About the coach

Welcome to my Skillest Profile!

I provide online coaching to help players of all skill levels break through their barriers and unlock their full potential. I focus on the fundamentals, teaching players how to simplify the game and ultimately play the game as an athlete. Competing and teaching for over 20 years I help players understand how to bridge the gap from the range to the course, build a strong mental game and understand the correct way to navigate a golf course. I look forward to assisting you on your journey and creating a plan to help reach your goals!

• MALASKA CERTIFIED GOLF INSTRUCTOR

PROFESSIONAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Learned from the following coaches:
▪ Jim Flick – full swing, course management, and short game at the TaylorMade Kingdom in Carlsbad, CA
▪ Ron Stockton – short game at Redlands Country Club in Redlands, CA
▪ Dave Stockton Jr. – short game at Del Mar Country Club in San Diego, CA
▪ Greg LaBelle – full swing and short game at the Butch Harmon School in Henderson, NV
▪ Mike Malaska – full swing, course management, and short game at Superstition Mountain Country Club, AZ
▪ Phil Blackmar – short game, mental game, course management in Corpus Christi, TX

THE WINDMILL GOLF CENTER Macedonia, OH
Teaching Professional and Club Fitter 2024
▪ Taught over 700 lessons of various ages and skill levels and improved players games 4-15 strokes
▪ On course lessons helping students understand course management and the mental game
▪ Taught junior clinics from ages 4-18. Organized weekly tasks, drills, games and structure of the classes
▪ Fit over 200 players of all skill levels into the proper set of clubs using Trackman technology
▪ Understand every different club manufacturer’s equipment to help fit the customer in to the perfect set of clubs to help their game

THE PEPPER PIKE CLUB Pepper Pike, OH Assistant Professional 2023
▪ Taught 100 members of various skill levels and improved their game by 3 to 10 strokes
▪ PGA Hope Certified

JUNIOR GOLF CAMPSPalm Beach, FL
Teacher – Osprey Point Golf Course2020
▪ Taught juniors of all skill levels the basics to more advanced aspects of golf
▪ Worked on grip, stance, posture, and alignment
▪ Taught classes on the rules of the game
▪ Created skill-based challenges to develop golf fundamentals for all ages

NIKE GOLF SCHOOLIndustry Hills, CA
Teacher – worked under Chris Zambri (USC Men’s Golf Coach)2014
▪ On course lessons focusing on course management and tournament preparation
▪ Worked with juniors to prepare them for their college golf careers
▪ Used Trackman to improve and understand their golf swing (ex: ball speed, angle of attack, and launch angle)

AWARDS & TOURNAMENTS
Professional NOPGA Section Events
Club Car Stroke Play #1 (3rd Place) 2023
Club Car Stroke Play #2 (3rd Place) 2023
Club Car Stroke Play #3 (2nd Place) 2023
Club Car Stroke Play #4 (5th Place) 2023
Club Car Stroke Play #5 (1st Place) 2023

Professional
PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage (Successful Pre-Qualifier 66, 1st Place) 2022
PGA Tour Barbasol Championship (Successful Pre-Qualifier 69, 10th Place) 2022
Clovernook Open 5th Place (68-65-71) 2022
PGA Tour 3M (Successful Pre-Qualifier 68) 2020
PGA Tour Workday (Successful Pre-Qualifier 67) 2020
PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage (Successful Pre-Qualifier 73) 2020
Three Top 10 Finishes Minor League Tour 2020
First Stage European Tour Qualifying 20th (70-72-67-72) 2019
US Open Local Qualifier 4th Place (70), Beechmont Country Club 2019
Two Top 5 Finishes Golden State Tour 2019
US Open Local Qualifier 1st Place (67), Beechmont Country Club 2018
PGA Tour Canada Member2016-2017
Long Beach Open 15th place (69-65-72-68) 2015
Long Beach Open 10th place (71-70-66-67) 2014
2 Time Winner on the Pepsi Tour2014-2015
PGA Tour Latin America Member2012-2014
▪ Trans America Open 10th place (67-65-71-66)
▪ Mundo Maya Open 16th place (69-71-71-71)
▪ CRV Classic 20th place (71-72-73-70)
4 Time Winner on Golden State Tour2012-2016
PGA Tour Northern Trust Open Competitor 2012
Gateway Tour Win (63-65-62) 2011

Amateur
UC Davis Men’s Golf Team Hall of Fame Inductee 2016
UC Davis Men’s Golf Team MVP2007-2011
Big West Conference First Team 2007-2011
Memorial Amateur Championship 1st place (72-69-68) 2010
SCGA Championship 1st place (69-69-70-70) 2009
Long Beach City Championship 1st place (62-65-71) 2009
4 Collegiate Wins:
▪ Kansas Invitational (72-70-68) 2009
▪ Wyoming Cowboy Classic (70-67-67) 2010
▪ Big West Conference Championship (74-69-70) 2010
▪ Big West Conference Championship (70-70-70) 2011

Specialities

fullSwing

shortGame

putting

Videos

No More Sway!

Compress your irons!!!

Can you hit a ball off your knees?

Improve your wrist hinge for better shots

No more slice!

Reviews

5 / 5

Based on 13 ratings

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For the past few months I have been struggling with club face positioning in my backswing. With one simple video lesson, Austin got me back on track with a couple simple drills! I just played golf this past weekend & already noticed ~five shot improvement. Thanks, Austin!!

Casey Weaver

February 17, 2025 • Online

Awesome tips thank you!

Sony Raymond

January 28, 2025 • Online

Detailed. Clear. Exactly what I wanted

Luke

January 20, 2025 • Online

Austin is an amazing coach and teacher. He was so patient with me and explained everything very easily. He had me change my grip and set up and my swing now is much more consistent and Im enjoying the game like I never have. He always responded so quickly and made me feel prioritized. Look forward to continuing my golfing journey with him! Highly recommend Austin to anyone looking for a wonderful coach!

Lexy Elk

January 7, 2025 • Online

Purchase Options

Free Consultation

Hey! I understand online lessons are still new for people so if you’d like to jump on a Zoom call and talk about how they work, the areas you are looking to improve with your game, and what your goals are I’d love to have a chat with you. So hit the link for a free Zoom to get to know each other and chat about your game. Look forward to meeting you and helping you play your best golf!

Schedule Consultation

1 Lesson

Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool teaching you what is happening in your swing, why it’s happening and how to fix it.
Customized video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
Customized drills that will help you integrate any changes required and how that will translate from the range to the course
The feelings I used and the drills I did daily playing on PGA Tour Latin America and PGA Tour Canada

Unlimited Monthly Plan

Unlimited Lessons

1 Course

Live Zoom lesson
Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
Customized video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
Customized drills that will help you integrate any changes required
Specific drills to your game and a structured plan what to work on and how to practice daily to take your game from the range to the course
One optional 30 minute live zoom lesson each month to check on progress and answer any questions
Open line of communication between lessons to ask questions and ensure progress continues
Opportunity to ask questions relating to mental game, short game, course management, or any area you feel is a weakness that needs improvement.

Courses

MASTER THE GRIP LIKE A TOUR PRO

Mastering the grip is the first step to hitting longer straighter shots. In this course you will learn YOUR correct grip, the key fundamentals, and a simple trick to make it easier to grip the club correctly everytime.

Austin Graham