Ted LaVine Golf

Professional golf instruction to elevate your game.

Me: Dedicated to elevating your golf game through skill assessment, individualized program development, and coaching.

You: Motivated self-starter with goals to improve your golf game (and the drive and commitment to achieve those goals).

Sound like a fit? Explore this site, sign up for my free video tips, and
schedule a lesson—I’ll help you achieve your goals faster—guaranteed.

New! Mobile Golf Lessons

″Video analysis helps you improve your golf game faster by providing visual feedback. And now you can review my analysis anytime—no more guessing what to do.″ – Ted

Take a lesson anytime, anywhere with the V1 Home Software (free) or the V1 Mobile App ($4.99) for iPhone and Android.

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Golf Lessons

New summer lesson packages available for adults and juniors. Private, playing, groups, clinics, and schools for all levels. Easy online scheduling.

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Refer 2 friends who purchase any lesson or package and get a FREE private golf lesson. Be sure to tell your friends to mention your name at the time of their lesson. Thanks in advance!

Mobile Video Lessons

Video your swing on your phone using the V1 Mobile App. Log into your V1 Locker and send your swing to Ted LaVine Golf Online Academy. Get your swing analyzed and sent back to you!

“Ted’s analysis was so simple to do. I just had my playing partner take a couple quick videos and then used the V1 App to send them to Ted. Ted was able to analyze my swing to help me focus on a couple of key things that will help me hit the ball farther and straighter. Thanks, Ted!”
~Jeff Knollenberg

“Ted, Congratulations on being in our first NRGC Certified Class. You are a tremendous talent and you are making a difference. Keep up the good work.”
~Charlie King
Director of Instruction, Reynolds Golf Academy, GOLF Magazine “Top 100 Instructor”, founder of UnCommon Golf, and author of “The New Rules of Golf Instruction”

“It’s a pleasure to receive golf instruction from Ted. He doesn’t talk over my head, but instead uses words and actions that are easy to understand—his communication skills are excellent. I enjoy being his student and recommend Ted to any level of golfer.”
~Rodney Cooperman

Feedback from participant in 2011 Chipping Clinic: “Great job. I learned more in this lesson than any other I’ve taken. It was extremely helpful.”
~Lou Rusin

“Thanks so much for the amazingly helpful golf lessons. I am pumped up and ready to enjoy my time on the golf course—and travel to new courses! Will see you again, I’m sure.”
~Nancy Soiney

Latest Video Tips

Competitive Putting Practice - Star Drill

Competitive Putting – Would You Leave $10 in the Hole?

by Ted LaVine on May 15, 2012 in Featured, Golf Drills, Golf Tips, Golf Video Tips, Putting

If you think putting drills are monotonous and boring, read on. I was introduced to the concept of competitive practice in the book “Golf Scrimmages—Realistic ...