Learn Golf with Sean
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💰$63 weekly lessons
Hi, I'm Sean Ballard, your golf instructor at TeachMe. With 40 years of playing experience, including collegiate golf, professional caddying, and competition at state and regional levels, I bring a deep understanding of the game to every lesson. As a Richmond native, I've got a passion for helping local folks discover the joy of golf! My graduate work in sports psychology shapes my coaching style-our lessons will focus on building solid fundamentals, proper golf course management, and developing your mental toughness. I offer affordable, fun lessons tailored for beginners and intermediates, helping you build confidence and improve fast. Ready to elevate your game? Book a lesson today!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Midlothian, Virginia
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Happy Student Score: 100
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 17 lessons
Accomplishments
⛳️6 Handicap
🏅College Coach
➕Tournament Competitor
Certifications & Badges
📝Professional Caddy
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Patrick
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 11
As someone with a busy schedule and many bad habits from a year of casual play, working with Sean has been a game changer. The fact that he was able to come to my house for lessons was really convenient-it made golf lessons fit into my life...which is a big deal. He found some swing patterns that were holding me back and gave me some tweaks that helped immediately. Sean focuses on key improvements that build on each other over every lesson, and his knowledge about the mental game is unreal. Don't hesitate, you won't regret it.
Austin
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4
Sean is fantastic with our son, who just started to show interest in golf this year. In just the first few lessons, we have seen real progress-not just in his swing and confidence, but in understanding the game itself. Sean has raised 3 kids and understands that staying patient, upbeat, and fun is important! He makes sure our son learns proper safety, etiquette, and how to respect the course. If you're looking for someone who makes golf approachable for young players...he is the real deal.
Jacob
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
When we first met Sean, I'll admit - we weren't totally sure what to expect. He's like 7 feet tall, built like a linebacker, and has a full sleeve tattoo...not exactly a typical golf pro look. But that impression was misleading - in the best way! Sean has a way of connecting with teens. He taught our older son, who was skeptical about golf at first, and within 3 sessions, we started seeing real improvements in his game and in his attitude about golf. Sean made golf approachable, fun, and somehow cool...which isn't easy with teens. If you want someone who knows his stuff, can connect with your kid, and doesn't look like a country club brochure - Sean is the guy.
Daphne
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
As someone totally new to golf, I was a little nervous getting started-but learning with Sean made all the difference. He's super friendly, easy to talk to, and never made me feel silly for being a beginner. The way he explains things just makes sense, and he always keeps lessons light, flexible, and fun. I can play golf with my husband now...and I'm gaining on him every week! If you're looking for a great teacher for this game, Sean is your guy.
Dan
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1
I hadn't picked up a club in a few years, so I figured I'd book a quick lesson to knock off the rust. I wasn't expecting much beyond a couple of reminders, but what I got from Sean was actually helpful. In one session, he made some small adjustments that have helped me tremendously. I feel more relaxed and more consistent, and I had a great time talking golf's mental game with an expert like Sean. He is the kind of instructor you want in your corner.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:6 courses available
X Golf Richmond
15800 WC Main St, Midlothian, VA 23113, USA
332.5 miles awayIndoors
Dogwood Trace
3108 Homestead Dr, Petersburg, VA 23805, USA
358.4 miles awayOutdoors
Ironbridge Sports Park
11400 Iron Bridge Rd Ste 100, Chester, VA, 23831-1453
347.2 miles awayOutdoors
Elson Redmond Memorial Driving Range
400 School St
342.8 miles awayOutdoors
Swaders Sports Park
4725 Whitehill Blvd, Prince George, VA, 23875-1254
357.3 miles awayOutdoors
Windy Hill Golf Course and Sports Complex
16500 Midlothian Tpke
331.7 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 9 PM
mondays
8 AM - 9 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 9 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 9 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 9 PM
fridays
8 AM - 10 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 10 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson starts to build a solid foundation for establishing a consistent and repeatable swing.
Understanding of the Students Goals,
Golf Safety and Etiquette,
The Grip,
Posture and Stance,
Take Home Drills,
Q&A for Next Steps.
Lesson 11+Further Refinement,
Swing Plane and Path,
Personalized Focus,
On-Course Playing Lesson,
Take Home Drills,
Q&A for Next Steps.
Lesson 4-10Driver Fundamentals,
Fairway Woods and Hybrids,
Pre-Shot Routine,
Sand Play,
Approach Shots,
Specialty Shots,
Putting-
Distance Control,
Putting Stroke,
Course Management,
Decision Making,
Mental Game Focus and Toughness,
Shot Tracking and Analysis,
Take Home Drills,
Q&A for Next Steps.
Lesson 2-3Each lesson will begin with review and refinement followed by addressing any questions or concerns that might have arisen during practice at home.
The Short Game-
Chipping,
Pitching,
Green Reading,
Iron Fundamentals,
Full Swing Introduction,
Take Home Drills,
Q&A for Next Steps.
Youth players
Working with kidsFocus on Fun and Games,
More Frequent Breaks,
Visual Learning: Young folks mimic what we do.
Focus on Safety and Etiquette,
Build Confidence with Positive Reinforcement.
Working with teenagersPersonalized Goal Setting,
Detailed Explanations,
Integrate More Technology,
Develop Mental Focus.
What you need to bringYour Golf Clubs: If you don't have clubs yet, let me know. We will work it out!
Comfortable Attire: Dress for the weather.
An Open Mind: Come ready to learn and have fun!
What I can bringGolf Clubs for Demonstration: To model proper swing mechanics.
Teaching Aids: Alignment sticks, etc.
Practice Balls: Small bucket of range balls
Positive Energy and Patience: We got this!
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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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