Craig Patterson

About the coach

Hi, I’m Craig! I’m a golf coach at Skillest with years of experience helping players of all levels improve their game.
Craig resides in Arizona November- March and Washington State April - October

Craig gained his wealth of knowledge as a certified master instructor with the Jim McLean Golf Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona. He Instructed at numerous golf facilities in the Valley, Tucson, and Palm Springs. Several years later he became the head teaching professional at Useless Bay Golf & Country Club Langley, Washington. (Whidbey Island)
His personality combined with his effective teaching style and methodology helped improve the skill level of all players.

As a seasonal Ping Tech Rep in Seattle, Washington, Craig demonstrated Ping equipment using the Ping fitting process, backed by Trackman 4 data, and provided expert guidance on custom fittings to help golfers optimize performance.

Craig offers a simple approach to golf, starting with the most important part of the game—the short game—and building from there. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your skills, I’ll help you simplify the game and focus on what really matters: enjoying golf and lowering your scores. Let’s get started!

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