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Jaime Cederquist - JT has been instrumental in my son’s development in golf. When Alex started with JT, he was 9 years old and we weren’t sure what type of progression and interest he would generate from consistent lessons. Alex started with JT in the beginning stages and was able to develop his swing and best of all, interest in golf. JT’s ability to provide analytics, visuals on swing path and make the interaction fun, have been key factors in his development. My son went from casually playing golf as a hobby to now competing in local tournaments. I’ve also done lessons with JT to work on my golf game. He’s been helpful with my drive and short game and I always pick up something new during my lessons. I highly recommend any skill level golfer to work with JT.


Eric Mendoza - JT has all the knowledge and technology that you may seek in a coach. His patience is phenomenal for any age of golfer, at any experience level. Soon you'll see the game in a new way with an arsenal of shots at your disposal. Whether it's just a minor adjustment or learning the game from the very beginning, JT is the one to trust!!


David Dick - JT has been a fantastic influence on my twin daughters, both in their attitude toward the sport of golf and in their ability to reproduce shots. They started like most kids, averaging about 55 shots per nine holes when they first started lessons back in the Spring of their 7th grade year. Now, just short of two years working with JT and they now approach each tournament with 40 as the target score. It is amazing to see so much improvement in so little time. Now I struggle to beat them! They are on a trajectory to potentially earn their way onto a college golf team! I recommend JT to any parent looking to get their kids into competitive golf


JC Stevens - J.T. gets it!! Bottom line. He knows what it takes to get the best performance out of each golfer. He is able to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the golf swing and tailor a plan to your individual needs. He is able to make the teaching relatable and understandable so you can understand what you need to work on. He is able to break everything down to form a firm foundation and then builds you up from there. His method of teaching and mannerisms are very comfortable and relatable. From day one you feel like he’s a friend who wants to see you achieve your peak performance and attain your goals. He has been able to take my son’s erratic, unrepeatable swing and work the bad habits out to make a smooth repeatable swing.


Mason Magsig - I never fully learned the fundamentals of golf, and because of that my game was utterly terrible. I purchased the 6 lesson package and after the first lesson alone I noticed a big difference. Each lesson is incredibly beneficial and JT is a great instructor. He does a great job at explaining and analyzing your swing using his simulator and the videos he takes. I have no regrets going with JT to teach me how to properly play golf.


Sydney Dick - So I started golf about 4.5 years ago and all I had was experience in swinging a bat. I sucked at golf, but I loved it. Then my dad found Jt, and he changed golf for me. He showed me how to improve, showed me how to stay calm during the game when things weren't going my way. If it wasn't for Jt, I don't think I would be at the level I'm at, or even playing. Jt is the best golf coach I could ask for


Mike Forry - - I’ve been playing golf since I was 8 years old. Over the years I’ve picked up some pretty bad habits through self corrections and advice of others. I’ve been working w/ JT for about 8 months now. JT quickly identified my swing flaws and has worked hard to give me the guidance and drills for a more consistent golf swing. When friends or fellow golfers ask, I send them to JT for a look. I know they won’t be disappointed.


Bindi Mahal - I never fully learned the fundamentals of golf, and because of that my game was utterly terrible. I purchased the 6 lesson package and after the first lesson alone I noticed a big difference. Each lesson is incredibly beneficial and JT is a great instructor. He does a great job at explaining and analyzing your swing using his simulator and the videos he takes. I have no regrets going with JT to teach me how to properly play golf.


Greg Sahakian - My father found JT after using two previous golf instructors. They didn’t understand how to instruct and what to look for in my swing. JT however was different. He is a gifted golf instructor who saw my problems and knew how to explain what was wrong and how to adjust my swing. I have seen him teach all age groups and his ability to work from young kids to adults is impressive. If you would like to learn how to golf or have a problem fixed then I would recommend JT. He has a complete understanding of the golf swing and with that knowledge he has been able to tremendously improve my swing overtime. Whenever I have a problem he has always been able to diagnose the problem quickly and has always been able to tell me what was wrong and how to fix it. JT is not only a really great golf instructor but he is also a really great person who loves the game of golf. This love of golf and his passion for the game is what I think makes him a really great instructor. If you are looking to become a great golfer then I would highly recommend JT.


Mike Menzes - Taking lessons with JT has helped me understand some of the swing fundamentals I had wrong for a long time. He gave me clear direction and drills to work on the fundamental changes I needed to make. I've seen improvement in my ball striking as a result of working on and applying these changes.