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Christian E. Martin, PGA

Director of Instruction
PGA Crest

Sarasota, FL
Tatum Ridge Golf Links, Sarasota, FL

About Christian

Christian has been a PGA Member for over 29 years. He grew up in Charleston WV and began playing golf with his father at the age of six. In 1982 he entered the PGA Apprentice program in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and earned his Class "A" status. While working in the golf industry he soon realized his passion was teaching others how to become the best they could be. In 2011 Christian was voted teacher of the year by the SW Chapter of the NFPGA. Christian teaches all skill levels from tour professionals to beginners.

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Christian's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 80

Improve your Short Game

Make the high school golf team

Get swing diagnostic testing

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Adult

Male

Playing with disabilities

Teen

Senior

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Christian's Facilities

Tatum Ridge Golf Links

Sarasota FL

*Coaching available to public

421 Tatum Rd N, Sarasota, FL 34240-8945

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