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  1. Golf
  2. Illinois
  3. Chicago

Learn Golf with Derek

💰$75 weekly lessons

Lifelong golfer. 7.2 handicap. I will teach you the fundamentals, drills to improve mechanics, tips on equipment, golf etiquette, and how to have fun by playing better golf.

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🔥23 Lessons
✨Travels to you
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Reviews

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Denise B.
Lessons taken: 1
Derek is an excellent instructor. He patiently explained the basics of golf without making it too technical. I never played golf before lessons with Derek. By the end of the lesson, I could hold the club properly and hit the ball with some distance and felt comfortable to play a game.
Thomas B.
Lessons taken: 1
Derek is a fantastic teacher as well as someone who truly understands what golfing is all about

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
3 courses available
Harborside International Golf Center

11001 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60633, USA

267.8 miles away
Outdoors
Jackson Park Driving Range

6401 S Richards Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA

269.9 miles away
Outdoors
Marquette Park Golf Course

6700 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629, USA

275.4 miles away
Outdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.

Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.
sundays
2 PM - 6 PM
saturdays
11 AM - 4 PM

Beginner training plan
Your first lessonDiscussion of goals, equipment, basics of grip, stance, and swing.
Lesson 11+Refining swing mechanics associated with all 3 components. Advanced drills to tweek swing and produce results.
Lesson 4-10Deep dives into mechanics of each swing component. Focus on wedges first, followed by mid irons, culminating with woods. Putting session could be done depending on student progress. Provide drills for students to do so that feel and muscle memory can be established.
Lesson 2-3Discussion of components of golf: putting, chipping, and full swing. Mechanics of each component at a high level in prep for deep dive lessons in each.

What you need to bringGloves and purchase range balls.

What I can bringRight handed clubs if required. Golf swing aids.

Frequently asked questions

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