Elite Coaching for Competitive Golfers
Tournament preparation, swing mechanics, course management, and advising for players who compete at the high school, college, and elite levels.
You play competitive amateur tournaments or aspire to play professionally
You're a single-digit handicap (or scratch) working toward elite performance
You need tournament preparation, course management, and mental game coaching
You're looking for data-driven instruction using advanced analytics
You want a coach who understands competitive golf—not just recreational improvement
You need performance optimization, not just "fix your slice" lessons
Competitive golf requires a different level of coaching. You've found it.
Elite Coaching Could Be Right For You If:
What Makes Our Approach Different
Competitive golf isn't about fixing flaws—it's about optimizing strengths, managing weaknesses strategically, and performing under pressure. You don't need generic swing advice. You need a coach who:
✓ Understands tournament preparation and peak performance timing
✓ Uses advanced data analytics (FlightScope, video analysis, Trackman-style metrics)
✓ Has played competitive golf and knows what it takes to compete at high levels
✓ Can work with your existing swing without overhauling what already works
✓ Focuses on course management, mental game, and situational execution
I'm a competitive player myself—25+ tournaments per year including the 2025 Assistant PGA Professional Championship. I understand the demands of tournament golf because I live them.
— Caleb Christensen
Some of our Student Successes
Creighton University
MSU - Mankato
University of Nebraska - PGM Golf Program
Bethany Lutheran College
Our Students Have Played At:
1 Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Regional Champion
MSHSL Class A Individual Championship
MSHSL Class A Team Championship
37 MSHSL State Tournament Appearances
11 HS Section Championships (Ind. & Team)
106 High School Tournament Wins
4 Top-10s in MGA Championships
Our Students Have Won:
Our Coaching Philosophy for Tournament Players
Data-Driven Optimization
We use FlightScope launch monitor technology and advanced video analysis to measure every aspect of your game. We identify the adjustments that yield performance without disrupting your existing pattern.
Tournament Preparation
Competitive golf is different from casual rounds. We help you build pre-tournament routines, practice strategies, course management plans, and mental game frameworks. You'll learn how to play your best when it matters manage pressure situations.
Ongoing Partnership
Elite players need ongoing coaching relationships, not one-off lessons. We work together over weeks and months to refine your game, track progress, and adjust strategies based on tournament performance and evolving goals.
How We Can Work Together
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The Elite Junior Academy is a year-round program for competitive junior golfers who want to play at the high school, college, or elite level. Through personalized in-person coaching, online instruction, on-course lessons, and small group sessions, we develop advanced skills, tournament preparation, course strategy, and competitive fitness. Designed for serious juniors committed to taking their game to the next level.
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More information coming very soon!
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Serious about dropping strokes? Our membership gives you unlimited lessons, online coaching, and priority access to programs—all for one monthly fee.
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Real-time coaching during a round of golf. We analyze your decision-making, course management, shot execution, and mental game in live competition scenarios.
What's Included:
9 or 18-hole playing lesson
Real-time feedback on shot selection and strategy
Course management coaching
Situational decision-making training
Mental game observation and coaching
Post-round debrief and recommendations
Real-time coaching during a round of golf. We analyze your decision-making, course management, shot execution, and mental game in live competition scenarios.
What's Included:
9 or 18-hole playing lesson
Real-time feedback on shot selection and strategy
Course management coaching
Situational decision-making training
Mental game observation and coaching
Post-round debrief and recommendations
Perfect For:
Tournament preparation, course-specific strategy development, or players who want in-game coaching
Investment:
9-hole playing lesson: $180+
18-hole playing lesson: $350+
Club Fitting for Competitive Players
Optimize Your Equipment For Peak Performance
At the competitive level, equipment optimization matters. We offer professional club fitting services using advanced launch monitor technology to ensure your clubs match your swing and maximize performance.
What We Fit:
Driver fitting (maximize distance and accuracy)
Iron fitting (optimize launch, spin, and distance gaps)
Wedge fitting (precise distance control and spin)
Putter fitting (stroke analysis and optimal specs)
Let’s Talk About Your Goals
Competitive golf coaching is individualized. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your tournament schedule, goals, and how we can work together, or book an initial lesson to conduct an analysis of your game and discuss in person.
Common Questions About Scoring Improvement
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Absolutely. Competitive golf is as much mental as physical. We work on pre-shot routines, pressure management, course strategy, and decision-making under tournament conditions.
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Most competitive players work with me through a combination of regular lessons (weekly or bi-weekly), tournament prep programs before major events, and ongoing online coaching between in-person sessions. We customize the frequency and format based on your tournament schedule and goals.
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Yes. I can provide coaching, tournament preparation, and guidance for junior golfers pursuing college golf opportunities. I also have connections within the collegiate golf community. Our College Advising Program is an excellent place to start.
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Yes, through our online coaching platform (CoachNow app). You can upload practice swings or tournament footage, and I provide detailed feedback and recommendations remotely. More information on Online Coaching can be found here.
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FlightScope launch monitor, high-speed video analysis, and swing analysis software. We use the same technology tour professionals rely on.
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For the right players and events, yes. Contact me to discuss travel coaching arrangements for major tournaments or qualifiers.