“My goal is to create lifetime golfers that produce moments that are unforgettable. 18 Shots Golf has all the tools and technologies under one roof for players of all ages and skill levels to access my coaching, come see me in Vancouver, WA at Birdie Bay Indoor Golf or in Oregon City, OR.”
Owner & PGA Golf Professional - 18 Shots Golf
Sean is a Class “A” PGA Golf Professional, Level III AimPoint Express, SAM Puttlab and Putt Doctor Certified Instructor. Lanyi was recognized as a Golf Digest Best Young Teachers and Golf Digest Best in State. Sean was recognized as a Golf Range Association of America Top 100 Teaching Professional in America and U.S. Kids Golf Master Kids Teacher. Lanyi takes into consideration the player’s unique goals, what they are capable of physically achieving by extensive training and understanding of how their body works. By having a glass half full perspective and zest for life as a coach, Lanyi builds friendships along your journey towards playing better golf. Keep this in mind, if a golfer can understand ones tendencies, they’ll learn how to manage their game better under pressure! I look forward to being your coach and seeing you become a better golfer!
Looking to sharpen your skills, lower your scores, and play more confidently? Sean Lanyi offers world-class golf instruction tailored to your game—no matter your age or experience level.
As a nationally recognized expert in putting, green reading, and short game development, Sean has helped beginners, top-ranked juniors, college players, and PGA and LPGA Tour professionals take their game to the next level. His coaching blends years of experience with the latest technology and proven techniques, giving every student the tools to improve with purpose.
You can train with Sean at several premier golf destinations:
Studio Golf – Manhattan Beach, CA
The Saticoy Club – North Los Angeles, CA
Red Rock Country Club – Las Vegas, NV
Turtle Bay Resort – Oahu, HI
18 Shots Golf – Oregon City, OR
Birdie Bay Indoor Golf – Vancouver, WA
Sean’s teaching is shaped by mentorship from some of golf’s most respected names—including Stan Utley, Mike Malaska, Jerry King, Mark Sweeney and Dr. Craig Farnsworth—and decades of experience at elite academies like Kapalua, Ko Olina, and the Nicklaus Academy. Whether you’re working on your full swing, dialing in your short game, or learning how to read greens like a pro, Sean provides the personal attention and expert guidance to help you reach your goals.
Book your lesson today and experience what world-class coaching can do for your game.
After graduating High School in Southern California, Sean pursued the golf business by attending the Professional Golfers Career College earning a degree in Professional Golf Management in 2000.
Lanyi, became a PGA Class “A” Member in 2005. He began working in the industry as an Assistant Golf Professional at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, California where Lanyi established a passion to grow the game of golf getting involved with the Golf Channel’s Drive, Chip and Putt. A few years later Sean began working at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California as the 1st Assistant Golf Professional and Tournament Coordinator where he began to establish himself as a teacher.
After winning his first professional golf tournament on the Butch Harmon Tour, Lanyi returned home to prepare for his next event and began developing severe pain in his right arm. After seeing some of the finest surgeons in California it was determined that he needed reconstructive elbow surgery to repair nerve and tendon issues. Lanyi spent twelve months away from playing, working daily with a trainer and physical therapist to rebuild the strength which led to Sean’s diligent training habits and work ethic away from the golf course. Sean pursued teaching golf full time and accepted a position at the Kaanapali Golf Resort which led to a career changing opportunity joining the Instruction Staff at the Kapalua Golf Academy, host of the PGA Tour Sentry Tournament of Champions on the island of Maui. Sean mentored under the guidance of Jerry King a Golf Digest Top 100 Teacher.
After a few years on the island of Maui, Sean accepted the position as the PGA Director of Instruction at Ko Olina Golf Club on the island of Oahu. This opportunity allowed him to create and build a full service golf academy and what turned out to be one of the most popular junior golf programs in Hawaii! Sean spent over 2 years at Ko Olina, before heading to Las Vegas, where he took on the role as Head Instructor for the PGA TOUR Academy at TPC Las Vegas. This position exposed Sean to the best players in the world; seeing the PGA Tour players practice regiments and work ethic on a daily basis. Lanyi then joined the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf at DragonRidge Country Club, mentored and trained under the guidance of Mike Malaska, PGA Teacher of the Year in 2011 and Golf Digest Top 100 Teacher.
Sean took the knowledge and wisdom and moved back to Southern California a few years later to create his own golf instruction business with Big Canyon Country Club, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Black Gold Golf Club before relocating to the Pacific Northwest and joining forces with Golf Channel Academy eventually opening up 18 Shots, the Ultimate Indoor Facility located in Vancouver, Washington.
18 Shots Golf is the Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience in the PNW located in Vancouver, Washington within the community of The Shops at Erickson Farms. We are the specialists when it comes to Private Coaching, Group Instruction, Custom Fitting, Simulation Rentals, Memberships, Parties and much more. Fully loaded with side-by-side Foresight Sports GC Hawks with over 100+ Golf Courses to play, 3D Motion Capture Technologies with Gears Golf, Science and Motion SAM Puttlab Putting Technologies, BodiTrak Golf Pressure Mapping Technologies plus our Custom SIM Turf & AimPoint Express Putting Green.
18 Shots Golf is proud to announce a partnership with @goplayvancouver offering 2023 Holiday Junior Golf Winter Camps.
Private Coaching assists in developing a skill set in all facets of the game. New Student Assessments are suggested for brand new players working with our PGA Staff. Seasonal and Long Term Programs and your Budget is taken into consideration for Private or Semi-Private Coaching Sessions. Coaching Sessions can be arranged every week or month and planned ahead to fit into your busy schedules.
Mini Golf Shots Intro-2-Golf is a FUN, fast paced setting, led by Sean Lanyi. Golfers will learn to communicate, learn golf terminology, rules and etiquette. Each Mini Golf Shots session runs for 45 minutes focusing on mastering the basics for putting, chipping and the full swing. U.S. Kids Golf Equipment is provided for golfers of all ages. There is a 4:1 Student: Coach ratio and $35.00 per class, per junior golfer. 18 Shot’s dynamic indoor space creates a unique learning environment for kids not yet old enough for junior private coaching sessions but who are ready to be introduced to the game of golf. Mini Golf Shots are small group classes for first timers eventually getting them prepared to join as a member of Junior Golf Shots for the more experienced players.
Mini Golf Shots Intro-2-Golf is a FUN, fast paced setting, led by Sean Lanyi. Golfers will learn to communicate, learn golf terminology, rules and etiquette. Each Mini Golf Shots session runs for 45 minutes focusing on mastering the basics for putting, chipping and the full swing. U.S. Kids Golf Equipment is provided for golfers of all ages. There is a 4:1 Student: Coach ratio and $35.00 per class, per junior golfer. 18 Shot’s dynamic indoor space creates a unique learning environment for kids not yet old enough for junior private coaching sessions but who are ready to be introduced to the game of golf. Mini Golf Shots are small group classes for first timers eventually getting them prepared to join as a member of Junior Golf Shots for the more experienced players.
Are you looking for activities for the junior golfer in your family? The Junior Golf Shots Academy is a complete experience for junior golfers to learn all aspects of the game in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Golf Shots Long Term Player Development Program is ideal for junior golfers under 10 years old that are eager and interested in gaining the skills to play competitive golf.
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