How CaliGolf Works
Train With a System That Finally Makes Golf Simple
Your improvement should never feel random or confusing with in-person golf instruction right here in Carlsbad Ca
A GAME-CHANGING PROGRAM
One Coaching System. Multiple Ways to Learn.
Every student starts with clarity, continues with structure, and improves through simple, repeatable movements that break their old swing pattern and build a new one.
CaliGolf offers multiple ways to train here in North County San Diego, but all of them fit inside one coaching system guided by Mike and powered by the CaliGolf team.
OUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Simple movements. Real improvement. A swing that finally makes sense.
Most golfers are stuck in a golf swing pattern they cannot feel. The swing slips out of balance for a moment and everything unravels. Contact suffers. Direction changes. Tempo breaks. Confidence drops. One tiny breakdown and your old pattern takes over again.
Our coaching keeps things simple.
We teach one essential movement that creates balance and sequence so your body can release the club the same way every time. This is the moment where everything clicks. It feels smooth. It feels natural. It feels like riding a bike and finally knowing how.
Once you feel it, you cannot unfeel it.
Your mind and body start working together. Your misses shrink. Your good shots become repeatable. From there we build out the rest of your game with confidence and clarity.
We keep the golf swing simple so you can finally play with freedom.
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
One coaching system. Your coach. Your plan.
Every student at CaliGolf works inside one simple system. You train with your coach while Mike oversees your plan, your progress, and the consistency of what you’re learning.
The instruction stays clear. The drills stay simple. The message stays the same. Your progress is supported with video reviews in OnForm and skill-building sessions that help you actually feel what’s improving.
Whether you’re in lessons, clinics, memberships or mini golf schools, the experience stays consistent, encouraging and easy to follow.
How It Works
Technology that helps you learn faster without overwhelming you.
OnForm Video Analysis
Every student receives slow-motion videos, voiceover explanations, demonstrations and practice drills. Your OnForm account keeps you connected to your coach between sessions.
Full Swing Kit
We measure launch, spin and distance when helpful so you understand what your swing is doing. The numbers support your learning without ever complicating it.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each assessment is unique to the individual Golfer, but one can reasonably expect these aspects of a New Student Assessment to take place during your Session.
New Student Assessment
Assessment: $125
A full 60-minute evaluation with Mike Maggs.
This is the starting point for most students because it gives you clarity, direction and a personalized coaching plan customized to your swing pattern, your goals and your schedule.
What happens in your assessment
- Full evaluation of your movement pattern
- Balance and sequence testing
- Slow-motion and 3D video analysis using OnForm
- FullSwing Kit Launch Monitor measurement as needed
- Goal setting
- Personalized coaching plan
- Recommendation to the correct coach and program
Private Lessons
(CaliGolf Staff Coaches)
One-on-one coaching with a CaliGolf instructor personally selected by Mike based on your goals, learning style and schedule.
- Single Lesson: $125
- 5-Pack: $550
- 10-Pack: $1050
Mike Maggs Coaching & Lessons
Mike works with committed students looking for next-level progress, problem-solving clarity or high-level performance coaching.
Private Lessons with Mike
- Single Lesson (45 min): $175
- 4-Pack: $675
- 9-Pack: $1,445
Maggs Skills Clinic Series
- Single Skills Clinic: $40
- 4-Clinic Skills Series: $125
- Skills Clinic Membership: $99 every 4 weeks
Maggs Monthly Coaching Membership Bundles
- Foundation (1)Lesson + Clinics/Practice: $235
- Progression (2)Lessons + Clinics/Practice: $375
- Mastery (3)Lessons + Clinics/Practice: $495
CaliGolf Skills Clinic Series
A rotating 4-week cycle covering full swing, approach shots, driver and short game.
Small groups. High attention. Faster progress.
Topics rotate every 4 weeks
- Pitching and Approach Shots
- Irons and Hybrids
- Driver and Woods
- Short Game and Putting
Capacity: 5 students
- Single Clinic: $40
- 4-Clinic Series: $125
- Clinic Membership: $99 every 4 weeks
Drop-In Practice Sessions
A perfect low-pressure starting point.
45 minutes of guided practice with a CaliGolf coach.
Designed for beginners, golf-curious players and our returning students practicing what they learned in their last golf lesson.
Capacity: 7 students
Coaching Memberships
Monthly programs that include lessons, skills clinics, Drop-In Practice and Mike’s oversight.
- Foundation (1)Lesson + Clinics/Practice: $199
- Progression(2)Lessons + Clinics/Practice: $275
- Mastery (3)Lessons + Clinics/Practice: $349
Mini Golf Schools
Deep-dive sessions led by two coaches, including a mid-session break.
Great for focused skill upgrades on key areas of the game.
- Mini Golf School: $249
Elite Player Coaching
Elite Player Coaching (Tommy Stephenson)
Designed for single-digit players, elite juniors and aspiring competitive golfers.
Tommy teaches 5 pm–8 pm weekday sessions.
- Single Lesson: $125
- 5-Pack: $590
- 10-Pack: $1,125
Mike Maggs
Mike brings nearly two decades of coaching experience to the North County San Diego Carlsbad Ca area and is recognized as a Golf Digest Best in State California Coach. He is the cofounder of multiple indoor and outdoor instructional facilities and has helped thousands of golfers change their swing patterns and rebuild confidence in their game.
Mike oversees student development across the academy, ensuring every golfer has a clear, simple path that aligns with the CaliGolf philosophy.
Baze Allen
Baze is a calming presence and a structured, steady teacher. As a former Marine and experienced club fitter, he brings discipline, clarity and hands-on problem-solving to every lesson. He is excellent with adults, juniors and players who learn best with patient, methodical coaching.
Specialties
• Adult beginners
• Juniors
• Club fitting
• Clinic instruction
• Fundamentals and repeatable movement
Tommy Stephenson
Tommy is a Division One NCAA Champion, multiple course record holder and one of the strongest ball strikers and short game coaches in Southern California. He specializes in helping elite players sharpen scoring skills, shot-making and performance under pressure.
Specialties
• Elite and competitive players
• Short game and inside 100 yards
• Shot shaping
• High-performance training
Travis Boerner PGA
Travis brings a unique mix of technical clarity and simple communication. His experience at the TaylorMade Kingdom makes him exceptional with driver, fairway woods and hybrids. Analytical golfers love working with him because he simplifies the technical side without overwhelming them.
Specialties
• Driver and long game
• Club fitting knowledge
• Technical clarity
• Great for analytical learners