My family of three (including our 7-year old son) have been taking golf lessons with David! We love his approach with all of us! Very bespoke and custom approach to teaching us the game as we are at different stages and ages. He is excellent with kids and excellent with adults. David brings tech and analytics into the process too. So, videos of your practice sessions with insights and analysis so you can see/learn what is happening with your swing and overall contact. David has a wonderful temperament, is incredibly engaging and passionate about teaching golf. Our family now has a wonderful golf foundation to build upon! Thank you David!Duryea R.
David Franks · PGA Professional
Good golf starts with a good plan.
David helps golfers bring more clarity and intention to the game they already have so they can shoot lower scores.
20+ years teaching · 15,000+ lessons · PGA Professional since 2009
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About David
David provides data-driven golf instruction in Calabasas. He has over 20 years of teaching experience with more than 15,000 lessons delivered, including key roles at The Calabasas Golf Academy, The Broadmoor, and GolfTEC. David co-founded The Calabasas Golf Academy and Sim Club Academy.
As a PGA Professional, David works with golfers at every stage. Sessions are centered on your goals, your questions, and the parts of the game you want to understand better.
Credentials/recognition
- PGA Professional since 2009
- SCPGA Metro Chapter Youth Player Development Award 2025
- TrackMan Certified
- Hank Haney Certified
- Eyeline Putting: Four Elements Certified
In-person lessons
Sim Club Academy
An elevated indoor golf setting in Calabasas, California. Private sessions on RoboGolfPro® and TrackMan, with a clear plan for progression.
Challenge
21-Day Scoring Reset
Do you hit it great at the range, but fall apart on the course? This 21-day mental game challenge helps you perform at your best. Daily exercises, live sessions with Flow Performance coaches, and recorded replays.
- One short exercise a day, on your phone
- Live sessions with Flow Performance coaches, Tuesday to Friday
- Every session recorded, so you can catch up
- Portal access sent to your email after payment
Upon completion of payment, you'll receive access via email. Questions? Use the request form below and choose 21-Day Scoring Reset.
What to expect
A simple first step.
- 1. Request a lesson. Share your contact details and the days and times that work for you.
- 2. We talk. I call or text to learn about your game, answer your questions, and understand your goals.
- 3. Book your first session. We set the time together, and you know what to expect before you arrive.
Request a lesson
Tell me about your game.
Share your contact details and your preferred times. I'll contact you to discuss your game and suggest your next steps.
Free workbook
Lower Scores Fast.
A six-page starter workbook to find where your strokes are going, with practice you can do this week. Enter your name and email to get your copy.
Testimonials
What students are saying.
I can't say enough good things about David Franks as a golf teacher. I have been to several other Golf teachers, and was making no improvements despite practicing often. David adjusts his lessons to the students, and that is the sign of a good teacher. I am making way better contact with the ball after just a few lessons with David. It is starting to make Golf fun again. Thank you, David!David L.
David Franks is a great coach. He is very professional and works well with kids and adults. After taking lessons with David my daughter improved her score significantly. David makes golf lessons fun and achieves the results by teaching various techniques used by PGA players. Additionally, David is able to recognize and teach the importance of mental game to young players. David is a role model for a lot of junior players.Alexandra B.
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