Improving your golf game is a journey that requires dedication and collaboration between player and coach. My focus is on providing comprehensive coaching tailored to your individual needs. Together, we’ll assess where you are now and define your goals, creating a personalized plan to help you succeed. Progress in golf isn’t always linear, but with careful guidance, I’ll help you stay on track to reach your full potential.
All of my programs are built on a mutual commitment. With a membership, we can explore a wide range of lesson formats, such as supervised practices, playing lessons, TPI mobility screenings, TrackMan assessments and skill development, green-reading sessions, wedge gapping, and more, ensuring a well-rounded and effective approach to improving your game.
- **2025 NEW ENGLAND SECTION PGA MAINE CHAPTER TEACHER OF THE YEAR** - **2009 DIXIE SECTION PGA ALABAMA CHAPTER JUNIOR GOLF LEADER** - **2007 DIXIE SECTION PGA TEACHER OF THE YEAR** - **US KIDS TOP 50 KID TEACHER** - **TRACKMAN CERTIFIED ANALYSIS & DATA** - **TPI LEVEL 1 CERTIFIED** - **GOLF FOREVER CERTIFIED** - **SPORTSBOX AI 3D ANALYSIS** - **HACK MOTION WRIST ASSESSMENTS** - **K-MOTION 3D MOTION CERTIFIED**
Located at The Robert Trent Jones Trail Grand National, Opelika, Alabama : John runs John King Golf Coaching & Instruction, continuing his mission to develop players’ skills year-round.
John’s impressive teaching résumé spans high-end resorts and private clubs along the East Coast, from Maine to Florida. A Portland, Maine native, John spent over a decade working under the legendary Ken Venturi, including at the Ken Venturi Golf Academy at Greenlefe, FL, and as the Director of Instruction at Grandover Resort in North Carolina.
- A Unique Coaching Philosophy using state-of-the-art technology, fitness assessments and over 30 years of coaching experience to identify players’ strengths and areas for improvement. - Actionable strategies tailored to individual goals and capabilities. - Evaluations to reveal scoring opportunities, refine course management, and structure practice sessions for maximum impact. - Game Assessments to identify key areas to improve your scoring by analyzing your performance in game-like conditions. - Player Development Coaching Memberships incorporate short game coaching, full swing coaching, speed training, supervised practices, and mental strategies. - Private and Group Coaching focused on technical and strategic improvement for players of all levels. - Junior Golf Comprehensive training including development camps, certification, and competitions. - Technology and Results-Driven Coaching combining coaching expertise with advanced tools such as 3D motion capture, launch monitors, and biomechanical analysis to ensure players understand their swings and path to improvement. - The Player Assessment is a pivotal part of the John King Golf experience, uncovering actionable insights to help golfers achieve their goals and consistently lower their scores.
Whether you’re a beginner seeking to develop fundamentals or an advanced player looking to refine your skills, John King Golf offers the expertise, resources, and commitment to help you reach your golfing potential.