Book Private Golf Lessons with Coach Ian
More than a game
More than a game
Hi my name is Ian Maspat and I am a current student and D1 golfer at the University of San Diego. I’ve been playing golf competitively since I was 6 years old have spent countless hours working with prestigious golf coaches like George Gankas, Chris Mayson, Adam Porzak, as well as Dr. Jay Brunza who is a sport psychologist who used to work with Tiger Woods. Learning from these people has had a huge impact on my success thus far in my career helping me to win 3 AJGA Championships and Toyota Tour Cup Invitational in high school, as well as a Division 1 golf tournament at the Prestige Individual. Now I have the opportunity to give back and share my knowledge and expertise to help you improve your game!
San Diego, CA
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Weekly Availability
Monday
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Tuesday
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
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Thursday
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Friday
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Saturday
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Get to know Coach Ian
About Me:
I am 22 years old, part of a family of six with three brothers who all play golf. I first picked up a golf club at the age of four when watching my older brother play. Ever since, I have grown to have a deep appreciation and passion for the sport. I also enjoy surfing, snowboarding, and played basketball for six years up until my sophomore year when I decided to quit to shift my focus solely on golf.
How I can help you improve your game:
Using what I have learned from said coaches, I can help you improve all aspects of the game of golf from the fundamentals of the swing and short game to the mental side of the game.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Before the session, I would ask you to help me understand what parts of your game need most improvement and what you are looking to get better at. Depending on your response, I would decide whether we should be working at a short game facility or at a driving range. During the lesson, I would use my knowledge and experience to find the simplest most effective way to improve your game and help you have more fun playing!
Career summary and accomplishments:
In high school, I won 3 AJGA Championships as well as a Toyota Tour Cup Invitational. I was ranked in the top 100 in the country, which led me to play Division I golf at Pepperdine University, one of the top 10 golf programs in the nation, and now at the University of San Diego, where I’m finishing my college career. In my college career, I have 1 individual win, 4 top 5's and 3 top 10 finishes in D1 College and Amateur events.
Best coach I ever had:
It is hard to pick one specific coach that I consider to be the best because I believe that I have learned many valuable lessons from all my coaches. I would say my top 3 coaches that have had the most influence on my life has been Michael Beard (Pepperdine Head Coach) who helped me find my identity within the sport of golf, Evan Emerick (USD Head Coach) who helped me re-build confidence when I was struggling, and George Gankas (Swing Coach) who helped me understand how to make my swing more efficient and effective to gain more speed and accuracy.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that golf has been a passion of mine my whole life and I have been lucky enough to learn from very intelligent people within the sport. I've learned that golf is not only a sport because it forces you to grow as a person, not just as an athlete. . In my early years of playing golf, I spent most of my time playing at The First Tee of San Diego: Pro Kids, where I didn’t just learn how to swing a club, but also the core values of the First Tee which are honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgement. I believe this sport helps build all these traits, teaching you how to handle pressure and make good decisions on and off the course.
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