Nearly four years ago, I
attended one of Paul’s junior
golf clinics. Before that
clinic, I had never picked up a
golf club before and I was
looking for a sport for my
college résumé.
Paul provided instructive and
patient teaching during the
class in a non-threatening
environment. The atmosphere of
his classes is wonderful because
of the amicable, yet competitive
nature of his curriculum.
Further, Paul tailors
instruction and exercises to fit
individual needs, hindrances,
handicaps, and skills. That
being said, Paul gives his
pupils the structure, practice
ideas, and tools needed to excel
in golf, and, for that matter,
life; his pupils are expected to
put in the effort to improve
their game. I would recommend
anyone, beginner or advanced, to
start in his classes before
pursuing private lessons with
him, to become acclimated to his
teaching style.
Because of Paul, his classes and
lessons, and my hard work, I
will be attending Yale
University
in the Fall where I will be
vying for a spot on this year’s
Ivy-League Champion team. For
the past three years I was named
to the All-County golf team and
to the All-Region team this
year. Further, I was the
runner-up at the Sectional
Tournament, posting a 76 round.
This summer, playing on the
Junior PGA tour, I have won two
events and placing in others. In
conclusion, I recommend Paul as
a golf coach to anyone that is
willing to work hard, that is
coachable, passionate about
anything, and is possibly a bit
stubborn.
"Over the course
of my young
golfing career,
I have been
fortunate enough
to have worked
with Paul
Johnson. He has
been
instrumental in
improving my
game in various
ways.
Because
of Paul's
experience as a
junior,
collegiate, and
amateur golfer,
I know my game
is in good
hands. Whenever
I need help with
a certain aspect
of my game, he
has been very
helpful. And
just as I have a
desire to
improve my game,
Paul is always
looking to
improve as a
teacher. At both
Rock Creek Golf
Course and Lake
Forest Golf
Club, Paul has
been dedicated
to the vision of
a premier junior
golf program.
The type of golf
program Paul
desires instills
both proficient
athletic skills
as well as
upstanding
values and
virtues. His
students gain
immeasurably
from his
instruction, and
I have no doubt
he derives great
satisfaction
from their
success.
I look forward
to continued
work with Paul
Johnson, for I
know that my
game will only
improve under
his guidance."