For well over 30 years, Calbot has been “helping people help themselves” on the lesson tee in the Southwest Florida area. “It was a natural for me,” says Calbot, whose interest in sports spills over into racquetball, kickboxing, billiards, target shooting and clays. “I enjoy working with people, and my background in golf has been helpful to many students.” Calbot has worked with all ages and abilities; he’s guided golfers toward such goals as shooting their ages or making it on the PGA and LPGA Tour. He’s also had a few multi-Tour winners.

“People can expect an honest lesson from me,” says Calbot. “I provide unique video application and always try to be articulate, logical and of course, fun.” Past students have told Calbot that his lessons are different from most lessons they’ve taken, and Calbot’s straightforward approach is a refreshing change. A firm believer in hard work, Calbot recommends players of all levels get the proper training, work hard enough to succeed and make it a point to play with better players.

When it comes to his own game, Calbot’s confidence is high in bunkers and wedge play, though he seldom has an opportunity to practice. Any shot that goes in the hole is a favorite of Calbot’s, but he also enjoys performing any one of the 79 trick shots he uses in his Golf Trick Shot Exhibitions. The most challenging shot he remembers was his last putt to get his first win. Calbot adds that whenever things get rocky during a round, he’ll simply tell himself it will end soon enough, and it can be fixed tomorrow.

“Clients with problems motivate me,” says Calbot, who is continually inspired to teach others the game he’s been playing since he was eight. Calbot solves those problems on the lesson tee at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club in Miromar, Florida.

Whenever Calbot watches an event, he tends to keep an eye on the leaders, no matter who they are. His favorite course to play is Augusta National, but if he had to travel to play golf, you’d find him heading for Europe. He’d be wearing clothes provided by his sponsors and carrying no lucky charms – Calbot relies on pure skill and experience to get him through a round.