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- Max
“When I started taking lessons with Max, I thought I had lofty ambitions. I wanted to break 80. It turns out that Max helped me improve my game so much that my initial goals were too conservative. My new goal is to get under par…”
- Dan E, late 40s. Lawyer. Scratch Golfer
“After golfing for many years and not being able to break 80, I went to get my swing evaluated. Max has helped me with the swing fundamentals and brought me back to the basics. I’ve shot a personal best of 73, won 3 times on the US Am Tour, and finished 8th out of the top 125 guys over the age of 50 in the nation. Could not have done it without your help — thanks coach.”
-Dwain D, 50s. US Am Tour.
“I’ve been taking lessons from Max Allen for over a year now and have had amazing results. He is very easy to work with and doesn’t do bandaids, he gets to the root of your problems fast. Since starting with Max, I have shot my age, 76, twice in the last year as an 11 handicap and I see it going lower. Thank you Max!!!”
-Doug A, Retired Pilot
“When I first came to Max, I was new to golf and did not enjoy almost any aspect of the game. After our first few lessons he had not only shaved more than 10 strokes off my score, but I began to love the game more and more. After starting around a 30 handicap and now swinging around a 9 after four years of playing, I attribute so much of the love of the game as well as the continued improvement to Max and his coaching. I could not recommend anyone in the coaching space higher!”
- Ben B, late 30s. Banker. Aspiring scratch player
“I have been taking lessons from different golf instructors for over 15 years and never before did I feel like I truly understood the plan to improve and what movements need to happen to get there. Once Max identified the issues, we began working on them consistently until they were ingrained. As my ball striking improved, we were able to start working on chipping and putting so that the improved ball striking was actually leading to better scores.
I have achieved a level of consistency in my play to where what used to be my best rounds are now my baseline. Our lessons now focus more on gameplan, shot selection and mental approach while still making sure the swing is in a good place.”
-Erik M, late 30s, Business Owner, 3 Handicap, Aspiring Scratch Golfer
“I would completely recommend working with Max Allen to improve your golf game at all skill levels. Max has been instrumental in improving my sons competitive golf performance on his High School team, improved my more casual golf game and has helped my wife to take up the game for the first time. For all of us he has been both supportive of our present skill level and encouraging to improve our performance to the next level. The judicious use of swing tracking tools and no gimmick approach to a biomechanical swing, combined with purpose driven practice are irreplaceable and like nothing I have experienced elsewhere. Max’s competitive golf background greatly improved our course management and took numerous strokes off all of our scores. Moreover his in-depth knowledge of the equipment and fitting process informed each of us in our journey to match our skills to the tools of game on a truly value priced basis.”
- Chris D, mid 40s, Executive VP
“I began working with Max my freshman year of high school. I went from picking up a club for the first time to playing on the Junior Varsity team in one year. Max is very good at developing a swing for you that is both comfortable and consistent in delivering results.”
- Brandon D, High School Student
“Max has helped my golf game tremendously. His knowledge about the golf swing and biomechanics makes his ability to diagnose my game extremely helpful. His quick responsiveness with swing video, drills, and emails make learning very fun and easy. Specifically, I saw improvements in ball striking consistency and distance off the tee. Currently, we are working on strategy and course management, another area of expertise for Coach Max.”
- Ray M, late 20s. Scratch Golfer
“Far exceeded my expectations…Max is NEXT LEVEL!
… he has literally gone above and beyond to help support me in my golf game and journey. He has completely rebuilt my swing from grip, to set up, to take away, to position at the top, to angle of attack and club pathway including contact and finish.
To summarize, I was a PGA apprentice over 30 years ago and stopped playing regularly because our sons got into baseball and my wife, and I did everything we could to support them…this past August I took golf back up and found Max through a friend. I’ve had regular lessons since August and have improved from an 18-handicap bogey golfer to a 11.6 handicap and have broken 80 - 3 times in the last month.
I continue to work with Max to improve and get to my short-term goal of being a single digit handicapper and long-term goal of being a scratch golfer. He uses science instead of feel and guesswork. He is a technician, and his workplace is a lab! He’s a pleasure to partner with if you are looking to improve your game.”
-Craig J, Former PGA Professional and Retired Business Owner. US Am Tour Player.
“Invest in yourself and go see Max at Swingworx. His knowledge about every aspect of golf and the necessary biomechanical movements required to hit any desired shot is incredible. What sets Max apart is the ability to clearly articulate and transfer that knowledge to his students while keeping things simple. You will know the how and why behind every piece of instruction instead of learning ‘feels’ that can change from week to week…
Since working with Max, I’ve been able to find consistency on days when I don’t have my best stuff, increase distance, tighten dispersion, and sink more putts. If you want to invest in yourself, Max will invest in you.”
- Julian A, 4 handicap
“Max is one of the best instructors in Southern California. I played golf for about a year before taking lessons. After one program, I saw a 15 shot improvement. The philosophy taught makes the golf swing easy and repeatable. I definitely recommend all skill levels to give Max a try and see their game improve.”
- Kenny T, US Army. 7 handicap
“Max has taken my game to a level I didn’t think I would ever get to! Before my lessons, I had just picked up the game and struggled to even finish a hole…then I was able to take lessons from Max and that made a world of difference.
Max is able to break down the swing into easy-to-understand concepts. At the same time, he teaches you how to read your shot and what went wrong with the swing…The other week I was able to record an 81 and I am consistently getting better. Don’t throw your money away by trying to teach yourself at the range or on the course. What would have been years of poor habits is corrected in moments with a lesson taught by Max.”
-Chase D, early 30s
“I have going to Max for about 1.5 years now. At first we started with a series of lessons spaced only a week or so apart as we rebuilt my golf swing to get rid of a nasty over the top move which resulted in weak fades. As we progressed through those lessons I was seeing so much improvement on the course that I booked another block of 10 lessons from Max to continue our work over the course of a year.
The change in my golf swing and my ball contact has been dramatic. I can't hit a slice even if I tried now. At this point we are in the refinement phase of my swing. Tweaking small movements to get more and more consistent. From the first day to now I am totally different golfer. I have gained 30 yards at least throughout the bag just from making better ball contact and learning how to properly compress the ball. I can't say enough good things about Max. I will continue to see Max at a less frequent pace as we refine things and progress my game to the next level.”
-Brad C, Software Developer, 13 Handicap
“Max has helped me tremendously in my game. I started with basic fundamentals with him, and it has led me to shoot scores that I could not even imagine. The form work he teaches truly does work. His methods and teachings are easy to follow. The data does not lie. I went from shooting high 80s to mid 70s. The swing I have now wouldn’t have happened if I did not get taught by Max.”
-Brent Wainie, Law Enforcement, 4 Handicap
“Once she started working with Max, my 12 year old daughter saw significant improvement in her game. He’s an amazing instructor, very patient, listens to our needs, and clearly communicates with easy, straightforward language. I absolutely recommend a lesson with Max and you will not regret the time and money spent.”
- Joan M, Parent of Junior Golfer
“Simply put, Max is a phenomenal golf guru. I’ve been playing golf about a year and a half and went to 3 different golf instructors without much noticeable improvement or even solid understanding of swing concepts from those sessions. After the first interactive session with Max…I knew this was a different type of instruction. Between the 5 min recap video after each session, specific concise suggestions on what to work on, my level of understanding on what I’m attempting to accomplish has improved tenfold. I’ve only completed five sessions and I can say I’m consistently shooting 5-10 strokes better per round than before.”
-Brennan G, 30s, 15 handicap
“I have had many golf teachers over the years, but it wasn’t until Max at Swingworx used his state-of-the-art techniques to completely change my swing and my game! In 3-4 months, I have cut about 12 strokes off each round.”
-Robert B, early 60s, Real Estate Agent
“I have had a few golf instructors in the past and would have to say that I have had the best results with Max. His teaching style resonates with me and his swing analysis using the Trackman and his ability to translate that into a series of drills to correct or tweak my swing makes learning easier and effective. I have gone from a handicap of 21 to 13 and have no doubt that a few more sessions will get me under 10.”
-Richard N, early 60s, Business Owner
“Started with a swing evaluation from Max and bought the 5-lesson plan the next day because I was so satisfied with that swing evaluation. Over the next 5 lessons my swing completely transformed, and I cut 20 strokes off my handicap.”
-Collin W, 20s, Mechanical Engineer
“If you are a visual learner this is the quickest way to improve your game. After three sessions my index dropped 3.4 [strokes]. Max explains things in a concise way that is easy to understand. Golf is fun again!”
-Jon S, late 60s, Oral Surgeon
"Can't believe just after one class session how it improved my game. I've never shot in the 80's before. I usually shoot 95-100 and today I shot 84 and won against everyone in my group."
Albert R, early 30s. Technician. 12 handicap
“The technology and information Max is able to provide is what makes him so great. Anyone who says money can’t buy happiness has clearly never taken golf lessons with Max.”
-Quinten B, late 20s
“I’ve had lessons from others, trying to overcome 50 years of bad habits, and finally discovered Swingworx and Max. I’m getting outstanding results! Drop my handicap 6 [strokes] and I’m really enjoying golfing now rather than putting up with my game.”
-Michael D, Men’s Club Golfer
“By far the most efficient golf lessons I had. The combination of all the different camera angles to review my set up and swing, and then the follow up email with video to help me look back on everything we went over during the lesson. I can’t recommend Max enough.”
-Adam P, Physical Therapist. Former Combat Engineer.
“Max has been fantastic to work with and highly recommend him to anyone that may be struggling with their game. He can not only help you fix the issues in your swing but also help you understand why those issues are occurring. After every lesson he will send you a detailed video of the issues you had and what you need to work on until the next lesson. This guy is THE man!”
-Travis H, late 20s, Fujikura Golf
“I originally called Max in a moment of crisis. My game had gotten so bad, and I couldn’t fix it by playing more which had been my cure for a long time when my game went sideways.
After the initial session Max was able to lay a plan out that would get me back to my goal with a definitive number of sessions to get there. He gave me deliberate things to work on between our lessons, and the first time back on the course after working on my game with him I shot my best round in nearly a year.”
-Billie C, Late 30s, Investment Management
“I was new to the game and had yet to learn what I was doing. I became a YouTube junky, and it wasn't working. I researched instructors, and I decided on Max based on reviews.
Max exceeded my expectations. He is very analytical and breaks down the golf swing in detail, explaining each variable. He only has you work on one part of the swing at a time and provides your training video, which is an excellent aid for practice. My game, specifically my approach shots, has improved tremendously to the point where my golf buddies have purchased lessons”
-Steve W, 50s, Retired Law Enforcement
“I have been playing this crazy game for 20 years on and off and never had a real lesson… Found myself in the position like most golfers: able to string together a few good shots a round, if lucky maybe once or twice a year the stars aline and everything clicking. My thought was play more [and] you'll get better...[It] was not working for me and I was in serious search of someone that could step in and breakdown my swing and teach me the proper fundamentals.
I found Max!
I could not be more happy with the progress we make every session. He was quickly able to watch my swing break it down and change my game. After my third lesson I shot my all time low (78) breaking 80 which has not become a regular thing but most definitely due to the adjustments Max had made. I tend to leak back into my old habits prompting another session and always walk out amazed at his ability to in real time to make minor adjustments to get me back on my game. I highly recommend seeing Max if your looking to visually break down your swing and get adjustments needed.”
-Nate B, Contractor, 15 Handicap
“After knee replacement, activities like tennis, pickleball and hiking are all currently on the back burner. Golf is one thing I can do and still get some exercise. The lessons and subsequent improvement have made the game so much more enjoyable. I’ve gone from 112-115 per round last year to mid to low 90’s this year. I have even had a few high 80 rounds.
I respect Max’s ability to explain at all levels the proper techniques to improve both my swing and consistency. Now if I have a mishit or two, I think, what would Max be saying. More often than not, I can self-coach my way through and not let it ruin the rest of my game.”
-Rick N, Retired
“Prior to Max I had a few lessons from local PGA instructors that I didn't quite connect with and tried to learn as much as I could online but I quickly realized that my PhD off YouTube was creating so much inconsistency with everything. Often times so frustrated at the range that I just wanted to flat out quit golf… My wife did some research to find the best and linked me up with Max.
Within a few lessons this past year and still goin’, I was hooked!! Max gave me my confidence back. Coaching me through every step of the way with unbelievable patience…His recap videos that he sends after every session are worth gold! My best advice is to stop watching YouTube, get as many lessons as you can from Max, and be patient with yourself at the range. It will all make sense with Max.”
-Maurice N, Business Owner
“I had no prior golf experience and after embarrassing myself in the initial assessment, Max was very encouraging and coached me from the fundamentals. His teaching style isn’t just about body mechanics, he taught me about the brain side of the swing. He helped me understand what my body needed to do, even if it wasn’t always doing it. Over time my ‘hack’ swing began to look like a real golf swing. Max helped me meet my goal for not embarrassing myself on the course. I became confident and comfortable golfing with business colleagues and clients! Whether you are a beginner or already a good golfer, Max has something to teach you. He’s patient enough for a terrible golfer (like me) but amazing enough to teach an advanced player. Max is an all around great guy and cares about you and your game.”
- Michael W, Mid 30s. Executive