Rafael is a PGA Master Professional, one of the highest honors in golf instruction—a designation earned by fewer than 1% of PGA members. This distinction reflects decades of experience, study, and success helping golfers at every level, from beginners to future professionals. Throughout his career, he has learned from legendary coaches, competed alongside future PGA Tour players, and taught over 10,000 lessons and 500 golf schools and camps.
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His teaching helps players of all levels gain confidence, sharpen fundamentals, and build repeatable routines that hold up under pressure. Every lesson is part of a plan designed to bring steady improvement and unlock each player’s best game. Students can expect a coach who values questions, encourages curiosity, and brings an extraordinary amount of patience to each lesson. In his 30 years of coaching- has seen firsthand that true breakthroughs come when players focus on agreed-upon improvements and stick with the plan.
Florani takes pride in helping golfers of all levels, from beginners working to make contact to professionals fine-tuning wedge play and course management. He balances technique, mindset, and course strategy, believing that the mental game and decision-making often outweigh pure mechanics. He helps players focus on fundamentals at impact and post-impact, while building pre-shot routines that instill calm and consistency.
Rafael is passionate about helping players achieve their goals, whether that’s building confidence for a casual round or preparing to win a professional tournament. Every student’s journey is personal, and his role is to guide them with clarity, patience, and respect for their individual ambitions. Whether you're brand new or looking to break through a plateau, you're in the right place.
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“ My son has been with a multitude of instructors and without question feels Rafael is by far and away, the instructor that does the most for his game” - Dave from New Jersey
““Rafael has unmatched knowledge not only of the mechanics of the golf swing but more importantly on how to play the game, I am lucky to work with him" - Stefano B (WINNER OF 45 JUNIOR EVENTS)
“ “3 1/2 Days in Golf Heaven! I can only say WOW phenomenal! Rafael was such a great instructor – his charisma and techniques make you feel at ease, and the training is fun.” - Alejandro from Miami
"Estimado Rafael, Muchas gracias, no solo por el mail, por todo, los momentos vividos, la experiencia vivida, la evaluación transmitida y toda vuestra disposición, profesionalismo, amistad y ayuda.” - Rolf Argentina
Rafael became an official member of the Professional Golfer's Association in 1999 - he has seen trends of teaching come and go since then, and knows the key componenets that actually matter when it comes to the game. From early guidance under Jim Napier, to practicing alongside future PGA Tour players at Ohio State, and learning without video from Al Geiberger’s swing coach—each mentor shaped not just his swing, but his coaching philosophy.
As a Faculty Member of the PGA Education Facility, Rafael is responsible for teaching PGA of America curriculum to registered PGA Associates and undergraduate students at 18 accredited Universities. Whether it's helping a junior golfer earn a college scholarship or guiding a beginner through their first round with confidence, his joy comes from student breakthroughs—and the thank-you texts that follow.
There is no substitute for giving a lot of lessons, running golf schools, junior camps, and spending hundreds of hours with golfers and students on the course. The breakthroughs happen when players stay focused on the improvements that they agree on, and they follow through with the plan. As a coach- he values curious students who ask questions and truly want to improve. His approach is grounded in patience, personalization, and proven fundamentals—not quick fixes.
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