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David La Pour

Junior Golf Lessons in Bluffton, SC

David La Pour gives junior golf lessons in Bluffton, SC at Hilton Head National Golf Club.

David La Pour, junior golf coach in Bluffton, SC

Hilton Head National Golf Club

Bluffton, SC

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 43 reviews

Starting at $70

  • Top 100 Teaching Professional 2020-2024
  • Golf Digest Best In State (SC) 2013-2020 & 2026-27
  • Operation 36 Elite/Master Instructor 2019-2025
  • Teacher Of The Year - Carolina PGA - Hilton Head Island Chapter
  • PGA Tour Player Coach
  • PGA Jr. League Allstar Coach
  • Bluffton High School Assistant Golf Coach
  • Cross School Assistant Golf Coach
  • PGA of America Teaching & Coaching Specialization
  • Titleist Performance Institute Golf Instructor Level 2
  • TrackMan Master Status
  • American Development Model Certified (ADM)
  • SportsBox 3D Biomechanics
  • K-Coach Certified
  • Boditrak ground forces certified

About

Meet David La Pour, Junior Golf Coach in Bluffton, SC

David La Pour spent 8 years teaching alongside Dave Pelz, working with him exclusively from 1996. During his years with Pelz he appeared six times on The Golf Channel and also on ESPN. He has worked with tour players including Bill Glasson and K.J. Choi. Golf Digest named him among its Top Teaching Professionals in Minnesota for 2005 through 2008, and again in South Carolina for 2013 through 2020.

From 2008 to 2020 he was Director of Instruction at Colleton River Club, where he developed its instruction program. He has been an assistant golf coach for Bluffton High School and for Cross School. With his students he uses Titleist Performance Institute methods, V1 video and BodiTrak. Reviewers value the time he takes to learn what each student wants and how they learn before he starts teaching.

David teaches at Hilton Head National Golf Club, and also at Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton, SC.

Inside a lesson

Inside a lesson with David

Who lessons suit, what they work on and the technology in use, from the coach's own listing.

Where lessons fit

  1. Beginner (Taught)New golfers building fundamentals and confidence.
  2. Intermediate (Taught)Developing players looking to improve consistency and scoring.
  3. Competitive (Taught)Tournament players working to perform under pressure.
  4. AdvancedElite players fine-tuning their game for high-level competition.

Focus areas

  • Full SwingGrip, setup and a repeatable motion with every club.
  • Short GameChips and pitches that turn near misses into pars.
  • PuttingReading greens, controlling pace and starting the ball on line.
  • Bunker PlayGetting out of greenside sand with confidence.
  • Mental GameRoutines and focus that hold up in a tournament round.

Technology

  • Ball flightLaunch, spin and carry, measured shot by shot.TrackMan
  • Putting and green readingStroke, face angle, roll and the slope of the green.AimPoint green reading
  • Body and motionHow the body moves and balances through the swing.BodiTrak force platesK-Vest
  • VideoSwings on screen, frame by frame, side by side.Video analysis

Credentials

Credentials and Coaching Experience

Listed by the coach

  • Achievement: Top 100 Teaching Professional 2020-2024
  • Achievement: Golf Digest Best In State (SC) 2013-2020 & 2026-27
  • Achievement: Operation 36 Elite/Master Instructor 2019-2025
  • Achievement: Teacher Of The Year - Carolina PGA - Hilton Head Island Chapter
  • Achievement: PGA Tour Player Coach
  • Achievement: PGA Jr. League Allstar Coach
  • Achievement: Bluffton High School Assistant Golf Coach
  • Achievement: Cross School Assistant Golf Coach
  • Certification: PGA of America Teaching & Coaching Specialization
  • Certification: Titleist Performance Institute Golf Instructor Level 2
  • Certification: TrackMan Master Status
  • Certification: American Development Model Certified (ADM)
  • Certification: SportsBox 3D Biomechanics
  • Certification: K-Coach Certified
  • Certification: Boditrak ground forces certified

Where to train

Where David Teaches Junior Golf Lessons in Bluffton, SC

FAQ

Questions parents ask

How much are lessons with David La Pour?

Lessons with David La Pour start at $70. Use the contact form on this page to ask about current rates.

Where does David teach?

David La Pour teaches at Hilton Head National Golf Club in Bluffton, SC. David also teaches at Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton, SC.

What are David's qualifications?

David La Pour lists these certifications: PGA of America Teaching & Coaching Specialization, Titleist Performance Institute Golf Instructor Level 2, TrackMan Master Status and American Development Model Certified (ADM).

What levels does David teach?

David lists beginner, intermediate and competitive players as the levels taught.

What do lessons with David cover?

David lists these areas of expertise: putting, short game, full swing, bunker play and mental game. David uses AimPoint green reading, BodiTrak force plates, K-Vest, TrackMan and video analysis.

Does David help players prepare for college golf?

David lists college preparation as a coaching focus.

How do private lessons compare with an academy?

They serve different needs. Private lessons give a player the coach's full attention, which suits fixing a specific habit or building a personal plan. An academy offers structure, regular practice and the company of other juniors, which many children find motivating. Plenty of families combine them, adding private time when a particular skill needs focus.

What can parents do at home to reinforce lessons?

Help your child turn putting and short chips into games, since they are easy to practice at home and matter a lot on the course. You might count how many putts in a row they can make. Use foam or plastic balls if space is tight. Above all, keep practice brief and upbeat so it feels like play rather than homework.

How do I contact David?

Send your details with the contact form on this page to ask about junior golf lessons in Bluffton, SC. David La Pour receives them by email.

Getting started

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