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! 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
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Videos
Stop the Sway!!!
One of my FAVORITE drills
Can you hit a ball off your knees?
Improve your wrist hinge for better shots
No more slice!
Reviews
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Overall rating
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
Courses
MASTER THE GRIP LIKE A TOUR PRO
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