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Tom

4.9 (16 reviews)

Rate $85
Response 1h
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Number of students Tom has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Tom has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

4.9 (16 reviews)

$85/h

1^st lesson free

Golf

Experienced tutor in Golf in San Bernardino, Tom offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Golf

Lesson location

- online

About Tom

My approach to teaching golf is showing new students how to learn golf at their pace of understanding. Each student has his/her's strengths and weaknesses. I believe good instruction is accommodating to the students level. Experienced golfers require the same approach as to pace but usually need more refined drills to make changes for their swing.

The most important motive for me as an instructor is to share the importance of learning all aspects of golf: Putting, chipping, sand, and developing a comfortable repeatable swing the student be able to maintain for many years.

I have been a PGA member instructing golf for over 30 years and gain personal satisfaction watching my students gain the skill required to play golf. I'd rather not bore you with tournaments of the past and awards because they're not what's really important in golf. Playing the game and being with other people is the real enjoyment.

I enjoy being outdoors teaching a sport that I love playing myself and seeing my students develop the love of playing golf too!

My story: Which drives my feelings about learning golf.

I originally began playing golf at 18 years old during my first summer after high school graduation. I made sure I would learn the right way with instruction. I joined a men's club and began keeping track of my score and liked playing little club tournaments. I began to realize the weaknesses in my game which became my sole focus of more lessons and practice. After 13 months of playing, practice, tournaments, my handicap of 21 the first two months began to drop dramatically one year later to a 3 handicap and I'm playing in the final group of the club championship. I didn't win but second place was unbelievable to me and other skeptics too.

I felt it important to begin college and tried out for Jr college golf team. The coach asked about my experience and was very skeptical about me trying out. He asked the other players who never heard of me or knew me if I really shot the scores during the tryouts. I played as the #1 player for the team by the second match. I transferred to UCSB and played NCAA golf for two more years, again the coach doubting my short golf experience. So, I try to give my students the benefit of the doubt towards improvement. I try to convince my students that nobody can stand in their way of success except themselves.

In 1983 began working as assistant pga member at public golf course Whittier Narrows public Golf Course.

I was asked to run group clinics and demonstrate golf shots. At first I admit it was nerve wracking, afraid of students becoming worse. After my very first lesson given, the student actually was so happy to improve she wanted more help. That was my greatest accomplishment!

PGA instructor for 35 years.

About the lesson

Talk to the student and ask what their goals are during a golf lesson.

Ask my students their golf experience and other sports they have enjoyed.

I need to know how much practice time is comfortable during their lessons so I’m able to schedule follow up appointments beneficial to their progress.

all ages male/female

some students with disabilities (blind, students with Autism, cerebral palsy)

new students, experienced accomplished players, and frustrated overwhelmed individuals who almost quit.

I would look for an instructor who values learning at realistic pace and teaches the whole game (putting, chipping, sand, and golf course management, not just swing.) A teacher who concentrates on lowering a students score. Also, find an instructor who listens to his/her students.

competing in PGA teaching competition at Mission Hills with student whom WON with the lowest net score. (2016. May). Student went on to win another event 2 days later.

Preparing for the Senior PGA Tour, seeing how well prepared you have to be playing under stress and expectations.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
ask what the instructor feels is the most important about learning golf. If he/she answers that learning must be fun , challenging, and leave with a sense of wanting more.

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4.9 (16 reviews)

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Jim
- 5
Perfect! Tom Kelly has been an excellent instructor; I feel I'm progressing smoothly. Thank you.
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Jim

Perfect! Tom Kelly has been an excellent instructor; I feel I'm progressing smoothly. Thank you.
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Geovany
- 5
Perfect! Like the practice facilities. It includes something for every aspect of the game
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Geovany

Perfect! Like the practice facilities. It includes something for every aspect of the game
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Jeffon
- 5
Perfect! Tom is a great instructor. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their game.
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Jeffon

Perfect! Tom is a great instructor. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their game.
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Gayle
- 5
Perfect! Tom is a great instructor. I am 61 and am proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks. I never played golf before and Tom was able to draw from his knowledge of people and their life experiences to teach proper technique. The course seems adequate and well maintained and not very crowded.
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Gayle

Perfect! Tom is a great instructor. I am 61 and am proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks. I never played golf before and Tom was able to draw from his knowledge of people and their life experiences to teach proper technique. The course seems adequate and well maintained and not very crowded.
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Ryan
- 5
Perfect! Coach Tom was great. He took the time to understand my goals and tailor our lessons to those goals. I’ll definitely be going back for additional lessons.
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Ryan

Perfect! Coach Tom was great. He took the time to understand my goals and tailor our lessons to those goals. I’ll definitely be going back for additional lessons.
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Ryan
- 5
Perfect! Tom is great! Very patient, friendly and positive. I enjoyed my lesson very much and will be taking more from Tom.
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Ryan

Perfect! Tom is great! Very patient, friendly and positive. I enjoyed my lesson very much and will be taking more from Tom.
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Ryan
- 5
Perfect! Coach Tom is great! Great listener, I came in with driver issues and by the end of my lesson I was hitting the ball much straighter and it felt great. I would recommend him to anyone struggling with their game.
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Ryan

Perfect! Coach Tom is great! Great listener, I came in with driver issues and by the end of my lesson I was hitting the ball much straighter and it felt great. I would recommend him to anyone struggling with their game.
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Hans
- 5
Perfect! Tom was easy to book, on time, and personable. He took his time to teach and focused on fundamentals. It’s clear that he loves the game and loves to teach.
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Hans

Perfect! Tom was easy to book, on time, and personable. He took his time to teach and focused on fundamentals. It’s clear that he loves the game and loves to teach.
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Joshua
- 4
Excellent! Ease of access to all necessary practice areas good price point
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Joshua

Excellent! Ease of access to all necessary practice areas good price point
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Chipper
- 5
Perfect! He listened to my needs and prepared a practice plan that met my expectations. He was attentive and patient.
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Chipper

Perfect! He listened to my needs and prepared a practice plan that met my expectations. He was attentive and patient.
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John
- 5
Perfect! Tom is great! Very patient and personable. Helped my game tremendously!
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John

Perfect! Tom is great! Very patient and personable. Helped my game tremendously!
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John
- 5
Perfect! Tom was great! My girlfriend is beginner and his patience was great!
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John

Perfect! Tom was great! My girlfriend is beginner and his patience was great!
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Jose
- 5
Perfect! In just one lesson I was able to learn what I didn't know for 15 years. Thanks Tom
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Jose

Perfect! In just one lesson I was able to learn what I didn't know for 15 years. Thanks Tom
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Rachel
- 5
Perfect! Very knowledge helpful ans most of he has patience
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Rachel

Perfect! Very knowledge helpful ans most of he has patience
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Pam

Tom was very responsive to my requests for information. We set up a lesson for myself (beginner) and my husband (more experience). Every lesson we have had with Tom has been great. Not only is he a genuine 'nice guy', he is a first rate teacher. His communication skills are excellent, he explains and demonstrates everything, he is never impatient.
In four lessons, Tom had me golfing well enough that I felt confident to golf on vacation. I did great and had a blast.
I will continue to take lessons from Tom and I enjoy every lesson I have with him.
Tom also has my husband's vote. A few tweaks and my husband is playing the best golf he has ever played.

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Pam
Tom was very responsive to my requests for information. We set up a lesson for myself (beginner) and my husband (more experience). Every lesson we have had with Tom has been great. Not only is he a genuine 'nice guy', he is a first rate teacher. His communication skills are excellent, he explains and demonstrates everything, he is never impatient.
In four lessons, Tom had me golfing well enough that I felt confident to golf on vacation. I did great and had a blast.
I will continue to take lessons from Tom and I enjoy every lesson I have with him.
Tom also has my husband's vote. A few tweaks and my husband is playing the best golf he has ever played.
Lisa

Inexpensive and easily accessible. I like the various practice areas too.
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Lisa
Inexpensive and easily accessible. I like the various practice areas too.
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10 h: $850

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$85/h

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$50 per lesson hr. Incl.range balls

or $35 per lesson 1/2 hr incl range balls

$250 for 6 - 1 hr. lessons incl range balls

9 hole playing lesson $75 incl green fee & Cart

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