Don Frost
Don Frost, PGA
Director of Instruction • 301-524-5092 • dfrost@raspberrygolfacademy.com
Don Frost has been a Class A PGA Golf Professional since 1994 and has given over 30,000 lessons, accumulating a wide range of experience in golf. He first learned to play golf at the age of five and began working at a golf course at the age of 14, setting the course for a lifelong career in the golf industry. From Florida to Maryland, he has worked at various golf facilities.
Don boasts an exceptional golfing career, having competed three times in the Maryland State High School tournament and twice in the College National tournament. He attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and was sponsored to play professionally on various tours in Florida. During this time, he participated in hundreds of tournaments, winning numerous events. Furthermore, Don has successfully coached winners on the PGA, Champions, and LPGA Tours. His students include Walker Cup contestants, men's and women's college All-Americans, and National Drive, Chip, and Putt contestants at Augusta National.
What sets Don apart as a golf instructor is his unique perspective on golf instruction. His commitment to improving his own game led him to seek out the best instructors in golf. After competing in his first professional tournament, he realized the need to further develop all aspects of his golf game. Don sought guidance from Hall of Fame Instructor Bob Toski, who remains his teacher and mentor to this day. Alongside Mr. Toski, Don has worked with esteemed coaches such as Chuck Cook, Martin Hall, Cameron McCormick, James Sieckmann, David Orr, Dr. Bob Rotella, and Dr. Greg Rose of TPI (Titleist Performance Institute). These coaches have played a significant role in Don's development as both a player and a coach.
As a coach, Don does not believe in the idea of a set "method" or "swing model." He believes that every golfer is a unique individual with different body types, strengths, and desires, thus advocating for a collaborative approach between student and coach. Michael Breed taught Don the importance of "listening and communicating" intently with students, while Butch Harmon emphasized the significance of nurturing each student's individual potential rather than trying to mold them into Tiger Woods or Lexi Thompson.
Don is entirely focused on his students, utilizing the latest golf technology such as Sportsbox AI 3D, Foresight launch monitor, high-speed V1 video, and Ping putting sensor. With three decades of experience, he guides his students on "what to do" and "why you should do it," helping them narrow their focus to achieve a state of "FLOW" associated with timely feedback and appropriate challenges.
Passionately dedicated to improving his students, Don employs a holistic golf approach centered on the "Four Cornerstones of Golf" – swing technique, short game, self-management, and course management. His goal is to create the most positive environment for students to thrive by engaging, educating, entertaining, encouraging, and evaluating. In the words of Einstein, "From the complicated find simplicity as the answer. Then take that simple concept and take it seriously." Don aims to pass on the knowledge imparted by his mentors, which has positively impacted his life both inside and outside of golf, to all his students.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Mid-Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year
- Mid-Atlantic PGA Professional Development Award (outstanding contributions to education)
- Golf Digest Magazine selected "Best in State"
- TPI Level 3 Golf / TPI Level 2 Junior / TPI Level 2 Bio-mechanical
- Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway Master Club Fitter
- Numerous PGA Grow the Games Awards
- PGA college golf management adjunct instructor
- US Kids Certified
- Official PGA & LPGA Tour Instructors Badge
- Featured presenter at various PGA seminars & Washington Golf Show
- PGA HOPE Certified
- BS in Economics from the University of Maryland
RATES
| Adult | Juniors under 17yo | |
| 1 Session (55 minutes) | $145 | $90 |
| 3 Session Series (55 minutes) | $395 | x |
| 5 Session Series (55 minutes) | $595 | x |
| 10 Session Series (55 minutes) | $1150 | x |
| Exclusive RF Member Lesson (55 minutes) | $115 | x |
| Club Fitting (55 minutes) | $125 | x |
| Playing Lesson (2 hours) | $255 | x |
| Half Day Golf School (2-4 golfers) | $245 | x |