Josh Zander is a Class A PGA Teaching Professional at Stanford University Golf Course and Presidio Golf Course. He is a member of the Golf Digest Magazine Pro Panel and contributes articles on a regular basis. In 2007, Josh was voted one of the top 20 teachers under the age of 40 in America, voted one of the best teachers in the State of California, and top ranked instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area by Golf Digest. Josh is currently a Titleist Leadership Advisory Staff Member.

In 2002 and 2003, Golf Digest recognized Josh as one of the top instructors in California. Josh graduated from Stanford University in 1990 and played on the Varsity Golf Team where he was an Academic All-American. Before turning his attention to teaching in 1994, Josh was a touring professional on the Asian, South American and Golden State Tours. In 1992 Josh qualified and played in the United States Open Championship at Pebble Beach.
  • Class A PGA Professional
  • Teaching Professional at Stanford University Golf Course and Presidio Golf Course
  • Awarded the Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year for 2003
  • Nominated by the Northern California PGA for the National PGA Teacher of the Year for 2004 and 2005
  • Voted as one of the top instructors in California by Golf Digest Magazine from 2002 - 2009
  • Voted as one of the top instructors in the West by Golf Magazine
  • Golf Digest Pro Panel Member
  • Contributing writer for Golf Digest Magazine
  • Swing Coach to the Stanford Women’s golf team
  • Stanford University graduate 1990
  • Stanford University Golf Team Member
  • Academic All-American at Stanford
  • Former Director of Instruction for the Golf Digest Learning Center
  • United States Open Participant in 1992
  • Touring professional on the Asian, South American, and Golden State tour

ZanderGolf Philosophy

My philosophy is to participate in the vision the student has for himself as a golfer. Throughout the learning process, I never lose sight of the fact that golf is a game and the reason we all play it is to have fun. Whether it is a junior golfer looking to play college golf, a college golfer looking to play on the PGA or LPGA tour, a weekend golfer trying to lower his handicap, a struggling golfer looking not to embarrass himself in front of his friends or clients, or a beginner golfer looking to get the ball in the air, my goal is to help the student improve and have fun in the process. A student once told me that he looked at his lessons with me as a treat. That comment put a smile on my face. Throughout the learning process, I plan on putting a smile on my student's face as well.

Before the learning process starts, I want to know what the student is looking to accomplish in the short and long term. Once I learn this, I am on a mission to help him achieve that goal. Initially, I actually become the student because I need to learn what he wants, what concepts or misconceptions he may have about the golf swing, and how he learns. Once I learn this, I help him find his way to better golf in a simple, logical and enjoyable manner. I ask my students for feedback all the time in order to improve my instruction skills. A successful teacher is actually a great listener and learner. My students teach me how to teach them.