Jim DeLaby
Jim H. DeLaby III, who has been teaching golf since 1985, is a certified The First Tee Coach
and a 20 year member of the PGA. In 1984 Jim was an All-American and member of
the 1984 National Champion CSU Stanislaus Warriors Team. He is a two-time Teacher
of the Year, Northern Chapter SCPGA (1996 & 2003) and 2001 Club Fitter of the Year,
Northern Chapter, SCPGA.
Prior to coming to the Central Coast, Jim was the Head Golf and Teaching Professional at La Purisma Golf Course from 1990 to 1996. From 1996 to 2000, Jim acted as Director of Instruction for the Teacher Certification Program at the Professional Golfers Career College. He then ran the Cypress Ridge Golf Academy from 2000-2006.
Jim is the Founder and Director of the Membership Instruction of the Golf CARE Instructional Program at Black Lake and Avila Golf Resorts and runs the Fore the Kids Junior Golf Program at Monarch Dunes. For the last four years Jim has been the lead PGA Instructor for The First Tee Program at the Links of Paso Robles.
Not only does Jim work with all levels of golfers from juniors to seniors, beginners to advanced, he also has been involved in helping many other golf teachers hone in their skills. His seminars for golf teachers include Club Fitting, Wally Armstrong Certification, teaching the Beginner Golfer, and most recently teaching the Intermediate Golfer.
Jim offers custom fit instructional programs at top golf courses on the Central Coast, utilizing the most recent technology and philosophies, including being the only Grip Fit, Fin Grip, Bootcamp, and Tour Lock Golf Teaching Representative on the Central Coast. The weekly and monthly schedules are available upon request.
Jim is very motivated and inspiring. His excitement for the game of golf is infectious and he maintains a faithful following of students. We think you will appreciate his enthusiasm and expertise as he helps hone your game.
Schedule a lesson or obtain Jim's hours of instruction and fees by calling or texting him at (805) 478-5723.
Or click here to send him an email at jamesdelaby@charter.net.