[wrestle1]

Craig Griffin at Sarasota is an excellent instructor and keeps the atmosphere relaxed.

[GaryKoca]

I agree on Barney Beard. Google his name for contact information.

[robertsong]

Sandra Chester at Continental Country Club on 44 is an excellent instructor. I highly recommend her over Steve Wresh

[Cschultz]

Barney Beard is a golf pro at Rolling Acres golf range. He’s excellent. He has an ad in the Daily Sun newspaper for a free first lesson. barneybeardgolf@yahoo.com

[Cschultz]

Barney Beard is great!

[Tkbonesdir]

There is a little known place called Oxford Golf Academy behind Walmart on 466 that is incredible!
Oxford Golf Academy | Driving Range | Golf Lessons

They have 3 Pros there and are separate from the rest of the people using the golf range. I had the owner Chad Orbaker as my teacher.
He is SO great and really takes the time with you.

They have a big sand trap to practice out of as well as a putting section. It is also Golf Cart Accessible if you drive behind the Walmart.

Can't say enough about them and the prices are a lot better.

[Marykschulz]

Maria Brooks at Sarasota was great for me.

[donassaid]

Palmer Golf Academy. Ask for Mitch. Played on PGA tour, Senior tour and past champion of the Florida Open. Great teacher.

[PhyllisC]

My husband and I also used Steve Wresh at Continental. He’s very good and reasonable.

[PJOHNS2654]

Originally Posted by Rayenny

Check out Barney Beard at Lady Lake Driving Range.

I will second Barney, first lesson is free.

[Fredman]

Susanne Chester is very good

[lpkruege1]

Ralph Corso Golf at 352-751-1121 Has been great for me. I've struggled with different pros and decided to give it one more try down here in the Villages. He teaches over at Lady Lakes Driving range at 230 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake, FL 32159. The range is run by the Lions at $5 a big bucket of balls. Buy 10 get one free. I think Ralph runs a group class at $99 for 5 Lessons. I do a private since I'm past that. Well worth it to me.

[SFSkol]

Thanks to all that replied. I've got my work cut out for me.

[mgkw1]

Originally Posted by SFSkol

Looking at a possible holiday gift for resident of the Villages. Did a search here but did not find any tutor names only a golf academy mention. Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated.

Have taken lessons from different ones. I prefer Craig Griffin at Sarasota, He does not talk down to the inexperienced and really helps. I went from never getting on the green to being and bogie to occasional birdie golfer thanks to him

[HIgolfers]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

My wife had Joey at Sarasota. Nice guy, but spent too much time talking about himself, his history, etc. Less than 1/2 the time was on her golf swing. Left with one minor drill. Again, nice guy.

Totally agree on Joey. I don't need to hear about all the pros he has played with. If you go to Sarasota (TV pros are definitely pricey) use Craig Griffin. Had good instruction from him in a group clinic.

Have heard high praise for Steve at Continental from multiple good, knowledgeable golfers.