Lessons

Lessons

PGA Professional Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington where she began playing golf at the age of 15. She was a multi-sport athlete, ultimately choosing to play Division I college golf at Gonzaga University. During her collegiate career, Lisa won three tournaments and was honored as the Bulldog Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Following graduation, Lisa attended the University of Idaho where she earned a master’s degree in recreation and began her collegiate coaching career. Lisa’s coaching career spanned 22 years, including working as the Head Women’s Golf Coach at Boise State University, University of Idaho and University of Nebraska as well as Head Men’s Golf Coach at the University of Idaho. During this time, Lisa coached and mentored numerous highly ranked amateurs and professionals at golf’s premier championships, including the US Women’s Open, US Women’s Amateur, US Girls’ Junior, NCAA Regional and National Championships, Augusta National Women’s Amateur, the Arnold Palmer Cup, and Symetra Tour events. Lisa has had the honor of caddying in LPGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour events. In addition to coaching college and professional golfers, Lisa directed Nike junior golf camps in Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID. Lisa built a clientele of junior golfers in Moscow, ID, specializing in developing and preparing junior golfers for collegiate golf. She also created very popular parent/child clinics and assisted in coaching a PGA Junior League team. Lisa truly enjoys helping golfers reach their potential, from beginning golfers to professionals. Lisa is available by appointment for lessons and coaching on any aspect of the game, including swing instruction, short game instruction, on course instruction, practice planning, caddying and college preparation.

Teaching Professional Rebecca Brooks
Monday 12:00-2:45, Wednesday-Thurday 1:30pm-6:00pm

I grew up in Tacoma, WA, playing in our country club’s junior program, the Washington Junior Golf Association (WJGA), the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA), the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), and was MVP of the America’s Cup Team. I played 4 years on the Varsity High School Golf Team, winning the Girls’ High School State Championship, and earned a 4-year Division 1 NCAA Golf Scholarship at Pepperdine University. After graduating, I decided to stop playing competitively, went to graduate school, and began giving golf lessons. I am a certified member of the National Registry of Professional Golf Instructors and LOVE giving golf lessons!

Why have a lesson, rather than learning the game other ways, such as books, videos, etc.?

Nothing is more effective than one-on-one instruction from a true golfing pro. A great golf game is based on the fundamentals, and our instructors will immediately spot the areas where you need help – along with assisting you in the specific issues with which you continue to struggle. No matter how many videos you watch – and they are valuable – nothing works better than working directly with a skilled golf teacher who sees exactly the problem – within minutes.

I have been playing for years – will that make my habits be more difficult to improve?

Not at all. The one-on-one factor, and the ability to see the difference in results when you correct a bad habit is an inspiration that you will never forget and will use consistently.

I am a beginner – is it worth investing in private golf lessons in Oak Harbor?

As a new golfer, you want to advance your game as quickly as you can. It is quite incredible to see players who have not been playing golf for years getting better results than more seasoned players – it is not “beginner’s luck,” but the fact that the player invested their time in professional instruction!

Whidbey Golf Club

2430 SW Fairway Lane
Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
(360) 675 5490

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