Michael Hachikian | Certified Golf Instructor at GOLFTEC

ABOUT

Michael Hachikian **Coach & Elite Fitting Specialist** Michael Hachikian brings over five decades of competitive golf experience, high-level technical expertise, and executive leadership to every fitting and coaching session. A lifelong player maintaining a single-digit handicap for over 50 years, Michael’s journey in golf includes sharing fairways and tee boxes with legendary champions such as John Daly, Tom Kite, Larry Nelson, Steve Jones, Dana Quigley, Tom Wargo, and Gene Littler. These experiences shaped both his deep respect for the traditional fundamentals of the game and his modern, data-driven approach to player development. Transitioning a successful 25-plus-year career in corporate sales management and commercial real estate advisement into full-time golf operations, Michael combines executive-level communication with advanced launch monitor technology. As a Coach and Fitting Specialist with GOLFTEC in Huntington, NY, and founder of the simulator-based Custom Fitting Academy, he blends biomechanics with optimized club delivery to unlock measurable gains for golfers of all skill levels. Michael's fitting expertise is recognized at the highest national levels: * **Nationally Ranked Fitter:** Achieved the #2 national ranking in 2025 as an Elite Fitting Specialist representing CobraPuma Golf across the Metropolitan PGA, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Southwest Florida sections. * **Technology & Motion Analysis:** Certified in advanced ball-flight and delivery tracking systems, including TrackMan and Rapsodo MLM2 Pro platforms. * **Multi-Brand Master Fitting:** Experienced across leading equipment lineups—including staff affiliations with Cobra Golf and Srixon, alongside Mizuno, Callaway, and TaylorMade—tailoring head-shaft-grip combinations to each player's unique swing dynamics. Whether dialing in driver launch angles, optimizing iron gappings, or refining short-game setups, Michael’s philosophy centers on precision, accountability, and the relentless pursuit of improvement: *"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."* — *Vince Lombardi*

GOLFTEC coaches are certified professionals dedicated to helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game. With extensive training and access to advanced technology like Optimotion and launch monitors, they deliver personalized lessons tailored to each student’s goals. Backed by years of experience and a passion for teaching, GOLFTEC coaches provide the expertise and support you need to play your best golf.

Hometown:

Huntington, NY

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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

At GOLFTEC, our teaching philosophy centers around personalized instruction, data-driven insights, and consistent improvement. We believe every golfer has a unique swing, and our goal is to help you unlock your full potential through customized coaching, advanced technology, and a supportive learning environment. By focusing on measurable progress and fostering confidence, we help you achieve long-term success on the course.

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Golfer Joe Hooks on the teebox after a drive with Callaway driver.

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Smiling after a swing during a GOLFTEC lesson

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"I've loved my time at Golftec! All of their instructors are so friendly and knowledgeable. You have to put in the work to progress, but this is the part I enjoy. Golftec isn't a quick fix for a bad swing, they focus on the fundamentals of building a good golf swing from the ground up!"