Learn Golf with Thai
💰$63 weekly lessons
With over two decades of experience in golf, including five years of college golf—two at the Division I level—Thai brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to coaching. Starting the game at just four years old, he has helped develop local junior golfers and mentored aspiring college players, sharing his expertise and dedication to the sport.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅D1 Athlete
🎓21 years playing
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⭐️National Champion, All NJCAA,
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:2 courses available
The Golf Center of Plano
4401 14th St, Plano, TX, 75074-7133
333.9 miles awayOutdoors
The Golf Ranch
3570 Waterview Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
333.9 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 & Fundamentals
Focus: Basic grip, posture, and stance
• Objective: Make the golfer feel comfortable and introduce basic concepts.
• Content:
• Grip: Demonstrate the correct grip
• Stance & Posture: Teach the golfer how to set up with proper posture
• Ball Positioning: Discuss the correct ball position for different clubs.
• Intro to the Swing: Show the basic mechanics of a swing.
• Basic Swing Thoughts: Introduce a simple swing thought.
Practice: Short swings with focus on the grip, posture, and ball position. Try some light shots with short irons.
Lesson 11+Lessons 11+: Developing Consistency & Skill Refinement
Focus: Advanced swing mechanics, shot variety, course management, and mental game
• Objective: Fine-tune technique and begin to play with confidence on the course.
• Content:
• Swing Refinement: Work on creating a consistent, repeatable swing motion. Start using video analysis to identify swing faults and make necessary adjustments.
• Distance Control: Focus on consistent distances with different clubs, including wedges for short game and mid-to-long irons for full swings.
• Advanced Short Game: Introduce more complex shots like bunker play, flop shots, and putting from various lies and slopes.
• Course Strategy (Advanced): Discuss shot shaping for certain hole layouts. Focus on managing the course rather than just hitting the ball.
• Mental Game: Introduce more advanced mental techniques (visualization, breathing exercises). Teach how to stay focused and patient even when mistakes happen.
Practice:
• Full Swing: Focus on full swings with every club, aiming for more consistent shot-making.
• Short Game Drills: Incorporate complex short-game situations (e.g., different lies, chip shots with different clubs).
• Course Play: Play rounds with a focus on course management, shot selection, and mental discipline. Record stats to track progress (fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts per round).
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4-10: Refining Fundamentals & Introducing Course Strategy
Focus: Consistency in swing mechanics, shot shaping, and basic course management
• Objective: Begin to develop a reliable swing and introduce course navigation.
• Content:
• Shot Making: Introduce hitting different types of shots.
• Short Game Basics
• Chipping
• Putting
• Pitching
• Course Management
• Mental Approach
Practice: Work on:
• Irons: Repeating the full swing with an emphasis on control and distance.
• Chipping and Putting: Spend time on short game areas, working on basic chip shots and simple putting drills.
• Course Play: Start playing short holes or simulate course play. Start with basic course strategy, focusing on executing shots without overthinking
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2-3: Full Swing Basics
Focus: Swing mechanics, balance, and rhythm
• Objective: Build upon the foundation by introducing a full swing motion.
• Content:
• Backswing & Downswing
• Impact Position
• Tempo & Rhythm
• Follow Through
Practice: Focus on half to three-quarter swings with various clubs (iron, hybrid). Work on smooth transitions and maintaining balance.
Youth players
Working with kidsI will be understanding and patient with younger golfers. I will provide them with the tools to be successful in the long run and won’t develop bad habits.
Working with teenagersI will be understanding and patient with younger golfers. I will provide them with the tools to be successful in the long run and will help break any bad habits they may have.
What you need to bringYou will need to have your own golf equipment.
What I can bringI can bring tools used to help with creating the correct feels for your golf swing.
Frequently asked questions
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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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