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Rupe Taylor
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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About Rupe
Rupe Taylor, PGA, is a Class A teaching professional at Virginia Beach National Golf Club and founder of Play Better Golf Now, an NC State PGM graduate who uses TrackMan technology and video analysis to deliver personalized coaching for golfers of all levels. In 2025 he earned a spot in the PGA Championship after a top-10 finish at the PGA Professional Championship, making him one of the most credentialed and accomplished instructors in the Virginia Beach area.
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Private 60-minute lessons typically range $75–$175. Junior lessons run $40–$80 per session. Many instructors offer package discounts of 10–20%.
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