Allen Yu
CEO & Founder
Allen Yu is a native of Los Angeles, California, of Taiwanese descent, and fluent in both English and Mandarin. A PGA Associate Professional, on the track to full PGA certification, he has given thousands of individual golf lessons. He also has coached tournament winners in America and abroad.
Allen started playing golf at the age of six. He played high school and college golf. Since age 15, Allen has been coached as a player by the renowned instructor Adam Porzak, in San Diego. His career in instruction began in 2016, at the age of 17. He has spent thousands of hours shadowing the teaching of his mentor, Adam Porzak. Allen has played a major role as head of the international player development program at Porzak Golf. He brought elite juniors and other players from multiple Asian countries to America, and successfully piloted the path for juniors to play collegiate golf in the USA.
After his collegiate career, Allen travelled to China with master instructor Roger Porzak. Roger has along career as a force in junior player development. In Roger’s Academy in Shenzhen, Allen not only translated lessons into Mandarin as he shadowed Roger, but also grew his own client base. His experience in China has helped shape Allen’s approach to development of both international and American junior golfers.
Teaching Philosophy
In my teaching philosophy, I embrace the wisdom of Henry Cotton, who once said, “Golf is a matter of confidence. If you think you cannot do it, there’s no chance you will.” As a golf instructor, my initial mission is to collaboratively build up
the skill set and confidence of my students.
I prioritize ensuring that the learning process is both comfortable and enjoyable.
What brings me the most joy is witnessing how my students, spanning various skill and experience levels, respond to their advancements in golf. The satisfaction of seeing them grow is truly fulfilling.
Recognizing the overwhelming amount of golf information available on the internet and television, I understand the challenges students face without an experienced guide. Many students struggle with selecting the right information and determining how and when to apply it.
The multitude of swing ideas and quick fixes often act as temporary solutions rather than cohesive systems for mastering the swing and golf course play. To address this, I simplify the learning process and guide students toward quick and steady improvement.
My approach involves working directly with each player to personalize their instructional program. I believe in distilling information to help students make better contact with all shots, ultimately resulting in lower scores. This customized approach ensures that each student, regardless of their level, experiences
a straightforward and effective path to
golf proficiency.
