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Golf with SAM D.

Brooklyn, New York

5.0
(7)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks French, Spanish
Teaching since 2002
Global and International Studies

    About SAM D.

    5.0
    (7)
    My mission: To nurture the game of Golf by coaching people towards their personal goals, swing development, maximum potential, and pure love of the sport through the PGA Experience of excellence and FUN. Level 2 PGA apprentice at Dyker Beach Golf Club. I'm a golfer / athlete who gets along really well with a wide variety of human beings. I'm also an excellent communicator so conveying advice and drills to my students can be really fun and enhance your abilities. Golf is a simple game that takes a lot of mental focus and understanding. Explaining the game in a way you can understand makes me happy as a teacher. Seeing you shave strokes off your rounds using the ideas we talk about and drills we do during lessons makes me a proud instructor. Geographically, I serve Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, parts of Long Island within reason, and Staten Island, the Bronx and NJ for an extra gas and toll fee. Be sure to mention where you need the lessons in your request or else requests will be passed. My lesson plans are specialized. First we will analyze your personal game and extract what exact issues you need working on the most. Based on your needs and goals, we will do various drills interspersed with tips and corrections to your swing and approach. The curriculum we cover is based on the PGA Experience for the fundamentals of golf. The lessons are built around improving all areas of your game with focused attention to your weaknesses. Whether it's distance off the tee, accuracy on approaches or better putts around the green, I can help with specific work to make you better based on your unique needs. You have the option of working on specific parts of your game with me such as putting, chipping, sand shots or driving. Locations could be at the driving range, at the practice greens or elsewhere. Another option would be to play an entire round with me as your caddie and swing coach. This option would be the most in depth and lead to the greatest improvement in your game. In this scenario I will ride along and take shots with you analyzing what you need to think about and plan for in order to execute the correct shot given the circumstances. I will be available to you day and night via email, phone or text in order to make sure you are doing the right things off the course so your improvements remain in tact over the span of our lessons.

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    86th St & 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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    Rockaway Beach Blvd
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    5th Ave, New York, NY
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    12 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-5 PM
    Saturday
    12 PM-5 PM
    Sunday
    12 PM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $100
    120 minutes
    $200
    180 minutes
    $300
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    5.0
    7 Reviews
    Cody
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    Sam has an unique approach to golf instruction. His ability to simplify the game and make his students comfortable is what makes him such an incredible instructor. His extensive experience makes him a great coach for three novice and advanced player alike. Whenever I need a tune-up, I turn to Sam!
    Posted Jan 6, 2021
    Christian
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    Ive played golf unsucessfully for years and decided I wanted a lesson. I was always too nervous about playing in front of a golf instructor to try my hand at a lesson. But I finally decided to try one, and Im very happy I did. Sam couldn't have been more friendly, helpful, encouraging and confident in his efforts to improve my game. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve. Sam is a very good golfer. He also has a wonderful perspective about the game. I look forward to continuing my lessons with him.
    Posted Sep 23, 2015
    Avi Basdeo
    Teacher's studio
    First golf lesson ever and I could not have picked a better instructor! (and I would not want any other instructor) Sam was professional, personable and very knowledgeable about the game itself, as well as the simple things, we don’t think about, to better your game. He was extremely supportive, even though I messed quite often. His words and attitude were helpful as well as positive and supportive. I would not hesitate booking another session(s) with him in the future.
    Posted Aug 10, 2015
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    Experience

    Assistant Professional (PGA Apprentice Level 2)

    Jul, 2015 - Present

    Dyker Beach Golf Club

    Assistant Professional - swing instructor - B-6 head instructor - Dyker Beach GC, Brooklyn, NY

    Education

    High School Golf Team - Brookline Warriors

    Sep, 1996 - May, 2000

    Brookline HIgh School

    Global and International Studies

    Sep, 2000 - Jan, 2004

    UCSB

    Certifications

    Qualifying Test

    Jul, 2017

    PGA - PGM

    I've passed the PAT and tested into my Level 1 PGA Associate status... I am now completing level 1 with projected Level 2 status by 2019.

    PGA Associate

    Mar, 2018

    The PGA of America

    Level 2 PGA Associate (Apprentice)

    Awards

    YouTube

    Mar, 2018

    Sam DeFran

    Affiliations

    PGA of America

    Mar, 2018

    Founded in 1916, The PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world, comprised of more than 27,000 dedicated men and women promoting the game of golf to everyone, everywhere.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Professional Proficiency

    French

    Professional Proficiency

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