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Your First Golf Lesson Is Free

Experience the difference with a complimentary first lesson designed to deliver immediate value and insight into your game. This no-risk introduction lets you feel the quality of my personalized instruction firsthand. My goal is simple: showcase how structured coaching can accelerate your progress so you can confidently join one of my programs. I’m happy to invest in that first lesson because students who see real results become loyal, long-term players in my coaching community. If you’re ready to improve with purpose, book your free lesson today and take the first step toward lasting gains.

About Me

With a proven competitive record that includes victories in the 2024 Mid Pac Open, the 2025 Klipper Amateur, the 2025 Maui Amateur, and the 2026 Manoa Cup, I bring a depth of experience that translates directly into elite-level golf instruction. Through these wins—whether achieved by seizing the outright lead after the first round at Klipper, charging from six shots back on the final day at Mid Pac, firing a six-under-par back nine on a demanding course in Maui, or delivering a historic come-from-behind win after trailing by five holes down at Manoa Cup— I have honed my ability to perform under pressure, adapt strategies in real time, and execute when it matters most. That same mental toughness and shot-making expertise allow me to teach students how to swing, how to win, and how to develop the composure and decision-making skills that allows golfers to succeed. 

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My instruction philosophy centers on building a strong foundation through diligent work on core fundamentals—proper grip, posture, stance, ball position, and weight shift—while emphasizing the critical art of timing: synchronizing body rotation with club delivery to create effortless power and consistency.

 

I also believe that meaningful progress requires on-course instruction, where students learn to apply technique under actual playing conditions. Through this holistic approach, I deliver immediate, tangible results by quickly identifying and correcting flaws, providing clear, actionable feedback, and equipping players with the tools to see instant improvement in both their ball-striking and scoring.

 

If you want meaningful results swiftly and precisely, I'm your guy! 

Coaching Programs

Choose the coaching plan that fits your goals. Start with a free 1-hour lesson, then continue with a package for consistent progress. We allow the full payment to be made upfront or pay on a weekly basis. 

5 Lesson Package - $600
$120/week for 5 Weeks

• Five 1-hour golf lessons at Newtown Driving Range or Sports Box

• 9-holes on course instruction with me to work on scoring, course management, decision making, and mental approach. 

• 5 hours of practice, Mon-Thurs from 3pm-7pm at Sports Box, an indoor golf facility I own, to dial in numbers

BEST VALUE
10 Lesson Package - $900
$90/week for 10 Weeks

• Ten 1-hour golf lessons at Newtown Driving Range or Sports Box

• Two separate 9-holes on course instruction with me to work on scoring, course management, decision making, and mental approach. 

• 10 hours of practice, Mon-Thurs from 3pm-7pm at Sports Box, an indoor golf facility I own, to dial in numbers

2 Lesson Package - $300
$150/week for 2 weeks

• Two 1-hour golf lessons at Newtown Driving Range or Sports Box

• 2 hours of practice, Mon-Thurs from 3pm-7pm at Sports Box, an indoor golf facility I own, to dial in numbers

Contact Me With Any Questions
(Call or Text Ok)

Derek Chinen

Phone: 808-341-2964

Email: golfboxhi@gmail.com

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