3 years coachingWalker Isley
Travels to this area
Former division 1 golfer at UNC Wilmington, 2 time North Carolina state amateur championship, 3 U.S Am appearances
Mental gameCourse strategyShort game
From$138
BirdieYard has 2 published coaches within 25 miles of St. Petersburg, FL. Compare private lessons, beginner-friendly coaching, local teaching settings, and profile details before requesting a lesson.
Local guide last reviewed October 2026
Golf lessons in St. Petersburg, 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.
Melvin Beard's profile lists Tampa teaching settings and private, junior, group, and playing lesson options. Confirm the specific site and format rather than assuming a St. Petersburg session.
The official Twin Brooks page posts separate access information for the range and practice course. Confirm the particular area you want to use before visiting.
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 St. Petersburg, 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.
Current lesson prices for St. Petersburg are not listed here. Nearby options on this page include private lessons from $138 for 60 minutes (“Short game: chipping and putting”); junior lessons from $92 for 45 minutes (“Junior fundamentals”); playing lessons from $230 for 120 minutes (“On course playing lesson (the truth and proof of how you score in golf)”); group lessons from $172.50 per golfer for 120 minutes (“Couples ,Group lessons”). These are listed lesson options, not a citywide average. Confirm the lesson details with the coach.
No current lesson prices are listed in this group.
Tampa, FL
Short game: chipping and putting
Private lesson · 60 min
$138
Full swing
Private lesson · 60 min
$161
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Golf lesson From putting ,irons ,hybrid /woods ,and driver.
Private lesson · 60 min
$143.75
Junior fundamentals
Junior lesson · 45 min
$92
On course playing lesson (the truth and proof of how you score in golf)
Playing lesson · 120 min
$230
Couples ,Group lessons
Group lesson · 120 min
$172.50 per golfer
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Shops, fitting resources, junior programs, and local golf organizations that can help before or between lessons.
Official city information lists the par-3 course, range, additional practice holes, and junior-program context.
Check the correct practice area and compare local junior programs with nearby coaching.
Official operator or public-agency source checked October 19, 2026; current access, instruction rules, and hours should be confirmed with the provider.
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