Charlene Bendt
Prosper, TX
Gentle Creek Country Club
714-333-5787
Char is passionate about finding the optimum way for each student to improve and elevate their enjoyment of the game.
When teaching golf, Char takes an interactive approach. She works with her students to understand their goals, their physical attributes and their mental approach to the game. She believes in providing students with sound fundamentals and from there, tailoring instruction to the individual so they can have a motion they will be able to trust and repeat.
While swing mechanics are of great importance, Char also recognizes the significance of rhythm, tempo, feel and learning to play the game. She believes the golf swing is a motion, rather than a series of positions and that it is key for her to observe and teach students while on the golf course.
Char feels it is essential to provide students with the physical and mental skills to play their best, have more fun, and be able to play for as long as they wish. Char conducts private coaching sessions, clinics, playing lessons, and yoga classes.
PGA of America Member
TPI Levels 1 & 2 - Golf Professional
Yoga for Golfers Levels 1 & 2
RYT - 200 hour yoga teacher
Char grew up in Southern California and developed a passion for golf at an early age. Her success at the junior and high school level earned her the opportunity to play collegiate golf at UCLA.
Beyond college, Char competed professionally on various mini tours.
Following her playing career, Char began working in the golf business. She has over 15 years of experience teaching golfers of all ages and ability levels. She has also created a golf-specific yoga program to further aid students with their physical and mental game.
Char has always been fascinated with studying the golf swing, fitness, and the game of golf, but most of all she loves to help people. Whether it is on the golf course, the driving range, or in the gym, she is passionate about finding the optimum way for each student to improve and elevate their enjoyment of the game.
Having earned certifications from the Titleist Performance Institute, NASM, Yoga Alliance, and the PGA, Char utilizes a variety of tools to tailor her golf and fitness instruction to the unique physical needs of each student. She is always on a quest to increase her knowledge of all aspects of golf and overall health and wellness.
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