Thomas Nelson
Golf Coach in Fairfield, California
**GREAT STUDENTS MAKE GREAT COACHES** For the past 20 years, I have been coaching and instructing many of the top golfers in Solano County. I firmly believe that "great players make great coaches." Here are some of my esteemed references: Aaron Beverly: Aaron has competed on the PGA, APGA, and Canadian Tours. During his time at Sac State, he broke numerous records and has won on the APGA Tour. He holds several course records, including a 59 at Rancho Murieta. Easton Hether: Class of 2026 at Cal State East Bay, Easton has already secured first-place finishes in tournaments and was named the 2023 Conference Freshman of the Year; 2025 CSEB Athlete of the Year; 2026 Career Athlete Award Anthony Del Dotto: A Class A PGA Professional and graduate of PGA/PGM New Mexico State, where he was a Jones Cup Champion. Mark Mills: Operations Manager at Jelly Belly. Mark improved from shooting over 100 to breaking 90 in just months through dedication to my 'Five Keys Method.' Although I now coach part-time, I have spent the past 20 years coaching and instructing for The City of Fairfield, Holy Spirit Middle School, and most recently, the Vacaville High Bulldogs. More than 10 of my students have gone on to play at the college level. But one of my proudest accomplishments is every junior player I have coached that went on to play in high school made their varsity squad as freshmen. Throughout these two decades, I have developed "The Five Keys" method of rapid learning. While I have specialized in instructing juniors with aspirations to play at the highest level, this method is designed for players who cannot dedicate hours each day to practice. The Five Keys Method focuses on accelerating progress without requiring extensive practice time. The Five Keys has consistently proven its effectiveness over the years, and I take great satisfaction in helping golfers achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be.
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37 reviews
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Lessons taught
20
Years experience
3
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About Thomas
**GREAT STUDENTS MAKE GREAT COACHES** For the past 20 years, I have been coaching and instructing many of the top golfers in Solano County. I firmly believe that "great players make great coaches." Here are some of my esteemed references: Aaron Beverly: Aaron has competed on the PGA, APGA, and Canadian Tours. During his time at Sac State, he broke numerous records and has won on the APGA Tour. He holds several course records, including a 59 at Rancho Murieta. Easton Hether: Class of 2026 at Cal State East Bay, Easton has already secured first-place finishes in tournaments and was named the 2023 Conference Freshman of the Year; 2025 CSEB Athlete of the Year; 2026 Career Athlete Award Anthony Del Dotto: A Class A PGA Professional and graduate of PGA/PGM New Mexico State, where he was a Jones Cup Champion. Mark Mills: Operations Manager at Jelly Belly. Mark improved from shooting over 100 to breaking 90 in just months through dedication to my 'Five Keys Method.' Although I now coach part-time, I have spent the past 20 years coaching and instructing for The City of Fairfield, Holy Spirit Middle School, and most recently, the Vacaville High Bulldogs. More than 10 of my students have gone on to play at the college level. But one of my proudest accomplishments is every junior player I have coached that went on to play in high school made their varsity squad as freshmen. Throughout these two decades, I have developed "The Five Keys" method of rapid learning. While I have specialized in instructing juniors with aspirations to play at the highest level, this method is designed for players who cannot dedicate hours each day to practice. The Five Keys Method focuses on accelerating progress without requiring extensive practice time. The Five Keys has consistently proven its effectiveness over the years, and I take great satisfaction in helping golfers achieve their personal goals, whatever they may be.
See Thomas Nelson in Action
Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
Junior Scholarship
Junior Scholarship Package is designed for a long term ongoing relationship between Student and Coach. Compensation will be merit based. And hourly wage will charged at the same rate McDonald's pays it's starting workers. However, a bonus schedule will be established between Parent and Coach based on the student reaching various milestones in his/her golfing career. This bonus schedule will be covered during the First Session engagement.
First Session - Adult or Junior
The First Session is to introduce the student to what they can expect in working with Coach Tom. The goals are: 1) Identify the student's goals, objectives and expectations. 2) Share Coach Tom's coaching methods and philosophy with the student. 3) Video analysis of the student's golf swing.
Introduction to the 5 Keys of the Golf Swing - Junior
This Coaching Package introduces the Student to the 5 core 'keys' that are common to every golf swing (putter to 300 yard drive). The goal is to help the student to master the most important and common aspects of the golf swing as quickly as possible. This builds a solid and correct foundation where all variations of a golf swing grow. This coaching series is designed for the very beginning golfer, or the golfer that may be confused by all the various 'swing methods' they may have encountered.
Hourly Engagement - Adult
One hour session to assist student with a specific goal or problem.
“Getting a lesson with Thomas was quite helpful. The information he shared really clarified some swing mechanics for me, which I hadn't fully understood before. Though I still need to work on steadying my stroke, I’m hopeful I can improve further with a bit more practice. If you're considering it, I’d say, why not try a lesson like this?”
Charles G.
2 lessons with Thomas
What Students Say
Easton H
1 lesson
Tom Nelson is extremely passionate about coaching. He is honest about your game and where you stand which in my opinion is the best way to get better from a coach. His knowledge and experience goes back from years of being in this business and too this day I rely on his feedback on my game, all around the best Coach I have worked with.
Jeston M
1 lesson
Dedicated coach committed to the individual students potential with a focus on consistent growth through practice, drilling, swing analysis, and on course instruction. Driven by the passion for golf, the success of his students, and the life lessons learned by competing with yourself and competitors on the course.
Bob R
1 lesson
Tom knows the golf swing as well as anyone I’ve met and has the ability to help each player figure out what works best for them. He help me improve my golf game. And I know he has helped other competitive and leisure players tremendously improved their golf games. Tom golf fun with his approach.
Tyrone T.
8 lessons
Coach Nelson made me regret not starting golf 20 years ago. I thought I was signing up for golf lessons, but somehow I got life coaching, therapy, and a reality check all in one package. Every lesson has me thinking, “Wow, that applies to golf". Never had coach so commited to help me improved.
Isaac J
1 lesson
Tom is a great guy with a lot of wisdom in the golfing world. His personality makes him easy to get along with and taking with him is the best part of his lessons. He’s easy to contact, and does everything possible to make you a better golfer at the end of the road. A truly passionate coach.
Ibrahim S.
1 lesson
Coach Nelson is a great coach who is very knowledgeable about the game of golf and how the swing works. From putting to the full swing, and from how to approach a hole to how to read putts Coach Nelson knows it all and can help you achieve your golfing potential!
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