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1800 S. Plaza Street Visalia CA 93277
(559) 901-0837About
Jim returned to his hometown of Visalia and joined the Valley Oaks Golf Course staff as a Teaching Professional in 2020. He brings with him over 35 years of teaching experience garnered working as a P.G.A. Professional at multiple premier clubs across California and in the greater Chicago area. Jim began playing golf at age 11. Soon thereafter, golf became his passion, and he went on to become a standout golfer at Mt. Whitney High School and then College of the Sequoias. Along the way, Jim captured several championship titles including W.Y.L Individual League Champion, two-time C.I.F. Area Champion, Tulare County Junior Champion, and medalist at a California qualifying event for and a participant in the U.S.G.A. Junior Amateur Championship.
After college, Jim turned professional and spent some time experiencing the life of a touring golf pro before beginning his P.G.A. Apprenticeship. In 1991, Jim was elected to full P.G.A. “Class A Membership”.
Jim states, “Visalia has always been a great golf town. Most of what I have and what I have experienced is directly connected to growing up playing golf here and the great friendships developed during that time. At this point in my life, it’s my intention to pay forward what I was given by sharing my experience as a Teaching Professional with the golfers in this area. I have a particularly strong desire to help any kid who wants to play in any way I can.”Send A Message
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1800 S. Plaza Street Visalia CA 93277
(559) 972-0278Video Tips: CLICK HERE
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Tom believes the key to consistency in your golf game is through basic fundamentals. Grip, stance, posture and swing plane. “The more ducks (fundamentals) you get in a row increases your chance of clean crisp shots”. Tom through his career has been the lead instructor at numerous well respected clubs. Along with Valley Oaks Tom has shared his golf knowledge at Las Vegas , Blackhawk & Visalia Country Clubs.
Tom has been acknowledged as an expert clubfitter. Tom was a partner for many years in the “The Clubfix” long considered one of the top clubfitting companies in the United States. Tom utilizes video and Trackman technology as needed or on request.
Tom’s playing career includes being an NCAA collegiate All-American and winner of the Las Vegas PGA Chapter Championship.Send A Message
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1800 S. Plaza Street Visalia CA 93277
(559) 651-1441About
Matt Mackey, PGA Associate Golf Professional, is currently the First Assistant Golf Professional at Valley Oaks Golf Course. A native of Visalia, Ca. with 24 years of experience in the golf industry, Matt has worked at both public and private courses throughout the State including Pasatiempo Golf Club, Seascape Golf Course and Visalia Country Club. Matt is passionate about growing the game of golf, especially among the youth, and has extensive experience teaching golfers of all skill levels.
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Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player, Valley Oaks Golf Instruction Center is here to provide you with professional golf instruction to fit your individual needs. Decades of experience teaching the game to golfers from beginners to professionals gives us the knowledge to help you better understand the game and your swing. Instead of ingraining flaws, golf lessons will help you form solid, positive habits that will make your practice time effective and further your enjoyment of the game. We are here to help all golfers!
BEGINNERS
Are you thinking you might want to take up golf but don’t know what to do? We will teach you everything you need to know. We really enjoy helping someone learn from square one – you have no bad habits! You will learn about equipment, how to swing the club, basic rules, how to actually start playing and much more. Beginning is fun because every day you can learn something that will make your golf game better. Get started by booking your first lesson!
EXPERIENCED AND ADVANCED PLAYERS
Even the best players in the world require help with their games. Look at the driving range at any tour event and in most cases, you will see a swing coach standing behind each player to keep them at peak form. Those top players know that what our golf swings feel like and what is actually happening are - all too often - not the same thing, and a set of professionally trained eyes is required. We have the knowledge, gathered from extensive playing and teaching experience, to help get you to the next level in your game or repair a swing that’s gone astray. Contact us to schedule a time to work on your game!
JUNIORS
Get your child off to a proper start in a game they can enjoy for the rest of their life, as well as a game the family can play together! Students will receive age-appropriate instruction in a positive environment where fostering their love of the game is a top priority. Hitting a ball with a stick is fun! Sign your child up for a lesson today!
