Steve Watanabe

Steve is our “Lead Instructor” for Systemgolf at The Bridges Golf Club working with Director Joey Pickavance for the past 4 years. Steve has trained under Joey during his playing development and then as an instructor learning the methods and techniques that characterize the Systemgolf teaching philosophies. He has been playing the professional golf circuit of mini-tour events for the past seven years and continues to play in his competitive quest.

Steve is an articulate instructor using his eye for details to customize effective exercises and tools to assist the students to develop the Systemgolf Principles. He is also passionate in helping his students transfer their new skills to the course through on-course playing lessons.

Concurrent with instruction, Steve continues to develop his capabilities as a professional player which enables him to relate to his students goals in taking their games to the next level. He continues to be both a student and top competitive professional player of the game. Steve works with all levels of players from beginners to tournament players and juniors alike. Notable accomplishments include:

  • 10 Professional Career Wins
  • 2010 NCPGA Medal Play #3 Champion; 3-under par 69
  • 2010 T-1st NCPGA Pro Series #4; 3-under par 69
  • 2010 T-1st NCPGA AA Medal Play #2; 5-under par 67
  • 2009 NCPGA Assistants Association Points Leader
  • 2009 NCPGA Callaway Assistants Association Stroke Play Champion
  • Qualified for 2009 PGA Assistant National Championship in Port St.
    Lucie, FL; 7-under par (73-71-68-69) T-17
  • 2009 NCPGA Assistant Association Match Play Champion
  • 2009 Northern California Open runner-up at 11-under par (67-69-69)
  • 2009 Hawaii State Open; 4-under par (67-70-75) T-10

Instruction Rates (effective June 1, 2010):

One-Hour Individual Lesson $100

Three One-Hour Lessons $270

Series of three individual lessons

Junior Lesson (ages 12-17) $85

Individual instruction provided to experienced competitive players

Certified Professional Club Fitting $85

Professional one hour club fitting with use of a launch monitor

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