Pancho Thornton
Golf Coach in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Meet Pancho,a longtime caddie at Merion Golf Club and Assistant Professional at Cobbs Creek Golf Course. He earned the reputation as a "swing whisperer" with a wealth of knowledge and an easygoing approach to teaching. Despite his modest demeanor, Pancho’s insights, drawn from decades of experience, have helped golfers refine their technique with simple but effective tips.
5.0
78 ratings
98+
Lessons taught
38
Years experience
1
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About Pancho
Meet Pancho,a longtime caddie at Merion Golf Club, who earned the reputation as a "swing whisperer" with a wealth of knowledge and an easygoing approach to teaching. Despite his modest demeanor, Pancho’s insights, drawn from decades of experience, have helped golfers refine their technique with simple but effective tips. Was Assistant Golf Professional at Cobbs Creek Golf Course.
See Pancho Thornton in Action
Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
“My lesson with Pancho really helped me get more consistent with my irons, especially since turning my front foot out now feels more natural. Though I still need to practice that motion so it becomes automatic, I’m optimistic about building muscle memory. It’s pretty helpful to be able to think about other swing aspects without losing form. If you're working on iron shots, Pancho’s steady approach could be just what you need to improve your game.”
Tyler M.
What Students Say
Pete H.
5 lessons
I'm pretty satisfied with how the lesson went, especially since Pancho emphasized continuing to practice ball striking and good finishes. I hope to get a tune-up on what we've already covered, just to keep things consistent. Still, I think my game can stay steady with a bit more focus on those areas. Nothing flashy, but a solid step forward. If you're looking to work on fundamentals like good finishes, Pancho's approach could be worth exploring.
Brandi B.
9 lessons
Poncho is very knowledgeable about golf fundamentals and has practical exercises to help improve your game. He’s patient and does a great job identifying areas of practice. He’s also super friendly so it made me feel comfortable very quickly!
Herbert, C.
13 lessons
Coach Thornton covered some basics that helped me understand what I had to do. I experienced an immediate improvement. He is able to convey the game from both a mental and physical perspective in a very comprehensible way.
Matt R.
6 lessons
Pancho is an excellent teacher. He's patient and uses his years of experience to help guide you to swing a repeatable swing to bring the ball down the middle!
Daniel N.
8 lessons
Very patient and a clear passion for golf. First summer ever picking up a golf club and really helped establish fundamentals needed to build a proper swing
Kevin S.
20 lessons
Great first lesson , breaks everything down very easily , looking forward to more !
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.
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Prepaid lessons expire 12 months after purchase.