submitted on December 14, 2011 9:43 AM EST
Name:Karl Hoffman
Comments:Manny, Thank you! After we were done, I went back out and hit the remaining balls. A couple went right, but not with a curve, which I quickly corrected by simply focusing on getting my right hand back over the left before striking the ball. Then I was hitting straight or with a slight draw, and L-O-N-G! They went out of sight past the 250 marker (due to dusk setting in). I've hit over 250 before, but by luck, not one after another with purpose and skill! And another big difference is the flight path -- starting with a low angle and then "lift-off" around the 100 yard point. Perfect! Manny, I've taken lessons from 4 different PGA pros over the past 3 years. All of them good, but I've gotten the most results from you, and none have given me take-aways with drills to condition myself for a better swing. I was very impressed with your approach, thoroughness, strategy in instruction. The best $60 I spent this year, and I will be referring you to others. Once I get my "new" swing down pat, I expect I'll be back for more fine-tuning. Thanks again, and great job! Karl Hoffman
submitted on October 12, 2011 6:19 PM EST
Name:Robert H. Reyna
Comments:Manny Martinez is one of the finest golf instructors in South Texas. I recommend his services to golfers of all ages and skill levels.
submitted on March 17, 2011 1:11 PM EST
Name:Bret Lindback
Comments:It was nice meeting you at Canyon Lake Golf Crouse. Enjoyed the holes we played together. It's a lot warmer here then in Minnesota.
submitted on September 12, 2010 2:22 PM EST
Name:Larry Pearlstone
Comments:Excellent golf information. He help my swing tremendously!
submitted on March 21, 2010 9:13 AM EST
Name:Frank Talavera
Comments:Thank you for the patience you demonstrated during your session with me on Friday. It is quite obvious to me that you love teaching, especially teaching the game of golf. Your drills and insight have opened up my mind and my eyes so that I can try to begin the slow and arduous process of changing my bad habits into new and good habits. As you said, my ability to learn and keep what you showed me will greatly depend on my commitment. I plan to work hard while at the range and not take my self too seriously if I fall down once and awhile. But I can promise you this, I will do whatever I can to take what showed me and improve. Once again thank you and may the Good Lord bless you with an abundant life.
submitted on March 14, 2010 6:34 PM EST
Name:wendell j mccormick
Comments:he's a great guy. fun to talk to. you'll learn from him thats for sure. if you listen and do, your game will improve.
submitted on December 11, 2009 1:01 AM EST
Name:M. Van Beveren
Comments:Great picture, apart from all the fabulous instruction I got from you of course! M.
submitted on October 1, 2009 10:14 PM EST
Name:Manny Martinez
Comments:want to meet you we go to waston april.
submitted on September 8, 2009 11:34 AM EST
Name:Rod Barnes
Comments:Enjoyed the lesson on Sunday 8-30-09. Using your "push pull pull" drill I was able to score an ace of the Par 3 third hole at the Golf Club of Texas. Keeping the "Y" in my take away I stroked my ball on line all the way to the hole..plop, roll, clunk. Thanks.
submitted on July 28, 2009 9:54 AM EST
Name:Miryam from Belgium
Comments:Hi Manny, it was great to have you as an instructor, I had a lot of fun and now I got my alignment right ;-). Thanks for the very interesting lessons and your patience. I'll have e belgian beer to that! Hope to be back. Miryam
submitted on June 19, 2008 11:18 PM EST
Name:Frank Jurado
Comments:Thank you again for all the help today. I found the lesson to be very informative and your teaching style to be very patient and understanding. As a golfer of only three months I can say that I learned more in that hour, both about golf and myself, than I ever thought. Thank you again. lost7801@yahoo.com
submitted on October 22, 2007 3:20 PM EST
Name:Manny Martinez
Comments:Hey Manny I like your Website. Keep taking the Kingdom By Force!! FYI This is not Manny talking to himself are name is real common!! LOL
submitted on July 21, 2007 10:10 AM EST
Name:Ted Garcia
Comments:Hey Manny, Just wanted to say "Hi" and let you know that all the help you gave Justin, really paid off. He was awarded "ALL-DISTRICT honors" and MVP for the SWHS golf team, was also captain of the team. Scored a personal best...at district...84. Just wanted to Thank-You for everything... and where are you teaching at, he is wanting to drop his scores to the low-to-mid 70's and is planning on attending LCU after graduation. Maybe we can get some lessons real soon. Thanks again, Ted Garcia
submitted on March 12, 2007 7:15 PM EST
Name:Jim Little
Comments:The all day lesson was fantastic. I am trying to get my brother out here from Phoenix so that he can take a lesson as well.
submitted on August 4, 2006 8:40 PM EST
Name:Rocco Ponce
Comments:Manny is a man of God. Manny is THE role model. He is an outstanding instructor of tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, track, and living a God centered life. I have always considered myself blessed to even know Manny Martinez. He is amazing at every sport. As a golf instructor he is one of a kind. With his techniques and his coaching i have cut stroke after stroke off of my score. It's incredible to see the immidiate results of just one or two lessons with this guy! I know that i can trust Manny stay stong when i am not. On and off the course.
submitted on July 11, 2006 8:58 PM EST
Name:Lori & Don Gray
Comments:My husband has golfed for many years, and I am just starting out. I wanted to take lessons, and I researched several golf instructors. After reading about Manny’s Christian background and teaching philosophy, I knew that he was the instructor for us. Manny has wonderful patience and excellent teaching skills for golfers of all ages and skill levels. We learned a lot, and we enjoyed every minute of it! Manny was able to tailor the lessons and give his gentle guidance to each of us. We can’t wait to see him in a few months for some follow-up developmental lessons! Thank you, Manny, & God bless!
submitted on June 20, 2006 12:37 PM EST
Name:Bobby Schwab
Comments:I cannot say enough about Manny Martinez and his ability to teach the game of golf. His complete and thorough knowledge of the swing, course management, and history of game is remarkable. The lessons he gave me were fun, informative, and most of all easy to understand. Manny's instructional methods are the best I have ever seen. I am once again looking forward to each round. Thank you Manny for taking me to another level. May god bless you every day. And thanks for the extra bunker help. Sand shots no longer scare me.
submitted on March 25, 2006 10:14 PM EST
Name:Joseph Cavazos
Comments:Well, I have played under many good coaches at San Antonio Christian Schools but Coach Martinez will stay number 1 on my list for the rest of my life! Even though he started steven over me haha, he not only taught me good fundamentals of b-ball but he tuaght me any my teamates how to be true men of God, and that playing just for our ourselves were wrong motives. He taught us to #1 is to Honor God and then play our hearts out for the Lord!!!!! Thanks Coach for everything!!!!!! Yellow is still my favorite play haha!!!!
submitted on March 21, 2006 10:48 AM EST
Name:J. Weber
Comments:I have enjoyed taking lessons from Manny for many different reasons. He teaches great golf philosophy coupled with comprehensive drills for all parts of the game and swing. He cares about your game and is always interested in what you are thinking both on and off the course. What impressed me most about Manny is his level of commitment to the future of golf through his efforts teaching children and young adults. He not only teaches them the fundamentals and rules of the game, but takes it a step further in showing that golf is like life: It shuold be played with honor and integrity.
submitted on March 19, 2006 2:44 PM EST
Name:Blake Penfield
Comments:Coach Martinez is probably the finest coach I've had the pleasure of being taught by. Not only were his methods of coaching brilliant (his plays, the way he did substitutions, his practices, etc.), but he was a mentor to myself and every teammate who had the oppourtunity to be coached by him. On several occasions we would have practice followed by a Bible study ... this created an extremely binding effect among Coach and his players. We realized we were not only brothers on a team, but brothers in Christ also. Not just working together to defeat our opponents, but working together live for Christ. Coach was one of the the three people I requested pray for me at my graduation ceremony and I will never forget his teachings and mentorship.
submitted on March 19, 2006 1:19 AM EST
Name:Steven Morfin
Comments:Hey coach, thank you for all that you have done for me. You are not only a man of God but one who walks with Him daily. I still remember your teachings in the locker room and how our first goal is to honor God and the second was to win the game no matter what, as long as it did not interfear with our walk with God. I pray that God blesses you His child. Thanks for everything. Steven
submitted on March 18, 2006 6:05 PM EST
Name:Kyle Watters
Comments:Manny really helped me out with my swing. Not only teaching me how to hit good shots with my irons, but also training techniques that I still use while I'm at the range. Before I started taking lessons from him, I was shooting in the high 90s. I am now shooting low 80s and trying to break into the 70s for the first time.
submitted on March 17, 2006 11:21 AM EST
Name:Louise Goodman
Comments:Manny took a rank beginner (70 years old by the way) and had the patience of Job with her. He is a great teacher and I would recommend him to anyone who needs help. In fact, I probably will go back and have some more lessons in the future, since I am still learning and trying to improve.
submitted on March 15, 2006 11:14 PM EST
Name:Jonathan Surls
Comments:Manny was also my basketball coach during middle and high school. The incredible success we had as a team and individuals demonstrates the teachings of this man. He is a man of God. Not only did I become a better basketball player because of him, but I also grew in my spiritual walk. I have always looked up to Manny and would reccomend his training to anyone.
submitted on March 15, 2006 2:54 PM EST
Name:Nathan Gutierrez
Comments:Manny Martinez was my eigth grade, freshman, and sophomore basketball coach. He not only taught us how to play basketball as a team but he also taught us life long lessons about Christ. He would always tell us his experiences in life and how God wants us to live our lives. He taught me personally to trust in God when the hard times come. I know that i can give him a call and he will give me support and pray for me. He is an amazing guy and i know all he wants to do is honor God in everything he does.
submitted on March 3, 2006 8:24 PM EST
Name:D.J. Meschkat
Comments:Coach Martinez is a great coach, man, and witness. He is always willing to put in the extra time as long as you are willing to work. He always strives to be a strong witness as well as a good friend to all he comes in contact with.
submitted on February 28, 2006 4:34 PM EST
Name:Michael Mazur
Comments:Manny is an awesome guy. He has been my coach for as long as i can remember. He is hilarious and fun, but he also knows what he is talking about. He is experienced in almost anything you can think of. If you want to learn something, i highly recommend Manny. He has taught me about basketball, golf, boxing, and life. I love this man. He is a close teacher and friend and i would love to have him as my golf coach.
submitted on February 23, 2006 7:40 PM EST
Name:Barb Synodinos
Comments:"Wow... not only a great golf instructor but a good sports instructor too... as an intermediate golfer, Manny worked with what skills I had while correcting some of the mechanics that brought the fun back in the game again. Took strokes off my game, and gave me the confidence for tournament play...Even got me the elusive hole in one during the season after the lessons. What a value he is to any game. An awesome instructor for any level of play."
submitted on February 22, 2006 9:35 PM EST
Name:Susan Huett
Comments:For those of you who are not familure with Manny, you really ought to get to know him. My grandson, Kyle Huett, 14 yrs. old, started playing golf out at Reyner Ranch about 1-1/2 yrs. ago. Manny, being the people person he is, saw & met Kyle, they have been great friends since. Manny saw the potential, desire & dedication that Kyle had for golf & has been his teacher & mentor every since. Because of Manny, Kyle went in to High School this year as a Freshman & ended up on the Varsity Golf team . Kyle may end up being the next Tiger Woods with Manny at his side. Manny, we love you & Thank You from the bottom of our hearts for what you have given our Grandson. Keep up the good work.
submitted on February 22, 2006 6:32 PM EST
Name:Norm and Alma Wakefield
Comments:My wife and I took lessons from Manny. His easy going manner and patience were just what my wife needed to learn a new sport. It was a positive experience which gave us a greater love for the game and improvement to enjoy it. Thanks, Manny!
submitted on February 21, 2006 10:03 PM EST
Name:Rayner Smith
Comments:Manny has been part of the Rebecca Creek/Rayner Ranch Golf Club for nearly eight years in one way or another. During his tenure with the Golf Club, Manny has shown passion not only for golf, but for carrying out any an all responsibiilities placed on him. His strong Christian faith and love for his family is apparent in his day-to-day duties as well as his relationships with coworkers and clients. Teaching is a strength of his, expecially when working with children and introducing them to the sport. Manny has proven to be a man of his word and is held in my high regards. Rayner Smith, President Rayner Ranch Golf Club
submitted on February 21, 2006 8:14 AM EST
Name:Bill & Helen Heimbuch
Comments:Manny took us from "golf virgins" to playing 18 holes. We can't say enough about his patience and expertise. We would recomend him highly.
submitted on February 20, 2006 1:25 PM EST
Name:Bob Irwine
Comments:Manny is one of the best golf instructors That I have taken lessons from. His group golf lesson at Rayner Ranch were very helpful and also a lot of fun. I would recommend him to anyone.
submitted on February 20, 2006 12:11 PM EST
Name:Fred Mantooth
Comments:Manny, I just want to let you know how much you are missed by many of the golfers at Rayner. The clinics I took with you last year really helped me to improve my game and understand more about what I am supposed to be doing.You were an excellent instructor and a lot of fun to learn from. I wish you well at Tapitio but wish you were still at Rayner. Take care.