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Hawkeye Valdez

Player Development Professional

associate

PGA Crest

Trophy Club , TX
Oakmont Country Club, Corinth, TX

About Thomas

Thomas Hawkeye Valdez is a distinguished golf instructor with a remarkable career spanning over two decades. With a passion for teaching and a commitment to helping golfers improve their skills, Thomas has conducted more than 30,000 lessons, making him a trusted name in the industry.

His expertise has earned him prestigious accolades, including being named one of Golf Digest's Best Young Instructors in America from 2020 to 2022 and one of the Best Teachers in Texas from 2021 to 2025. Additionally, he has contributed valuable insights to the golfing community through his articles in Golf Digest, where he shares unique tips and techniques aimed at enhancing performance on the course.

Thomas continues to inspire and educate golfers of all levels, fostering a love for the game and a dedication to personal growth in their golfing journey.

Students

100

Followers

1.7k

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Testimonial:

I learned how to truly play golf and hit consistent shots.Thomas is such an amazing golf coach, but better than that he is an amazing person and mentor.

Turner Chiles

Testimonial:

Thomas, not only cares about what it takes to make you successful golfer, but he also wants you to enjoy the game and the process of improving your game. I not only improved my golf swing but also more importantly, golf course management.

Robert Leisten

Testimonial:

Thomas was always very patient with me as my golf coach while I managed to reduce my handicap from 30 to a 13. I highly recommend Thomas as a coach at all levels to both men and/or ladies.

Mike Englert

Thomas's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar age

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 80

Improve your Short Game

Make the high school golf team

Get swing diagnostic testing

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Adult

Male

Playing with disabilities

Female

Senior

Teen

Session Type

Individual

Group

Thomas's Facilities

Oakmont Country Club

Corinth TX

*Coaching available to public

1901 Oakmont Dr, Corinth, TX 76210

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