As a new player interested in golf, I took lessons with John, and it was the perfect introduction to the sport.
He is knowledgeable, patient, and makes learning the game fun. John met me at my skill level and knew exactly how to help me progress to the next level.
Within a few weeks, I was playing on a course and even hit my first birdie!
Overall, John is an excellent instructor, and I highly recommend him.
- Rob Fink
A friend recommended John for golf lessons. I had tried to play golf twice before and failed miserably.
John took his time with me. In fact, I found him to be incredibly patient. His lessons are focused, intense and constructive. He's exact on what you need to practice between lessons and will share videos of your swing.
After getting my basic swings down, he spent a great deal of time fitting me for golf clubs, clubs I've used for 2 years now.
Icing on the cake was when John gave me an on-the-course lesson.
I now have a reasonably competent game and play regularly.
I recommend John for golf lessons without reservation.
- Phil Holmes
I have had the pleasure of receiving instruction from John Rosecrans over the last few years.
John has really kept things simple and made me feel much more comfortable with my swing.
I believe I have a better understanding of the swing and can rely on a consistent result.
John also helped me get fitted for new clubs and that has been a great experience.
He’s renewed my enthusiasm for golf, and I am very thankful.
- Rob Staugaitis
I've taken several lessons from John and every time come away with very helpful input.
He listens to my concerns and helps me address them - not with a canned response but with something specific to me and my golf game.
I also really appreciate that each time I take lesson, rather than trying to fix the many things I need to fix, John gives me a couple of things to focus on.
I really enjoy talking golf with John and will go back to him any time I need a lesson.
- Steve Carroll
John is the best golf instructor I ever seen.
His lessons help me understand the golf swing mechanics, and the drills he has me practice are great.
Don't miss the chance to work with John on his short game lessons. You will get better!
- Chase Stevens
Working with John has been a game changer for my golf swing.
He helped me understand and fix the key issues in my irons and driver, which immediately improved both consistency and distance.
His ability to break down complex mechanics into clear, actionable steps made every session easy to apply on the course.
I’m hitting straighter, longer shots and finally feel confident standing over the ball.
- Sean Ajifowobaje
I have been seeing John for two years now.
I started out with a weak swing but John fixed my swing path and a square club face.
I went from hitting a 7 iron 150 yards to hitting it 175. Not bad for being 57 years old!
John is very patient and articulate, focusing on movement and technique.
I see results after every lesson.
- Bill Casper
I had not played golf since 2009, and when I decided to pick it back up, I couldn’t consistently strike the ball; thin one, chunk the next, and never sure what my swing was going to produce. Working with Coach John Rosecrans changed that faster than I thought possible. His teaching method is clear and practical: he simplified what mattered, gave me a few key feels I could repeat, and explained the “why” in a way that stuck. Each session built on the last, and for the first time in years I started to trust that the clubface would find the ball.
One of the biggest differences was his approach to training outside versus staying indoors. Instead of living on a mat and a screen, John and Fox Hollow prioritized real turf, real ball flight, and real feedback, including alignment, lies, stance, ball position, and contact that you can feel. That outdoor focus translated directly to the course and made practice time count. The results have been huge: I’m now striking the ball consistently and I’m even “bombing” drives out to about 200 yards—something I honestly didn’t think I could consistently do.
On top of the instruction, John is an outstanding club fitter. He took the time to match my equipment to my swing and my goals, and the difference in consistency and confidence was immediate. If you’re coming back to the game after time away, or if you’re tired of guessing at fixes and just want a repeatable swing that holds up on the course—I can’t recommend him highly enough.
- Tony Cosby
As a novice player, I needed to understand the basic body mechanics of golf.
I have taken lessons with John periodically for two years. The practices are easy to understand and provide valuable practice strategies to help with ball striking. This included posture, stance and swing. The instructions and drills John has provided are things that I’ve been able to use during actual rounds of golf to improve my game.
John, being familiar with my skills and swing style, helped to match me with particular clubs that I feel comfortable using.
I would recommend John to individuals looking to improve their game or interested in new clubs.
- Kim Wilhelmi
When I first went to John for a lesson, I was shooting in the low 90's and the occasional round in the high 80's. After just one lesson, I spent the rest of my summer in the mid to low 80s.
He helped me understand the mistakes I was making and gave me the swing thoughts and tips to avoid those mistakes and hit more consistent shots.
I appreciate that he never tried to change my swing, he just helped me maximize it. Whenever my swing starts to feel off, I schedule time with John, and he always helps me get back to playing my best golf.
I recommend everyone I play with to go see John for a lesson.
- Brendan Coley
I can’t say enough good things about John Rosecrans, my PGA instructor at Fox Hollow golf course. He’s professional yet very personable, with a teaching style that’s simple, clear, and easy to apply.
I started working with John at age 59, and he has immensely improved my game—golf has become more fun than ever.
I come from an athletic background and have coached sports for 35 years. John understands how to teach and coach. He keeps things simple and uses clear language.
His lessons are conducted outdoors, which makes for a relaxed and authentic learning environment. You can truly see John’s passion and love for the game of golf in every lesson. He genuinely cares about helping his students improve.
I was so impressed with John’s instruction that I also worked with him to get custom-fit clubs, again, all done outside. I also have referred to him my friends and my future son-in-law. All of them thanked me for sending them to John for lessons.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, down-to-earth instructor who truly helps you understand your swing and enjoy the game, I highly recommend John Rosecrans.
