Golf Academy at The Range
Looking to improve your golf game? Whether it's beginner golf lessons or you're a low handicap looking to improve to scratch, the Golf Academy at The Range offers the best golf lessons in the Austin area.
Our instructors are featured below. To schedule a golf lesson, contact instructors directly using the contact information listed.
Austin Golf Instructors
Richie Coughlan
Phone: 518.986.1445
Email: richiecoughlangolf@gmail.com
Fees:
Adult Lesson (1 hour): $100
Youth Lesson (U-15): $100
Group Lesson Rate Available: Please call for pricing
Richie Coughlan is a native of the Republic of Ireland. He accepted a golf scholarshop to Clemson University in 1993, where he was an honorable mention All-American in both his sophomore and junior years. During his senior year, he won the Ping Intercollegiate after many runner-up finishes and was a First Team All American. After graduating in 1997, he was a member of the Inaugural GB&I Palmer Cup Team and also a member of the GB&I Walker Cup Team. In September of 1997, Coughlan turned professional and later that fall he become the first person in history to qualify for both the PGA Tour and the European Tours in the same season - his first attempt.
In 1998, his rookie season, coughlan made 23 cuts and had 4 top-25 finishes which included a top 10 at the BC Open. Richie played three seasons on the PGA Tour and three seasons on the Nationwide Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour).
After Leaving the professional ranks in 2005, Coughlan started his instruction career at Schenectady Municipan in Upstate New York. In 2007, he joined the PGA Tour Academies and become a Senior Certified Instructor, and taught at the Weson Hills Academy. He also taught at the World Golf Village Academy and the TPC Sawgrass Academy in Pnte Vera Beach, Florida. In January of 201, he opened the PGA Tour Academy at TPC San Antonio and in 2011 he become the head teach profssional and Director of Instruction there. Richie worked extensively with top AJGA juniors, college players at all divisional levels and touring professionals Incl Cameron Beckman, Frank Conor and Mike McCullough.
In 2014 he was named PGA Tour Academies Instructor of the Year, and in 2017 he was inducted in Clemson's Athletic Hall of Fame. Richie has been teachign extensively since 2005. Since moving to Austin in 2017, he became the assistent coach for the University of Texas men's golf team.
Jamie Lovato
Email: Jamielovato43@Hotmail.com
Phone: 303.921.3219
Website: Jeasygolf.com
Fees:
1 hour: $120
30 minutes: $60
My goal is to help you become a better golfer, have more fun, and improve your skills. We will set a game plan to get you playing your best golf. Being a match-up teacher, I will try to fit you into a swing that works best for you and your body, I teach the person, not a certain swing. I don’t want to force a golfer into a position that they cannot physically do, or that does not work with their body type. The more comfortable and relaxed the person is the better chances they have on being successful. Grip, Aim, and Set-up are three of the most important things to me and will help create a good shot. These 3 fundamentals I will press to make sure it is understood by the student and easy to repeat each swing.
Ben Constancio
Email: bennycc.lessons@gmail.com
Phone:512.968.0125
Fees:
Adult Lesson (1 hour): $100
Youth Lesson (U-15): $100
Hello, my name is Ben Constancio. I am from the greater Austin area. I began learning golf at the age of 9, played golf on the Hyde Park High School team at and received a scholarship to play golf at St. Edward’s University. While at St. Edward’s University I recorded a 72.85 scoring average, secured fifteen top ten finishes over four seasons including one win, and qualified for the 2019 United States Amateur Championships at Pinehurst #2. I received my MBA from Concordia University and turned to playing professional golf in 2023.
Professionally I have played in over a dozen events including qualifying for the Colorado State Open. I am a member of the PGA of America and am pursuing my PGA Class A certification.
My teaching philosophy emphasizes an individualized approach, providing coaching tailored to each student's natural ability. I believe in coaching based on the students’ learning style and specific needs. Whether it's swing flaws, improving consistency, or to enhance mental focus under pressure, I will develop a plan that suits the student's game. I place a strong emphasis on fundamentals including a proper grip, stance, alignment and posture. I have the capacity to work with beginners to seasoned professionals whether it’s course management or incorporating a new swing change. Teaching players from the beginner stage to touring professionals has abled me to develop the ability to maximize the student’s improvement inside each lesson. Golf is a lifelong learning journey, and I would love to help you on your path!