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J.R. Pond, PGA

Golf Performance Specialist
PGA Crest

Washington, PA
PennWest California (PA), California, PA

About J.R.

My goal is to improve golfers quality of life both on and off the golf course. This is accomplished through a holistic approach to player development that utilizes the four pillars of player performance - Physical, Technical, Tactical, and Psychological - to address the whole golfer and not just their swing. I have over 20 years working in the golf industry, over 15 years as a PGA Professional, I completed my undergraduate studies with a focus in Professional Golf Management from California University of PA (PennWest California), I earned my M.S. In Exercise Science with a concentration in performance enhancement and injury prevention in 2019, and completed the DHSc (Doctor of Health Science) from PennWest California in 2025. I don't teach golf, I teach people to play golf and live better.

Followers

1.8k

J.R.'s Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Having More Fun

Have more fun on the course


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


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

Teen

Senior

Female

Playing with disabilities

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

Improve with J.R..

Putting
Tournament Strategy
Speed
Physical Assessment
Short Game
Club Fitting
Full Swing
Social Engagement
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
J.R.'s Facilities

PennWest California (PA)

California PA

*Coaching available to public

250 University Ave, California, PA 15419-1341

Washington PA

2755 Park Ave, Washington, PA 15301-8147