30 years coachingDuncan Smith
Sarasota, FL
Coaching golfers of all ages in Manatee county, Sarasota county and further afield
Full swingShort gamePutting
7.7 mi away
From$86.25
BirdieYard has 2 published coaches within 25 miles of Sarasota, FL. Compare private lessons, beginner-friendly coaching, local teaching settings, and profile details before requesting a lesson.
Local guide last reviewed June 2026
Golf lessons in Sarasota, FL can happen with a local coach or golf instructor at a backyard setup, home simulator, portable net, driving range, putting green, or on-course practice setting.
Start with the golfer's goal, then compare the real coach profiles available near Sarasota, FL. Use the local course and practice references in this guide to judge whether range work, simulator feedback, short-game coaching, a home setup, or on-course instruction fits the next step.
Sarasota's guide records the typical golf season as year-round. Warm, humid weather makes shaded, covered, or early-day lesson settings more comfortable. Documented options in this guide include public courses; actual lesson availability depends on a real coach's published profile.
The right lesson setting depends on what you need to learn. A coach can use a quiet setup for confidence, a range for ball flight, a simulator for feedback, or a course for decisions you only face while playing.
Backyard nets, garage simulators, and neighborhood teaching spaces help lessons feel private and easy to repeat.
Ranges, putting greens, and short-game areas help with ball flight, distance control, contact, and wedge work.
On-course sessions help with club selection, routines, uneven lies, and course management.
If you are searching for a golf coach, golf instructor, or golf pro in Sarasota, FL, this page is the single local guide. Use it to compare private golf lessons, beginner coaching, junior lessons, short-game help, and places to practice close to home.
A quick language note: golfers often use "golf pro" casually to mean a person who teaches golf. PGA and LPGA Professional credentials are specific designations, and BirdieYard only shows verified language after the specific claim is confirmed.
The terms usually overlap. Look for teaching style, beginner fit, short-game help, and whether the setting matches how you practice.
Private lessons work best when the coach gives you one clear swing cue and a realistic plan for the next practice session.
Published Sarasota options on this page include private lessons from $86.25 for 30 minutes (“Time conscious session”); playing lessons from $258.75 for 120 minutes (“On Course”); group lessons from $172.50 per golfer for 60 minutes (“Group coaching - 2 players”). Nearby options on this page include private lessons from $138 for 60 minutes (“Short game: chipping and putting”). These are listed lesson options, not a citywide average. Confirm the lesson details with the coach.
Sarasota, FL
Golf instruction
Private lesson · 60 min
$115
On Course
Playing lesson · 120 min
$258.75
Time conscious session
Private lesson · 30 min
$86.25
Group coaching - 2 players
Group lesson · 60 min
$172.50 per golfer
Group coaching - 4 players
Group lesson · 90 min
$345 per golfer
Tampa, FL
Short game: chipping and putting
Private lesson · 60 min
$138
Full swing
Private lesson · 60 min
$161
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