Our Instructors
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION – David Wedzik, PGA Member – AimPoint Certified
David Wedzik is a former member of the Nationwide Tour and a PGA of America Member. During his career Dave has enjoyed the opportunity to spend an extensive amount of time learning first hand from many of the world’s Top 50 Instructors, including Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer, Mike Bender, Fred Griffin, Randy Smith and Robert Baker.
Over a period of the last 15 years he has had the good fortune to study and work directly with longtime friends Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. Dave looks forward to sharing all of this experience, along with his long term playing background with students of all levels. Like all Golf Evolution instructors, he believes in finding THE most efficient swing for each student, that the learning process never stops, and that the laws of geometry and physics govern everything that happens during the golf swing.
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Lesson Rates:
Individual 1 hr. (inc. high speed video analysis with our custom-built Analyzr software): $110 – Juniors $90
Small Groups: Please call us at 814-464-3446 for details and information.
Contact Dave directly by mobile phone at 814-874-3400 or by email via wedzik@thegolfevolution.com.
HEAD INSTRUCTOR – James Hirshfield
As a very successful junior and Division II college player, James studied extensively under two coaches who learned directly from David Leadbetter and Mac O’Grady. Following his time as a student, James decided that he wanted to pursue a path helping other golfers better understand THEIR own games. He continued his study and research of the Mac O’Grady/MORAD philosophies on golf instruction since 2004 has had the opportunity to work and learn directly from Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer since 2008. In his time with Mike and Andy (teaching many schools helping players of every level). Like all Golf Evolution instructors, James believes in finding THE most efficient swing for each student, that the learning process never stops, and that the laws of geometry and physics govern everything that happens during the golf swing.
His love for the game leaves him, many nights, working the Internet golf forums and message boards helping students of all levels. If you have had the chance to get advice from James himself you certainly know what we mean.
Lesson Rates:
Individual 1 hr (inc. high speed video analysis with our custom-built Analyzr Golf software): $100 (Erie county residents ask about specials and promotions), Juniors $70
Small groups: Please call us at 814-874-3400 for details and information.
Contact James directly by mobile phone at 814-464-3446 or by email via james@thegolfevolution.com.
INSTRUCTOR – Erik J. Barzeski (PGA Apprentice, AimPoint Certified, Edel Certified)
Erik is a PGA of America Apprentice and first became involved with golf when he helped lead his high school golf team to the first three of five straight Erie County League championships in 1993, 1994, and 1995, achieving all-county honors in 1995. Besides teaching for the past 18 months as part of the Golf Evolution team he has taught numerous schools alongside Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. His scientific background continues to lend itself well to the study of the golf swing.
Lesson Rates:
Individual 1 hr (inc. high speed video analysis with our custom-built Analyzr software): $80, Juniors $50
Small groups: Please call us at 814-874-3400 for details and information. *AimPoint putting/green reading schools also available.
Contact Erik directly by mobile phone at 814-873-0811 or by email via erik@thegolfevolution.com.
INSTRUCTOR – Michael McLoughlin
Michael competed at the Division I collegiate level for the University of San Francisco. Trying to become a better player himself, he became interested by what Golf Evolution was teaching and hasn’t looked back since. He has had the pleasure to learn directly from Dave and the Golf Evolution team as well as Andy Plummer, Mike Bennett, Grant Waite, Dana Dahlquist and Chris Gustin. Like all Golf Evolution instructors, he believes in finding THE most efficient swing for each student, that the learning process never stops, and that the laws of geometry and physics govern everything that happens during the golf swing. Michael also continues share his knowledge of the swing and helps others with their games as mvmac on various golf forums.
Contact Information and Lesson Rates:
Michael is located in beautiful San Diego, CA (Erie=better except for that whole weather thing 
). He can be reached directly by cell phone at 858-602-8608 or by email via mike@thegolfevolution.com. Contact him directly for rates and detailed information.
