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SWING OPTIMIZER

Hello! I’m Glen Bowen, a professionally trained golf instructor with decades of experience in optimizing the golf swing.

If you would like to meet for a golf consultation, that’s wonderful. I’ll review your experience and learn your goals and suggest a plan for you, but only after I’ve analyzed your swing to identify your swing flaws. We all have them; we just need to know how to work with them or change them into correct swing mechanics. I can take either direction depending on what you want to achieve.

My rates are simple: $1/minute, no limit, and no minimum. Just that. We can work together for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes per session. It’s entirely up to you. Plus, there are no minimums in terms of how many lessons you take. However, the more you learn the better your game.

My cell is 281.703.8035 and my email is glen@coachglen.com. My physical address is in Salado, TX at 101 N. Main St, 76571. This is near The Barton House Restaurant.

Call, text, or email me when you’re ready to take your game to the next level. Play better, feel better. — Glen

Training with Adam Bazalgette, PGA Golf Teacher of the Year, times three. Adam didn’t teach me all that I know about golf, but he polished my understanding of swing mechanics. During one of my training sessions, I’m showing Adam the revolutionary Firecracker golf tee I invented. Not sure if he was impressed, or just amused! Great guy and famous golf instructor.

Adam was Director of the David Ledbetter Golf School for 13 years, then he left to start his own school in Naples, Florida, appropriately named Scratch Golf Academy.

My instruction begins with the basic set up and finishes with advanced swing moves to work the ball and increase swing speed leading to the holy grail of golf,

—MAXIMUM SMASH FACTOR!

Read my article about Smash Factor in the menu.

One of my top students — Laurel in the Houston area

Laurel picked up a golf club for the first time in her sophmore year. Surprisingly, she was the only golfer on her HS team that was offered college scholarships and I was her only golf coach. She learned quickly and practiced daily. Now she is in her sophmore year in college and playing varsity golf.

A nice quote from Laurel’s mother—“Coach Glen Bowen was our daughter’s private golf coach for three years. During this time, he transformed Laurel into an excellent golfer even though she had never played before. Laurel decided to play golf her sophomore year and made varsity during her junior year. She had a lot of scholarship offers and committed to play golf at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas beginning September 2022. Laurel chose this school because the coach reminded her of Coach Glen for his energy and caring. Coach Glen is an excellent communicator, and he has a great ethic that works well with anyone, especially youth who want to learn to play golf or become competitive at golf.” —Dee Repka

MATTHEW— I had only a year with Matthew but wished it had been more. My wife and I moved to Central Texas to be closer to our grandkids and Matthew lives in Houston. With certainty, I believe Matthew will be a star golfer and he will remain one of the brightest minds I’ve ever met. He entered high school in 2023. Did I mention that I sometimes employ unusual techniques in my training such as the tennis raquet in Matthews hands?

This is one of my former students Chris who was the gold medalist at Regionals held at Texas A&M University during his Junior year at Kingwood Park H.S.

The photo below was taken at the Humble ISD on naming day.

Chris — A Champion in Every Way

Chris started with me as a sophmore because he wanted to play on his high school golf team. He had played golf at a different school for almost a year but had some serious swing flaws. With frequent lessons and practice he not only made the golf team but played varsity for 2.5 years for Kingwood Park HS in Houston in a highly competitive district.

Testimonial

A nice comment by Chris’ father—“Glen has been very instrumental in my son’s success. Over the past three years he has not only been Chris’s golf coach but also more of a mentor. He has consistently improved my son’s game both mentally and physically. Due to his dedication, I believe Coach Glen is a huge part of my son’s full ride scholarship to play golf in college.” Jason


LEXI-THE CHAMP

Lexi Brooks, championship golfer. It all began when she was 9 years young. My neighbor’s daughter. We got her lessons, played endless rounds of golf with her, and chauffered her to more golf tournaments than we could have ever imagined. She earned a full scholarship to the university of her choice and graduated with honors.

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Another nice comment: “Glen Bowen taught my son Matthew golf for a little over a year before his move to Central Texas. Matthew’s golf skill and knowledge of the game developed tremendously fast.

Glen is passionate when it comes to golf and his students. Our lessons were for an hour but most times they were well over the allotted time.

Unlike most instructors today his love for his students is more important than money. In the months since his move, I’ve struggled to find anyone that comes close to him.

Glen still works with my son when needed over the phone. That’s how much he cares for his students. Matthew continues to get attention and compliments when he practices.

I am very proud to say he had the best coach ever!

            The manager at Edwin Watts couldn’t believe Matt only played for a little over a year. He complimented his speed, posture, and technique.He hit 254 yards with his new driver. He asked Matt where he takes lessons. Matt spoke highly of Coach Glen and told the manager he really misses him. Those kind of impressions on a young life are priceless. My husband and I appreciate Coach Glen’s investment in our son.” —Tina

Jeremy from the Houston Area

He never played golf before he took lessons from me. He played baseball and had good swing speed. After only 5 lessons he was pounding the ball straight and long. Yep, that’s his stats for a 7 iron during his 5th lesson. He hit his driver consistently 290 yards carry distance.

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting launching my golf coaching venture in Salado.

While I have coached for decades I decided I owed to myself and my students to earn the coaching certification offered by the United States Golf Teachers Federation in 2020.