My son has taken lesson from Coach OJ for five years. He started when he was 8 in group lessons and shortly thereafter moved to private. Coach OJ is a great teacher; he is very patient and was able to connect with my son which really grabbed his attention and his game has improved exponentially. Coach OJ also runs a JR PGA team as well as a developmental team while the JRPGA season is not running. I cannot stress this enough; this experience is invaluable. Instruction is great but if the kids don't get out on the course then they are missing out big time. He stressed this with the kids and encourages them to get on the course as much as possible. He even takes the time to take them out on the course during the lesson times. Aside from being a US Kids Certified Coach he was also a club fitter. This helped out a lot to make sure my son was always in the right size clubs, making sure his equipment was always optimized for him. I cannot say enough good things about Coach OJ. You will not be disappointed. Not only did my sons skill level dramatically increase but he has had a great time and developed a real love for the game. Thanks Coach OJ! read more

OJ worked well with my 7 year old grandson. He really enjoyed his first couple of lessons

I'm extremely grateful for Coach O.J. He has helped my daughter so much and we've seen great progress since she started training with him. He is very patient, experienced, and has a special talent for working with kids. You can tell he truly enjoys teaching and knows how to explain things in a clear and encouraging way. I highly recommend him, especially for families looking for a dedicated and professional golf coach. Thank you, Coach O.J., for everything you've done for my daughter! read more

Our son has been training with Coach OJ for over five years now and we couldn't be more pleased seeing his golf game and knowledge of the sport continuously develop. Coach OJ is patient, professional and does a great job teaching individuals the game of golf. If you're looking for a great golf instructor, contact OJ! read more

OJ Amaya has been my son Armand's golf instructor for 6 years, since he was 7 years old. He is an awesome instructor and is great with kids. He knows the nuances of the sport and teaches it well. My son has taken individual lessons, group lessons and camps all offered through OJ. All have helped Armand improve his golf game. I highly recommend OJ to any parents who want their children to learn an awesome sport!! Bernardo Vasquez, Chula Vista, CA read more

We have made going to OJ a family affair. My kids have gone to his Junior Golf Camps and I have taken group lessons from him. OJ is professional, and approachable. He teaches you to respect and love the game as he does. He is patient and is very thorough in explaining things, especially to one who has never swung a club in her life. For me personally I have seen my game improve (my husband says so too!) and my kids are always looking forward to the next camp! He is always encouraging to all of us and stresses the importance of not only learning how to play golf but having fun out on the course too. My oldest is also participating in a monthly Golf League for Middle Schoolers and I have seen his game improve and confidence level rise. I love that we can golf as a family now. Thanks OJ!! read more

Amazing teacher/coach. I highly recommend OJ as a golf instructor! You simply will not find a more professional, capable, patient, and good-natrured coach anywhere! He's great with kids and adults, too! read more

We jumped from instructor to instructor after completing an instruction lesson package. It was the same thing, a quick 30-minute range lesson and a goodbye. We met OJ because he graciously accepted my son Andre for his PGA JR League team, even though we did not see him as an instructor. After the league ended we did give his clinic a try and now, about 2-years later, we still attend. OJ is meticulous and respectful of his profession. Communicates through e-mail, text, and in person. Website is current and even sends out valuable lessons and newsletters. His instructional approach to the juniors is A+, utilizing U.S. Kids Golf program that sets goals and gives the young athletes a chance to succeed and feel good. Most important, he takes the kids out on the course often enough to evaluate their skills....that is key!!!!!! We are glad we are not being forced to find a new instructor every six months or so. Although Mom & Dad are very pleased, the best part is Andre, who states he has a lot of fun with the kids and enjoys golf. read more

My daughter has been taking lessons from OJ since she was 5 years old (she is now 9). She really enjoys going to her golf clinic on Saturday's and loves his Jr Golf Camps he has during school vacations. My daughter's knowledge, technique and skills have greatly improved through the years. I would highly recommend OJ if your looking for a golf instructor. He is knowledgeable, professional and patient with kids. My daughter loves golf and I have to give 100% of the credit to her golf coach OJ!! Thank you OJ for making your classes so much fun!! read more

Background: I'm reasonably athletic, but didn't grow up doing hand-eye coordination-based sports (I was a runner). I've taken all kinds of sports-related lessons as an adult, and I'm a teacher, so I've become pretty savvy over the years in terms of identifying instructors who are good teachers vs. those who are not. I started playing golf about ten years ago, playing for a little bit and then putting the clubs away for years at a stretch. OJ is the third or fourth golf instructor that I've had. Even though I have to drive 30 minutes each way to see him, I will continue to do so, because he is FANTASTIC. Here's what I like about him (in no particular order): - He is professional. He comports himself as a professional. Sounds like a no-brainer, but I've been surprised over the years at the various instructors who don't seem to take their jobs seriously. If I'm paying for a private lesson, I expect the instructor to act like a professional -- which OJ does. - While professional, OJ is not overly serious or overly uptight. I think he strikes just the right balance of being focused on instruction and being approachable and relaxed. The reality is that connecting with your instructor is an important element of the lesson, and OJ does a good job of it. - No matter your skill level, OJ can work with you. I've taken a few semi-private lessons and the range of ability has been wide. He was able to work with each person and give them pointers (male and female, young and old, athletic and not). He never seems to be talking down to anyone, or focusing too much on the "talented" people. OJ can work with anyone. - SUPER IMPORTANT: OJ does not overwhelm you with a million things to work on at once. This is particularly important with golf, where you have a lot of time to overthink everything! When I started, he could've told me 37 things to do (tweak this, don't forget about that, do this, make sure of that...). If he had, I may have thought he was a genius and that he was very helpful, but now that I've been playing for a while, I've realized that telling me too much would've been a disaster. It was more genius of him to tell me only one or two things to focus on at a time. The instinct to "over-instruct" is strong in many people, but not OJ. This is critically important when you're learning something as complex as a golf swing! - OJ will video you on his iPad and show it to you, using some amazing golf program to compare your swing to those of professionals. Yes, I was intimidated at first. But it's not a big deal at all, and I've learned a ton from watching 20 seconds here and 20 seconds there. Other pros will charge you extra for such services. - OJ is organized and reliable. No last-minute cancellations or confusion about lessons. He is also easily reachable by text. Again, not all instructors are as reliable/organized. - OJ varies lessons and works on all aspects of the game (as he should). All of it has been useful and helpful! - My golf game has improved TREMENDOUSLY in the time I've taken lessons from OJ. I know I should play more often, but mostly I go to my weekly lesson, and every few weeks or so I might get out to the driving range or play 9 holes. Even then, because of the things we've worked on and the tips he's given me, I've made great progress. Even my male friends who are serious golfers have complimented me on my swing (trust me, they wouldn't do it "just because"). Improving is the whole point of lessons, isn't it?!! I know this is a long and detailed review, but I mean every word and I would highly encourage anyone who's considering golf lessons to at least give OJ a try. (An added bonus is that he's at the Eastlake Country Club, which has a GRASS driving range... Hard to find!!!) read more

Our 11 year old daughter has been taking lessons and attending Junior golf clinics from OJ for several years. OJ makes it fun for kids to learn great technique, but more importantly, he teaches kids to love the game, which will help make them life-long golfers. He focuses not only on technique but also on etiquette and good sportsmanship. The opportunities OJ has given young golfers through PGA Jr League play have been incredible. He connects very well with young and novice golfers and provides a safe, encouraging, and fun environment which allows each player to individually grow. Our daughter has consistently improved her game, but most importantly, she enjoys going for her lessons. I can't imagine a better golf instructor for my daughter. read more

I started playing golf in February 2013. I would go to the range 2-3 times a week and play a round or two on the weekends. For a few months, my score would hover around 125-135. Going to the range, buying clubs and playing more rounds was not improving my score. I knew that I needed lessons in order to meet my goal of breaking 100 before the end of summer. After about 3 lessons, I was able to break 50 on 9 holes. After about 5 lessons, I reached my goal of breaking 100. I was amazed that I reached my goal in such a short time. Applying the techniques that I learned drastically helped my game. Shaved 25+ strokes off my score within 2 months. read more