Mr. Williams has a quiet commanding voice. He is patient and thoughtful. He will ask the question that will motivate you to think about what you are doing before you dress the ball. Mr. Williams is not only able to tell you what to do, but he is also able to demonstrate what he wants you to do. read more

Mr Mike is very insightful and informed on the golf swing , provides instant feedback. Shares his many years of knowledge with you

Mike Williams is the man! What a great guy and golf coach he is. I have only had 4 lessons so far but I can already tell that all the reviews are spot on. Not only is he an amazing swing coach but he has been very patient and generous with me so far. I am positive that I will get where I am trying to go with my golf game with Mike on my side. I will be taking lessons from him for the foreseeable future for sure. I was lucky to find him! read more

I wrote a review a year ago when I would work at the course Mike worked out. A year later and I want to thank mike for inspiring me to keep going. read more

Mike Williams is a golf instructor who teaches out of the rancho los amigos golf course, but is not technically affiliated with the course. The guy is kind of a local legend among the club's patrons. Many of his students are tearing it up in the local golf circuits. So far, I've had 5 lessons with him and he has been phenomenal. Extremely patient and always available to teach. His goal is to get you out on the course and playing as soon as possible. He is usually out at the golf course, so he'll come by and work with you on your swing and give you tips, even if it's not a lesson day. He'll hook you up with amazing prices on high end gear to get you playing. Really, just a top notch golf instructor. I don't remember the price for an individual lesson, but he offers 8 one and a half hour sessions for $300. Really, a great deal. read more

Mike Williams is a phenomenal swing instructor. I have been working with Mike for over 6 months on a complete swing overhaul. Quick background, I have been golfing for over 20 years and prior to working with Mike I felt I was playing good golf, but had lost quite a bit of yardage and could not figure out what had changed. I had worked with a few different instructors and did not care for their teaching styles or philosophies while trying to find my way. After my initial meeting with Mike I felt this is someone who was going to take me in the right direction. Since I knew this was going to be a complete overhaul from rotation to swing plane to mentality, it was going to have to be a total commitment. The first couple of months was complete frustration as we worked to remove bad muscle memory. First we started with chipping and wedges to create a proper grip, take away and balance. As we graduated to a full swing we moved into greater detail about weight transition, shoulder turn (down not around), and hip movement (out not away). During these first few months, my game was bad and I was beyond frustrated almost to the point of giving up. But I knew this would happen from the outset and had to stay focused. This to me was part of the mental aspect and sticking to a firm commitment I had to my game improvement and to Mike's philosophy. As my game began to finally improve I was starting to play consistently good golf (back into the low 80's again). Mike saw that I became stagnant in some of my swing habits and reminded me that because I was playing good golf I was accepting these habits. He "forced" me to step up my game and not just accept my bad muscle memory, but work on correcting it and that I could do better. Within a couple of months I was then shooting constantly in the 70's. My experience with Mike is that if are willing to make the commitment to your game through hard work and practice he will be there to push you and not let you settle for anything less. He is extremely knowledgeable in the details and how to work with you on correcting them and he knows that there is not a one swing fits all. But, he also knows that there is a wrong way to swing a club and a right way. At some point everyone needs instruction on their swing (Tiger and Phil pay big money for that) and you should find the right person that you feel comfortable with. Life it too short to settle for anything less and there is no better feeling than kicking your buddies butts up and down the course. read more

Mike can be found at the range every day! He has a devoted group of regulars. Ignore the construction at the course, they're going through a remodel due to new ownership. read more

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Mike Williams' swing instruction has improved my game beyond words. In just a few short months I went from shooting over 100 to consistently playing in the high 80s/low 90s. I've taken lessons since I was 14 years old and haven't seen nearly as much improvement in 15 years as I have seen in the last few months with Mike. I guarantee Mike will make you better after even only 1 lesson, whether you are an experienced golfer or just starting out. read more

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Out at Los Amigos golf course pounding some balls one evening after playing like crap, this slim lanky man sets up a few bays from where I'm at and is getting a youngster ready for her lesson and i hear some of the conversation as I'm hitting balls all over the range, he was reminding her of the dynamics of what the body is supposed to be doing in the golf swing before she even hit a ball. To myself I'm like she be able to understand what he's talking about, Mike pours some balls in the holder and this girl starts lacing balls down the middle, he tells her the way to draw the ball, it takes her a few swings but she starts to draw it! I get back to my hacking, he walks over and stops me in mid swing and readjusted my grip and said try it that way, i hit a few ( way better) then he showed me the slot my swing plane should be in, i started putting them more on line.... and he just walked off!!!! Needless to say i started taking lessons. That's the kind of guy Mike is, he just wants everyone to play good golf. Hated to move away, but he is so patient and had such an understanding the SWING he can straighten me out over the phone. read more

So glad I found this review on Yelp. I'm a little hesitant to write a review because I would hate for Mike to become so busy he doesn't have time anymore, but he deserves it! I bought my husband golf lessons for Valentines day and I think it's been the best present I ever gave him! He's is really enjoying Mike's instruction. He says Mike is so patient and knowledgeable he can't thank me enough for his present (and my husband's not an easy man to please). And he can't get over the great price he got on his lessons! From what I've heard DL was spot on in his review. If you want quality lessons from a solid, patient instructor, Mike is your man! read more

I started on my Golfing Adventure as part of my Rehab Program. A couple of Years ago, I took a nasty Tumble; & was working with a Personal trainer to get myself back to where I was. I need to do some activity that involved Movement. So, a Family Friend suggested that I contact Mike about Golf Lessons. I'm glad that I did! Not only is my Core, & Balance better, I'm now addicted to the game of Golf! Mike is a phenomenal Instructor, & regular people are very lucky to have him. Not only is a great Instructor, once you establish a Report with him you get a friend for Life!! read more

If you want a coach who truly cares about improving your game, Go See Mike. If you're looking to learn how to play golf the right way, Go See Mike. Met Mike about 3.5 years ago as my son(going into 9th grade h.s.) wanted to learn to play and compete at the next level. On that day we played the course and he shot 171 -- yes you read it right. Mike took my son under his wing and vowed that he would improve his game dramatically over that summer, make the varsity team, and eventually earn a college scholarship. That same summer just before starting school, with 3 months of daily training with Mike, my son shot a 101 on that same course -- that's 70 strokes improvement. No lie as I was witness having recorded both of his scorecards. Not only did he make the varsity team but he also is 2nd on the team vowing for the #1 spot heading into upcoming junior year. And we'll be applying for scholarships this coming year. Mike has a unique ability to show you the fundamentals unlike any other coach you'll meet. He'll take the time to teach you if you want to be taught and provide training tips on his own even if not taking an official lesson. My personal game has improved since last November when I began taking lessons. Having started with an off the chart hdcp of 36 am now down to 21 all due to Mike. And he won't break your savings account either when compared to other professionals fees. Go see Mike you won't regret it. read more

Mike is a good basics instructor. He knows what makes a good swing for me and has me playing from the short grass. I am impressed that Mike is willing to step up and help out Kids there at Los Amigos GC. Thanks Mike. read more

This guy is phenomenal. I've been playing golf for 12 years and I thought I was done with 6 years of golf instruction. But, this summer (2012) I learned from Mike, that there was more to learn about golf, the golf swing and the proper mental conditioning. Mike's instruction introduced me to the "pro-level" golf that I only was able to watch on TV and wished for. I can NOW do and perform with precise execution any shot I want because of Mike's type of golf swing instruction and mental conditioning that is designed to take any golfer from their recreational style golf game to a pro-level golf game. Mike is a real confidence booster... if you are ready to take your golf game to your highest level. For me, it was playing like the Pros! I highly recommend him, so find him at the Los Amigos Golf Course in Downey, CA. Check out his Herbie Jr. Golf Series for kids ages 9-17. A majority of Mike's kids shoot golf scores in the low 70's and it is amazing to watch them in action. read more

Excellent customer and extreme patience. Just started playing golf and needed some instructions. Several people at Los Amigos told me to speak with Mike and Im glad they did. Great personality and definitely worth ever penny. read more