Tennessee State University Golf Alumni
Sean Foley
World-ranked golf instructor to Tiger Woods, Justin Rose & Lydia Ko — blending biomechanics, performance psychology, and philosophy to develop complete players.
Sean Foley Performance · Orlando · Golf
Reviews
141
Starting Price
$460.00
Lessons
414
Followers
825
Social Media
Credentials
Highlights
- Coached Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Lydia Ko, Cameron Champ, Danny Willett, and many more elite Tour professionals
- Students have combined for 56+ professional wins across worldwide tours
- Youngest coach ever named to the Golf Digest masthead as a contributing instructor
- Ranked a top-5 Golf Digest instructor for over a decade and twice voted #1 by PGA TOUR players
- Founder of Sean Foley Performance in Orlando — a full-time residential academy for elite juniors and adults
- Hosted Golf Channel's Playing Lessons with the Pros and is one of GolfPass's most-watched instructors
Teaching Philosophy
My core belief is simple: I want to help every golfer evolve into the best player — and the best person — they can be. That means I never just look at a swing in isolation. I bring together biomechanics, physics, physiology, performance psychology, and philosophy to understand what each student needs, both technically and as a human being. I studied political science and philosophy at university, and those disciplines genuinely shaped how I see the game. Philosophy taught me to stay open-minded, to challenge assumptions, and to never settle for a single belief system. That mindset is at the heart of everything I do on the range. I believe the swing is a deeply individual expression, but the physical and geometric principles that make it work are universal. My job is to bridge those two realities — to take the science and translate it into something you can feel and repeat under pressure. I work with players at every level, from juniors just starting out to major champions, and the process is fundamentally the same: understand the student, build trust, and give them the tools and awareness to grow independently. I want my students to leave every session understanding why, not just what. When they truly understand the principles behind the movement, they become their own best coach.
About the coach
I'm one of the most recognized golf instructors in the world, and I've built my career on one idea: that great coaching goes far deeper than swing mechanics. Born just outside of Toronto, Canada, I was inspired to pursue teaching when I watched David Leadbetter coach Nick Faldo at the 1988 RBC Canadian Open. That moment ignited a lifelong obsession with the art and science of player development. I went on to play college golf at Tennessee State University, where I majored in political science and philosophy — two disciplines that have profoundly shaped my approach to coaching — and began my teaching career at the legendary Glen Abbey Golf Club in Ontario.
Over the course of my career, I've had the privilege of coaching some of the game's greatest players, including Tiger Woods, Olympic champion Justin Rose, 2016 Masters Champion Danny Willett, two-time LPGA Major winner Lydia Ko, and Cameron Champ, among many others. Together, my students have accumulated over 56 professional victories across tours worldwide. I've been ranked in Golf Digest's top five instructors for over a decade, named to their Top-20 Instructors Under Age 40, twice featured on the cover of Golf Digest, and voted the #1 instructor by PGA TOUR players on two separate occasions.
Today, I operate Sean Foley Performance in Orlando, Florida — a full-time residential academy offering elite golf training alongside a world-class academic experience for junior players, as well as programs for adults and corporate clients. I also serve as a host on NBC's GolfPass and have been a regular contributor to Golf Digest and Golf Channel. Whether I'm working with a Tour winner or an ambitious amateur, my commitment is the same: to bring the highest level of preparation, science, and human understanding to every lesson.
Specialities
Sample Lesson
01.Original Videos
02.Analysis Videos
03.Other Videos
Reviews
Based on 141 ratings
Overall rating
Seans lessons are really helping me a lot. Hes very thorough in explaining every detail about the aspects of my swing that need work and how to focus on the areas I need to improve.
Isabel
August 30, 2026 • Online
Seans insight is incredible. Hes helped my game immenselymore than any other coach Ive worked with.
Bryan Bond
August 23, 2026 • Online
Seans analysis was incredibly insightful. Ive been struggling with an issue for months, and he was able to see things other coaches had missed and explain them in an accessible manner. Highly recommen…
Bryan Bond
July 14, 2026 • Online
Sean is a great teacher!
James J. Farina lll
June 9, 2026 • Online
Great content and a great lesson plan
Robert Clark
May 19, 2026 • Online
Purchase Options
Monthly Plan
2 Online Lessons- Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
- Customised video of myself demonstrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
- Customised drills that will help you integrate any changes required
Single Lesson
1 Online Lesson- Detailed video analysis of your golf swing using Skillest's analytical tool
- Customised video of myself demostrating exactly what you need to work on and how your swing/body will work
