La Costa

Director of Golf, Dave Doerr

Favorite La Costa Experience: Being a part of the renovation process in 2011 and realizing the completed product to unveil for our club members and guests.
Favorite Things: All sports, running, hiking and family
Tips: Always keep the swing tempo even and consistent. Finish the backswing before beginning the transition down through the ball. When putting, keep the head still and use the shoulders and arms.

Assistant Director of Golf, James Hochrine

Favorite La Costa Experience: Holes 13, 14 and 15 on the South Golf Course
Favorite Things: coffee, movies, theater, trying new types of food, hiking, fishing
Tips: When working on your swing, you should always feel it in your feet

Head Instructor - PGA TOURAcademy A.J. Avoli

Favorite La Costa Experience: Final Day of the LPGA KIA Classic on the South Course, "These gals are good!"
Favorite Things: Teaching golf, Surfing, Hiking, Fishing, anything outdoors
Tips: "Develop a Game Plan"
To improve your game, start by evaluating all aspects of your game before making a change. Chart your statistics for five rounds of golf to see which parts of your game need the most work. After charting your rounds set some specific goals with your teaching professional to improve the weakest areas of your game.