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232-01 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Liam Murphy 
 
 
 
  
Mario's lessons are great - he gives extra time and great videos of your swing - very helpful and already see improvements in my grip and swing - very appreciative of his efforts and professionalism
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 igli jaupi 
 
 
 
  
Saw an improvement in my swing in the first 5 minutes.

Immediate slice fix.

Highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heather Crosley 
 
 
 
  
Mario Calmi is a terrific teacher and a stand-up guy.
Before we met for my lesson, he reviewed a couple videos of my swing, and gave me a "pre-lesson" and feedback and suggestions. After giving me a comprehensive lesson, he left me to practice his (helpful!) adjustments to my swing, and sent me a detailed video, with commentary to refer to afterwards.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mike Delvesco 
 
 
 
  
Mario is very knowledgeable and a good source for learning at all levels. Highly recommended.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Frank Porcasi 
 
 
 
  
Mario Calmi is the doctor of golf…..you got an issue, he’ll diagnose it in a heartbeat and have you swinging like a pro in no time. Practicing with Mario is like practicing with the best friend you didn’t even know you had. He’s smiling, and having a great time, and you can tell he loves what he does. This makes it an extremely comfortable and pleasant experience for the golfer. He’s also got a screen that he uses to record your swing and show it to you so you have a visual representation of what you need to work on. I found this crucial to helping me improve. Not to mention, Mario has brought cannolis to our lessons for me. You can’t make this up! This guy cares and it’s evident in every lesson. Don’t miss out on his lessons!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Douglas Chaputian 
 
 
 
  
Mario is as good as it gets. I finished at the range and I was on my way out when I ran into him. I casually asked a few golf questions and we ended up hanging out. I do not get lessons but it turned into one and he would not accept any money. He gave me some cappuccino and a pastry and we talked golf and worked on my swing for an hour. The guys got a gift, great personality and makes it fun. I would recommend Mario to anyone.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tony Valenti 
 
 
 
  
Mario is truly a gifted instructor. I’ve been playing golf for years but always struggled off the tee. In just 4 lesson my drives are now long and predictable. He also improved my short game dramatically. Mario is also a wonderful friendly person, spending time with him is always fun and educational. Can’t wait for my next lesson!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Michael Van Sertima 
 
 
 
  
Mario knows how to teach golf plain and simple.  His common sense street smarts approach is simple to follow yet profound.  He doesn’t talk over your head and fill you with technical mumbo jumbo.   You see results almost immediately after he tweaks your swing. His video analyses are a big bonus as well his entertaining conversations.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Joe L 
 
 
 
  
Mario is an awesome guy. He helped identify issues with my driver and the key items I needed to work on to eliminate the bad habits. Amazing value for you buck with on the spot video analysis sent straight to your phone.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Peter H 
 
 
 
  
Worth the time. Mario hadme hitting farther and straighter in the first few minutes.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
 

Mario Calmi Long Island Golf Instructor

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James Fitzgerald

7 months ago

I’ve been taking lessons from 4 five star rated golf instructors on Long Island, I figured let me try this guy, Mario CALMI 8/2025 he showed me on video exactly what I need to work on sent me three audio videos of how to practice recommended a free video analysis app show me how to practice on my own, I went back one month later brought me on the golf course gave me a On Course video iPad analysis of different types of shots. I was having problems with. Mario is simple right to the point but the way he describes how to correct myself was amazing easy to understand. His price is a way too low. I told him.!

GIuseppe Areniello

8 months ago

This guy is the REAL DEAL!! I’ve taken many lessons with other instructors and nothing compares to Mario’s teaching. If you actually want to improve YOUR golf swing and not reinvent from scratch Mario is your guy! He takes YOUR swing and makes minor adjustments that have you smiling on how much better you get. He takes videos the entire lesson of your swing and then after the lesson sends them to you with full narration and tips to keep in mind. So even after the lesson you still have something to look at every time you play or practice. He doesn’t cut the lesson right at the hour minute he doesn’t finish until you make progress. I will only take lessons with Mario from now on and you cannot beat the price.

Justin Hillsberg

1 year ago

Mario is the absolute best investment you can make if you want to level up your golf game. He was able to quickly fix a few issues with my swing by giving both detailed instructions and a video assessment, which resolved every problem I was having when playing. I went from consistently topping the ball and hitting it left/short to getting under it every time and hitting it straight and far — all in one session. The day after our lesson, I played the best game of golf I've ever played in my life – beating my previous highest score by 15 strokes! I highly recommend Mario and can't thank him enough for making such a huge difference in my golf game!

thomas mallin

1 year ago

Jose Arias

2 years ago

Mario Calmi is an exceptionally gifted golf instructor. With his over 35 years of teaching experience , he was quickly and accurately able to identify the flaws in my swing. To prove his hypothesis, he then proceeded to video record my swing and then meticulously explained the aspects, thru visual analysis, that needed improvement. After his spot on analysis, he gives you drills to help you incorporate the right habits into your game. I highly recommend him. I am glad I found him —my game is better for it

Stephanie Bourdeau

2 years ago

Training with Mario is nothing short of an amazing experience. In just one lesson, he was able to get me consistently hitting 150+ yards as a beginner golfer. He’s very precise in his instruction and his video assessments along with his overall joy for life and golf made my lesson both very fun and productive. I can’t wait to see the progress I make with his guidance!

Heather Crosley

4 years ago

Mario Calmi is a terrific teacher and a stand-up guy. Before we met for my lesson, he reviewed a couple videos of my swing, and gave me a "pre-lesson" and feedback and suggestions. After giving me a comprehensive lesson, he left me to practice his (helpful!) adjustments to my swing, and sent me a detailed video, with commentary to refer to afterwards.

Douglas Chaputian

4 years ago

Mario is as good as it gets. I finished at the range and I was on my way out when I ran into him. I casually asked a few golf questions and we ended up hanging out. I do not get lessons but it turned into one and he would not accept any money. He gave me some cappuccino and a pastry and we talked golf and worked on my swing for an hour. The guys got a gift, great personality and makes it fun. I would recommend Mario to anyone.

Nick Ponticelli

5 years ago

I'm a beginning golfer, and just one lesson with Mario Calmi improved my swing tremendously! Mario is a really nice guy, very good golf instructor, and sends you videos of your swing to help you improve your swing. His lesson prices are very reasonable and definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend Mario if you're interested in taking some golf lessons.