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Some of the most respected PGA Professionals in Northern Ohio provide individual and group lessons to players of all ages and skill levels at The Golf Dome. Details: JUNIOR LESSONS | ADULT LESSONS

Matt Creech, PGA

Matt Creech PGA

◦ Class A Member of the PGA of America, 2005
◦ PGA General Manager, Mayfield Country Club & Sand Ridge Golf Club (2020-2022)
◦ PGA Head Professional & General Manager, Sand Ridge Golf Club (2005-2019)
◦ 2016 Northern Ohio PGA Professional of the Year
◦ NOPGA Section President, 2021-2023
◦ Ranked as one of Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Ohio 2009-2010, 2012-2013

I believe strongly in Complete Player Development. This places importance not only on the full swing, but also the short game, putting, physical fitness and the mental game. I believe in working on the swing from the ground up, starting with the feet and lower body. A strong and heavy emphasis is placed on the scoring game as well.

One Hour Lesson $135 / Half Hour Lesson $70
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Jennifer Creech, PGA

Jennifer Creech

◦ Class A Member of the PGA of America, 2005
◦ Teaching Professional at The Country Club
◦ Hawken Varsity Girls Golf Coach
◦ News Herald Coach of the Year, 2020 & 2021
◦ Ranked as one of Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Ohio

Golf is such a great sport and can be enjoyed by all skill levels. As a competitor, I have loved all that the game has taught me. I teach my students not just fundamentals and technique, but how to enjoy the game and all the opportunities created from it.

One Hour Lesson $125 / Half Hour Lesson $65
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Ross Keen, PGA

Ross Keen

◦ Class A Member of the PGA of America, 1996
◦ 20+ years of teaching experience
◦ Northern Ohio PGA Teacher of the Year, 2007
◦ Ranked as one of Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Ohio, 2009-2013
◦ 20+ former and current students have gone on to play NCAA Division I Golf

To enjoy the game, I teach students how to strike the ball better. We build skills from the ground up, stressing a repeatable and consistent motion. Golf is a lot more fun when you are able to own and repeat your swing.

One Hour Lesson $125
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Tom Kochensparger, PGA

Tom Kochensparger

◦ Class A Member of the PGA of America, 1989
◦ Former Head Professional of Manakiki GC, Florida Keys CC, Legend Lake GC
◦ 35 years of teaching experience, over 5000 lessons during my career
◦ Head Golf Coach at Bishop Verot High School, Fort Myers, FL
◦ ADM (American Development Model) Certified

I have been fortunate to instruct a wide variety of players: Juniors, Ladies, Seniors, Beginners, Low to High handicappers. Golf is a game of fundamentals. By keeping the emphasis on the ‘fun’ part, my goal is to establish effective communication that a student understands and allows for their improvement.

One Hour Lesson $100 / Half Hour Lesson $55
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Jim Troy, PGA

Jim Troy

◦ Northern Ohio PGA Player of the Year 2018, 2020, 2021
◦ Qualifier of 5 straight PGA Professional Championships
◦ 28 Career Mini Tour Wins 2007-2012
◦ 10 years of teaching & fitting experience
◦ Member of Callaway Golf’s National Players Board
◦ 4 Year Golf Letterman at the University of Nebraska/ Team Captain 2003

My teaching philosophy consists of helping every student to understand their own tendencies in their Golf swing.  I make sure each student clearly understands what is going on within their swing, both what they are doing well and what needs to be improved in order to meet the student’s goals.

One Hour Lesson $125 / Half Hour Lesson $65
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Steve Vaughn, PGA

Steve Vaughn

◦ Class A Member of the PGA of America, 2005
◦ Certified U.S. Kids Coach
◦ TPI Certified
◦ Former Assistant Professional, Weymouth CC
◦ BS Education, OU ’82 (Multiple Sciences); Masters in Counseling, CSU ’96

I have spent over 30 years coaching a variety of sports, from junior players to high school varsity levels. I use these coaching skills in my teaching to this day. It is my goal to not only teach proper fundamentals and mechanics of the golf swing, but to provide the mental tools to develop a winning game plan. Formulating a game plan in any sport is essential for winning; it is paramount in golf.

One Hour Lesson $100 / Half Hour Lesson $55
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TJ Tabor, Teaching Professional

TJ Tabor

◦ Teaching Professional since 2010
◦ Played golf at Mount Union University
◦ US Kids Golf Certified
◦ TrackMan Certified
◦ Swing Catalyst Certified

My passion for the game of golf and teaching is unmatched. Growing up in Solon, my life has revolved around golf since I was young, from playing competitively to now sharing my knowledge as a full time coach/instructor. I welcome players of all abilities, both privately and in group settings. You can reach me at (440)339-3165.

One Hour Lesson $100
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