Don Frost

Silver Spring, MD |
  • Golf,

About Don

Don has been a MCG Golf Master Instructor since 2022. Outside of golf, Don enjoys coaching his youngest of 3 daughters (Ginny) golf and flag football, gardening, antique collecting and ocean activities.

Don grew up in Frederick, Md where he began playing...

Offerings

Northwest Golf Course

15711 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Adult Private Lesson
45 Mins, In-Person, 1 Adult

$75.00

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Adult Private Lessons
60 Mins, In-Person, 2 Adult

$100.00

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Adult Private Lessons
60 Mins, In-Person, 3 Adult

$120.00

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Playing Lessons (For 9 holes or 2 hours)
120 Mins, In-Person, 3 Adult

$240.00

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Playing Lessons (For 9 holes or 2 hours)

Junior Lesson
30 Mins, In-Person, 1 Junior

$45.00

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Junior Lessons
60 Mins, In-Person, 2 Junior

$90.00

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Junior Lessons
60 Mins, In-Person, 3 Junior

$105.00

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49 Reviews

Don immediately impressed me with his detailed analysis of my swing through video review. He pinpointed my strengths ...

Charles W - February 14, 2024

What a great instructor! Such great tips and film analysis is so helpful. Will be back for more lessons and can hig...

Gabriela H - December 16, 2023

Don is a great coach who has really helped me with my game. We have worked on my full swing and short game, and he ha...

Nathan S - November 28, 2023

Had a great first lesson with Don. I appreciate his approach to teaching the game and look forward to more lessons wi...

Scott G - October 9, 2023

Great lesson. Entertaining and instructive. Don has seen it all and can explain it all in a bare bones way concentr...

Bob G - October 4, 2023

Don is a fantastic coach! He has great insights to pick up what you are doing wrong and tell you how to fix it. And h...

Julian C - August 26, 2023

I'm relatively new to golf but I've already had lessons from several different 'pros'. And I have...

Derek M - July 19, 2023

Don has a wealth of knowledge, but won't overwhelm you with too much. He observes, assesses, and provides simple...

Young K - July 12, 2023

Had a lesson today after struggling for several months and giving up the game! Don video taped my swing and made seve...

Denny B - July 11, 2023

Don is the best teaching pro I have ever had a lesson from. He really puts energy into helping. He breaks down the ...

Elizabeth L - July 9, 2023

Expect trainer

Joseph M - July 8, 2023

Don has opened my eyes the value of golf lessons. Don is quickly reversing decades of bad habits in both my swing, an...

Joe H - June 28, 2023

Don is very knowledgeable and quick to identify and address areas to focus on for the fastest improvement. He can wor...

Patrick M - June 2, 2023

I had my first golf lesson with Don and it was worth the 1-hour session to fix a simple issue. I plan to continue wor...

Wilson P - May 31, 2023

Exact point-out that corrected and improved my swing on the spot . Thank you so much!

Joseph J - May 15, 2023

Don is fantastic

Tim D - May 15, 2023

Don is an incredible coach. He’s a great communicator. He really knows how to make the complex simple and easy ...

Dana S - May 1, 2023

Decided to take a couple lessons after a 21 year break from playing golf. Have taken two lessons from Don and I can ...

Michael R - April 28, 2023

Don was easy to talk to and offered several pointers in my first session that were clear and I believe will be helpfu...

John F - April 20, 2023

Hi Don, thanks for your lesson today. Max liked it. Thanks for being patient with him and being encouraging. We look ...

Max J - April 10, 2023

My 1st lesson with Don. The short game instruction was clear and simple. That is important since at my age I can fo...

Ed W - April 6, 2023

Don is great. I love his explanations of why he recommends certain things. For example, where to place the ball vis...

Sara C - April 5, 2023

Don’s lesson are always insightful, productive and fun. Always great at relaying information to get through to...

Kevin H - April 3, 2023

Don is truly a phenomenal golf coach. His knowledge of the history of the game is inspirational. He is obviously an a...

Sri D - April 1, 2023

Don is fantastic. I’ve only had two lessons and he has gotten me to a point where I can play with golfers much ...

Becky L - March 30, 2023

Don is fantastic. After nearly half a dozen lessons with Don, my game has improved dramatically. Don doesn’t ju...

Mike C - March 29, 2023

Don is an excellent teacher. i taught for 35 years myself and I know what goes into good teaching. He was clear, conc...

Mitchell H - March 20, 2023

Great instructor .

Pattawan D - March 17, 2023

Don is great. Last year we worked, successfully, towards my goal to break 90. Don has provided thoughts on my swing, ...

Erick P - March 11, 2023

Best instructor, coach I have had the pleasure to work with.

Derek B - March 8, 2023

Excellent Instructor - Highly Recommended

I am a senior golfer who has taken several golf lessons over the past...

Daniel E - February 22, 2023

Excellent teacher. Great at understanding what you want to work on an get better at. Does not teach to his swing bu...

Roderic H - February 22, 2023

Don is observant, knowledgeable, and a good communicator. He listens patiently and explains clearly with demonstratio...

Svetlana C - February 2, 2023

I enjoyed meeting Don, also a very friendly useful lesson, thanks.

Patrick M - January 15, 2023

Today was my second session with Don. Great stuff. Very good with explanations. Excellent communication. Thank you!

Ray J - January 14, 2023

Don taught me an incredible amount in one lesson and is very experienced in working with various skill levels. The vi...

Zach Z - January 5, 2023

I am having a great time learning from Don. He is knowledgeable, patient, and flexible. Each week I learn something n...

Augusto R - December 19, 2022

Excellent, like no other teacher. Don has a great approach to get you to arrive at proper ball contact with your swi...

Thomas C - December 8, 2022

Don is great. Easy going but efficient and works on what you need. This was my first lesson and I've made grea...

Andrew M - November 27, 2022

I very much enjoyed the lesson. I appreciated Don's analytics and his personality. He gave me some new ideas t...

Raffi K - November 24, 2022

I learned a lot from the first session. Don is a good listener and he is methodical. That makes it possible for me t...

Soji A - November 22, 2022

Thanks Don, Really enjoyed working with you on my swing. Will work to incorporate your suggestions and come by for a ...

Jon M - November 18, 2022

Fantastic teacher with great explanations of the golf swing!

Rick H - November 17, 2022

Don Frost has been my only teaching pro since 1991.

I am so excited to reconnect with him now at Northwest Golf...

Joey B - November 4, 2022

Don is amazing as an instructor he takes the time to demonstrate. He very detailed and is very encouraging. My golf g...

Norma C - October 20, 2022

Don is fantastic! I purchased a 5 lesson package and have had four lessons so far. Don was quick to point out flaws w...

Benjamin H - August 30, 2022

Don's listens well to what I want to accomplish during my lesson. He quickly identifies the proper things I am d...

Doug F - June 8, 2022

Don is an enjoyment to work with. He quickly spotted my difficiencies and provided solutions that work. Now it is on ...

Steve D - June 6, 2022

I'd give Don Frost ten stars if i could.

As we walked to the driving range where the lesson was to take pl...

Francis D - May 18, 2022

Achievements

  • PGA Golf Teacher of the Year
  • TPI Level 3 Golf - Level 2 junior & Biomechanics
  • Golf Digest Selected as Best Teachers in Maryland
  • Titleist & TaylorMade Top Club Fitter
  • PGA Professional Golf Mangt. Adjunct Teacher
  • US Kids Golf Certified
  • PGA Horton Smith Award (Development of Golf Professionals)
  • Numerous PGA Grow the Game Awards

Areas of Focus

  • Putting
  • Short Game
  • Full Swing
  • Fitness
  • Club Fitting
  • Bunker Play
  • Fundamentals
  • Jr. Golf
  • Women's Golf
  • Mental Game
  • Competitive Golf
  • College Prep

Teaching Experience

  • Champions Tour
  • Collegiate Golfers
  • The Legends Tour
  • LPGA Futures Tour
  • LPGA Symetra Tour
  • LPGA Tour
  • Mini Tours
  • Nationwide / Web.com
  • PGA Tour
  • 25 Years PGA Class A

Playing Experience

  • Collegiate Golfer
  • Mini Tours

Club Fitting Certifications

  • Cobra
  • TaylorMade
  • Titleist

Teaching Tools

  • aboutGolf Simulator
  • Dynamic Balance
  • K-Vest
  • Launch Monitor
  • 3D Analysis
  • TOMI Putting
  • V1 Video
  • Video Analysis

Certifications

TPI
U.S. Kids Golf
K-Vest Level 1
PGA Certified Professional
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