THERE’S NO BETTER FEELING THAN IMPROVING YOUR GOLF GAME

GOLF LESSONS IN WILMINGTON, NC

COASTAL GOLF ACADEMY NC

Address: 917 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

 

ETHAN “E” CASTLE

Golf Coach, Former Golf Professional

My mission is to help you build the best golf swing that works for you! I understand that everyone is different, and some of us have physical challenges that we need to work around. I support every player with a custom tailored approach, strategy, advice, drills, and coaching to take your golf game to the next level and shave points off your score.

STEVE DAHLBY

Class A PGA Pro, CGA-NC Partner, Golf Coach

Steve Dahlby brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Coastal Golf Academy Teaching Staff.  Steve currently is the Teaching Professional at the historic Phoenix Country Club in Phoenix, Arizona.  Steve has been a PGA Tour Teaching Professional since 2005, helping a number of Touring Professionals with their games during that time.  To date, Steve's current or former players have won over 25 events on the major worldwide tours.  Steve's current players include 2-time PGA Tour winner Troy Merritt and 4-time PGA Tour winner Sean O'hair.  Steve also works with former Australian Open and German Open winner Steve Allan.  Steve also worked with 4-time PGA Tour winner Martin Laird and 2013 Solheim Cup Captain Carin Koch among others.

FIND PROGRESS IN THE PROCESS.

From Golf Coach, Ethan “E” Castle

First I want to say that I am passionate about the game of golf. While for nearly a decade I was working on my own game while I pursued a career playing I have always desired to help others improve. I have spent countless hours grinding on the range improving my own technique. Not only can I teach the golf swing I can teach the game itself which is much larger than simply hitting the ball. Through my years of playing I have gathered information that has allowed me to constantly improve, with that I am looking forward to passing along that knowledge to the students that I work with. I also believe that it is important to note that I began playing at a later age and I began like so many struggling and played with constant frustration. But like so many other golfers I was addicted to the game the pursuit of improvement. I went from a player who could not break 90 to a professional who has won several tournaments. I have carried a +5.5 handicap and while my professional playing days are behind me I still love to get out and play and consistently break par.

I want my students to know that I am committed to them and their game my goal is to see each and ever player ENJOY the game. Golf will always be an individual challenge to whomever plays I want to see you achieve your goals. I want my students to be confident when they pull out their drivers, I want them to believe that can make the 5 foot putt to win the match, I want them to not fear hitting a bunker shot but rather be excited about the opportunity to hole out. I will lay out a plan with each of my students that allows them to become better at every aspect of the game. I will always start with the fundamentals because I know that all goof shots and round start with a solid base. I know that I can help students improve I have already seen it with the students that I have had the opportunity to work with. I have taken double digit handicappers to 2 handicaps. I have helped guide several junior players that are now playing at the collegiate level.

What I can tell you is that I will be intensely invested in your improvement I am passionate about each and every challenge that is put in front of me. This is how I live my life I want to be the best that I can possibly be. The only thing that I ask for is the willingness to learn and to stay committed to the process. I know better than most that golf can be frustrating it can be downright demoralizing, but I also know that it can be extremely rewarding. If you take the opportunity to work with me, I will go on this journey with you and I believe with hard work and a consistent model you will achieve your goals. Regardless of your current ability I believe that I can help you improve whether you are just trying to pick the game up for the first time to someone who has a dream to play on tour I can help.

About Coach Steve Dahlby

Steve Dahlby brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Coastal Golf Academy Teaching Staff.  Steve currently is the Teaching Professional at the historic Phoenix Country Club in Phoenix, Arizona.  Steve has been a PGA Tour Teaching Professional since 2005, helping a number of Touring Professionals with their games during that time.  To date, Steve's current or former players have won over 25 events on the major worldwide tours.  Steve's current players include 2-time PGA Tour winner Troy Merritt and 4-time PGA Tour winner Sean O'hair.  Steve also works with former Australian Open and German Open winner Steve Allan.  Steve also worked with 4-time PGA Tour winner Martin Laird and 2013 Solheim Cup Captain Carin Koch among others.

Steve works with and has coached a number of college and junior golfers.  Steve has an impressive list of high school golfers who have gone on the play at all levels of college golf.  Steve has worked with 2 AJGA Players of the Year, a Sports Illustrated National High School Player of the Year, an Arizona High School Player of the Year and a winner of the IMG Junior World Championship. 

A Quarter Century Member of the PGA of America, Steve began his career as a Senior Instructor of the Golf Digest Schools in the early 1990's.  He was Troon North Golf Club's first Director of Instruction, a position he held for 12 years.  He also served as the Director of Instruction at Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff, Arizona and The Golf Scottsdale before becoming the Teaching Professional at Phoenix Country Club, where he has been on staff for the past 9 years.  

As a member of the Coastal Golf Academy staff, Steve will monitor all day-to-day instruction activity at the Mayfaire Town Center facility as well as providing advice to potential professional, elite amateur and aspiring junior players.  Steve also has valuable experience in placing high school golfers in college programs and will act as the lead in the recruiting service that is part of the menu of items that the Coastal Golf Academy provides junior players.  Steve will also be involved with the business development of Coastal Golf Academy.

Steve will be visiting the Wilmington, NC location numerous times during the months ahead and is also available for remote instruction, guidance or counsel.