TPI Golf & Fitness Level 3 Professional

GLE Leadbetter Golf Level 1 Instructor

With over 18 years of coaching experience, Jonathan Ford blends biomechanics, data analytics, and functional training to help golfers perform better and longer.

Holding degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Biochemistry, Jonathan brings a rare, science-forward perspective to golf instruction.

He is a PGA of America Associate and TPI Level 3 Certified Golf & Fitness Professional, the highest TPI distinction.

Jonathan’s mission through Optimized Golf Lab is to combine world-class data systems with human movement science, helping golfers train, perform, and live like athletes, both on and off the course.

**PROGRESS ** YOU CAN SEE

Jonathan’s coaching focuses on four key areas of measurable improvement. Contact quality improves through better low-point control and more precise face-to-path alignment.

Speed and distanceincrease naturally as golfers learn efficient sequencing and optimal ground-pressure application.

Consistency follows as players develop repeatable patterns that hold up under pressure, eliminating unnecessary compensations.

Finally, durability improves by reducing overuse patterns and building smarter, more efficient movement for long-term performance.

Real progress with a coach who knows how to get results.

Your next level starts here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I’ve tried lessons before. What’s different here? We measure everything, match the swing to your body, and give you a plan you can follow. No guesswork, just systematic progress from a plan tailored to your needs.

Can I work with you both in person and online? Absolutely. Many golfers start with an in-person session to gather baseline data, then continue progress online. This hybrid approach allows for consistent feedback and flexibility around travel or busy schedules.

Can online coaching really work? Yes. With clear capture guidelines and regular check-ins, remote clients get the same analysis and progression tools from anywhere.

I have a history of pain or mobility limits. Is this for me? Yes. The TPI-informed screen ensures we coach the swing your body can make, and we address mobility and strength where it matters.