Mark Odenthal

I've worked with a number of golf coaches over the years, and I can honestly say Mark is one of the best I've ever met. Most coaches can teach the mechanics, but very few have the kind of genuine passion, intelligence, and clarity that Mark brings to every lesson. He doesn't just tell you what to do — he helps you understand why it works. The way he explains the game makes everything click and actually stick. One of my favorite experiences was when he met me at the course to play a full round together. Being able to apply what I'd learned in real time, with his tips and insights along the way, made all the difference. That kind of hands-on commitment is rare, and it shows how much he truly cares about his students' growth. There's no referral program or incentive here — I just owe him this review. Mark is the real deal. If you're serious about improving your game, learning from someone who genuinely loves to teach, and getting clear, intelligent instruction, Mark is the coach you want.

I played golf in high school and took a few lessons but never met an instructor as passionate and helpful as Mark. He measured my swing with his super cool 3D technology and was able to immediately identify what I needed to improve along with what data to expect from my ball/club when I make the change correctly. I left with specific homework and he gave me his personal cell # to send progress videos of my homework in between our lessons. Handicap has been dropping, Mark is my guy!

I've been seeing Mark for awhile now, both in person at his shop and online where I've sent him videos of my swing for him to analyze. He's extremely detailed and knowledgeable about the golf swing, and has always explained/demonstrated things in a way that are easy to understand. What I've been most happy about is his availability and attitude towards wanting to help and see me improve - answering texts all day and night, sending over videos with drills and feels for me to try, staying at his shop well past my allotted lesson time just to make sure I understand what I'm working on and that it's helping me, etc. I'd highly recommend getting a lesson booked if you're looking for help with your golf game.

Very few golf instructors are as knowledgeable and informed as Mark is, and even fewer are able to translate that insight into player-driven results the way he is capable of. On the golf swing specifically, he's well versed in a variety of different schools of thought (has worked with some of the best in the industry - George Gankas, Dana Dahlquist, Scott Cowx) and endlessly curious of how he can apply different strategies to different players based on their personal tendencies and what will work best. This is a unique approach - most golf pros only have one set of tools to draw from and apply a one-size-fits-all to all players. Whether you're a first time beginner, an amateur in high school, a weekend warrior/hacker, or a seasoned scratch player, Mark will help you take big steps in your game and arm you to improve on your own.

Great instructor who can explain the golf swing and the mechanics in a easy way to learn. He lets you send him videos in between lessons so you can check if you are doing things correctly. He even spends extra time after your lesson is over to make sure you completely understand what you are doing. After the lesson he will give you a recap of what you worked on as well some drills to work on. He has a trackman, instant video feedback, a swing catalyst, and a variety of other tools to help you. After two lessons I added 15 yards and am hitting it straighter than ever! Can't wait to finish up my other lessons to see what else I can do. Best instruction I've had so far compared to other instructors I've had in the past. His passion for helping you get better and his knowledge of the game is outstanding.

On my recent trip to LA with my husband we decided to take some golf lessons from Mark Odenthal. We couldn't be more pleased with the how our experience went! Mark teaches in a state of the art private studio. He made us both feel so comfortable, we even had a follow-up FaceTime call and will be start his online lesson program soon . 10/10

Such an amazing experience with Mark! I came in with little to no golf experience and left being able to carry my driver over 150yards in the air!! I'd highly recommend as he communicates very well and you can tell he enjoys teaching.

Mark is the most easy going but yet effective coach! As a total newb, his approach was all about me, my comfort and abilities. He kept it simple. Patient and a great listener. He helped me get out there to have a good time. That's what it's about!

Excellent coaching that incorporates a large variety of drills and technology to help golfers improve. Mark goes the extra mile and provides video instruction in between lessons that accelerates progression.

I've done golf lessons with another instructor in the past and felt like my progress plateau'd which eventually discouraged me after a year of trying. I decided to take some lessons with Mark after seeing how patient he is with my boys starting with no golf experience. On my first lesson, I hit up to 60 yards further than my baseline. He delved into the body mechanics and physics aspect after analyzing my swing in a way that made so much sense to me. It's almost like an awakening! I look forward to my next lessons as the first fueled my desire to golf again.

I was a frustrated hacker until I met Mark. Since meeting Mark, I'm enjoying golf again and actually hitting the ball. Mark's teaching style helps you learn the game at a comfortable pace with simple concepts which don't overwhelm you.

Who knew golf is actually fun! My friend bought me a lesson with Mark Odenthal for my birthday and I think I'm addicted now lol He did a great job keeping it light and simple for me, even left with a cool recap video of what I learned.

As a complete beginner I was nervous about taking lessons but Mark made learning fun and provided a stress free environment with his private studio. I left each lesson feeling like I unlocked a new piece of my swing and leveled up towards my goals. Highly recommend!

Mark is an amazing golf instructor. He is very passionate and thorough. Each of our lessons has gone extra time with no expense. He really cares and makes sure you get the absolute most out of everything he teaches. He even allows and encourages you to send him videos between/after lessons that he watches and will let you know how your doing. If your looking for golf lessons, look no further mark is excellent and you won't regret seeing him!