of Virginia, Richmond, 11.) This drill can help you take the left side out of play. Bruce Furman, Langdon Farms G.C., Aurora, 6.) Gus Ulrich, Pinewild C.C. Since 2008, every two years the magazine has honored instructors under the age of 40this year, Colorado had five make the list: Besides Morris . Andrew Kiger, The Club of 12 Oaks, Holly Springs, 12.) Tim Cusick, PGA Learning Center, Frisco, 12.) 43.) - Paul Kaster Golf Coaching. 2020-'21 Ranking in parentheses New To The Ranking. Andy Plummer (23), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 9.) 4 Des Moines Golf Lessons - Sarah Bidney, PGA | Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America and 3-time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year. Brandon Roby, Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids, 12.) $140/HR. ZACH ABELS / 37* Canyon Springs G. John Scott Rattan, Congressional C.C., Bethesda, 4.) Brech Spradley, Barton Creek Golf Academy at the Omni Barton Creek, Austin, 11.) $140/HR. MATT MCLEAN / 38 The Concession G.C., Bradenton, Fla. $200/HR. U.S. You will be in a better position to swing down from inside the target line and avoid a slice. ADRIAN KELLEY / 34* Slicgolf, Mansfield, Texas $125/HR. 1 Teacher in Colorado, multiple Golf Digest 'Best Teacher in Your State' and 'Best Young Teacher in America' recipient. iPad. Mike Thomas, Harmony Landing C.C., Goshen. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. John Dunigan, Applebrook G.C., Malvern, 2.) Dane Thorman, Iron Horse G.C., Whitefish, 1.) GEORGE GANKAS VOTES: 1,096LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: Westlake G. Any deeper than thata common amateur issueand youll struggle to control the force of the shot and the distance the ball travels. Stan Utley (20), Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 4.) Not much. Jon Sinclair, Sinclairs Golf Training Center, Euless, 27.) Cse., Birmingham, 5.) Columbus State University, CBS Sports, PGA TOUR Entertainment. Jordan Young, Jordan Young Golf at Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 9.) Steve Brady, Oakland Hills C.C., Bloomfield Township, 20.) Sean McTernan, Brae Burn C.C., West Newton, 6.) Golf Digest - "Best Teachers in Your State", ranked #4 in Virginia for 2007 . Cse., Long Beach, 3.) I ask them to picture the ball flight, where they want the ball to land, and how much it rolls out. BRIAN ROGISH / 38 The G.C. Chris Toulson, Sunningdale C.C., Scarsdale, 30.) Henry Stetina, New Mexico State U., Las Cruces, 2.) TERRY ROWLES (NR) VOTES: 389 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, N.J. Margaret Roller, Cedar Ridge C.C., Broken Arrow, 2.) MATT WILSON is the director of instruction at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. ANDREW BREWER / 29 Bayville G.C., Virginia Beach, Va. $125/HR. Lessons by Appointment. Ashley Thomas, GolfTEC Blue Ash, Cincinnati, 15.) 1 on-course performance-tracking system. Chad Kurmel, Forest Akers G. Cse., Atlanta $200/HR. RUSHI OZA / 36 Highland Creek G.C., Charlotte $90/HR. Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) Andrew Brewer, Bayville G.C., Virginia Beach, 8.) Dave Vanloozen, Oakland Hills C.C., Bloomfield Township, 13.) Billy Winters, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 2.) Sara Dickson, Wilderness C.C., Naples, 25.) Will Robins, Empire Ranch G.C., Folsom, 12.) Megin ODonnell-Kelly, Brooklawn C.C., Fairfield, 13.) HEBER CITY, UTAH (January 27, 2022) - Jon Paupore, Director of Instruction at the Jim McLean Golf School at Red Ledges in Heber City, Utah, has been named the top teacher in Utah by Golf Digest in the publication's biennial ranking of the "Best Teachers in Every State" 2022-2023. 34.) Learn from Washington's #1 golf teacher (Golf Digest) and one of the nation's top 100 golf instructors (Swing Man Golf), Jeff Coston. Mike McGetrick, Robert Trent Jones G.C., Gainesville, 3.) Cse., Encino, 24.) 35.) Nicole Weller, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, 5.) 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DREW STECKEL / 36 Southern Highlands G.C., Las Vegas $350/HR. TYLER SLOCUM / 30 Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success, N.Y. $200/HR. MICHAEL BREED (16) VOTES: 886 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Michael Breed Golf Academy (Trump G. Links at Ferry Point), New York City, 17.) MATT KILLEN / 37 Troubadour G. & Field Club, College Grove, Tenn. $1,000/HR. Skip Guss, GolfRite Performance Studio, Southborough, 7.) TONY RUGGIERO (43) VOTES: 475 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, Ala. That promotes a closed clubface. The Best Teachers In Your State (2019-20) Golf Digest has released its biennial list of Best Teachers In Your State for 2019-20, and 35 GOLFTEC Coaches have been awarded this prestigious honor! Kids Top 50 Instructor in 2009. Travis Becker, Ironworks Golf Academy, Beloit, 4.) 2 Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his title while No. COREY LUNDBERG / 39 Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas $250/HR. ), Lake Mary, 3.) Matt Walter, Indian Hills G. Here are the best information about Golf digest best teachers 2021 voted by users and compiled by Top Golf, invite you to learn together. Cse., Lakeville, 2.) 7.) ), Lake Mary, Fla. Cse., Shreveport, 1.) Brad Rose, Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville, 15.) Stephen Aumock, Gleneagles C.C., Plano, 44.) PRESTON COMBS / 33 Prestons Putting, Kissimmee, Fla. $270/HR. Shawn Cox, The Grand G.C., San Diego, 34.) Tiffany Faucette, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 14.) Danny Elkins, Georgia Golf Center, Roswell, 18.) As the CEO and Founder of A Perfect Swing, Inc. . Sean English, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 6.) Todd Kolb, Sanford Power Golf Academy, Sioux Falls, 2.) Tom Velarde, Black Mesa G.C., Espanola, 4.) Sure, those things help, but theres no one formula. Jorge Parada, Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, 17.) Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. Reigstad is one of only two instructors from Minnesota to be featured on this year's Golf Digest list. ERIKA LARKIN (NR) VOTES: 420 LESSON RATE: $225/hour FACILITY: The Club at Creighton Farms, Aldie, Va. T-46.) Bryan Lebedevitch, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 18.) ASHLEY MALASKA MOSS / 32 Malaska Golf, Mesa, Ariz. $200/HR. Claude Harmon III (12), Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City. at Avenel Farm $200/HR. Mike Davis, DragonRidge C.C., Henderson, 1.) Tyler Slocum, Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success, 19.) Brian Hussey, Rock Ridge C.C., Newtown, 16.) John Dunham, Zionsville Golf Practice Center, 11.) Chase Leone, Querbes Park G. DawesGolf Academies, Land o' Lakes, Florida. $155/HR. "When I was 10, I played in an STPGA Parent Junior at the Tournament Course at The . Orlando, FL 32819. Glenn Deck, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach, 45.) 45.) Kirk Oguri, Petes Golf Shop, Mineola, 14.) Cse., Portland, 3.) He has taught alongside 7 of the current Golf Digest Top 100 instructors and was a staff member of the Golf Digest Schools. BRIAN ZEIGLER / 35 Dallas National G.C. Tim Cooke, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 8.) BRIAN CREGHAN / 35 Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach, Fla. $250/HR. Sean Hogan, David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 26.) Lanyi is a Foresights Sports Advisory Staff Member working with . Will Ellender, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 14.) Lynn Marriott (28), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 6.) Steve Sieracki, Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill, 11.) Bob Dolan, Columbia C.C., Chevy Chase, 16.) Addison Craig, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 24.) EVA ROGERS / 34 Medinah (Ill.) C.C. Having your hands separated will make it easier to feel where they are relative to each other. #13. Brad Lardon, The Club at Las Campana, Santa Fe, 3.) JON MCLEAN / 36 The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, Wyo. HANK HANEY (21) VOTES: 584 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Hank Haney University, Paradise Valley, Ariz. 3.) JESSICA DICKSON / 39 Palmira G.C., Bonita Springs, Fla. $120/HR. Nick Adcock, Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. Cameron McCormick (10), Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 4.) Cheryl Anderson (40), Mike Bender Golf Academy, Lake Mary, 12.) Brian Cairns, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 7.) Justin Klemballa, Paradise Valley C.C., Paradise Valley, 22.) JASON KUIPER / 37* Grand Slam Golf Academy at Bobby Jones G. Matt Wilson, Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, 4.) Colby Wollitz, Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville, 3.) TJ YEATON / 34 Belle Meade C.C., Nashville $200/HR. I also have them note what their throwing hand is doingit should be more quiet and not flip much, just like when hitting a pitch shot. Peter Egazarian, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 11.) Work on this routine again and again with the goal of visualizing the desired outcome. Jordan Dempsey, PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, 51.) Peter Kostis, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 10.) Shane Allen, Heron Lakes C.C., Mobile, 1.) CLAYTON PENDERGRAFT / 28* Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, Ill. $90/HR. Aaron Jacobson, Rush Creek G.C., Maple Grove, 10.) Steve Sieracki is one of the most highly regarded golf instructors in the state of New Jersey who has a wealth of experience with an extensive rsum. RICHARD FRANKLIN / 39 Deerpath G. ANDREW LEWIS / 38 Sherrill Park, Richardson, Texas $200/HR. Ed Oldham, The Ranch C.C., Westminster, 3.) JIM MCLEAN (7) VOTES: 1,681 LESSON RATE: $750/hour FACILITY: Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. JOE COMPITELLO / 37 Indian Creek (Fla.) C.C. Brian Speakman, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 8.) SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. Dan Tzivanis, Rolling Hills C.C., Wilton, 6.) Mike Aldrich, Bluegrass Yacht & C.C., Hendersonville, 14.) Gia Bocra Liwski, Golf Experiences for Her, Tewksbury, 6.) Cse., Fargo, 2 Dan Tannahill, Kings Walk G. Melissa Hatten, The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe, 5.) Chad Miller, GolfTEC Chapel Hills, Colorado Springs, RELATED: Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America, 1.) Andrew Lewis, Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 36.) CALIFORNIA BY SOUTHLAND GOLF MAGAZINE. Brad Bachand, Man OWar Golf, Lexington, 1.) Rob Noel, Rob Noel Golf Academy, Abita Springs, 6.) Paul Piveronas, The Woodands C., Falmouth, 2.) Rick Sessinghaus (37), Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, 6.) Tina Tombs, Tina Tombs Golf at the Arizona Biltmore G.C., Phoenix, 11.) BRYAN COLLINS / 33* GolfTec Englewood (Colo.) $400/HR. Pfister, Oak Tree National, Edmond, 2.) Morgan Hale, Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 6.) SCOTT CHISHOLM / 37 Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, Pa. $185/HR. Travis Olson, Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge, 3.) Lou Guzzi, Lou Guzzi Golf Academy at Talamore C.C., Ambler, 10.) Mike Labauve, Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 9.) Jeff Kaiser, Jeff Kaiser Golf, Madison, 5.) More Than a Swing Coach! Golf knowledge? Once you address the ball, spend no more than five seconds over it before swinging away. Kevin Sprecher, Sleepy Hollow C.C., Scarborough, 11.) Mike Hott, Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, 16.) Pia Nilsson (17), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 2.) Robbie Failes, Boars Head Golf Academy, Charlottesville, 13.) MIKE KRAHE / 36* Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix $165/HR. Meglen, who was listed in 2021 by Golfers Digest as the 11th best instructor in Ohio, said that more golfers in the 20-35 age group have been picking up the sport in the last couple of years. STEVE LIPPINCOTT / 38 GolfTec Carrollwood, Tampa, Fla. $175/HR. 23 Pfister, Rody top Golf Digest list of top Oklahoma instructors - GOLF OKLAHOMA. GAVIN PARKER / 30 Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, Va. $185/HR. Julie Cole, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 14.) $175/HR. LUKE DONAH / 29 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) C.C. Cse., Lake Forest, Ill. $175/HR. I use resistance to create awareness of what their bad tendencies are, so theyre more incentivized to fix them. Ryan Smith, Marc Lapointe Golf, Fort Mill, 1.) Additionally, Golf Digest unveiled its 2019-2020 "Top Teachers By State" listing and it included an impressive 139 V1 Pro instructors (21 percent of all pros listed). CHAD MIDDAUGH / 38 Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, Ohio $100/HR. Cse., Denver, 12.) 23.) Cse., Pacoima, 31.) 41.) Jim Schuman, Blue Mound G. & C.C., Milwaukee, 12.) Scott Dirck, Scott Dirck Golf Academy, Alexandria, 1.) Billy McKinney, Swing Fit Golf Academy, Rancho Santa Margarita, 49.) Darren May, The Bears Club, Jupiter. He is a "Class A" Member of the PGA of America & PGA Certified Professional in Instruction . Josh Myers, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 47.) Dom Dijulia, DiJulia Golf at Jericho National G.C., New Hope, 4.) Instead of prescribing drills that help steer my students into the correct positions, I choose ones that force them to work harder to get into the right spots. . Cse., Dallas, 47.) Martin Lucas, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 1.) Todd Anderson (18), PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, 8.) Hank Smith, The G.C. 1.) Eric Handley, Penn State University, University Park, 1.) Pat Goss, Northwestern University, Evanston, 11.) Jared Zak, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 16.) Andrew Dawes, a "Top 40 Golf Instructor Under 40 Years of Age in America" as voted by Golf Digest. . Golf Digest's biennial list of the most talented instructors under 40 (2023-2024). MIKE MALASKA (19) VOTES: 813 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Malaska Golf at Superstition Mountain G. & C.C., Gold Canyon, Ariz. STEFANIE FERGUSON / 35 Experience Golf at Common Ground G. So it's nice when your peers think so, too. JAMES SIECKMANN (12) VOTES: 952 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 14.) Once you get it, the club should feel lighter and easier to swing when you go back to hitting shots. Feedback and consistencythose are my two buzzwords for practice. Tasha Browner Bohlig, El Caballero C.C., Tarzana, 16.) To keep it in place, you need to rotate your forearms less during the takeaway and keep the clubhead and bucket just in front of your hands on a more vertical plane (above). MIKE BENDER (3) VOTES: 1,824 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, Fla. MICHAEL SWEENEY / 36 The Bridge Golf Learning Center, New York City $300/HR. ), Scottsdale, 18.) GOLF CHANNEL ACADEMY CELEBRATES 13 COACHES REPRESENTED IN GOLF DIGEST'S NEWEST "BEST YOUNG TEACHERS" RANKINGS. Kay Cornelius, Foothills G.C., Phoenix, 29.) By practicing these tosses, I find that when it comes time to execute short shots, theyre less concerned about technique and thinking about 15 other things, because the focus changes to what they want the ball to do. Vince Ramagli, Montclair G.C., West Orange, 16.) 21 Scott Watkins Golf. BEST YOUNG TEACHERS IN AMERICA 2021-2022. Andrew Storm, Andrew Storm Golf at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 6.) Golf Digest's "Best Young Teachers" (2010 - 2015). Ted Britschgi, Ted Britschgi Golf Academy, Orlando, 42.) at Boars Head Resort, Charlottesville, Va. $125/HR. Brendan Walsh, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, 8.) Ryan Martin, Forest Hills C.C., St. Louis, 12.) at Briars Creek, Johns Island, 10.) Eric Layton, The C.C. While its important for me as a teacher to guide you through the right positions, its just as vital that you understand how to move your body to get in those spots. Ed Ibarguen, Duke University G.C., Durham, 4.) CJ NAFUS / 32 Roxiticus G.C., Mendham, N.J. $160/HR. Matt Reagan, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 14.) Mike Deiters, Meadow Links & Golf Academy, Cincinnati, 13.) The magazine states that the rankings are peer-created, based on a biennial survey of 1,500+ teaching professionals. Without fluid dynamics, youll get stuck or tend to get to the right positions too slowly. $150/HR. Justin Hill, Justin Hill Golf Academy, Little Rock, RELATED: Golf Digest's new list of America's 50 Best Teachers, 1.) And about writing. Rob Labritz, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 18.) JT THOMAS / 31* Dollar Bill Divot Club, New York City $200/HR. Michael Lamanna, Phoenician G.C., Scottsdale, 30.) Cse., Encino, Calif. $175/HR. of Birmingham (Ala.), $80/HR. Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) Jennifer Hudson, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 13.) RICK SESSINGHAUS (NR) VOTES: 487 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, Calif. Sarah Bidney named to 2022-2023 Golf Digest's Best Teachers by State list for Iowa! David Roesch, Storms Golf Range, Brookfield, 3.) 1.) It adds some flow to your swing. We asked more than 2,000 teachers across the United States to . Golf Digest Best Instructors in State - 2021-22; Golf Magazine Top100 Teachers to Watch List - 2021-22; GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Instructor - 2020 . David Orr (21), Pine Needles Lodge and G.C., Southern Pines, 3.) We like to think we know a thing or two about golf. Since 1950, Golf Digest's mission has been to publish the best in golf instruction. For 2022-2023, we welcome five new teachers to the 50 Best: Rick Sessinghaus (who coaches two-time major champion Collin Morikawa), Erika Larkin, Shaun Webb, Kevin Kirk and Terry Rowles. Here, you can find the coaches who work with the best players on the professional tours and an instructor near you who can help you with your game. Jake Thurm, Ruffled Feathers G.C., Lemont, 17.) Scott Dirck, Legends Golf head coach, was named to Golf Digest's 'Best Teachers in Every State' list for 2022-2023. LYNN MARRIOTT (23) VOTES: 639 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Vision54 (Talking Stick G.C. These are Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America. Rob Sedorcek, Family Golf and Learning Center, St. Louis, 3.) Cse., Long Beach, Calif. ANDY PATNOU / 34 Starfire G.C., Scottsdale $225/HR. The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. RORY SWEENEY / 31* Los Angeles C.C. Chris Walkey, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 30.) Chris Smeal, FCG Academy at Stadium Golf Center, San Diego, 28.) Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township 3.) CLIFF MISHLER / 34 Stonebridge Ranch C.C., McKinney, Texas $175/HR. 2022-2023 Golf Digest Best Young Teachers In America Under 40<br><br>2020-2021 Golf Digest Best Young Teachers In America Under 40<br><br>2018-2019 Golf Digest Best Young Teachers In America Under . Jon Paupore, Jim McLean Golf School at Red Ledges, Heber, 2.) Steve Fessler, Albion Ridges G.C., Hanover, 7.) James Hong, Harbor Links G. Jason Baile, Jupiter Hills C., Tequesta, 38.) SHAUN WEBB (NR)VOTES: 420LESSON RATE: $500/hourFACILITY: Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, Ga. Liam Mucklow, University C., Baton Rouge, 4.) Gary Bissell, The Meadows G. Randy Dietz, Windmill Golf Center, Macedonia, 1.) 1 Jon Rahm is looking for his fourth win of 2023. OLIVER POLLAND / 30* Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $300/HR. Marc Lapointe, Marc Lapointe Golf, Fort Mill, 11.) Mike Small, U. of Illinois, Champaign, 15.) MICHELLE WINKLER / 32 California State University Northridge $200/HR. David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 5.) Gene Bakkum, Metropolitan G.L., Oakland, 54.) Dave Pelz (48), Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools, Austin, 8.) Mike Bender (4), Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, 2.) Avoli, Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, 41.) Chris George, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, 10.) Jeff Isler, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 41.) ROB FAILES / 28* Birdwood G. Cse. Jason McFarland, Heights Golf, Little Rock, 3.) BLAKE THOMAS / 36* Congressional C.C., Bethesda, Md. James Leitz, Tchefuncta C.C., Covington, 3.) Unlike a full swing, it requires more finesse than speed. Tyler Ferrell, La Rinconada C.C., Los Gatos, 35.) JIM HARDY (14) VOTES: 912 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Plane Truth Golf at BlackHorse G.C., Cypress, Texas, 16.) When I looked at Pennsylvania, not really any surprise but Dave Wedzik and @iacas were listed as the number 4 and number 6 golf instructors in the state, respectively. Jeff Smith, Timbergate G. BOYD SUMMERHAYS (T-45) VOTES: 618 LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale. Paxton OConnor, Desert Mountain C., Scottsdale, 14.) 12.) Joe Hallett, Vanderbilt Legends C., Franklin, 3.) Nick Paez, GolfTEC Cleveland West, North Olmstead, 5.) Christy Longfield, Spanish Oaks G.C., Bee Cave, 17.) Hank Haney (34), Hank Haney University, Paradise Valley, 8.) Michael Zedrick, MZ3 Golf Academy at Gray Eagle G.C., Fishers, 10.) JASON SEDAN / 37 Old Marsh G.C., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. $350/HR. Mike Shannon, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 6.) Jay Morelli, The Original Golf School at Haystack G. JARUT PADUNG / 34 McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. George Gankas (11), Westlake G. Nick Bova, Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, 7.) KEVIN SHIMOMURA / 39 Ko Olina Golf Academy, Kapolei, Hawaii $140/HR. Our latest group of winners stands at 160, and their teaching locations stretch from Hawaii to New Hampshire. MORGAN HALE / 33* Dewsweepers Downtown, Mobile, Ala. $125/HR. Cse., Port Washington, 12.) 1 Coston Named Washington&039s "Best Teacher" and WWCPGA "Teacher of the Year" - Jeff Coston Golf Academy. Anne Gajda, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 19.) Bernie Najar (42), Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills, 2.) Brad Pluth, Brad Pluths Golf Academy, Chaska, 14.) NORTHEAST. JUSTIN FOSTER / 37 Ridgewood C.C., Danbury, Conn. $130/HR. The 7-Club Inesis 100 set from Decathlon covers all the yardages a golf course calls forfrom the 220-yard drive to the 70-yard carry, you'll get on a full-swing sand iron shoe from a fairway lie. The PGA Tour stays in the Sunshine State for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, AKA the one they play at Bay Hill each year, AKA the one where all the stars are returning this year with it being a . Kammy Maxfeldt, Birchwood C.C., Westport, 3.) . 13.) STEFANIE SHAW / 35 Sebonack G.C., Southampton, N.Y. $180/HR. Patrick Coyner, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 10.) Ben Willman, Axis Golf Academy, Cypress, 38.) Mike Dickson, MCG Golf Academy at Little Bennett, Clarksburg, 8.) $150/HR. 3.) Jim Suttie (44), The Golf Academy at TwinEagles G.C., Naples, 13.) John Perna, TPS Player Service, Naperville, 2.) Now visualize the trajectory and shape of the shot over and over until its perfectly clear. Jon McLean, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, 2.) Nick Helwig, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 12.) This will give you a great feel for how to let your wedge glideand not digthrough the sand. Jeff has seen the best of both worlds and understands how to coach you. $150/HR. GARY BISSELL / 33 The Meadows G. Cse., Pacoima, 11.) Joe Plecker, The Landings C., Savannah, 13.) PAUL SELVAGGIO / 39 Westchester C.C., Rye, N.Y. $150/HR. E.J. $250/HR. Kevin Ralbovsky, KMR School of Golf, Kaneohe, 1.) BLAKE JIRGES / 31* Coto de Caza (Calif.) G. & Racquet C. $180/HR. MARIO BEVILACQUA / 33 TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas $300/HR. Dale Abraham, Bighorn G.C., Palm Desert, 51.) 36.) GREG BARESEL / 38 Cantigny G., Wheaton, Ill. $140/HR. MARTIN HALL (13) VOTES: 938LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, 15.) Robert Scott, Royal Oaks C.C., Houston, 35.) Over the last 10 years, Steve has had the privilege of teaching alongside numerous Golf Digest Top 50 instructors and has been awarded numerous accolades such as: Golf Digest's Best Young . Sarah Bidney named a Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach! Dave Stockton, Stockton Golf, Redlands, 7.) David Impastato, David Impastato Golf Academy, Geneva, 19.) Chad Middaugh, Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, 4.) If they do that, theyre going to dump the bucket. John Hobbins, Greenside Golf Academy, Nexus Club, New York City, 27.) He has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and is also a graduate of Methodist University Professional Golf Management program. Marty Nowicki, Turning Stone Resort, Verona, 17.) 6 Time South Central PGA Teacher of the Year. Steve Lippincott, GolfTEC Land o Lakes, 37.) BILL SCHMEDES III / 37 Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island $250/HR. Tiffany Yager, Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 26.) 25 Feb 2023 17:00:02 . Doctors said he'd never walk again, but Mitch fought his way . CHERYL ANDERSON (47) VOTES: 477 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy (Magnolia Plantation G.C. The answer? Tom Rezendes, NorCal Golf Academy, Walnut Creek, 22.) Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Scott Munroe, The Boca Raton Resort & Club, 32.) Erika Larkin (T-46), Creighton Farms, Aldie, 2.) Claude Brousseau, Wailea Golf Academy, Wailea, 2.) 5 Time Nominee by Golf Magazine for Top 100 Teachers in U.S. 5 Time Nominee by Golf Magazine for Top 100 Teachers in U.S. Titleist Performance Institute Level III Instructor (* Only professional in Oklahoma) KAYLIN SKOVRON / 35 Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, Texas $170/HR. JOSEPH DICHIARA / 39 Ancala C.C., Scottsdale $200/HR. Larry Ward, High Performance Golf, Nicholasville, 6.) DAN CARRAHER / 38 Dan Carraher Golf Academy, St. Augustine, Fla. $200/HR. Melissa Dziabo, Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, RELATED: The dos and donts of playing with a scratch player, 1.) USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. Kate Tempesta, Kate Tempestas Urban Golf Academy, New York City, 20.) PATRICK MILKOVICH / 28* Canterbury G.C., Beachwood, Ohio $140/HR, KYLE MORRIS / 37 The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $400/HR. MARIO GUERRA / 38 Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, N.Y. $250/HR. Scott Erdmann, Oswego Lake C.C., Portland, 4.) Brando Tommasi, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 49.) Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) October 31, 2017. First, grab a club and address a ball with an alignment stick under your trail foots heel (right heel for righties). As you probably know, the goal in a greenside bunker isnt to hit the ball; its to swing through the sand under the ball. Brian Henninger, The Golf Farm, Tualatin, 3.) GREG DUCHARME teaches at the Michael Breed Golf Academy in Greenwich, Conn. DARREN FALK / 39 Holly Ridge G.C., Sandwich, Mass. GRAYSON ZACKER / 37 Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $300/HR. COLBY WOLLITZ / 36 Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville $250/HR. Adam Kolloff, Pure Drive Golf, Woburn, 5.) Ryan Rody, Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, 4.) 331 likes. Drew Anderson, Drew Anderson Golf, N. Kingstown, 1.) Ashaunta Epps: Golfing Expert, Community Leader and Visionary Entrepreneur. 4.) MICHAEL HEBRON (24) VOTES: 610 LESSON RATE: $145/hour FACILITY: Smithtown (N.Y.) Landing G. Cse. Evan Scobie, Kansas City C.C., Mission Hills, 5.) Now try to clip the tee under the ball, which will pop the ball out like a bunker shot. $200/HR. Kevin Kramp, Hidden Glen G.C., Cedarburg, 9.) JONATHAN BUCHANAN / 38 Dallas C.C. MEGAN PADUA BUZZA / 37 Bonita Bay C., Bonita Springs, Fla. $220/HR. 2018; Golf Digest America's Best Instructors in State - 2017-18; Golf Digest Best Young Instructors in America - 2016-17; Middle Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year - 2016; US . Boyd Summerhays (29), McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale, 7.) Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor in California 2017-2023; Golf Magazine Top 50 Club Fitter in North . Challenges. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking and the same in the . Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) As they make practice backswings, the weight of the basket discourages them from pulling the clubhead to the inside. Martin Hall (14), The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, 7.) Jim Murphy, Sugar Creek C.C., Sugar Land, 28.) Todd Sones, White Deer Run G.C., Vernon Hills, 5.) Ron Beck, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 9.) Bob Grissett, Osprey Point G.C., Boca Raton, 35.) Ryan is currently ranked a Top 5 instructor in the State of Louisiana by Golf Digest Magazine. 22.) Theyre also able to better calibrate the length of their arm swing and the speed needed to hit the ball the right distance. Dan Sniffin, Omni Interlocken G.C., Broomfield, 14.) Chuck Cook (9), University of Texas G.C., Austin, 3.) $300/HR. 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