Golf in San Diego

Core-Breathing 4 Golf has developed a unique teaching philosophy that aims to seamlessly connect a golfer’s core strength with the physical swing. By combining Bill Westerlund’s 40 years as a PGA instructor and Scott Bartley’s 35 years as a qigong master, the cofounders base their instruction on qigong methods, teaching students a four-step breathing process that maximizes the body’s core energy and clears the mind of emotional barriers. The result is more controlled, consistent performance across the board. Golfers notice an improvement in ball-striking abilities and flagstick javelin throwing by gaining a deeper understanding of the connection between their internal energy and physical swing.

With Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center acting as the learning facility, instruction programs range from private lessons on individual aspects of the game to full-game lessons that range from a half day to up to three days.

The percussive clacking of club and ball welcomes club-toting compatriots to City Golf of America's indoor training facility, a golfer’s haven with more than 23,000 square feet of swing-honing amenities. Inside the vast facility, students of golf can gain valuable reps at 1 of the 18 hitting bays of the indoor driving range, plant spiked shoes into the soft grains of a real sand bunker, and inoculate themselves against outbreaks of the yips on two nine-hole putting greens. The immense screens of high-tech golf simulators channel the lush landscapes of 60 of the world’s most renowned courses, whisking golfers to the famed greens of Amen Corner of Augusta National, the windswept heathers of St. Andrews, or near the loudmouth porpoises of Pebble Beach. The facilities are rounded out by a fitness area and members' lounge, where golfers can sink into divot-free leather furniture while noshing on snacks from the café, surfing free WiFi, or watching flat-screen TVs. A staff of teaching professionals and PGA pros leads students through private lessons. The staff makes use of JC video-analysis technology to deftly diagnose swings and proffer both onsite corrective tips and longer-term practice strategies to streamline swing mechanics.

A PGA-certified instructor that utilizes video and motion-analysis technology, Craig Frank formulates individualized plans to help his students boost their golf game. His training regimens typically begin with a 90-minute session that covers the entire swing, from correctly lining up with the golf ball to finishing with a graceful pirouette follow-through. Meanwhile, JC Video ARC-20 video technology captures every movement of the player's swing, allowing for later review and comparison with the swing mechanics of more than 1,000 professional golfers.