Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks French, Spanish
Teaching since 2002
Global and International Studies
About SAM D.
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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.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
86th St & 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Teacher's Studio
Rockaway Beach Blvd
Teacher's Studio
St Marks. Pl
Teacher's Studio
Berkeley Pl
Teacher's Studio
5th Ave, New York, NY
Student's Home
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
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$100
120 minutes
$200
180 minutes
$300
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7 Reviews
Cody
Teacher's studio
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
Teacher's studio
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
Experience
Assistant Professional (PGA Apprentice Level 2)
Jul, 2015 - PresentDyker 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, 2000Brookline HIgh School
Global and International Studies
Sep, 2000 - Jan, 2004UCSB
Certifications
Qualifying Test
Jul, 2017PGA - 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, 2018The PGA of America
Level 2 PGA Associate (Apprentice)
Awards
YouTube
Mar, 2018Sam DeFran
Affiliations
PGA of America
Mar, 2018Founded 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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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
86th St & 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Teacher's Studio
Rockaway Beach Blvd
Teacher's Studio
St Marks. Pl
Teacher's Studio
Berkeley Pl
Teacher's Studio
5th Ave, New York, NY
Student's Home
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
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$100
120 minutes
$200
180 minutes
$300
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