Derek's Biography
Derek Uyeda is a Professional Golf Association (PGA) teaching professional. He began working at Stadium Golf Center, in San Diego, CA in August 2007. Derek has been providing state-of-the-art computerized video instruction and swing analysis since 1995.
Derek enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, accomplished amateurs, collegiate players and PGA touring professionals. In 2003, he was aptly named among the top 35 golf instructors in California in Golf Digest’s “Best Teachers in Your State” edition for 2003-2004.
In 2000, Derek met world-renowned golf instructor and video analysis guru, Carl Welty, who quickly became Derek’s friend and mentor. Known as the best in the industry for his extensive video library of professionals’ golf swings, Carl taught Derek how to film golfers to ensure proper analysis of the golf swing. Through Carl’s guidance, Derek has further developed his own skills and philosophies as an instructor and player, and has had the opportunity to spend time with another teaching great, Jim McLean.
Derek is an accomplished player and has participated in many PGA section events, as well as representing the San Diego Section PGA Chapter in the North/South Cup Matches in 2000. When not teaching or on the practice range or course, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
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