Matthew McPhillips
Junior Golf Lessons in Schenectady, NY
Matthew McPhillips gives junior golf lessons in Schenectady, NY at Mohawk Golf Club.
Mohawk Golf Club
Schenectady, NY
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviewsStarting at $90
- 2021 NENY PGA Professional Development Award Winner
- 2023 NENY PGA Player Development Award
About
Meet Matthew McPhillips, Junior Golf Coach in Schenectady, NY
Matthew McPhillips won the NENY PGA Professional Development Award in 2021 and the NENY PGA Player Development Award in 2023. A PGA Specialized Golf Professional in Teaching and Coaching, he builds each lesson plan around the student's learning style. He values swing data and periodic checks of the basics, and he uses FlightScope, a launch monitor and video analysis.
He keeps the teaching uncomplicated and the mood light, with enjoyment right alongside learning. Students find his explanations of what needs to be done easy to understand. A reviewer wrote that his lessons worked toward achievable goals.
Matthew teaches at Mohawk Golf Club in Schenectady, NY and at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland.
Inside a lesson
Inside a lesson with Matthew
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.
Technology
- Ball flightLaunch, spin and carry, measured shot by shot.FlightScopeLaunch monitor
- VideoSwings on screen, frame by frame, side by side.Video analysis
Credentials
Credentials and Coaching Experience
Listed by the coach
- Achievement: 2021 NENY PGA Professional Development Award Winner
- Achievement: 2023 NENY PGA Player Development Award
Where to train
Where Matthew Teaches Junior Golf Lessons in Schenectady, NY
- Primary location
Mohawk Golf Club
Schenectady, NY
Pinehaven Country Club
Guilderland, NY
FAQ
Questions parents ask
How much are lessons with Matthew McPhillips?
Lessons with Matthew McPhillips start at $90. Use the contact form on this page to ask about current rates.
Where does Matthew teach?
Matthew McPhillips teaches at Mohawk Golf Club in Schenectady, NY. Matthew also teaches at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, NY.
What levels does Matthew teach?
Matthew lists beginner, intermediate, competitive and advanced players as the levels taught.
What do lessons with Matthew cover?
Matthew lists these areas of expertise: putting, short game, full swing, bunker play and fundamentals. Matthew uses FlightScope, a launch monitor and video analysis.
Does Matthew help players prepare for college golf?
Matthew lists college preparation as a coaching focus.
What should my child work on before playing tournaments?
Competitive play asks for more than good technique. Areas worth working on include managing emotions, sticking to a simple plan and making smart choices when a shot goes wrong. It also helps to understand scoring, pace of play and how to handle a ruling. Reviewing each event afterward, including what went well, turns the experience into useful practice.
How do private sessions differ from an academy?
Private lessons are built around an individual player's swing, goals and pace. An academy is usually a group setting that meets regularly, with structured drills, games and on-course play. The social side keeps many kids engaged, while individual lessons make it easier to work on detailed technical changes.
How do I contact Matthew?
Send your details with the contact form on this page to ask about junior golf lessons in Schenectady, NY. Matthew McPhillips receives them by email.
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