Last year I began taking lessons from Lucas Cohen. Typically about an 18 or 19 handicap I managed to get my handicap down to 16 and broke 80 for the first time. I owe a lot of it to Lucas’ approach. He makes sure that you are structurally sound before beginning to tweak your swing. It took me a couple of lessons to see how much this approach makes sense. You cannot improve if your fundamentals are messed up. Once you learn these very basic fundamentals, it is much easier to make real progress. I was skeptical at first, but rapidly made great progress. Once he had built and reinforced the fundamentals, he made only minor and easy-to-introduce changes in my swing that did not overload my golf senses. All of this led to immediate results. The other major advantage of his methodology is that Lucas sends you e-mail reminders about follow-up lessons and about the parts of your swing that you need to address and remember. In truth, I am looking forward to him returning this spring so that I can attack the “80” barrier more frequently.Rick Nitzberg
My ball striking and driving over last 2 weeks has been the best ever. The lesson on clubface position and taking my hands out of swing is exactly what the doctor ordered. I went to Bandon Dunes last weekend and shot 77,77, 79, 80,82, and 85 on some tough golf courses and shot 79 with Pete in a Pro Am. Thanks again for the great lesson and we will get crackin’ on that putting soon. See you in Florida soon.Gregg Anthony
I’ve been playing golf since 1986. I was always a “nice” player and able to manage my way around the course with my self-made swing. However, in 2001, I lost my right leg above the knee to infection. I continued to play golf, but never with the same ability. Slowly, my swing evaporated. I blamed my leg and an inability to make a substantial weight shift to my right side. At the beginning of this season, it just got worse and I knew something needed to be done. That’s when I made the smartest move of my golfing life by deciding to take a series of lessons with Lucas Cohen. His attitude from the outset was one of unbridled enthusiasm. The first thing he said to me as I stepped on to the range was: “I am so excited to work with you. I’ve been watching you swing and I am sure I know how to make you a better golfer”. That got me really pumped! Fortunately, Lucas felt my set-up and grip were OK, so we initially went to work on my take-away and backswing. My hand position was all out of whack and I suffered from the dreaded flying right elbow. He wanted my swing to be MUCH much flatter. That first hour lesson went by in a flash. And, amazingly, we never discussed my leg at all. Over the course of the summer, Lucas was able to turn my swing into a repeatable event without all the herky jerky motions I had implemented over the last several years. He worked with me and my abilities rather than trying to squeeze my game into the same formula everyone else uses. I am now drawing the ball (in place of my former weak fade) and have gained at least 25 yards in distance off the tee and an extra club length with my irons. Greens at my club that I never dreamed of hitting, I am reaching in regulation. And, my handicap dropped from a 16 (trending up!) to a solid 12. Four strokes in just 3 months! I cannot wait to see how well we do next season! Lucas Cohen is an amazing teacher and champion of the game of golf. His love for the game comes through in every conversation we have, whether it is about my game in particular, our club or just chatting about the Tour.Josh Dvorin
Amazing, after years of poor playing and useless lessons, it was my great fortune to meet Lucas Cohen, a golf pro who can really teach the game and has a great attitude. All parts of my game have improved dramatically and for the first time I know what I’m doing wrong and can quickly correct any poor swings. The most enjoyable part of the lessons was playing 9 holes with Lucas. Just added more dimensions to my game. I highly recommend taking golf lessons from Lucas Cohen. You will not be disappointed.Kevin Baltazar
In just one summer, Lucas was able to get an entire country club excited about their golf swing. For me specifically, it was the first time I was able to take lessons where I understood what an instructor was trying to have me do, and I saw almost immediate results from his teachings. Lucas has a gift for communication. He clearly understands all aspects of the golf game and can articulate thoughts and concepts in a simple way that anyone can understand. Best of all, I’ve been able to translate my ‘practice’ into on the course play. Because of that, I’ve never been more excited about game and the improvement I’m bound to continue seeing. I highly recommend Lucas to all skill levels and anyone that has an interest in improving their game.Wei-Li Chong
Lucas Cohen has provided me the knowledge to understand the intricacies of the golf swing. I had the opportunity to take lessons from Lucas this past summer. His patience, ability to diagnose problems and make adjustments, and treat each person individually are qualities that have allowed me to replicate my routine on a continual basis. He is an enthusiastic individual who makes the game a lot of fun and I look forward to working with him in the future.Dr. Turner
I started taking lessons from Lucas Cohen in September 2008. My handicap at that time was between 25-30, with poor fundamentals due to never having any professional instructions. I was 61, in good shape, athletic but limited knowledge on all aspects of the game. Lucas started with the fundamentals from set up to follow through. After 2-3 months I was making much better contact with the ball due to his drills he taught me. Today, December 2009, I am carrying a 13 handicap. Lucas was a major factor in giving me the confidence and knowledge on the proper swing plane, compression of the ball, tempo and drills on the range. He is a very patient and knowledgeable teacher and I owe my improvement and desire to become a better player to him.Preston Hardage
I have been playing golf for a little over 10 years. During that time, I have attended several golf schools run by top 10 instructors. I have also taken many lessons from Club Pros and top 100 teachers. My handicap in now 21. Even though I thought I had a decent understanding of the golf swing, I could not figure out what I was doing wrong when I hit a poor shot. After spending two days with Lucas I definitely have a much better understanding of ball position, posture, alignment and grip. I know realize what to look for if the shot does not go as I had planned. Other teachers may point out your flaws, but none of them explained how to fix the problem like Lucas Cohen. I’m sure that one day Lucas will be recognized as a top 100 teacher.Peter Pogany
Lucas has taught Jeremy a great deal about the golf swing and proper technique. He has become a much better ball striker and his consistency has improved in just four lessons with Lucas. Jeremy has learned how to make adjustments and how to practice with a purpose. His scoring average has dropped along with these improvements. Lucas has a unique style and a passion for teaching the game that is passed on to his students.Jeremy Chaiser – age 13
For a moment, let’s set aside Lucas’ obvious passion for the game, love for the sport and attention to detail, and focus on his ability. Lucas’ approach to teaching and sharing his craft is a patient balance between assuring you attain tangible results while pushing you harder to achieve more with every lesson. His accolades speak volumes of his tenacity, however, they cannot convey what a learning experience one receives by working with a professional such as Lucas. I can tell you from experience and from taking lessons with Lucas myself, that whether you are shooting 60 on the front 9, or finishing under 70 by the end of 18; Lucas’ experience and ability to guide you will hone your game to a level you yourself may have never imagined.Chris Klien
Lucas has the unique ability to create a comfortable environment while translating his knowledge, his capacity to simplify the difficult sequence of mechanics required to hit the ball straight consistently for a first timer and thus allow one’s confidence to grow is a true testament to his genuine love of the game. I highly recommend Lucas Cohen for any beginner wanting to learn this game properly!David Esack
Lucas made a sport that had previously been difficult and frustrating quite the opposite. We played about 10 years ago in Hawaii when I was living there and he came to visit a mutual friend of ours. I was a little intimidated when I heard we were playing with a ‘professional’, thinking my mediocre game would be negatively received. I was self-conscious and almost backed out altogether! I’m glad I didn’t, because not only did my game improve with a few simple tips, but I made a lifelong friend. It’s rare you meet someone real and genuine, and a rarity that afternoon turned out to be. Lucas has an uncanny ability to read people and he models his approach to what he sees in each individual. He makes things that seem difficult easy. I’d recommend him to anyone interested in learning the game of golf or simply introduce him to anyone looking for a friend.Jashuo Davi
Even though Lucas and I have been working together for a short time, I have already recognized a significant change in my swing and ball striking accuracy. After five years of lessons with another instructor and many ups and downs in my golf game, I finally looked for a change that would bring me more consistency and maximize my playing potential. Within our first lesson together, Lucas attacked the root cause of my troubles by altering my grip to an interlocking one from a “baseball grip”. In addition, he focused me on improving my balance and posture at the swing finish. These simple adjustments were an epiphany to me and have gotten me very excited about the 2010 golf season and my potential to shoot the lowest rounds of my life. Lucas accomplished this with positive reinforcement as well and I look forward to continuing to work with him as the season and my golf game continue to progress.Joel H. Simkins
I have been playing golf for about 20 years now and I probably play about 5 times a year (if that much). I hit the ball far but my problem I have is sometimes my drives go about 150 yards to the right. I was always afraid to take a lesson. I did not want to spend the few times I did play being interrupted by me concentrating on what a pro told me to do. I finally decided to take a lesson and was fortunate to have Lucas. It was the best decision I could have made. Before we started Lucas asked me what my objective was. I told him I wanted to be able to play a round with friends or colleagues and not embarrass myself. After one hour he had me hitting the ball straight by adjusting my grip and posture. My next lesson we worked on my irons and I am starting to strike the ball like a golfer. Lucas is working with what I have rather than trying to get me to start from scratch. That’s important because after 20 years it’s not easy to do something a different way. I would recommend you try him for one lesson and I guarantee you won’t be upset and will come back for more.Jeff Kowalczyk
For me, golf was starting not to be fun anymore. I felt, with the years I have been playing and the amount of time I practice, I should have been better than I was. I was terribly inconsistent with my ball striking and decided to take a lesson with Lucas. First he asked me to hit a few balls to observe my swing. After one fat shot and two thin grounders he stopped me, corrected two fundamental mistakes I was making, and within a few minutes I proceeded to strike the ball consistently and attack the flag in the distance. Even my miss hits were hit well enough to be around the green and playable. I know I have more work to do but I am excited by my vast improvement during my first lesson and am very confident Lucas will continue to help me improve.Dr. Gary White
I started playing again in April. I had to take 4 months off after major neck surgery. I shot my best score of a 76 on 7/24 and then a 77 the next day. I was playing Woodlands Country Club East and then West course. Your lessons really helped my game and you are a great instructor. Your short game lessons have proved invaluable.Thomas Carlin
Before I went to Lucas Cohen for instruction, I was slicing most of my drives. I lost a lot of distance and had obvious accuracy problems. My iron play was very inconsistent, fading balls to the right or pulling balls to the left without an understanding for why. But after several lessons with Lucas, that all changed. I learned that my biggest problem was not my natural golf swing, but rather my body/feet alignment and how I addressed the ball. Lucas taught me how to align my feet properly (to the left of the target), allowing my square club head to be aligned properly with the target (rather than to the right of it). Through this “set up for success” process – almost ritualistic in nature – I became far more accurate with my irons, even developing a slight draw on occasion. I step up to each tee box or approach shot with a level of confidence I’ve never had before. Gone are the common pre-swing questions that worried a golfer like me. Thanks to Lucas’s help – I’m playing the game better and having more fun than ever before.David Gorin
Just wanted to thank you for the golf lessons. Your patience as well as your knowledge of the golf swing have been invaluable in both adding enjoyment to my game as well as improving it immeasurably. You were able to change my posture, my grip, my set up, and my understanding of the game.Alben Portnoy
I have taken a series of lessons from Lucas Cohen this season and last. He is an excellent teacher combining simplistic instructions with explanations to reinforce the elements of my game that needed fine tuning. I have improved my technique and as a result enjoy a higher level of play. Thank you Lucas!Robin Fand
I have been playing golf very casually for years before deciding this year to get more serious. At the very beginning of the season, I reached out to Lucas to schedule a lesson. From the first lesson in April when we worked on swing mechanics to the last lesson in October when we worked on specialty shots while playing on the course, I learned so much from Lucas. He has an ability to break concepts down to make them easy to understand. He has a passion for teaching and a real desire for his students to improve. He takes his teaching responsibility seriously, but comes across in a very easy-going approachable manner. I have improved a great deal over the course of one year of instruction with Lucas and look forward to working with him more in years to come.Scott White
I have taken golf lessons with several instructors over the years and have found that Lucas was by far the best. His concentration on technique and swing fundamentals significantly helped to improve my game. He has an easygoing teaching style which improved my confidence and made the lessons a pleasant experience. I look forward to taking more lessons with him in the future and am even contemplating taking a few lessons over the winter with him in Florida.Ken
I have been playing recreational golf for about 20 years and basically my game was stagnant in spite of assorted lessons over the years. Last summer I had a series of lessons with Lucas Cohen and my game has become noticeably improved and more consistent. Lucas is easy to understand and very logical in his approach to instruction emphasizing fundamentals and reinforcement of technique.Dr. Clifford Botwin
Lucas, YOU DID IT!!! Thank you for all your helpful tips you gave me to fix my golf swing. I appreciate it.Lori Nitzberg
I started playing golf in my early 50’s about 8 or 9 years ago and knew I was never going to be a low handicap player. I shortened my swing to keep the ball straight, however, I sacrificed distance and still the ball didn’t always go straight. Lucas said to me the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. I told Lucas I didn’t want to drastically change my swing and we started with putting, chipping, pitching, irons, woods and driver. Over the course of many lessons he made me understand in laymen’s terms the nature of the golf swing and little by little he had me taking a full swing with a good finish. He made the game much more enjoyable.Paul Lafkowitz
I have had a number of golf instructors and Lucas is by far the best. His mannerism is calming, his approach is understandable, and I have vastly improved driving the ball. I actually look forward to my lessons. I wish I had started with Lucas years ago!Michael Tenenbaum
This summer, over the course of about a month, I took 3 lessons with Lucas. We worked on ball striking, putting and chipping in 3 separate sessions. I left each with a newfound focus and determination to practice and work on the fundamentals that Lucas teaches. He communicates effortlessly, is extremely passionate about his craft and he quickly understands how the student needs to be taught; in my case, not with technical instruction but an easy to follow, common sense type approach. He focuses on a few key points that he hammers home, then follows up with a summary giving you the tools and simple direction you need to work on and succeed on your own. He tells it like it is and is committed to seeing you improve. I saw a drastic improvement in all facets of my game over a very short period of time and am now excited about the prospect of lowering even more strokes off my handicap. I recommend Lucas for any level; to completely overhaul and correct years of bad habits or to simply get yourself back on track.Lee Sparaga
My wife and I were looking to develop some golf skills (we’re essentially novices) since moving down to South Florida, and we couldn’t have been luckier than to find Lucas. We did a full day session and then a follow-up a month later. Lucas’ approach was adaptable to our abilities and our interests. He fit quite a bit of learning into a short amount of time, and we started seeing results the very first day. You can tell Lucas has great passion for the sport and for teaching others, and it definitely rubs off. He provided great advice in the lessons and taught us to “practice with a purpose.” I’m happy to report that with some practice my wife and I are both greatly improved and are well-armed to continue developing our skills in our new-found sport. Thanks Lucas!Aaron Favara & Erin Williams