Private Lessons - Raising Golfers Golf Academy

Travis Howser, PGA

Founder & Coach

Travis Howser is a PGA professional who has taught golf for over 10 years. Travis has coached golf all over the world including five years in Shanghai, China speaking both English and Mandarin Chinese. 我会说中文. Travis has two young boys growing up in the game of golf and is on a mission to developing lifelong experiences through golf.

Coaching Philosophy:

Travis helps players of all ages, skills and abilities. His coaching philosophy is to help students with the three most important fundamentals of the game. 1. Being able to control where the club hits the ground. 2. Being able to control the direction the ball flies and its curvature. 3. Being able to hit the ball far enough to play on the golf course. He has coaching certifications that cover all areas of the game from putting, wedge play, full swing, mental game, and tactical course play.

Book a Private Lesson

Private Adults Lessons:

1 Lesson $125

*Lessons are 45 mins

Private Juniors Lessons:

1 Lesson $100

*Lessons are 45 mins

Matt Vigilante

Academy Coach

My name is Matt Vigilante, and love teaching the game of golf to all skill levels. I moved to San Diego 10 yrs ago from Pebble Beach and have always wanted to continue a career in golf. I played competitive golf as a junior, amateur, and a professional level. I found my true passion was coaching and passing on my knowledge to the future of the game. I have been teaching private lessons for the past 10yrs and had my own studio where I found my ability to coach students and produce winners on all levels. I’m happy to join a great team and continue to grow the game of golf. Look forward to teeing with you!

Book a Private Lesson

Private Adults Lessons:

1 Lesson $103

6 Lessons $499

*Lessons are 45 mins

Private Juniors Lessons:

1 Lesson $45

*Lessons are 30 mins

What People Say

Shaved 10 Strokes Off!

“Taking lessons from Travis has improved my game dramatically. After six sessions, I was able to shave an average of over ten strokes off each round and am much more confident with my swing. Travis is very patient and his highly-thoughtful approach to teaching ensured that I could carry the changes we made on the range to the golf course.”

- James M.

He Invested in Me Long Term!

“Travis helped improve my swing tremendously and allowed me to feel more confident on the course. He will invest in his students for the long term, avoiding any “quick fix” tips and starting from the ground up to maximize long term success and consistent improvement with your game. 10/10 recommend for students of all ages and skill levels.”

- John M.

I can now break 80!

“I go to the driving range at Rancho Carlsbad a good amount, and occasionally get an opportunity to see one of the Raising Golfers Golf Academy classes. After seeing coach Travis’s enthusiasm and passion, along with how excited all the kids are in every class, I soon started bringing my 3 year old to the Saturday toddler classes. He is so excited every time we go. He starts off a little shy as soon as we get there, but quickly warms up and doesn’t want to leave at the end. I never thought I would have a preschooler learning golf, but that’s how fun and exciting Coach Travis makes these classes.

Side note: I started doing adult lessons with Coach Travis. I started playing a year and half ago and when I first signed up with him back in April, it would be a good day if I broke 100. Now in December I’m in the low 80’s.”

- Rudy R.