Richard Gaona
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Professional tournament winner and junior-development coachTeaching at Springfield Golf Resort in Chandler, AZ. Teaching at Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa, AZ.
Richard's Coach Highlights
Teaching professional since 2010
Beginner Instruction
Seniors golfers
Chandler
Teaching Locations (2)
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- New Player Evaluation · Private lesson · 60 minutes
- Private lesson
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- Who Richard Coaches
- Beginners, Intermediate Golfers, Advanced Golfers+4 more golfer types
About Richard
Richard Gaona has taught professionally at Dobson Ranch Golf Course since 2010 and has been part of the Springfield Golf Resort team since May 2020. He began playing at age five, helped organize a golf program at his small-town high school, played at Mesa Community College, and turned professional in 2005. Richard reports 23 professional victories and four course records. His competitive résumé includes wins in the Southern Utah Open and Sierra Vista Open, numerous mini-tour victories, a National Golf Tour Q-School exemption, and a third-place Gateway Tour finish. He has also assisted players and coaching staffs at Mesa, Glendale, and Chandler-Gilbert community colleges and particularly enjoys developing junior golfers.
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Certifications & Credentials
Teaching professional since 201023 professional winsFour course recordsFormer Mesa Community College golferSouthern Utah Open winnerTwo-time Sierra Vista Open winnerFormer Gateway Tour competitor
- Languages
- English
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- $125 / lesson
New Player Evaluation
Private lesson · 60 minutes
A 60-minute personalized evaluation with Richard Gaona covering swing fundamentals, short- and long-game goals, a comprehensive game diagnostic, CoachNow video analysis, and a personalized development plan. Includes one month of SmashPass and access to Quantum's private short-game area and turfed driving range.
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- The profile does not label a separate first-lesson process. Its first listed option, New Player Evaluation, is described as: A 60-minute personalized evaluation with Richard Gaona covering swing fundamentals, short- and long-game goals, a comprehensive game diagnostic, CoachNow video analysis, and a personalized development plan. Includes one month of SmashPass… Confirm the plan directly before booking.
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- The published profile lists Beginners, Intermediate Golfers, Advanced Golfers, Competitive Amateurs, Juniors, Adults, Seniors. Compare those golfer types with the specialties and coaching options above.
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- Springfield Golf Resort is listed as a public teaching facility. Guest access, range balls, and any separate facility fees are not guaranteed; confirm them before visiting.
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Where Richard Teaches
Springfield Golf Resort in Chandler, Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa, and the southeast Valley
Springfield Golf Resort · Primary location1200 E St Andrews BlvdPublic teaching facilityAvailable year-round
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