San Francisco Golf Instructor
One-on-one coaching from Michael Farley — a PGA Professional and former tour player with 24 years of teaching behind him, now assistant men's golf coach at the University of San Francisco. Patient with beginners, sharp with competitors.
Lessons & Programs
Private lessons, beginner starts, small-group and junior clinics, short game and on-course work — and Michael will travel to your course within 20 miles of San Francisco.
Private golf lessons · 1-on-1
One-on-one sessions built around your swing and your goals, using TrackMan ball-flight data and frame-by-frame video to find what's actually costing you shots — and a clear plan to fix it.
Private Coaching →Never played before? Start here
A structured start for adults and juniors who've never held a club: grip, setup and contact first, then the swing itself, at a pace that keeps golf enjoyable rather than overwhelming.
Beginner Lessons →Small-group golf lessons
Small-group coaching for friends, families and junior golfers. Shared sessions keep the cost down and make the whole thing more fun, without losing the individual attention.
Group & Junior Lessons →Chipping, pitching & putting
Master the art of chipping, pitching and putting. This clinic focuses on the technical precision required around the green, where most amateurs give away the most strokes.
Ask about this →Playing lessons on the course
Shot selection, mental approach and managing conditions — taking what you've built on the range out onto the course, where it has to hold up under pressure.
Ask about this →Michael travels to you
Prefer to work on your own turf? Michael travels to students within 20 miles of San Francisco, so you can have your lesson at the course you actually play.
Lessons At Your Course →The Approach
Every lesson pairs traditional fundamentals with modern, data-driven analysis — so you understand not just what to change, but why. You'll leave with a clear plan to work on between sessions.
Two dedicated TrackMan bays inside the Lincoln Park clubhouse turn your swing into measurable numbers — club path, face angle, spin, and carry — so progress is objective, not guesswork.
We capture your swing on video and break it down side-by-side, so you can see the exact positions that build a repeatable, efficient motion.
Michael holds Titleist Performance Institute certification at levels 1, 2 and 3 — so changes are built around how your body actually moves, reducing strain and unlocking distance that holds up.
From a first-ever grip to tournament prep, lessons are paced and structured for your level, with a patient, encouraging approach that makes golf genuinely enjoyable to learn.
About
Michael grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, and has been around golf since he was a kid. He went to university in Georgia, turned professional after a solid college career, and played the mini-tours in Florida along with the Australian and South African Sunshine tours.
He then went through PGA training in the UK and became a teaching professional at Blackmoor Golf Club in southern England, before spending three years working under European Tour coach Jamie Gough at his golf school in Cape Town. Eight years teaching in Germany and Switzerland followed, plus a season caddying and managing on the European Tour.
Michael has now been in the Bay Area for nine years. Alongside his own students he is assistant men's golf coach at the University of San Francisco, and previously spent two years coaching at Archbishop Riordan High School. He holds Titleist Performance Institute certification at levels 1, 2 and 3, and teaches almost entirely on TrackMan.
Twenty-four years of teaching means he's seen your miss before. Whether you've never held a club or you're grinding to get into single digits, it's just you and Michael, working on your game at a pace that fits you.
Where you'll play
There are few better places in the world to learn this game. Michael is based at Lincoln Park Golf Course in San Francisco — two TrackMan bays in the clubhouse, plus the course and putting green — and also teaches at Moscone Park Golf Practice Area. If you'd rather play your own course, he travels to students within 20 miles of the city. Wherever you play, the lesson is built entirely around you.
Book a LessonReviews
Verified reviews from students who booked lessons through TeachMe.To.
“As a swing coach myself, I'm pretty hard to impress. Absolutely incredible. Video analysis, TrackMan numbers, incredible knowledge of the golf swing, in depth but simple.”
“Just finished my first lesson with Michael — can't recommend him strongly enough. Great coach, very patient and knowledgeable.”
“Michael was great — he was very patient and skilled, helped me get back to golf after many years. Look forward to continuing my training.”
“Worth every penny! Will be returning for more lessons.”
Pricing
No surprises. Pick a single lesson or save with a package.
$175/ 60 min
One-on-one coaching built entirely around your game.
$800/ 5 lessons
Real change takes more than one session. Book a block of five for the best value.
Contact/ per session
Small-group clinics and junior coaching for friends, families and young players.
Single lessons can be booked online. Packages, group and junior sessions are arranged directly with Michael — send a message or call.
Questions
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