Zach Chavez | Professional
Player Development Coach
Develop Your Game. Compete With Confidence.
At McMakin Indoor Golf, instruction goes far beyond fixing a golf swing. Our goal is to help golfers build the skills, consistency, and confidence needed to perform on the course, in competition, and at the next level of their golfing journey.
Leading that mission is Zach Chavez an experienced and seasoned coach who specializes in helping golfers turn practice into performance. Zach is a lifelong Pasadena, Texas native, a graduate of Pasadena Memorial High School, and a former collegiate golfer who earned a scholarship to William Penn University, where he earned a position on the university's traveling five-man team during both years of competition. He later continued his golf education through the Sam Houston State University PGA Golf Management program. Zach has completed all the educational and practical requirements for the advanced coaching PGA programs A-5 and A-6. In addition, Zach continues to expand his expertise through advanced player development training.
With over six years of teaching experience, Zach has worked with golfers ranging from first-time beginners to competitive junior players preparing for tournaments and collegiate opportunities. His instruction combines proven PGA teaching principles with modern performance technology to create a personalized roadmap for improvement.
More Than Lessons. A Development Plan.
What sets Zach apart is his commitment to player development.
Every golfer has different strengths, challenges, and goals. Zach believes the best instruction begins with understanding the individual player and building a development plan around what will make the greatest difference in their game.
Rather than relying on quick fixes or one-size-fits-all instruction, Zach emphasizes sound fundamentals, purposeful practice, and measurable progress. His approach helps golfers understand not only what they need to improve, but why it matters and how to work toward lasting results.
Areas of instruction include:
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Swing Mechanics & Fundamentals: Improve grip, posture, alignment, setup, and swing consistency.
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Ball Flight & Impact Analysis: Understand club delivery, face angle, swing path, launch, and spin.
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Distance & Accuracy: Develop more reliable contact, improve distance control, and reduce dispersion.
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Short Game & Putting: Build better touch, speed control, green-reading skills, and confidence around the greens.
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Course Management: Make smarter decisions, manage risk, and turn better execution into lower scores.
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Mental Game & Confidence: Establish routines, develop a positive approach, and prepare to perform under pressure.
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Competitive Player Development: Prepare for junior tournaments, high school golf, amateur competition, and the pursuit of collegiate golf opportunities.
Whether your goal is learning the game of golf, breaking 100, winning tournaments, or earning a college golf opportunity, Zach develops a plan designed specifically for you.
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Learn with the Technology Trusted by the Best
At McMakin Indoor Golf, students have access to some of the most advanced training tools in golf.
TrackMan provides tour-level insight into every swing and every ball struck.
Through TrackMan analysis, Zach helps students understand:
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Why the ball flies the way it does
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How club path affects accuracy
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Face angle and impact conditions
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Launch and spin characteristics
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Distance optimization
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Shot dispersion patterns
Instead of relying on guesswork, players receive measurable feedback that accelerates improvement.
Lower scores aren't built on full swings alone. Putting, speed control, and confident green reading play an essential role in scoring.
With PuttView technology, Zach can help students visualize putting lines, understand break, refine start-line control, and develop more consistent speed and distance control.
By making putting practice more interactive and measurable, PuttView helps golfers train with a clearer purpose and build confidence on the greens.
Using PuttView technology, Zach helps students develop:
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Better green-reading skills
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Improved start-line control
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Distance and speed control
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Increased consistency under pressure
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Greater confidence on the greens
Together, TrackMan and PuttView allow students to work on the full game—from tee to green—in a modern indoor training environment designed for meaningful improvement.The result is a complete game improvement system from tee to green.
Competitive Player Development
As an accomplished player himself, Zach understands what it takes to compete.
Currently playing to a +1 handicap, with a career-low handicap of +5, he has firsthand experience navigating competitive golf and the process required to continually improve.
His passion is helping young athletes and dedicated golfers reach their next level through structured training, accountability, and purposeful practice.
Whether you are preparing for junior tournaments, high school competition, amateur championships, or collegiate golf, Zach provides the coaching and guidance necessary to maximize your potential.
Train Smarter. Improve Faster.
At McMakin Indoor Golf, you'll find more than a lesson. You'll find a modern training environment built around measurable improvement.
If you're ready to practice with purpose, understand your game on a deeper level, and start seeing better results on the golf course, Zach is ready to help.
Your Next Level Starts Here.
At McMakin Indoor Golf, you get more than a bucket of balls and a few swing tips. You get personalized instruction, advanced performance technology, and a coach committed to helping you understand your game and work toward your goals.
From your first lesson to your next competitive milestone, Zach will help you practice with purpose, measure your progress, and build the confidence to take your game to the course.
Ready to play better golf?
Book a lesson at McMakin Indoor Golf and take the first step toward a more confident, consistent, and competitive game.