Joe Dolby
Junior Golf Lessons in Mountain View, CA
Joe Dolby gives junior golf lessons in Mountain View, CA at Shoreline Golf Links.
Shoreline Golf Links
Mountain View, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviewsStarting at $68
- 2013 Northern California PGA Assistant Professional of the Year
- 2009 Northern California PGA Assistant Player of the Year
- 2011 Northern California PGA Assistant Player of the Year
About
Meet Joe Dolby, Junior Golf Coach in Mountain View, CA
Joe Dolby has coached college golf at Academy of Art University in San Francisco and at Santa Clara University. His college players won conference titles and played in national championships, and some went on to play professionally on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Americas Tour. His private students and graduates of his teams have come away with college scholarships in Division I, II and III.
He directed the PGA Jr League programs at Palo Alto Hills CC, La Rinconada CC and Shoreline Golf Links. He was a 2022 nominee for the NCPGA's Youth Player Development Award. He builds customized plans from Full Swing and Trackman swing data and Clippd strokes-gained analysis.
As a player he helped lead UC San Diego to its first NCAA Division II National Championship appearance, in 2004. He teaches in Mountain View, CA and at Perform for Golf Los Altos in Los Altos, CA.
Inside a lesson
Inside a lesson with Joe
Who lessons suit, what they work on and the technology in use, from the coach's own listing.
Where lessons fit
- Beginner (Taught)New golfers building fundamentals and confidence.
- Intermediate (Taught)Developing players looking to improve consistency and scoring.
- Competitive (Taught)Tournament players working to perform under pressure.
- Advanced (Taught)Elite 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.
- FundamentalsGrip, stance and alignment: the base of every swing.
- Mental GameRoutines and focus that hold up in a tournament round.
Technology
- Putting and green readingStroke, face angle, roll and the slope of the green.Vector green reading
- VideoSwings on screen, frame by frame, side by side.Video analysis
Credentials
Credentials and Coaching Experience
Listed by the coach
- Achievement: 2013 Northern California PGA Assistant Professional of the Year
- Achievement: 2009 Northern California PGA Assistant Player of the Year
- Achievement: 2011 Northern California PGA Assistant Player of the Year
Where to train
Where Joe Teaches Junior Golf Lessons in Mountain View, CA
- Primary location
Shoreline Golf Links
Mountain View, CA
Perform for Golf Los Altos
Los Altos, CA
FAQ
Questions parents ask
How much are lessons with Joe Dolby?
Lessons with Joe Dolby start at $68. Use the contact form on this page to ask about current rates.
Where does Joe teach?
Joe Dolby teaches at Shoreline Golf Links in Mountain View, CA. Joe also teaches at Perform for Golf Los Altos in Los Altos, CA.
What levels does Joe teach?
Joe lists beginner, intermediate, competitive and advanced players as the levels taught.
What do lessons with Joe cover?
Joe lists these areas of expertise: putting, short game, full swing, bunker play and fundamentals. Joe uses Vector green reading and video analysis.
Does Joe help players prepare for college golf?
Joe lists college preparation as a coaching focus.
How regularly should my child have lessons?
It depends on what the player wants from the game. A young beginner who is just having fun needs less structure than a player preparing for events. The key is leaving enough time between lessons to practice what was taught. If your child starts to feel rushed or loses interest, easing off for a while is perfectly reasonable.
How can parents tell when a child is ready to start?
Readiness is more about behavior than size or skill. Signs to watch for include enjoying swinging a club or rolling a ball at a target, waiting for a turn, and staying with a simple task without drifting off. If most of these are present, talking with a coach about your child can help you judge the timing. If not, waiting a little longer does no harm.
How do I contact Joe?
Send your details with the contact form on this page to ask about junior golf lessons in Mountain View, CA. Joe Dolby receives them by email.
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