My experience with Ozzie exceeded my expectations in every way. I finally decided to take up golf at age 53 and had my share of reservations, but Ozzie got both my physical and mental games into shape in just a few lessons. A lesson from Ozzie is as comfortable as having a catch with your dad, but can feel as intense as a marine corps boot camp. He’s devised an entire curriculum of unique training lessons that you won’t see anywhere else.
John Balkun, Sports Editor Bergen Record
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Ozzie is a one of kind teacher, who brings passion for the game, experience working along side some of golf’s greatest players with a teaching methodology that simply works. Ozzie was instrumental in helping me reach a new plateau, going from an 8 handicap with a sub par short game down to a 4 handicap with confidence in putting, chipping and sand play. I have never seen a better putter than Ozzie and his insights into the right way to roll the ball on the green make him one of the great putting teachers I have seen. I have been to Dave Pelz short game clinics, have done personal lessons with famous teacher Rick Smith and attended several high profile golf schools, but when it comes to short game improvement, Ozzie is the best kept secret in the game.
Larry Hartmann Managing Partner ZRG Partners
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As a recently elected Class A PGA Professional and graduate of the Methodist University Professional Golf Management program, my training and experience with many of the best instructors suggests there is no other person in the business that knows the game of golf as well as Ozzie! I have never asked a question that he has not been able to answer and give evidence to back it up. Watch the golf channel, read magazines, read books, and you will find that no one talks as much about where the ball needs to get to as much as Ozzie does. And then ask yourself, what matters in golf? Where my hands are at the top of my swing? Or where the ball goes? Golf is getting the ball to go somewhere! It was not until I realized this that my game went to the next level! Ozzie is a mentor, golf coach, mental coach, and an overall awesome person to spend time with whenever you can!
Thomas Hutton, Class A PGA Professional
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I had been playing what I can only describe as frustrated golf for about three years when I met Ozzie. By then, I had taken lessons with various professionals, a “Top 100 Teacher,” spent substantial sums on top notch golf schools and finally, purchased the latest equipment in my effort to “buy a better game,” all to no avail. Nothing helped. Quite frankly, though I was an excellent athlete in other sports, I was about to quit playing, as I felt miserable dedicating so much effort to the game and having so little to show for it. Not to sound too dramatic, but Ozzie not only saved me from quitting a game that I once enjoyed, but he rekindled my core love of golf. His methods are both unique and direct. His ability to resolve critical swing flaws with concrete solutions and practice guides is near amazing. I play confident golf now. I can’t tell you how nice it is to know where my ball is going to go before I take my swing. Thanks Ozzie.
Mike Aquino Esq., Salomon & Aquino
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Ozzie is a truly gifted instructor. It is amazing to watch the master in action. It appears that Ozzie can see a full speed swing in slow motion, and his corrections are always on the money. As a long time professional educator, I marvel at the way Ozzie can break down and demonstrate, both right and left handed, something as complex as the physics of the golf swing - into simple steps any student can follow with ease. Prior to finding Ozzie, my son improved 2 strokes over 2 years with 2 different instructors. In the same period of time with Ozzie, he improved 9 strokes. Ozzie’s methodology works! But for me, as a father, the best part was always Ozzie’s genuine concern….he treated my son as though he was his own.
Gregg Slaff
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Ozzie, congratulations on the launching of your web site. Now the whole world of golf will benefit from your wealth of knowledge, your understanding of the golf swing , the unique approach of easy to relate to drills and concepts that enable your students to become better golfers and have more fun playing this great game. As a result of your lessons I have come to know my golf swing so I can have productive practice sessions and then go out on the golf course with a clear mind and a specific pre-shot routine which enables me to beat up on my chopper friends … You’re the best…I am GOLFSTRUCK!!
Larry DeNike President Classic Mortgage LLC
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Ozzie Carlson is one of the great teachers in the golf community. We should call him ‘Professor’ but Ozzie’s easy going, patient style does not allow for such titles; rather we call him ‘The Wizard.’ A champion in his own right, he has been able to impart his vast general and technical knowledge in a way everyone can understand. He spends a lot of time studying his pupil before putting together the customized program for each individual. For me, my greatest ‘takeaway’ from Ozzie is my wedge game and putting. Ozzie’s instruction took 5-6 strokes off my score in the first year, and has allowed me to compete to the point where I won our club’s year-long tournament. Wedges and putting are king in competition, and that’s where this tournament was won.
Bruce Raines President & CEO Raines International, Inc.
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Ozzie saved my game and made it fun again. I had just about reached bottom when a chance pairing with Ozzie at West Point Golf Course changed my whole approach to the game. He took one look at me, saw my passion for the game and took me under his wing. Being a teacher/coach myself, I recognize the attributes that separate the great instructor from the rest. For example, I am in awe at Ozzie’s ability to quickly evaluate a student and then to devise the strategies that will speed that person on to improvement. He has the ability to impart the information in a variety of ways to best relate to the different learning styles of his students. I could go on and on but suffice it to say, I look forward to each and every opportunity to work with Ozzie and I am never disappointed.
Dick Bennett, Golf Coach – Midland Park
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Ozzie, I would like to take a moment to thank you for the great improvement in my golf game. In the beginning of the 2010 golf season, my handicap was an 18. When I ended the season my handicap went down to an 11!! All the good luck in the world could not make that happen. I would attribute the quality time we spent together in my practice sessions and the way you taught me how to practice on my own that helped me to become a better golfer. It was really nice the way you worked with me. You found my strength and weakness in my swing and were able to harmoniously put them together. I have a much deeper understanding of the game of golf, course management, short game and putting. Thank you very much for motivating me to become a better golfer!!
Mitchell Knapp, Owner Scenic Landscape
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Ozzie is the Yoda of golf. He taught my two teenage sons, James and Tyler, how to play the game of golf through their high school years. His regular instruction left them both with a solid golf swing and a complete idea of the game. While they did well in their high school golf, they now more than ever, truly appreciate the work they did with Ozzie to develop a complete game. The real payoff both for me as a father and for them, as young men, is just now coming into focus. Today, they can be very competitive country club golfers who can enjoy a match or tournament , but also be great social golfers with the right overall understanding of the game. Ozzie is the Yoda of golf. He brings the full spirit of the game to his students and that gift for a father is truly amazing.
Larry Hartmann
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Ozzie is magical, a true golf Wizard….his unique style of teaching, has changed my game completely around. Using a very simplistic approach to the game he has made me more consistent and competitive….allowing me to have more fun than ever! Thanks Oz .
Dr. Mitch Cassel Studio Optix Rockefeller Center NYC
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Ozzie is a great teacher. He took me from a 14 handicap to a 3. He taught me how to feel the golf swing so when I make a bad swing, I know what I did wrong. No more band aids – trying to get two wrongs to make a right! No other golf instructor has ever helped me like that. From putter to driver he is great teacher. Hank Haney who? Thanks.
John from Parsippany
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What makes Ozzie such a great golf instructor is his ability to answer any golf swing question in numerous ways to ensure his answer best connects with each individual.
Andrew Banner, Golf Coach, Clarion College, PA
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From the full swing down to the putting stroke, Ozzie teaches the mechanics of golf in an intuitive and comprehensive fashion. He has taken several strokes off my game and has helped my son to become a division 1 college golfer. I now carry a 3.5 index.
Jay Spellman
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At least once during every round of golf I now play, something I’ve learned from Ozzie will pop into my head just when I need it most. Most mid to high handicappers don’t improve their golf scores. Ozzie really knows why and can help you permanently improve your game. Whether you are a beginner, an expert, a child or a senior, it doesn’t matter. He has the ability to communicate complex golf principals to each student. Ozzie’s love for the game transcends to his teaching style.
Larry Plasil, President & CEO dbSoft, Inc.
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There is a reason his nickname is “The Wizard.” Ozzie knows everything there is to know about golf. His experience in the game proved to me that he was the right instructor to teach me the fundamentals of a game I love. Ozzie’s instruction taught me that practice, and smart practice are two very separate and distinct ideas. These philosophies not only held true to the game of golf, but also translated into the classroom.
Tom Tritt, Golf Team – Stevens University
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I have been playing golf for about 15 years and am a student of the game. Since I began taking lessons with Ozzie, my understanding of the golf swing has become much clearer. All of my moving parts seem to be in much better harmony and when I need to make a correction during a round, it is much easier. Thanks, Ozzie.
Dr. Robert Jaffin
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Ozzie is amazing! After I convinced my son to quit his high school baseball team and take up golf, Ozzie’s weekly winter lessons enabled my son to make the golf team in the spring! He now has the fundamentals to become a single digit golfer. Now it’s my turn!”
Jeff Feldman President Media Directions, Inc
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When I first began my journey my golf game was inconsistent, non-conventional and quite honestly deeply frustrating. Coach was able to utilize my natural athletic ability to craft a functional and consistent golf swing with many different drills and thought processes to vastly improve both the mental and physical aspects of my game. Now, 5+ years removed from that Ramapo high school team and those lessons he so instilled in me, there isn’t a round goes by without recalling several of those precious ‘Ozzieisms’ that set my game in the right direction. I now enjoy the game more, appreciate the history of the game and know that someday I will be able to pass the lessons I learned from Coach onto my children. Lastly, above all, Coach taught me to respect the game and definitely helped make me a better young adult in the process.
Brian Ix
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Ozzie’s approach to golf is comprehensive and down-to-earth golf instruction built from years of playing and teaching experience. Over the years Ozzie has helped my wife, son and me to generate dramatic improvements in all our games! He’s truly the best.
Kevin King President and CEO Affymetrix, Inc.
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Both my sons have been students of Ozzie and the results have been excellent. They are both single digit handicappers today and have beautiful golf swings. This is a result of Ozzie’s thorough approach to teaching. He focuses on all aspects of your game: stance, grip, swing, shortgame, putting, etc. Every lesson is completed with extensive notes summarizing the session’s key points and detailing what the player needs to work on between sessions. I have recommended Ozzie to others and I recommend him to you too.
Chris Caruso
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Ozzie started teaching me when I was 10 years old. When I first came to Ozzie I was clueless and had an extremely bad slice. With his one-on-one help he easily and efficiently cured my golf swing. Taking lessons with Ozzie, I learned so much about the game of golf; but more importantly, I gained a great life mentor. Now 16, with a single digit handicap and a member of the Ramapo High School Golf Team, I understand the integrity and etiquette behind the game, and have learned many of the skills needed to play at scratch – the goal I am striving for. Ozzie, thank you for all your help.
Andrew Knapp
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My son has been working with Ozzie for over a year. The improvement in his swing has been tremendous, but of equal importance has been the positive mental development of his game. Ozzie’s approach to teaching incorporates a patient, enjoyable, easily understood approach to the fundamentals that is appreciated by the high handicapper, as well as the rational and sensible approach to difficult shot making that appeals to the polished pro. His dedication to, and love of the game is refreshingly clear to anyone who comes in to contact with him.
Gregg Slater
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Ozzie knows as much about the mechanics of the golf swing as anyone, but I believe his true wizardry as an instructor is how he teaches a complete understanding of the game, both physical and mental. Ozzie knows that to properly play the game of golf, you need to have a sound swing and a sound mind, an ongoing interest in mastering a never ending variety of shots, and an understanding of course management and the traditions of the game. Learning can be both fun and tedious, and Ozzie knows how to fit the curriculum to the student to maximize the results. I have observed him over the years teaching my son, and my game has improved from the mere act of listening and observing. It’s exciting to know that Ozzie’s golf teachings will be able to reach a wider audience via his new website.
Harvey Edelman, Holdcom
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Ozzie Carlson is by far the most effective golf instructor that I have ever experienced. His ability to accurately identify areas that require focus is outstanding. Ozzie has a gifted ability to communicate with people, which enables him to impart his vast knowledge of the game in unusually creative and practical ways. If you want to experience a golf instructor who will finally help you take your game as far as it can possibly go, then Ozzie is your man. You will never meet a nicer, more knowledgeable, and effective instructor.
Dr. Larry Resnick (Student and Clinical/Sports Psychologist)
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Ozzie was recommended to us as a leader in golf instruction for children. As a result of working with Coach Carlson, all three of my children have improved not just his or her golf games, but each has improved as people. We are extremely impressed with the way Ozzie was able to understand the differing personalities of our children and accordingly, adapt a specific teaching style for each. What started as a professional relationship has blossomed into a social friendship. My entire family has the utmost respect for Ozzie and for the wonderful manner in which he teaches the game. I would strongly encourage anybody that is contemplating improving at golf, to work with Ozzie.
Lance Kulick, President Amberjack Solar Energy
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Prior to meeting Ozzie, I had spent the past twenty or so years diligently working on my golf swing, getting instruction from a variety of professionals, and I had struggled without really understanding why. Ozzie helped me to understand all facets of the game in a way I never had and opened my eyes to how to play better golf. He focuses on his students in a way I have never seen with any other instructor and is deeply caring and patient with them. There is no one size fits all approach with Ozzie. While I have a way to go, I now enjoy playing the game in a way I never did before. I highly recommend him.
Eric Kaplan
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I have known Ozzie for at least nine years, during which time he became my son’s golf instructor. That son is now a Class A PGA professional. Ozzie remains his ‘golf mind coach’ to this day. Ozzie knows golf, but more importantly, he connects with his students, regardless of their age. He still believes there is hope for me.
Bob Hutton
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Ozzie, on behalf of all the guys in the club, I can’t thank you enough for how much your instruction has added to our enjoyment of the game. Every Tuesday you are the 19th hole topic of discussion. It’s just amazing, how much everyone retains because of the way you teach. We’re all looking forward to your summer bar-b-que. This year, now that you have us hitting it where we’re looking, perhaps we can focus on sidehill lies and getting out of bunkers!
Jack InSerra, President Whispering Pines Club
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Ozzie has the patience of a saint and the knowledge of a guru. He is a true student of the game, which is what makes him such an excellent teacher. When I first saw him my control was so poor that people claimed I needed a hunting license to play golf. Now I feel as though I can hit drives faster than speeding bullets, blast out of bunkers with more power than a locomotive, and hit flop shots that leap tall buildings with a single swing. I now have some score cards that tend to corroborate this. Enjoy golf. See Ozzie.
S.S.
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Golf has become a lot more fun since I have started taking lessons from Ozzie because my score has gotten consistently lower. The way he teaches things through demonstrations and hands-on practice drills makes his approach really easy to comprehend.
Zach Levine
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