David Johnson is a PGA golf instructor at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, a public course in the hills above the Salinas Valley between Carmel and Salinas that plays through the natural terrain of the Monterey Peninsula's eastern edge with views across the valley to the Gabilan Mountains and the coastal ranges. The course occupies a position in the Monterey golf market that is distinct from the famous coastal venues of Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove — more inland, more rugged, and at a price point that makes it a genuine option for the local golfer who wants a quality course experience without the resort premium. Johnson's instruction at this accessible and scenically interesting facility serves both the Monterey Peninsula local community and the visitors who want professional coaching outside the high-cost resort golf corridor.