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Golf Instruction with Chelsea Soda

Your Professional Golf Instructor in Des Moines, Iowa

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Get to Know Me

Providing an enjoyable, effective, educational experience for students of all ages and skill levels.

Chelsea grew up in Illinois and attended the University of Iowa, where she was a member of the golf team.  She was the low scorer for the Hawkeyes for three straight years and finished in the Top 10 at the Big Ten Championships. She qualified for and played in the 2013 U.S. Women’s Open at Sebonack. After competing at LPGA Q-School, Chelsea realized her passion for teaching, coaching and growing the game of golf.  She soon became the assistant women’s golf coach at Illinois State University.  During her time at ISU she continued her education, earning a Masters of Science degree from the School of Kinesiology & Recreation. Upon graduation, she moved to Des Moines where she transitioned into another facet of the golf industry becoming an assistant golf professional at Echo Valley Country Club. During her time at EVCC, she organized and executed both ladies and juniors’ instruction and events. Following EVCC, Chelsea went to Sankaty Head Golf Club in Nantucket, MA to teach full time.  While at Sankaty Head GC, Chelsea was the Player Development Coordinator and Teaching Professional.  Along with offering individual instruction, Chelsea led the Junior Golf Program and assisted the Director of Instruction in executing group instruction for men and women. After Sankaty, Chelsea had a wonderful opportunity to work with Trent Wearner in Denver, Colorado where she was a teaching professional for several years. Everywhere Chelsea has been she has quickly created a large following of students which speaks to her ability to coach a wide array of golfers. Chelsea is now the Director of Instruction and Player Development at Echo Valley Country Club in the Des Moines metro.

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Technology used

Video Analysis

Launch monitors

SportsboxAI

Blast Motion

Uneekor Simulators

BodiTrak

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Private Lessons and Group Classes

Train for success

Adult private lessons

$110 for 60 minutes (non-member rate)

Private Lessons are a great choice to improve your golf performance. Lessons with Chelsea are a mix of practice range, short game and most importantly, on-course sessions. Students will become comfortable and confident on the golf course. If you’re looking to elevate your game, Private Lessons with Chelsea Soda are for you.

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Junior private lessons

$100 for 60 minutes (non-member rate)

Golf is a wonderful, life-long game. Junior lessons with Chelsea are focused on developing a better athlete to improve their golf performance. Junior lessons consist of hand-eye and foot-eye coordination drills, practice range sessions, short game sessions and on course practices. Lessons with Chelsea are a great way to help your junior golfer become a well rounded athlete!

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Group Programs

Custom Classes Available

Chelsea teaches a variety of group offerings for every golfer. At Echo Valley, she teaches junior golf classes, high school competitive preparation classes, ladies classes and a evening class for men & women. At EVCC, the class sizes are limited to a 6:1 teacher ratio to ensure you are getting proper attention during group instruction. 

In addition to her Director of Instruction position at Echo Valley, Chelsea also teaches junior camps and clinics for the City of Waukee at Sugar Creek Golf Course. 

Custom classes can be arranged for your small group. Whether you're looking for a weekly girls night, group date or a team building experience, Chelsea can help design a class to fit your needs. 

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