About the coach

Welcome to my Skillest Profile!

I specialize in coaching golfers who want to break 80 by building a Tour-proven swing sequence and a smarter scoring strategy.
Most players shooting 80–85 don’t need a full rebuild — they need a system.
My coaching simplifies your mechanics, tightens dispersion, and sharpens decision-making so you can finally post those 78s and 79s.

Inside my Break-80 Coaching System:
Swing analysis focused on YOUR tendencies
Weekly practice structure
Contact & dispersion improvement
Scoring strategy for par 5s, approach shots, and trouble holes
Mental routines that hold up under pressure
If your goal is 79 or better, you don’t need more effort — you need a better plan. I’ll build it with you.

• 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

Mastering a Square Club Face for Consistent Golf Shots

No More Sway!

Compress your irons!!!

Improve your wrist hinge for better shots

Reviews

5 / 5

Based on 16 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

Swing Assessment

1 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
A personalized plan for improving contact, dispersion, and scoring
Explanation of the next steps if you want ongoing coaching

Unlimited Monthly Plan

Unlimited Lessons

2 Videos

2 Courses

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

Slice To Straight- Your #1 Slice Fix Course

#1 Slice Fix Course: Unlock Your True Golf Potential Struggling with a slice that sabotages your drives? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place! Welcome to the #1 Slice Fix Course—your step-by-step guide to eliminating that frustrating slice and unlocking more consistent, powerful shots. This comprehensive course is designed to address the root causes of a slice and provide you with practical, easy-to-understand drills to correct your swing mechanics. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate golfer, this course will help you: Understand the causes of a slice and how to identify what's going wrong with your swing Master the correct grip, stance, and alignment to improve your swing path Fix your clubface control to make solid, consistent contact Enhance your ball flight and start hitting straighter, more controlled shots Develop a repeatable swing that eliminates your slice for good With easy-to-follow videos and personalized instruction, you’ll get the tools you need to build confidence and accuracy on the course. No more worrying about your tee shots—just pure enjoyment of your game.

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