Learn Golf with Scott
⭑5.0 (11)
💰$188 weekly lessons
Long time golf instructor recently re-located from Miami and now teaching in Tampa. I have spent years working in the industry for companies like Wilson and currently, am an official rep on the PGA Tour.also been representing the Garsen Putter Grip company for over 2 decades now Prior to my time as an instructor, I was a professional golfer for several years. We give a comprehensive evaluation of your game & work in collaboration with you to achieve desired outcomes based on each players individual abilities. Professional Golf Instruction made so everyone can grasp & understand why we call Golf a FEEL Game.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Palm Harbor, Florida
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Happy Student Score: Not available
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Years Playing: 35 years
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Given: 11 lessons
Accomplishments
⛳️0.0 Handicap
🏅Mini-Tour Competitor
➕Sponsored Athlete, College Coach, High School Coach, Tournament Coordinator, Award Winner, Professional Caddy & Multiple Brand Ambassador
Certifications & Badges
📝Certified Club Fitter
🎓10+ Years Teaching
Reviews
Total reviews11
Average rating
5.0
Eleni Pizanias
Lessons taken: 1
Scott Matuza is the best golf coach in the whole state of Florida. Scott is the most patient and caring coach around. He has great knowledge of the game of golf and his tour players come out to lessons when in town to practice with his clients as well. It is too bad that he has a former friend Peter Martin Wissel that tries to sabotage his business in putting up false reviews on all of Coach Matuza’s pages on the internet. I highly recommend Scott Matuza Golf Academy over any golf academy in the state of Florida. If you are planning on getting golf lessons go to Scott and please don’t listen or read the bad reviews. Just find out for your self what a great coach and person Scott Matuza truly is.
Frank M. Longo
Lessons taken: 1
Scott has a way of bringing a true understanding of the game to anyone, no matter what level player you are. From mechanics to tactics he will take you from average to exceptional, and all the while you will be having a great time playing instead of just being frustrated with your game. I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking to not just improve their golf game but also bring a new level of understanding to it as well.
Brandon Matthew LoPipero
Lessons taken: 1
SMGA really helped me get my game back. He teaches you where your hands should be at the top and bottom of impact. Scott is really a great teacher when it comes to knowing how to teach and fix the golf swing. SMGA is just a great place to work on your game and have a great teacher like Scott.
Daniel Bach
Lessons taken: 1
A friend (Antonii Arias) saw mw struggling with my short game and recomended Scott. After my first lesson I dropped 20 strucks on in my last two rounds, and yes I said 20 strucks.. . I had my second lesson yesterday and I cant wait to get on the course.
Joe Sieboldt
Lessons taken: 1
Thank you for working with my swing and fixing my mechanics. The individual attention and dedication to my game is really appreciated. Scott is definitely someone that you should work with, you won’t regret it.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:4 courses available
Lansbrook Golf Course
4605 Village Center Dr, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, United States
819.7 miles awayOutdoors
Hidden Fairway Golf Club
910 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
830.5 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
Chi Chi Rodriguez Driving Range
2987 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33761, USA
824.7 miles awayOutdoors
Par 4 The Course
22069 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765, USA
828.6 miles awayIndoorsOutdoors
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 lessonI like to learn the player as well as their game in the first lesson. Meaning what issues are they having and why. Then making sure they get to know me & my style all in that one lesson. The key in this game is knowing your swing and refining it to make it more consistent.
Lesson 11+I always tell my clients after the 10th lesson I like to do either a 9h or 18h Playing Lesson to see if they can convert what they’re learning on the range to the course with their coach Next to them. This gives me a great way to see what progresses are sticking and what needs to be evaluated going forward. Remember this is a Green to Tee game. We hit shots off the tee to get to our strengths going into the green. That’s how good scores are produced.
Lesson 4-10As we get more into the series of lessons we will have a large grasp on the task at hand meaning we will both know, teacher & client what the main objectives are and how we’re working to achieve them.
Lesson 2-3By the 2-3 lessons were already working on your flaws to make them disappear so you know what’s causing them and how to fix them when coach isn’t around. This game is based on FEEL & always has been a FEEL game so why not play to those best FEELS that produces the best RESULTS.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFirst we evaluate just like a regular lesson but w/ much more depth to it since they’re already hustling to get better at the competitive levels.
Lesson 11+After your first 10 Lessons, I will want you to play 9h or 18h with me to see progress and where the flaws are so we can make sure you as the player understands what it is your doing to make sure you can correct it right then & there for ultimate successes to come.
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4-10 will help you the player understand why your ball, swing and club are doing what they do. This means I may have to add some weight in your club-head if you’re not FEELING the head throughout the swing. Today most of the best players like a heavier head weight so when we’re playing it’s simpler to FEEL the flaws when they occur. Plus it allows your body and club to work together throughout the swing. Creating effortless movements when you stick to your routine.
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2-3 are more around the short game. I want to see your putting drills your using and I might tweak them a little bit if I feel it’s needed to get the ball in hole on an easier but still effective route. Drills will be more detailed + deliberate so when you’re competing it comes more natural.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen I am working with our future golfers of today I make sure it’s simple & fun with that little kick to it. The Youngsters today need the game of Golf to be Fun all the time because we don’t want them to get frustrated and loose interest. The key for the juniors is to make sure they’re learning the correct approach whether it be the way they grip the club. How it FEELS. What they FEEL when hitting the balls be it on the Driving Range or Putting Green. Always about comfort since the more comfortable they are the more FUN they tend to have.
Working with teenagersTeenagers are at that age when they either just want to learn golf to be good at something when playing with friends, playing in events for employers or they’re looking to take that next step into the college level of competition. Finding out what level the player wants to achieve will decide the approach I will take with all my teenage clientele. Some will be more serious & stricter then others ways we go about approaching the game for them to achieve their goals for the game themselves.
What you need to bringStudents need to bring their patience and have the understanding that this is a Mental Game. Strength doesn’t matter as much as persistence & dedication.
What I can bringI can fit my students when asked since I have a Fitting cart from Wilson Golf I purchased many years ago. I also have different types of sets from many years playing so depends on what my students want to use. I would just need details prior to bring the right equipment to fit each players needs.
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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!
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Golf with Scott M.⭑ 5.0 (11 reviews)