Jim DeLaby
Jim DeLaby has been a leading figure in golf instruction since 1986. Before settling on the Central Coast, he served as Head Golf and Teaching Professional at La Purisima Golf Course (1990–1996). From 1996 to 2000, he directed the Teacher Certification Program at the Professional Golfers Career College. He later launched and ran the Cypress Ridge Golf Academy (2000–2006).
From 2006 to 2009, with the support of Avila and Blacklake Golf Courses, Jim co-created and led the successful Golf C.A.R.E. Program, while also serving as a guest speaker and fill-in host on ESPN’s Golf Talk Radio. As former PGA Director of Instruction at Monarch Dunes Golf Academy, he helped co-design and relaunch the Challenge Course, making it accessible and enjoyable for beginners and advanced players to play together in the same group.
Though still available for private instruction at Monarch Dunes, Jim now devotes most of his time to developing new inventions, books, podcasts, blog content, and a YouTube channel —all launching soon.