Adult Individual Advanced and Beginners Golf Lessons

When I first met Mike in the Fall of 2009 at the UCSD golf team tryouts, I was immediately amazed by his impressively vast knowledge of the game of golf. Mike's 30+ years of golfing experience encompasses the entire golfing spectrum: he has been a top junior golfer, a touring professional golfer, a top collegiate golfer, a Hall-of-Fame inducted NCAA golf coach, and is presently a legendary private golf professional, who is without a doubt one of the best in Southern California. Mike's mastery of all of the aspects of golf is just one part of what makes him such a great teacher; unlike most golf teachers, Mike also possesses the rare ability to convey even the most complicated, technical aspects of the golf swing to his students in ways that are easy to replicate and to understand.  Now, if you think Mike's mastery of the golf swing is impressive, just wait until you get to the short game! Mike has been commended countless times by golf professionals and amateurs alike for his short game prowess, and has even earned the unofficial title of "Best Bunker Player in San Diego County" multiple times. No matter what you are struggling with in your short game, Mike will be able to help you improve in no time.    If you are looking for a golf professional who has years of teaching experience, has played on "The Big Stage," has taught players of all ages and abilities, is able to convey information and tips in ways that you can actually understand, and is a kind, respectful, humble person both on and off the course, then Mike Wydra should be at the top of your list. Mike has helped make me a better golfer and a better person, and I feel very lucky to have had him as my golf coach.

I was recruited by Mike to play college golf at UCSD--- I have been golfing for my entire life and have not met anyone who lives and breathes the game quite like him. I have just currently graduated from UCSD and am attending Q school in 2015 to attain Web.com status. During my time at UCSD Mike helped me on numerous occasions with my swing. His knowledge of the golf swing is impeccable and he always managed to help me understand what I was doing wrong and how to correct it. He is able to successfully balance the use of technology while never ignoring the importance of the feel aspect of playing. There were multiple times where I was struggling with my mechanics during college tournaments and Mike gave me simple swing fixes that helped me to save my round. And, when rounds didn’t go the way that I would have liked, he always knew exactly what to say to lift my spirits. Mike has helped me work on all aspects of my game including mental, physical, technical and personal and has put me in contact with appropriate resources to help me continuously improve. These have helped me grow as a person and as a golfer. Mike is more than a hall-of-fame coach – he is a mentor, a supporter and a friend. I give him my highest recommendation to anyone who wishes to bring their game to the next level.

I went back to Mike a few years ago as a decent golfer who occasionally broke 80 from the blue tees, looking to make a few tweaks to my game to get more consistent.  However with Mike’s encouragement, persistence, and tenacity I have changed my overall approach to golf, and now play competitively as a scratch golfer. Actually I have worked with Mike on my golf game at three very distinct periods in my life (8-10 years old, 14-17 years old, and most recently now into my mid-30’s). His approach at each stage catered to both my physical as well as mental capacity to process, but the fundamentals he instills have remained unchanged. With Mike, it all starts with core and basic principles to the golf swing, no matter what age or level of golfer you are.  In my first series of 6 lessons, we covered Ben Hogan’s philosophy for the modern golfer. This was both challenging and rewarding as I found that I needed to take a few steps back in order to improve and move forward. However, when we started getting into regular playing lessons and customized range lessons is when my game, and ultimately my enjoyment of the game improved incrementally. Mike doesn’t let you get away with any complacency and will constantly work with you to improve. Mike has worked with me on all aspects of golf, from choosing the right set of clubs, to the right practice routines and drills, to shot selection and course management, to tournament preparation, rules and etiquette. But one thing that I have taken from working with Mike is that in order to improve with golf, you need to be willing to go through the process,  there is no overnight fix, or quick tweak that is going to all of a sudden improve your game by 5-10 strokes. It’s an evolution. And this is really what golf is ultimately about, challenging yourself to improve as no golfer is a completely finished product.  And Mike is the perfect instructor to help anyone at any level through this process.

I was very fortunate to meet and develop a friendship with Mike back in the early 80's.  He taught me everything I needed to know about building a solid foundation for putting. Although I have refined things over the years, the things that Mike taught me have served to make me one of the best putters in my club! Having access to Mikes' understanding of every aspect of the game of golf will no doubt help players of any level improve and reach their full potential!  As a former college coach, I have been around a lot of teaching professionals, and no one communicates the golf swing more effectively.Whether you are a beginner or a tour pro, Mike Wydra can and will help you become a better player!

In 2013-2014 I was placed in contact with Coach Wydra by another coach in our conference who had a pre-existing relationship with him.  I was told that "nobody knows golf, or golf in Southern California better than Mike Wydra." As a new college golf coach I felt that a spring break trip was critically important to the growth and development of our program.  My goal on this trip was to take our team to a place where we could fit in the greatest amount of golf and teaching while providing our players with a memorable experience.  After making contact with Coach Wydra, and with his help in planning the trip, I was confident that our trip would meet those expectations. After returning back to the East coast I can tell you that with the help of Coach Wydra, those expectations were not only met, they far exceeded what I had hoped for.  Coach Wydra helped in every way imaginable from helping to set up rounds at outstanding golf courses, providing lessons to my team both individually and collectively, and even playing 18 hole rounds with members of my team.  I can honestly say that in the short period of time that Coach Wydra spent with my team that that each member of the team improved and I even became a better coach.  He has an incredible knowledge and understanding of the game of golf along with a gentlemanly demeanor and ability to teach it. I would highly recommend contacting him if you plan on taking a spring break trip to Southern California or are in need of expert assistance in any endeavor related to golf, golf instruction, and knowledge of golf in Southern California.  My team will be returning to Southern California this year and Coach Wydra is one of the primary reasons why!

I’ve worked with several golf instructors over the years and always seem to return to Mike Wydra. I was referred to Mike by a friend who’s game improved in a short period of time under Mike’s instruction. It gets your attention when you see a guy go up two clubs in distance in a fairly short period of time! Mike helps his students demystify the complexities of the golf swing. Not only is Mike a competent golf coach, but an excellent player too, which is a rare combination. I’ve had the pleasure of accompanying Mike and his golf teams from UCSD for rounds of golf all over Southern California. He had the complete respect of his players and could readily beat them all on the links. In addition to Mike’s fine play, he is an astute student of the game and possesses a thorough understanding the components that comprise proper technique. A lesson with Mike is not just a range session with a few tips or exercises. MIke’s students learn why things go wrong on the course and how to evaluate and correct them. It’s one thing to push or pull/hook a ball, or hit it fat or thin; it’s another to know why it happened and how to diagnose the cause and make the necessary adjustment(s). If you want to learn not only the “hows”, but the “whys” as well, Mike is the coach you are seeking.

Mike Wydra has been my golf instructor for the past 5 years. He has helped me in many parts of my game from tee to green,  and most importantly, has given me a consistent swing that I can rely on. One thing that I found unique to Mike as an instructor, as compared to previous golf pro's that I've worked with, was that not only was he able to help me understand the correct movements in my swing, but how they should feel in relation to the incorrect movements that I was making.Often times he would show me drills or have me exaggerate the right movements in the swing to such an extent that it would bring the club into the correct position. Mike has also helped me tremendously with my short game inside of 50 yards, so much so that when I have a 60° wedge in my hand, I'm confident I can put the ball close to the pin. Mike ultimately has a deep understanding and love for the game that shows when he is teaching, and I'm positive he can help anyone who wants to lower their handicap.

I have been working with Mike for more than seven years, and during this time I have established superior knowledge for the game of golf and have reached a level that would take most people a lifetime to achieve.  Mike’s knowledge of the game and history of the swing is second to none, and seems to have played every course across the country.  Regardless of your skill level he will start you from the most simple of mechanics, thus solidifying the basics needed to become an elite player.  Another great attribute of Mike is his constant focus on the student at all times.  I have experienced with other coaches that much of the time is taken up by distractions rather than focusing on the student.  This is not an issue with Mike as he always gives you 100% of his attention during the time of your lesson.  I have seen great improvement with my game since working with Mike.  I have qualified for 2 United States Amateurs, recorded a top 10 in the Junior World Golf Championship, and received a scholarship to play at a highly competitive D1 school, UNLV, where current PGA Tour stars Adam Scott, Ryan Moore, Charley Hoffman, and Chris Riley perfected their games.  I highly recommend Mike to golfers of all skill levels; whether you are just starting out or are looking to pursue golf professionally, Mike has the knowledge, experience, skill, and professionalism to assist you with being successful in reaching your goals.