THE STORY
About BGP
Beyond Golf Performance was built on one belief: every golfer has a unique swing worth developing — not replacing. We build on your strengths.
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Francis Biondi
Francis Biondi is a former professional golfer who turned his competitive experience into a coaching philosophy that sets BGP apart from every other academy in Austin.
With over 20 years of teaching experience and a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certification, Francis brings a holistic, science-backed approach to golf instruction — combining biomechanics, fitness, mental strategy, and technique in every lesson.
Known for his organic instruction style, Francis doesn't impose a "one-size-fits-all" swing model. He identifies each student's natural movement patterns and builds outward from there, creating swings that are powerful, repeatable, and authentically theirs.
Off the course, Francis is also a former MasterChef finalist — bringing the same precision, creativity, and passion he applies to golf into everything he does.
THE BGP PHILOSOPHY
Holistic. Intentional. Effective.
"Golf is a deeply personal game. No two swings should look the same, and no two students should be coached the same way. My job is to find what's already working in your game and make it elite."
Mind
Mental game is half the game. Visualization, routine, and focus are taught alongside swing mechanics from day one.
Body
TPI assessments reveal physical limitations. We address them directly with targeted fitness and mobility work.
Technique
Video analysis and launch monitor data keep instruction grounded in facts, not guesswork.
THE TEAM
THE TEAM BEHIND YOUR GAME
Beyond Golf Performance is led by Director Francis Biondi, a former professional golfer who spent 10 years playing in Europe and America and is TPI Level 2 certified.
Around him is a team of coaches who each bring a different strength. Austin Lim, Jackson Heazel, Sam Schmidt and Alex Hernandez have all played professionally. Jackson is TPI Level 3 and Steven Zavala is TPI Certified. Every plan starts with an Initial Assessment, and the whole team stands behind it.
THE TEAM
A Coaching Team Built for Every Golfer
More than a single instructor — a full team working together to help you get better.
Francis Biondi
Founder & Director of Instruction
Former professional tour player and founder of Beyond Golf Performance, Francis coaches with a holistic approach blending technique, fitness, and the mental game. A TPI Level 2 Certified Coach trained in the U.S. and Europe, he helps golfers of all levels achieve clarity, confidence, and lasting improvement through the 1% better every day philosophy.
Austin Lim
Senior Academy Coach
Based in Austin, Texas, Austin Lim is a Senior Academy Coach and former professional golfer with competitive experience in Florida. He blends tournament insight with advanced launch monitor analytics to help golfers improve with clarity and confidence. Passionate about long-term development, Austin guides juniors and adults through individualized plans focused on better ball flight, smarter decisions, and becoming 1% better every day.
Jackson Heazel
Academy Coach
An Atlanta, GA native, Jackson competed four years on the Baylor University Men's Golf Team and earned his BBA in Marketing & Professional Sales. As a touring professional, he has competed with status on the PGA Americas Tour and in PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and DP World Tour Qualifiers worldwide. A TPI Level 3 Certified Instructor, Jackson is passionate about the body-swing connection and brings deep insight into course management, effective practice, and the mental side of playing your best golf.
Steven Zavala
Academy Coach
With a background in biomechanics and kinesiology, Steven helps golfers build strength, mobility, and speed for better performance. He designs fitness-driven programs that improve swing efficiency and has guided players toward their goals with a 1% better every day approach.
Sam Schmidt
Academy Coach
Combining high-level competitive experience with a strong coaching background, Sam brings a holistic approach to player development for juniors and adults. He played collegiately at Southern Nazarene University, earning back-to-back GAC Honorable Mention honors and an NCAA Division II win at -12, before competing at the Division I level at Valparaiso University.
Alex Hernandez
Academy Coach
Based in Austin, Texas and originally from Victoria, TX, Alex is a professional golfer who brings real tournament experience into every lesson. Known for his hands-on, on-course coaching style, Alex teaches during live play to sharpen decision-making, shot selection, and course management — helping students transfer range practice into confident on-course performance.
Jaden Davis
Junior Development Coach
A competitive player and dedicated junior coach, Jaden brings years of experience running junior golf development programs and working with top high school athletes across Texas. Known for his patience, energy, and ability to connect with players of every age, he creates an environment where young golfers fall in love with the game while building elite-level fundamentals. Jaden specializes in long-term athletic development — blending technical instruction, on-course strategy, and mental preparation to help juniors compete with confidence at the high school, AJGA, and collegiate recruiting levels.
THE TOOLS
Real Data. Real Feedback.
Video & Game Analysis
Access the BGP coaching app for swing video capture and annotated feedback — plus your personal Student Dashboard to track rounds, monitor stats, and follow training videos matched to your phase.
Personalized Data
Every session runs on real numbers. Launch monitors capture full ball flight data — spin, launch angle, clubhead speed, smash factor — while putting sensors dial in speed control, start line, and green reading.
Titleist Performance Institute
A TPI screening shows how your body moves and where limitations affect your swing. Our coaches use that insight to build custom mobility, speed, and strength programs designed specifically for your game.
STUDENT RESULTS
Real Golfers.
Real Results.
Zachary Harmon
Coach Francis is very knowledgeable and detail-orientated. After just one lesson working on setup and positioning in the backswing, I posted my lowest score of the year the very next round. Excited to keep working with you!
Verified Google ReviewRichard Kemp
Super impressed. During my first golf lesson with Austin I was able to make significant improvements with my swing. Prior to the lesson I’d been working for five months to make a couple needed improvements to my swing. Austin was able to identify them, show me how to fix them through drills, training aids, incredible swing thoughts and video. I’m excited to continue working with Austin and begin breaking 70 on a somewhat consistent basis.
Verified Google ReviewDerrick Baker
I've been doing virtual as well as in person lessons with Francis and Sam the past few months and it has been incredibly helpful. I've gone from shooting in the low 90s to low 80s. Excited to see where I end up in the next few months. Thanks Sam and Francis!
Verified Google ReviewRedza Shah
Having been a 13-16 HCP player for over a decade, I decided to get serious about my game this past year, with the goal of getting to a single digit handicap. I signed up for a lesson pack with Beyond Golf Performance in August 2022 with an 12.5 index, and 6 months later, I've hit my (initial) goal as a 9.7 index player. Francis (and Austin) really take their time to analyze your strengths and weaknesses and provide clear, concise instruction on how to improve. I not only know what I do wrong, but how to fix it in real time on the course. That's been the biggest takeaway from my lessons. I'm playing the best golf of my life, breaking 80 on a semi-regular basis, driving the ball further at age 47 than I was at 27, and I'm excited to see my index drop further in 2023. Thank you so much, guys!
Verified Google ReviewTimothy Walsh
Francis has been instrumental in improving my game. Took me from a 90 plus player to breaking 80 regularly. Huge thank you to BGP!
Verified Google ReviewRay Bell
Austin and Francis really KNOW THEIR STUFF! Do yourself a favor and hire these guys yesterday! They both analyze my swing issues and then walk me through the corrections with excellent communication, drills, and results. Best lessons I've EVER gotten!
Verified Google ReviewStephen Betancourt
Great coaches, coach Steven Zavala is the best coach I've ever had!
Verified Google ReviewThea Haigh
Great experience with Austin! He’s direct, focused and helpful. I’ve golfed casually for many years, but a few lessons with Austin took me up a notch that I needed. I particularly loved how he demystified the popular “you should do this, don’t do that” stereotypes. He personalizes for you!
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Balcones Country Club
8600 Balcones Club Dr
Austin, TX 78750
BGP operates out of Balcones Country Club in Northwest Austin — one of the premier private club facilities in Texas, featuring exceptional practice facilities and a world-class short game area.
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