Chris Cole, PGA
Founder & Lead Instructor
1,000+
lessons annually
4
continents competed
20
years teaching
D1
San Diego State
As Lead Instructor at a premier country club, I deliver over 1,000 lessons annually to golfers of every skill level. Having competed across four continents and played Division I golf at San Diego State, I know firsthand what translates from practice to the scorecard under pressure. As a PGA Member and Callaway Golf Brand Ambassador, I built Smart Sessions to put that experience in your pocket — giving you a purposeful plan every time you practice.
Tournament record
2025 Jack Mallon Pro-Am Champion
PGA Metropolitan Section
My philosophy
Clear plans
Every session has a purpose and a measurable target.
Player-centered simplicity
One or two priorities at a time — never a pile of swing thoughts.
Range to course
Practice built to lower your scores, not just look good on the range.
Sustainable progress
Habits that keep improving long after a lesson ends.
When progress plateaus
The drills will take you a long way. If your improvement levels off, by connecting with me you can share your swing and we'll discuss the technique together — so you keep improving.
Chris Cole
Chris Cole, PGA
Student stories
1-on-1 Coaching Student
"Chris Cole is an outstanding golf instructor who has mastered the art of visual learning by his video approach. “Feel ain't real” is a golf thought you will overcome by seeing your swing and the resulting shot during Chris sessions. The video package with excellent talk over dialogue is an amazing takeaway Chris provides. This is the lesson that keeps on teaching."
1-on-1 Coaching Student
"I've taken plenty of lessons over the years, but Chris's video analysis is on another level. He has a unique ability to take complex swing concepts and teach them in simple, easy-to-understand ways, and he always zeroes in on the one or two things that really matter. My ball striking has never been more consistent."
1-on-1 Coaching Student
"Working with Chris is great. The video analysis and commentary is really an extension of the lesson and great to have when working on the drills alone."
Check In With Chris
$89 / month
- One short video each week (swing or drill, under 10 seconds) in your private CoachNow Space
- Weekly check-in by Friday 11:59 PM
- Personalized feedback from Chris by Monday
- Includes Smart Sessions Plus
- Unused weekly reviews don't roll over
Private roster · limited spots
Limited to 50 golfers, so every swing still gets Chris's full attention.
Questions about coaching? Email Chris at chris@smartsessionsgolf.com