Josh McCarthy
Golf Coach
Background
I’ve been playing competitive golf for over 20 years, and honed my game while training under several world-class instructors. After playing high school golf at De La Salle, I received a scholarship to play college golf at Pepperdine. We won the National Championship in 2021. I was 3 time First Team All-Conference, 3 time Division 1 Ping All-Region West, and Golfweek All-American my final year. I won twice individually in college, and also won the 2019 NCGA Championship. During that time I competed in 4 U.S Amateurs and 1 Jr. Amateur.
After graduating in 2021, I made my pro debut at the Maine Open on the Korn Ferry Tour. I’ve since competed on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry levels. During this time, I’ve given numerous lessons to friends and family, having studied the game intensely, and have derived a process to help any golfer improve and enjoy the game more.
Teaching Style
“I enjoy working with beginners and elite players alike! Being a player all my life I’ve experienced what works and doesn't. I believe the key to a good lesson is keeping the instruction clear and concise, while conjoining a practical drill or feel. Too often I’ve received a lesson where an instructor’s given me too much to work on, and it leads to overthinking. At the end of the day, the object of golf is to get the ball in the hole, not just to achieve the elusive “perfect” swing. Every individual is different and we need to work towards the perfect swing for you. I evaluate the golfer from a holistic perspective, and I’ll break down the technology at the Lab to accommodate golfers of any level.”
What to Expect (My Process)
Warmup, Discuss goals or progress
Show me what you got!
Diagnosis/ Interpretation of The Lab technology
Introduce changes
Player feedback
Introduce practical drill
Implement practice plan
20+ years competitive golf experience.
Competed on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours.
All-American and National champion at Pepperdine.