Chris O’Connell, PGA Tour Instructor/Director of Instruction for The Plane Truth
214.707.1325
chris@planetruthgolf.com
Pro Bio
- Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America 2013-2017
- Current PGA Tour students include Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Ted Purdy, & Gavin Green
- Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in State 2011-2018
- Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers 2010-2013
- Mentored under Jim Hardy since 1998, ranked #9 2017-2018 Golf Digest The 50 Best Teachers in America. Named 2007 PGA of America Teacher of the Year and authored the #1 bestseller golf book The Plane Truth for Golfers
- Vice President and Co-Founder of The Plane Truth Golf Institute, a business dedicated to training golf instructors and providing instruction to golfers worldwide through innovative teaching tools
- Authored numerous articles in Golf Digest and Golfweek
- Golf Channel Academy Lead Coach
- Competed in 4 PGA Tour events
- Two-time University of Notre Dame Golf Team Captain and MVP
- University of Notre Dame graduate 1995
Lessons
Private Lessons $175 (45 minutes)
Jake Sandusky
Lead Instructor for The Plane Truth
Junior Development Specialist
224.343.6801
jake@planetruthgolf.com
- 10 years teaching experience
- Level 3 Plane Truth Instructor
- Certified U.S. Kids Golf Coach
- Aimpoint Green Reading Coach
- Worked with PGA Tour players Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, and Gary Woodland on green reading and putting
- Mentored under Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Chris O’Connell and Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor Jim Hardy
- PGA Member since 2004
- Teaching Professional at Chicago Golf Club 2005-2006, Wheaton, IL
- Observed Top 100 Instructors: Mike Adams, Bob Toski, Dr. Jim Suttie, Dr. Gary Wiren, Rick Martino, Tom Patri and Laird Small
- Graduated from Methodist University PGA/PGM 2004
Teaching Philosophy
An instructor’s job is to leave every student better than they showed up. One of the biggest misconceptions in golf instruction today is that when taking a lesson you should expect to get worse before you get better.
3 things to you should expect when taking a lesson:
- You should experience a better ballflight and impact.
- The information presented should be easy to understand and the number of changes you are asked to make should be minimal.
- The instructor should provide honest feedback.
Services
Adult Private Lessons
- $120/45 minutes
- Package of 5 – $480
Junior 18 & under Private Lessons
- $90/45 minutes
- Package of 5 – $360
Plane Truth Junior Team
- $175/month
- February-November• Weekly Group Practices • Under Armour Team Gear • Coach observation at individual tournaments • Yearly evaluations • Participation in NTPGA Team tournaments
Online lessons available at planetruthgolf.com
Andy Traynor
Lead Instructor for The Plane Truth
Junior Development Specialist
469.999.1191
andytraynor@planetruthgolf.com
BIO
- Level 3 Plane Truth Certified Instructor
- TrackMan Master Professional – only one in Texas
- TPI Level 3 Junior Coach
- PGA Coach Tutor Great Britain & Ireland
- Coach to Top 30 Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking player
- Coach to Ellie Szeryk – 2017 Girls 6A Schools District & Regional Champion
- Coached Junior Students to 20+ wins in 2017 NTPGA events
- Coached Players to 3 Course Records in 2017
- Consulted with PGA Tour players Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Gavin Green, & Ted Purdy
- Coach to numerous mini tour professionals
Adult Lessons
- $100 for 30 minutes
- $150 for 60 minutes
- $625 for 5 x 60 minute sessions
- $595 monthly program 4 x 60 minute sessions & 4 x 1 hour group practice session
- All sessions include TrackMan and range or course usage as necessary
Junior Lessons
- $50 for 30 minutes
- $80 for 60 minutes
- $350 for 5 x 60 minute sessions
- $375 per month for:
4 x weekly 60 minute individual lesson & 4 x 1 hour weekly group practice session - All sessions include TrackMan and range or course usage as necessary
Joe Brown
Golf Instructor for The Plane Truth
906.298.1458
joebrown@planetruthgolf.com
Pro Bio
- Level 2 Plane Truth Certified Instructor
- PGA of America member since 2011
- U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach
- Teaching Professional at Cherry Hills Country Club 2012-2015, Cherry Hills Village, CO
- Teaching Professional at Boyne Golf Academy 2011, Harbor Springs, MI
- Finished 2nd Place in the 2014 Colorado PGA Assistant Championship
- Participated in the 2014 National PGA Assistant Championship
- Member of Ferris State University Golf Team
- Ferris State University PGA/PGM graduate 2011
Lessons
Adult Private Lessons
- $75/45 minutes
- Lesson packages available upon request
Junior 18 & under Private Lessons
- $50/45 minutes
- Package of 5 – $200
Plane Truth Junior Team
- $175/month
Tony LaBella469.569.7931 |
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| Programs Offered | Lesson Pricing: |
| Adult Junior 60 Min $95 $65 |
Pro Bio
- Teaching and Coaching the full swing and short game skills over 10 years
- Head Golf Instructor at Bogart Golf Teaching Center
- Written a detailed curriculum of the full swing
- Produced audio CD’s of the full swing, short game, and mental focus techniques
- All levels are welcome from beginner to advanced
- Participate in Corporate Outings and Junior Clinics.
- 2002 and 2003 Winner of the Wylie Moore Memorial
- 2003 Winner of the Tenison Park Championship
David Sherman, Golf Instructor/972.510.7072 |
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| Programs Offered | Lesson Pricing |
| Adult Private Lessons $110 / 60 Minutes Package of 3 – $250
Junior 18 & Under Private Lessons $70 / 60 Minutes Package of 3 – $180
All package lessons must be completed in 4 weeks |
Pro Bio
•Certified Teaching Professional with over 25 years of teaching experience
•Get Golf Ready Certified
•Offers priveate lessons to all skill levels as well as group lessons for ladies and juniors
•Co-Instructor for Teach the Teacher Seminar
•Instructor for Most Improved male and female at Canyon Creek CC – 2013
•Instructor of Most Improved student from Golf Academy of America – 2013
•Teaching Professional at Abilene CC for 16 years
•2-Time NCAA Coach of the Year
•Taught many Juniors that have gone on to play collegiate golf
Matthew Vahala, Golf Instructor/214.223.8773 | |
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| Programs Offered | Lesson Pricing: |
| $50 Adults 30-minutes $70 Adults 45-minutes $85 Adults 60-minutes $50 Juniors 45-minutes $200 Juniors 5 –45 minute lessons $350 Juniors 10-45 minute lessons Saturday Clinics: $35 per Clinic All levels welcome (Ages 6-13) **Fitting Fee 50% off when clubs are purchased through The Courses at Watters Creek. *** Matching Low Price Guaranteed! |
Pro Bio
•Teaching Professional with over 25 years of teaching experience•Lead and Assistant Instructor in NTPGA Junior Camps
•Expertise in golf merchandise and club fitting
•Former Director of Instruction – Lake Park Golf Course – Lewisville, TX
•Specializes in full swing, short game and putting
•Loves to work with all levels and abilities.
Clint Avara
Golf Instructor and Certified Club Fitter
972.569.0601
ClintAvara@PGA.com
- PGA Member since 2010
- Expert in Video Swing Analysis
- Certified fitting expert with Mizuno, Ping, Titleist and Taylormade
- Over fifteen years of teaching experience (adults, juniors, beginner and competitive)
- Competitor in 2011, 2013 and 2014 PGA Professionals National Championship
Teaching Philosophy
“I believe in teaching my students the basic fundamentals of the golf swing. Every player is different and making a personal connection to your golf swing ensures comfort and confidence in your game. My goal is for players to take what they learn in our lessons and transfer it to the golf course.”
Services
• Private coaching for adults and juniors
• Junior fundamental, intermediate and competitive programs
• NTPGA Junior Team Golf/TGA Premier Junior Golf League
• Golf 101 – beginner clinics
• Ladies only clinics
• Short game clinics
• Corporate events/clinics
• Custom fittings (putter, driver and wedge)
Adult Private Lesson
• $55/30 minutes
• $75/45 minutes
• $90/60 minutes
• $335/(5) 45 minutes
• $600/(10) 45 minutes
• $90/60 minutes
• $335/(5) 45 minutes
• $600/(10) 45 minutes
Juniors Private Lesson
• $40/30 minutes
• $55/45 minutes
• $250/(5) 45 minutes
• $450/(10) 45 minutes
• $55/45 minutes
• $250/(5) 45 minutes
• $450/(10) 45 minutes
