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David Balbi is a distinguished PGA golf instructor with over three decades of teaching experience. Named the 1999 PGA Teacher of the Year for Northern California, David has dedicated his career to helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game through personalized instruction and cutting-edge technology.
As a Level 3 SAM PuttLab Instructor and Master Green Reading Instructor, David specializes in providing comprehensive analysis and improvement strategies for all aspects of your golf game, from driving to putting.
David combines traditional teaching methods with advanced technology to provide a complete understanding of your swing mechanics and develop a tailored plan for improvement.
Book a Lesson with DavidOne-on-one instruction tailored to your specific needs using advanced analysis technology.
Small group sessions focusing on specific aspects of the game in a collaborative environment.
On-course instruction to improve strategy, course management, and practical application of skills.
Long-term development plans to systematically improve your game over time.
Technology-driven club fitting to ensure your equipment matches your swing and playing style.
Specialized instruction for young golfers to build proper fundamentals and love for the game.
David utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide comprehensive analysis and accelerate your improvement.
The FlightScope launch monitor uses radar tracking technology to capture accurate data on ball flight, club delivery, and impact conditions. This provides precise measurements of over 20 parameters including:
This data allows for targeted improvements to maximize distance, accuracy, and consistency in your game.
OnForm digital video analysis captures your swing in high-definition video at up to 240 frames per second, allowing for detailed frame-by-frame analysis. This technology provides:
Video analysis makes it easier to understand swing concepts and see real-time progress in your technique.
Sports Box 3D uses markerless motion capture technology to create a three-dimensional model of your swing, providing detailed biomechanical measurements including:
This 3D visualization helps identify body movement patterns that may be invisible to the naked eye or traditional video.
As a certified Level 3 SAM PuttLab instructor, David uses this ultrasound technology to capture 28 different parameters of your putting stroke with sub-millimeter accuracy, including:
This comprehensive data identifies specific areas for putting improvement and helps select the optimal putter for your stroke type.
The FocusBand is a wearable neurofeedback device that measures brain activity during the golf swing, helping you develop the optimal mental state for performance. Benefits include:
Mental training is often the missing link for golfers seeking to reach their full potential.
Package hours can be used in 30, 45, or 60-minute increments
Book a Package"My experience with David Balbi as a golf teacher is second to none. Not only is David a brilliant teacher, his manner makes every golf lesson fun and entertaining. I've made tremendous progress in just a few sessions."
"David is as good as it gets. I'm fairly new to golf but have been taking lessons with several different instructors. David's ability to analyze my swing and provide clear, actionable feedback has made a huge difference in my game."
"I have to drive 45 minutes each way to meet David, but it's definitely worth every effort. The technology he uses provides insights I've never received from other instructors, and the results speak for themselves."
"Awesome lesson with David. Improved greatly today with excellent direction. Super effective and fun too! The way he uses technology to show exactly what's happening in my swing makes it easy to understand what needs to change."
Ocean View Driving Range
201 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 595-2748
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pm