Meet your coach.

John Wagner PGA Instructor at Optimum Golf – experienced golf coach and player with over 30,000 lessons taught, specializing in personalized instruction to help golfers of all skill levels improve and gain confidence
PGA of America Member logo – official certification badge recognizing professional golf instructors and coaches.

JOHN WAGNER

John Wagner is a PGA Class A Member and a highly accomplished golf instructor with a strong background in both playing and teaching the game. A former college golfer and professional player, John has competed at the highest levels, earning notable achievements including a professional win on the Gateway Tour and shooting an incredible score of 62 on five occasions.

As a teaching professional, John has taught over 30,000 lessons and worked with golfers of every skill level. His students have gone on to win high school tournaments, secure college golf scholarships, capture club and amateur championships, and reach personal bests with career-low scores.

John’s teaching philosophy is built on personalization and adaptability. He avoids a one-size-fits-all approach, instead tailoring each lesson to a golfer’s unique abilities and goals. His instruction focuses on providing the right information and drills to help students maximize their potential and build lasting confidence.

John also brings advanced expertise through his certifications, including:

  • TPI Level 3 Certified

  • Chuck Cook Certified

  • GOLFTEC Certified

  • Stack and Tilt Certified

  • U.S. Kids Golf Certified

PGA INSTRUCTOR

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TPI Golf 3 Certification logo – Titleist Performance Institute advanced golf fitness and biomechanics certification for golf instructors and coaches
U.S. Kids Golf logo – junior golf certification and instruction program trusted by PGA coaches at Optimum Golf
Stack & Tilt golf training system logo – innovative swing method designed to improve ball striking and consistency.

“Optimum is where golfers go to work on their game! If you are interested in getting better, ask John Wagner to help. He is a great golfer who is also a great coach (which, in my experience, is rare).”

— Jim, Google Review

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