soph make her HS team… we are all so excited for her!
Dan. D
1 lesson
Working with Jake was an awesome experience. While many instructors are great golfers, Jake included, he’s the first coach that truly took the time to help me “feel” all the mechanical changes required to fix my issues. Most instructors try to force the “correct” way on you where Jake takes the time to understand your physical abilities and tailor them.
David B.
28 lessons
What stood out most during the lesson with Jake was the clear progression in my skills. The way each step built on the last made it easy to follow and stay motivated. I’d recommend Jake’s lessons to anyone looking to improve their golf game in a structured and enjoyable way. Give it a try and see the difference for yourself! ⛳🙂
Brittany G.
19 lessons
Jake is a wonderful coach. He’s helped me develop my skills and taught me about the game to improve my confidence on the course. As a beginner golfer, I appreciate his patience and various coaching techniques to keep lessons interesting and fun.
Brittany G.
Student
“Jake is a wonderful coach. He’s helped me develop my skills and taught me about the game to improve my confidence on the course. As a beginner golfer, I appreciate his patience and various coaching techniques to keep lessons interesting and fun.”
Brianna Richardson
Student
“I’ve known Jake for almost 10 years now .He is very fun and encouraging and has experience teaching people who are first timers(like I was) and higher level players. My game has improved x10 since our first lesson”
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6 locations
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.
Expiry
Prepaid lessons expire 12 months after purchase.