Learn Golf with Charlie
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💰$56 weekly lessons
As a former college golfer, I bring 18 years of Golf experience to help you refine your skills. I offer a supportive and challenging environment, tailored to unlock your full potential on the course. My passion is to cultivate your understanding and love of the game.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Adults, Seniors
😊97 Happy student score
🏅College Golfer
🔥5 Lessons
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Jacob Westbrook
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 10
Awesome coach. Awesome guy. Sure to impress and build talent in anyone. Highly recommend
Dalton Bowen
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 5
Charlie is very focused and patient with everyone he works with, no matter if they are new to the game it a seasoned veteran.
Darius Malloy
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
Charlie was very informative and very patient. He would show me techniques and let me know the reason behind them. I would certainly recommend him as an instructor
Leo Cosce IV
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2
Charlie's approach to analyzing one's swing and breaking it down, one adjustment at a time proved to be very effective. With ample experience, as well as his overall knowledge of the game, he can help you to fix whatever it is that is keeping you from beating your personal best. Very reasonable rates, you will not find a better deal in the area"
Simon
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
He helped improve my swing and my putting
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:10 courses available
Bartow Golf Course
190 Idlewood Ave S
836.5 miles awayOutdoors
South Lake Howard Nature Park
1570 Lake Howard Dr SW
828.7 miles awayOutdoors
Lake Bess Golf Club
218 Golf Aire Blvd, Winter Haven, FL, 33884-3213
832.2 miles awayOutdoors
Lake Ashton Golf Club, West Course
4000 Mulligan Ln, Winter Haven, FL, 33884-3571
833.6 miles awayOutdoors
Lake Ashton II CDD Health & Fitness Center
6052 Pebble Beach Blvd
834 miles awayOutdoors
Mosaic Peace River Park
2200 Co Rd 640
841.6 miles awayOutdoors
Peace River Disc Golf Course
1241 Homeland-Garfield Rd
841.3 miles awayOutdoors
Lily Lake Golf Resort
6603 Highway 27, Frostproof, FL 33843
849.2 miles awayOutdoors
Indian Lake Estates Lake Pavilion
Park Ave
844.6 miles awayOutdoors
Dundee Road Golf Range
2501 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL, 33884-1169
828.4 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1: Introduction to Golf & Fundamentals
• Objective: Understand basic rules, golf etiquette, and grip/posture setup.
• Key Concepts: Safety, course overview, grip (neutral), stance, posture, alignment.
• Drills: Grip checks with dowel or club, alignment stick setup, mirror posture check.
• Equipment: 7-iron, alignment sticks, mirror or smartphone.
• Homework: Watch a basic golf rules video; practice grip in the mirror 10 minutes/day.
Lesson 11+Lesson 11: On-Course Play & Evaluation
• Objective: Apply all skills in a real playing environment.
• Key Concepts: Routine, course management, shot selection.
• Drills: None – play 3–9 holes with coach observation.
• Equipment: Full bag, scorecard, tees.
• Homework: Reflect on play – journal 3 things learned and 2 areas to improve.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Full Swing Mechanics (Downswing & Follow Through)
• Objective: Understand proper downswing and follow-through sequence.
• Key Concepts: Hip rotation, club path, balanced finish.
• Drills: Step-through swing drill, impact bag, swing to a balanced hold.
• Equipment: 7-iron, impact bag or cushion.
• Homework: 3 sets of 10 swings holding finish for 3 seconds.
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Lesson 5: Putting Fundamentals
• Objective: Introduce setup and stroke for putting.
• Key Concepts: Square face, pendulum stroke, consistent tempo.
• Drills: Gate drill, distance control ladder, mirror face alignment.
• Equipment: Putter, alignment gate, putting mat or green.
• Homework: 15 minutes putting daily, focus on 3-5 footers.
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Lesson 6: Pitching & Distance Control
• Objective: Improve pitching technique and learn to control distance.
• Key Concepts: Swing length = distance, wrist hinge, landing zone awareness.
• Drills: Clock face drill, one-club pitch ladder.
• Equipment: PW, SW, cones, range balls.
• Homework: Practice 3 distances with same club; record results.
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Lesson 7: Mid-Iron Full Swing
• Objective: Apply full swing mechanics to mid-irons (6–8 iron).
• Key Concepts: Solid contact, divot after ball, clubface control.
• Drills: Ball striking drills, tee height practice, low point awareness.
• Equipment: 6 or 7-iron, impact tape or foot spray, tees.
• Homework: Hit 50 balls focusing on contact; log consistency notes.
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Lesson 8: Driving – Tee Shots
• Objective: Learn fundamentals of using a driver off the tee.
• Key Concepts: Tee height, ball forward in stance, upward angle of attack.
• Drills: Tee-height variation, pause-and-fire drill, swing tempo.
• Equipment: Driver, tees, impact tape.
• Homework: 20 tee shots per practice session, focus on balanced finish.
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Lesson 9: Course Strategy & Club Selection
• Objective: Understand how to plan shots and choose clubs wisely.
• Key Concepts: Wind, lie, hazards, distance control, risk vs. reward.
• Drills: Simulated holes on range, club selection game.
• Equipment: Range access or short course, scorecard, GPS or rangefinder (if available).
• Homework: Watch 1 pro round and analyze their club choices.
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Lesson 10: Bunkers & Specialty Shots
• Objective: Introduce bunker play and challenging lies.
• Key Concepts: Open face, splash technique, soft hands.
• Drills: Line drill in sand, buried lie shots, sidehill lies on range.
• Equipment: Sand wedge, sand bunker, range balls.
• Homework: 10 sand shots; practice uphill and downhill lies with wedges.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2: Short Game – Chipping Basics
• Objective: Introduce chipping motion and setup for short shots.
• Key Concepts: Ball position, weight forward, minimal wrist action.
• Drills: Ladder drill, towel under arms, landing spot focus.
• Equipment: Wedges (PW, SW), alignment sticks, towel, cones or targets.
• Homework: Chip to a towel target from 5 different lies for 15 minutes daily.
Lesson 3: Full Swing Mechanics (Backswing Focus)
• Objective: Learn the key movements of the backswing.
• Key Concepts: Takeaway path, shoulder turn, arm position.
• Drills: Slow motion takeaway, mirror work, pause-at-the-top drill.
• Equipment: 7-iron, mirror, alignment stick.
• Homework: 30 practice backswings per day, 10 swings in front of mirror.
What you need to bringBring Your Clubs and something to drink and you’re good to go !
What I can bringI will bring some my knowledge and success to your Lesson ! I’m Old school and don’t bring many tools to dile in your golf game !
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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