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Knowledge-First Coaching
I teach golfers what the key body parts are, what each part is responsible for, and how those parts should be sequenced together so the swing makes sense.
Professionally Teaching, Fitting and Building Clubs Since 2019
28 Current Golf Industry Certifications
Fitting Certified by 8 Major Golf Equipment Manufacturers
Master Club Builder — Close Enough Is Not Good Enough
Knowledge-First Coaching That Teaches the Why Behind the Swing
Better Body Motion Creates Better Golf Positions
Especially Helpful for Slicers and Beginners Who Need Clear Answers
No Rushed Retail Fittings. No Guesswork. Properly Fit Clubs.
Leave With More Knowledge, Better Drills and a Clear Plan
About Coach Don
Meet Coach Don: knowledge-first golf instruction, expert club fitting and custom-built clubs done right.
Since 2019, I’ve helped golfers understand their swing, fit their equipment properly and leave with a clear plan for what to work on next.
Who You Are Working With
A little more about me
I’m Don Clarke, the owner of Perfectly Fit Golf. I have been professionally teaching, fitting and building clubs at Perfectly Fit Golf since 2019. Before opening my own private studio, I spent two years in the golf equipment industry working for a large equipment company, then decided golfers deserved a more personal, detailed and honest way to get help.
My teaching starts with knowledge. I believe good body-part motion creates good golf positions, and trying to force positions often creates poor motion. My goal is to show you what is really happening, explain why it matters, and give you a plan you can actually use.
The Perfectly Fit Golf Difference
- 28 current golf industry certifications
- Fitting certifications from 8 major golf equipment manufacturers
- Certified golf instructor, expert club fitter and master club builder
- Private one-on-one sessions with no rushed retail fitting model
- GCQuad data and Swing Catalyst video analysis
- Written recaps with clear priorities, drills and next steps
Coach Don's Approach
Knowledge first. Better motion. Properly fit clubs.
There is no magic bullet that instantly makes someone a great golfer. Better golf starts with understanding the real cause, learning the correct movement, practicing the right drills and matching the equipment to the player.
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Movement Over Positions
I believe better body motion creates better golf positions. Chasing positions without understanding the motion often creates new problems.
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Certified Fitting & Building
With fitting certifications from 8 major manufacturers, I connect the swing, the fit and the build details instead of guessing.
Learning Golf My Way
I look for the core problem, not a quick band-aid.
Many golfers have been told to keep their head down, turn more, swing easier, use their hips or release the club. Sometimes those tips help for a few shots, but they do not always explain the real cause of the problem.
My goal is to explain the swing in a way the player can understand: what the key body parts are, what each part is responsible for, and how those parts should be sequenced together. From there, we can connect the motion to contact, control, speed and equipment fit.
How I Teach
Find the cause. Explain the motion. Build the plan.
1 Identify what is actually causing the miss
2 Explain the body-part responsibility in plain language
3 Use GCQuad and video to verify what is happening
4 Leave with drills, checkpoints and a written recap
The Studio Experience
Private, precise and built to be different.
I opened Perfectly Fit Golf as a better alternative to rushed, sales-driven retail fittings and try-it-and-return-it guesswork. Sessions are private, focused and built around getting the details right before the golfer buys or practices the wrong thing.
Private Golf Lessons
Knowledge-first lessons that explain the swing clearly, especially for beginners, slicers and golfers who want to understand the real cause of their miss.
Golf Club Fitting
Certified, brand-neutral fitting knowledge from 8 major golf equipment manufacturers, supported by launch monitor data, ball flight and player feedback.
Custom Club Building
I custom build clubs to the player’s exact needs and check the details beyond standard assembly-line tolerances. Close enough is not good enough.
Clear Practice Plans
You leave with more knowledge, the right drills and a realistic plan for what to work on next — not a magic-bullet promise.
Local Golf Studio
Serving Escondido, San Marcos and North County San Diego.
My studio is located at 1950 Pizarro Lane in Escondido, California, near the Escondido and San Marcos border. Golfers come to see me from across North County San Diego and beyond, including Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Bernardo, Del Mar, Poway, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Valley Center, Fallbrook and Temecula.
Common Questions
About Coach Don and Perfectly Fit Golf
A quick overview for golfers who are deciding whether Perfectly Fit Golf is the right place for their next lesson, fitting or equipment project.
Who is Coach Don Clarke?
Coach Don Clarke is the owner of Perfectly Fit Golf in Escondido. He has been professionally teaching, fitting and building golf clubs at Perfectly Fit Golf since 2019 after spending two years in the golf equipment industry.
What makes Perfectly Fit Golf different?
The studio was built as an alternative to rushed retail fittings and guesswork. I connect the swing, the equipment fit and the club build in one private, one-on-one studio.
Where is Perfectly Fit Golf located?
The studio is located at 1950 Pizarro Lane, Escondido, CA 92026, near the Escondido and San Marcos border.
Does Coach Don work with beginners?
Yes. Coach Don works with all skill levels, and his teaching style is especially helpful for beginners and slicers who need the swing explained clearly.
Do sessions include a written recap?
Yes. A written recap is part of the client experience so golfers leave with more knowledge, clear priorities, the right drills and a plan for what to work on next.
Can Coach Don help with both swing and equipment?
Yes. That is one of the biggest advantages of Perfectly Fit Golf. Coach Don can evaluate the swing, the ball flight, the club fit and the build details together.
Ready to work one-on-one with Coach Don?
If you’d like to work with me, you can book a private golf lesson, club fitting, equipment consultation or golf shop service here in Escondido.