Golf Lessons · Pajaro Valley Golf Club
Build confidence. Enjoy your game.
Whether you are picking up a club for the first time or chasing a lower handicap, Pajaro Valley Golf Club in Royal Oaks, near Watsonville, has two experienced instructors ready to help. Meet them below, then reach out directly to talk about your goals and book a lesson.
Personalized coaching
Etivise Latu, Coach Tivi
Professional Golf Instructor · Level 3 LPGA Golf Apprentice
Coach Tivi brings a lifetime of golf experience, including competitive college golf at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), amateur play, and more than 15 years of coaching. She works with golfers of all ages and skill levels, tailoring every lesson to each player’s goals.
What you can work on
- Swing mechanicsRefine your fundamentals and build a more consistent swing.
- Club fittingFind equipment that suits your style.
- Course strategyLearn to read layouts and make smarter decisions.
- Mental gameBuild focus and confidence over every shot.
- Performance and fitnessDevelop the physical and technical sides of your game.
Tivi is committed to helping players improve both on the course and in life.
etivise.latu@gmail.com · Contact Tivi for lesson rates and availability.
Experience rooted in the game
Eddie Duino
PGA Teaching Professional · PGA Life Member
Eddie has taught golf at Pajaro Valley Golf Club since 1998. The son of PGA professional Eddie Duino Sr., he began his professional career at Detroit Golf Club under Horton Smith, the first Masters champion. A San Jose State University graduate, Eddie competed in three NCAA golf championships.
His career includes Head Golf Professional positions at Palo Alto Hills Country Club, Aptos-Seascape Golf Club, and Merced Golf & Country Club, along with teaching at Sharon Heights Country Club.
A foundation for better golf
Eddie’s teaching starts with a solid grip, alignment, and posture. He helps students coordinate the body’s turn with a free swing of the arms, keeping the focus on playing better and having fun. For junior golfers, he emphasizes a child’s own interest in the game and a natural approach to learning.
Career highlights
- Winner, Northern California PGA Senior Match Play Championship, 1994
- Winner, Northern California PGA Super Senior Match Play Championship, 2005
- Ten-time member of the PGA Senior Cup Team
- Played in the 1960 Western Open and national club professional championships
Lesson options
- Private lesson45 minutes, one-on-one.
- Lesson seriesA package of six lessons.
- Playing lessonLearn on the course, shot by shot.
Contact Eddie to confirm current pricing and schedule your lesson.
Getting started
Book your first lesson in three steps
- Pick your instructorRead about Coach Tivi and Eddie above and choose the style that fits you.
- Reach out directlyCall or email to share your goals and ask about rates and availability.
- Meet at the rangeShow up a few minutes early to warm up on our practice range and greens.
Make time for your game
Warm up on our practice range and greens, or contact an instructor above to get started. For general course questions, call the Golf Shop.