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Mike
- Rate 735AED
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students accompanied by Mike since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students accompanied by Mike since their arrival at Superprof

735AED/hr
1st lesson free
- Golf
Mike is a PGA Golf Teaching Professional who is passionate about coaching and growing the game of golf. He believes in a holistic approach to coaching his students to reach their golfing potential!
- Golf
Lesson location
- Online
Recommended
Mike is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Mike
Mike’s passion for the game of golf has been growing ever since his dad got him his first set of clubs and took him to the driving range when he was eight years old. His father, William, played golf for LaSalle College and taught Mike how to play the game. Originally from Nazareth, PA, Mike began his career in the golf business working at Whitetail Golf Club and honing his game. During the summer months, Mike would spend countless hours on the range and short game areas at Whitetail. He loved every minute of it and Mike soon found that he enjoyed competing as well. Mike joined his high school team where he was number one man his senior year at Nazareth High School. Mike also competed in numerous local junior golf events during the summer months. He learned how to win at a young age and this only added to his confidence and fueled his drive to be a competitive golfer. Mike would go on to win three Club Championships at Whitetail Golf Club. He was also a successful collegiate golfer beginning at Northampton Community College where he won the Junior College State Championship his freshman year at Penn State’s Blue Golf Course. After two years at NCC he transferred to East Stroudsburg University, where he graduated in 2004 with a degree in Business Management.
Upon graduating college, Mike enrolled in the PGA program and became a Class “A” PGA Professional in three years. His career as a Professional began at Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, PA where he worked for Head Professional Eric Shillinger. Eric convinced Mike to spend a winter season in Florida working for the Jim McLean Golf School at the Doral Resort and Spa near Miami. It was during his six month stint at the McLean school that Mike realized his passion for teaching the game of golf. He became a Jim McLean Certified Instructor and continues to teach the McLean system, which has become a major part of his teaching philosophy. Mike also spent a couple of winters working at Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta, Florida. Jupiter Hills is the home of Bill Davis, one of the top instructors in Florida. Mike learned a lot from Bill and admires his approach to golf instruction as well. Mike also credits great teachers such as Christopher Toulson, Glen Farnsworth, Jared Isaacs, Michael Hunt, Tommie Marino, Bobby Cole, and Dr. Robert Neal for influencing his career. Mike also spent a winter working in the golf department at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Easton, PA. He is proud of the diverse experience he has working for the largest golf retailer in the country, the #1 Golf School in America, and some of the best private golf clubs in Pennsylvania and Florida.
Mike competed in several State Amateur tournaments as well as several state open championships in Pennsylvania. He continues to compete in PGA of America events in both the Philadelphia PGA Section and at the national level. In 2011, Mike qualified for and competed in the PGA National Assistants Championship at the PGA Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mike credits his father’s subtle way of instruction growing up, never pushing him into golf, as the key to unlocking his potential. His father was smart enough to know that the lessons the game of golf teach, to build character, a positive attitude, and integrity, would become a part of Mike’s character. His parents enjoy watching their son compete and his Dad enjoys competing in Pro-Ams with Mike as well as occasionally caddying for his son in tournaments. Mike also cherishes the time spent with both his mother and father on the golf course while playing a casual round of golf. His love of competition, constant desire to improve, and passion for coaching others to play better golf, has been a strong motivation in his professional career. Mike’s wife, Nikki, is a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Hospital and he enjoys spending time with her when he is away from the golf course.
Mike enjoyed a two year stint as First Assistant Golf Professional at Stonewall in Elverson, PA. He enjoyed his time spent at Stonewall learning from their Golf Professional Emeritus, Ted McKenzie. In 2012, Mike accepted the Senior Assistant Golf Professional position at St. Davids Golf Club in Wayne, PA and remained in that role for two seasons. In 2014, he decided to pursue a career teaching the game full time. That transition led to his role as the club's PGA Teaching Professional from 2014 - 2019. In addition to teaching full time, Mike was also the Head Men's Golf Team Coach of the NCAA Division II Chestnut Hill College Griffins from 2018 - 2023. He spends the winter months coaching indoors. Mike currently teaches at a few of the area's best indoor golf simulator locations. He coaches at Play-a-Round Golf's two locations in Malvern and Ardmore as well as Five Iron Golf - Fishtown and Rittenhouse Philadelphia. Mike also conducts 9 hole on-course coaching sessions at several public golf courses in the Philadelphia area.
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I am a very patient coach and I always keep it simple for my students. I try to give you the least amount of information and thoughts as possible, but that information I give you will make the biggest difference in improving your game. Too many thoughts about a motion will interfere with the effectiveness of your swing. I will always follow up after each coaching session using an app called CoachNow. This message may include video, images, or just text. This has been proven to be more effective in retaining information after you leave the lesson tee. I also incorporate the latest coaching techniques in golf, technology including aboutGolf's premium golf simulator launch monitor technology or TrackMan/Full Swing golf simulator launch monitor technology and other training aids when appropriate. I really enjoy working with students who love the game as much as I do and seeing the improvement in my students. When someone shoots their best round ever or just has a breakthrough moment during a lesson it is so rewarding! Let me share my passion with you and help you to enjoy this great game even more!
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I bought lessons with Mike for my fiance and he really enjoyed the assessment and lesson. He said Mike really helped him with his grip and he's seen a major difference in his game.
I’ve taken a number of lessons, and Mike is great at not totally trying to re-do your swing, but rather to bring nuances to your swing and overall course management to maximize your potential. Mike is a great listener and tailors his teaching to your needs
Not sure where to start! My husband and I were both fortunate to have Mike share his amazing abilities with us. We each had our individual needs, habits to break & desire for improvement. Mike's ability to adjust his teaching to our very different skill levels, his patience, and his goal being our goal ; for both of us to be able to enjoy golf and the time it gives us together.
Mike a huge thank you for your part in adding to our love for golf as we enter into our new chapter of retirement.Mike knows the game from top to bottom and tee to green. He is a Master putting and short-game coach and has really helped me get consistently out of the bunkers, reduce three-putts and up and down from around the greens. Mike has the latest teaching tools and technology. He knows how to get you that "feel" in your swing so you can later remember and use on the course.
Michael is a great asset to St. Davids Golf Club. He has earned the admiration and respect of our members through his fantastic client service skills, integrity and high level of commitment. Furthermore, he is a fantastic golf instructor and coach who has a large following of clients at all levels of the game.
Mike, I really appreciate the lesson on no notice. It was a tremendous help. The follow-up images you sent are perfect. I'm very impressed with your ability to focus in quickly on the adjustment and the resulting benefit. After we finished, I took a break and then went back out and hit more balls for 30 minutes. The ball striking was really solid. Can't wait to continue to work on it and to see how it will feel on the course.
Mike, just want to say thanks for your insights on my swing. I appreciate the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach to improvement. You’ve added to my confidence in knowing that (at least for now) my grip, stance and alignment are providing a reliable platform to build on. I look forward to continuing to work with you on maintaining progress on the long game and kick starting a major improvement on the putting and short game.
Thanks so much Mike. You have really helped me enjoy this game.
I was playing a round of golf on Sunday and started to put in place the changes that you have made in my game and I am very pleased, thank you so much!
I had my best round ever today and my score is definitely due to your good instruction. Thank you for your patience with me throughout this process!
Until my lesson with Mike yesterday, I was seriously considering quitting golf. I think it was the best lesson I’ve ever had.
Mike, thank you! I'm at a loss for words to describe how good you are. I think you are an excellent teacher who is patient and creative enough to find the best way to help your students. We are so lucky to have you at St Davids.
Thank you so much for the lesson and the awesome notes you emailed me. I feel great about Mondays outing and know that I will do the best that I can.
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- 735AED
Pack prices
- 5h: 3675AED
- 10h: 7350AED
free lessons
The first free lesson with Mike will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- 735AED/h
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