31 years coachingMelvin Beard
Tampa, FL
Coaching golfers of all ages in Tampa
PuttingShort gameFull swing
5.2 mi away
From$92
BirdieYard has 3 published coaches within 25 miles of Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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 describes instruction across the swing and short game, with separate junior, group, and on-course lesson choices. Compare the intended learner and session purpose, then ask what you will do during that specific option. Confirm the teaching site and whether any course or facility charges are additional.
The iGolfTampa site links directly to Babe Zaharias, Rocky Point, and Rogers Park golf information. Use those official course sources for practice and access research alongside the coach's own meeting instructions; a course reference here is not a BirdieYard affiliation claim.
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 Tampa, 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 Tampa options on this page include private lessons from $143.75 for 60 minutes (“Golf lesson From putting ,irons ,hybrid /woods ,and driver.”); 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”). Nearby options on this page include private lessons from $34.50 for 45 minutes (“Introductory Swing Lesson”). These are listed lesson options, not a citywide average. Confirm the lesson details with the coach.
Tampa, FL
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
Tampa, FL
Short game: chipping and putting
Private lesson · 60 min
$138
Full swing
Private lesson · 60 min
$161
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Introductory Swing Lesson
Private lesson · 45 min
$34.50
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Direct links to official Babe Zaharias, Rocky Point, and Rogers Park golf information.
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Official iGolfTampa course-information website.
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