Will Ellender, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 14.) Maggie Simons, The Oregon G.C., West Linn, 1.) Sean Foley (5), Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. Jon Schoepf, Rolling Hills C.C., Los Angeles, 46.) Brian Hussey, Rock Ridge C.C., Newtown, 16.) Tiffany Faucette, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 14.) 40.) Cse., Birmingham, 5.) Brech Spradley has been named again to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in State for the 2019-2020 season. Jamie Mulligan, Virginia C.C., Long Beach, 10.) Adam Kolloff, Pure Drive Golf, Woburn, 5.) Nicole Weller, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, 5.) Kelan McDonagh, Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 12.) Jane Frost, Sandwich Hollows G.C., East Sandwich, 1.) Jeff Isler, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 41.) Kids Top 50 Instructor in 2009. KATIE DIXON / 39 St. Andrews C.C., Boca Raton, Fla. $120/HR. Cse., Grand Forks, 3.) Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. Luke Benoit, Interlachen C.C., Minneapolis, 6.) Kurt Mantyla, Naga-Waukee War Memorial G. $150/HR. NATHALIE SHEEHAN / 29* Vinoy G.C., St. Petersburg, Fla. $150/HR. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. We're confident we've identified the instructors under . Kevin Tanner, GolfTEC North Bethesda, 12.) Finally, form a narrow gate along your starting line and see if you can roll the ball pure through the gate (above). 7.) Dave Vanloozen, Oakland Hills C.C., Bloomfield Township, 13.) Mike Malizia, The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter, 53.) KEVIN KIRK (NR) VOTES: 391 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Trump National Doral, Miami. Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) 46.) TRAVIS OLSON / 36 Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge, Mont. 8.) VOTED ONE OF GOLF DIGEST'S BEST IN STATE TEACHERS (FLORIDA) GOLFTIPS MAGAZINE TOP 25 INSTRUCTORS IN AMERICA VOTED THE #1 INSTRUCTOR IN SO. Jeff Barton, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 34.) ZACH ABELS / 37* Canyon Springs G. 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. Tim Yelverton, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 4.) Carlton Dove, Blue Hills C.C., Wichita, 6.) Ricky Serrano, Cattail Creek C.C., Glenwood, 18.) From $3.33 a month. Jim Schuman, Blue Mound G. & C.C., Milwaukee, 12.) RICHARD FRANKLIN / 39 Deerpath G. Scott Munroe, The Boca Raton Resort & Club, 32.) Devan Bonebrake, Rolling Hills C.C., Los Angeles, 15.) $200/HR. STEVE BUZZA / 36 Brook Hollow GC, Dallas $220/HR. PATRICK MILKOVICH / 28* Canterbury G.C., Beachwood, Ohio $140/HR, KYLE MORRIS / 37 The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $400/HR. STEVE LIPPINCOTT / 38 GolfTec Carrollwood, Tampa, Fla. $175/HR. Cse., Edinburgh, 3.) Cse., Trumbull, Conn. $300/HR. Kim, Axis Golf Academy, Cypress, 26.) TANYA DERGAL / 38 Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles $160/HR. Travis Olson, Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge, 3.) Steve Slotterback, Kinloch G.C., Manakin Sabot, 12.) Melissa Hatten, The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe, 5.) 28.) Sarah Bidney named a Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach! The same features built into hybrids to help average players get shots airborne and avoid slicing can induce hard hooks for better players. Mike Small, U. of Illinois, Champaign, 15.) 12 Golf Instructors; 13 Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State - GOLFTEC; 14 The 50 Best Teachers in America | Instruction - Golf Digest; 15 Meet The Instructors - Cog Hill; 16 Desert teachers make Golf Digest's list of top 50 teachers in the state; 17 How to enlist the help of 14 of America's best golf instructors in one Jeff has seen the best of both worlds and understands how to coach you. JASON BARRY / 35 Springdale G.C., Princeton, N.J. $150/HR. Then make swings trying to clip the tee. Bob Grissett, Osprey Point G.C., Boca Raton, 35.) JESSICA DICKSON / 39 Palmira G.C., Bonita Springs, Fla. $120/HR. Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) Milo Lines, Superstition Mountain G.C., Gold Canyon, 20.) Kay Cornelius, Foothills G.C., Phoenix, 29.) Check out the full list here . Maureen Farrell, St. Andrews G. an instructor near you who can help you with your game. Donald Crawley, The Boulders, Carefree, 27.) Newer golfers traditionally struggle to "read" distances and select the right club from that big bag of sticks. ), Lake Mary, Fla. Pat Goss, Northwestern University, Evanston, 11.) California State University, Northridge. "When I was 10, I played in an STPGA Parent Junior at the Tournament Course at The . Drew Steckel, Southern Highlands, Las Vegas, 4.) 33.) Tim Lambert, Southwest Golf Ranch, Lebanon, 10.) Brian Henninger, The Golf Farm, Tualatin, 3.) . Claude Harmon III (12), Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, 6.) Brian Mogg, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 22.) The group of top instructors under the age of 40 was expanded to 114 for 2018-'19, and includes teachers from New York to California. These are Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America. Sean has been recognized by his peers as a U.S. BRIAN CREGHAN / 35 Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach, Fla. $250/HR. Our latest group of winners stands at 160, and their teaching locations stretch from Hawaii to New Hampshire. Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. JUSTIN SHEEHAN / 37 Pelican G.C., Belleair, Fla. $200/HR. Finally, shift pressure back into your lead foot as you swing down and hit the ball. Unlike the DP World Tour, the PGA Tour has successfully barred LIV pros from participating in its events. Doug Spencer, Spencer Golf Academy . $125/HR. He is recognized as one of "America's Top Golf Instructors and Club Fitters" specializing in the body-swing connection and computerized video swing analysis. Bob is proud and honored to have been selected as one of GOLFTIPS Magazine Top 25 Instructors in America and voted by his peers as one of Golf Digest's best in . JUSTIN KLEMBALLA / 35 Forest Highlands G.C., Flagstaff, Ariz. $135/HR. Jimmy Logue, Logue Pro Golf Academy, Columbus, 8.) ALANA SWAIN teaches at the PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Paul Kaster, Paul Kaster Golf Coaching, Little Silver, 13.) Tom Rezendes, NorCal Golf Academy, Walnut Creek, 22.) 1.) Michael Hebron (31), Smithtown Landing G. Cse. Lift the clubhead over the ball and swing it forward about a foot toward your target (top photo, above). 7.) If youre a slicer, set your trail hand at the top so your palm is facing away from youlike a free throw shooter. 3.) 1.) 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 . MARK BLACKBURN (17) VOTES: 1,609 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, Ala. James Hong, Harbor Links G. Joe Hallett, Vanderbilt Legends C., Franklin, 3.) Editor's note: Data insights exclusively provided by Golf Digest-partner Arccos, golf's No. NICK IACONO / 34 Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, Pa. $175/HR. Brett Slater, Maketewah C.C., Cincinnati, 7.) Bob Lasken, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, 23.) Trent Wearner, Trent Wearner Golf, Englewood, 7.) The teachers highlighted in BOLD are on the list of America's 50 Best Teachers. Theyre also able to better calibrate the length of their arm swing and the speed needed to hit the ball the right distance. It adds some flow to your swing. As they make practice backswings, the weight of the basket discourages them from pulling the clubhead to the inside. RYAN CRAWLEY / 30* Ryan Crawley Golf, Lowell, Ark. PIA NILSSON (18) VOTES: 821 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Vision54 (Talking Stick G.C. ADDISON CRAIG / 32 The Bridge G.C., Bridgehampton, N.Y. $240/HR. 12.) Suzy Whaley (T-50), The C.C. Sean McTernan, Brae Burn C.C., West Newton, 6.) Richard Franklin, Deerpath G. Peter Fowler (1993), Dimitrios Papadatos (2014), Jordan Zunic (2015), Matt Griffin (2016), Zach Murray (2019) and Brad Kennedy (2011 & 2020 . Long hours on the range? Golf Digest is the most trusted voice in golf, committed to helping golfers improve their game through instruction from top-ranked teachers, equipment reviews and course rankings, and features on the game's leading personalities. JARED BUTTS / 36 Will Robins Golf, Folsom, Calif. $150/HR. Addison Craig, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 24.) 5.) Michael Zedrick, MZ3 Golf Academy at Gray Eagle G.C., Fishers, 10.) Learn to play golf from a Golf Digest Top 10 PGA Instructor in the State of New Jersey. 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) Jorge Parada, Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, 17.) Mike Dynda, Mike Dynda Golf, Glenside, 13.) Chris Mory, Jason Guss Golf Academy, East Lansing, 15.) 25.) Jennifer Hudson, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 13.) Brian Fogt, Bellerive C.C., St. Louis, 2.) Megin ODonnell-Kelly, Brooklawn C.C., Fairfield, 13.) RUSHI OZA / 36 Highland Creek G.C., Charlotte $90/HR. Steve Ball, Ball Golf Center, Oklahoma City, 6.) Gia Bocra Liwski, Golf Experiences for Her, Tewksbury, 6.) Greg Labelle, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 10.) When your swing is more fluid, you can increase your clubhead speed with a lot less effort. Brad Pluth, Brad Pluths Golf Academy, Chaska, 14.) Sure, those things help, but theres no one formula. RICO RICIPUTI / 35 Coach Club, North Hampton, N.H. $150/HR. $175/HR. Mike Shannon, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 6.) #13. MIKE BENNETT (T-39) VOTES: 564 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Stack & Tilt Miami at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Fla. 37.) Tyler Ferrell, La Rinconada C.C., Los Gatos, 35.) JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. Abby Spector, Riverside G. Book with Sean Lanyi in 18 Shots - , . SARA DICKSON / 35 Wilderness C.C., Naples, Fla. $120/HR. James Sieckmann (13), The Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 4.) John Graham, Short Game Secrets, Rochester, 13.) 15 GOLF Magazine's 2021-2022 Top 100 Teachers in America; 16 Find a golf instructor near Denver, CO - Thumbtack; 17 Trent Wearner Golf - Golf Lessons Denver Colorado - Golf Academy; 18 Colorado Golf Schools and Clinics - GolfLink; 19 Fossil Trace Golf School | Denver's Best Instruction; 20 Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State . Bob Dolan, Columbia C.C., Chevy Chase, 16.) David Taraschi, Stack & Tilt Academy at Burlington C.C., Mt. Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township 3.) Cse., Long Beach, Calif. MARTIN CHUCK (36) VOTES: 660 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix. JONATHAN BUCHANAN / 38 Dallas C.C. OLIVER POLLAND / 30* Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $300/HR. Justin Klemballa, Paradise Valley C.C., Paradise Valley, 22.) Anne Gajda, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 19.) Molly Braid, Westmoor C.C., Brookfield, 8.) Maria Palozola, St. Louis Golf Lessons, 8.) Cse., Goleta, 32.) 4.) Scott Hamilton (27), Scott Hamilton Golf Academy at Cartersville C.C. MICHAEL BREED (16) VOTES: 886 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Michael Breed Golf Academy (Trump G. Links at Ferry Point), New York City, 17.) Pat Bernot, GolfTEC Easton, Columbus, 14.) Justin Poynter, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 22.) Adam Schriber, LochenHeath G.C., Williamsburg, 2.) 3 Best Teachers In State (Golf Digest) | Trent Wearner Golf - Golf Lessons Denver Colorado - Golf Academy. Brian Creghan, Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, 16.) 8.) Nick Adcock, Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. in Austin, 10.) JASON KUIPER / 37* Grand Slam Golf Academy at Bobby Jones G. You can make a not-so-good swing on the range and still hit a good shot. U.S. Bryan Gathright, The Club at Cordillera Ranch, Boerne, 16.) Paul Ramee, Bulls Bridge G.C., South Kent, 8.) Thats how the fastest learning is done. Jim Suttie (44), The Golf Academy at TwinEagles G.C., Naples, 13.) Drew Anderson, Drew Anderson Golf, N. Kingstown, 1.) Eden Foster, Maidstone C., East Hampton, 25.) Chris Krueger, Kings Creek C.C., Rehoboth Beach, 1.) And about writing. Chase Leone, Querbes Park G. 6.) TONY RUGGIERO (43) VOTES: 475 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, Ala. Nick Clearwater (22), GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 2.) Thomas Valdez, GolfTEC Houston, Galleria, 32.) Jason McFarland, Heights Golf, Little Rock, 3.) Courtney Mahon, Tour Striker Midwest at Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa, 2.) MICHAEL JACOBS (32) VOTES: 612 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Jacobs 3D Golf at Rock Hill G. & C.C., Manorville, N.Y. RELATED: An exclusive, 12-part video series with Tiger Woods. The list, The Best Teachers in Your State (2015-2016), was compiled using polling of thousands of teaching professionals throughout the nation. Krista Dunton, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, 5.) Doctors said he'd never walk again, but Mitch fought his way . Jordan Gibbs, Jordan Gibbs Golf, Santa Fe, 1.) MATT KILLEN / 37 Troubadour G. & Field Club, College Grove, Tenn. $1,000/HR. Dana Rader, Belfair Learning Center, Bluffton, 2.) You will be in a better position to swing down from inside the target line and avoid a slice. Carol Preisinger, Kiawah Island Golf Learning Center, 4.) MARK WALDER / 39 DiJulia Golf, New Hope, Pa. $175/HR. JON MCLEAN / 36 The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, Wyo. Ken Schall, Ken Schall Golf Performance Studio, West Des Moines, 1.) Jimmy Ballard, Jimmy Ballard Golf, Key Largo, 18.) Move around the hole repeating the drill, so you can experience different breaks. 19 Desert teachers make Golf Digest's list of top 50 teachers in the state. The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. Cse., Overland Park, 1.) Voted #1 Instructor in Oklahoma by Golf Digest 4 times. Once you get it, the club should feel lighter and easier to swing when you go back to hitting shots. Chris Smeal, FCG Academy at Stadium Golf Center, San Diego, 28.) Mike Dickson, MCG Golf Academy at Little Bennett, Clarksburg, 8.) Jack Lumpkin, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 5.) Shawn Koch, Atlanta Athletic C., Johns Creek, 14.) 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 . Sean English, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 6.) George Gankas (11), Westlake G. BRIAN ROGISH / 38 The G.C. Jason Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 39.) MORGAN HALE / 33* Dewsweepers Downtown, Mobile, Ala. $125/HR. $250/HR. BRIAN GUSSIS / 38 GolfTec Woodbridge, Metuchen, N.J. $250/HR. Rick Smith, Rick Smith Performance Center at Doral, Miami, 15.) Trillium Rose (43), Woodmont C.C., Rockville, 3.) GREG DUCHARME / 31 Michael Breed Golf Academy, Greenwich, Conn. $300/HR. Clif Vanetti, Highland Falls G.C., Las Vegas, 13.) Lou Guzzi, Lou Guzzi Golf Academy at Talamore C.C., Ambler, 10.) Dave Pelz (48), Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools, Austin, 8.) Steven Deboer, Steven DeBoer Golf Academy, Cullman, 7.) Andrew Brewer, Bayville G.C., Virginia Beach, 8.) Kristine Reese, Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 23.) Do the same in your swing and your lead arm will be higher and the face will be in a square or slightly open position. Dan Shelden, Ruth Lake C.C., Hinsdale, 16.) Paul Weyland, Paul Weyland Golf, Boise, 5.) CHRIS COMO (9) VOTES: 2,106 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Dallas National Golf Club, Dallas. Golf Digest's editors surveyed teachers from their state and national rankings and . of Kansas City, 11.) Claude Harmon III (12), Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City. BEN PELLICANI / 38 50/50 Golf Club, Brentwood, Tenn. $175/HR. Without fluid dynamics, youll get stuck or tend to get to the right positions too slowly. Henry Stetina, New Mexico State U., Las Cruces, 2.) DAN CARRAHER runs the Dan Carraher Golf Academy in St. Augustine, Fla. CODY CARTER / 34 Druid Hills G.C., Atlanta $165/HR. David Orr (21), Pine Needles Lodge and G.C., Southern Pines, 3.) Travis Fulton, Jacksonville G. & C.C. EXPAND YOUR GOLF ENTERPRISE THROUGH THIS AFRICAN BUSINESS TRADE MISSION, AUGUST 6-15, 2023. at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, 14.) 42.) Top-10 Tony has four top-10 finishes in his past seven starts and seven top-20s in that span. Dale Abraham, Bighorn G.C., Palm Desert, 51.) David Armitage, La Gorce C.C., Miami, 29.) Kammy Maxfeldt, Birchwood C.C., Westport, 3.) Thomas Watkins, Whisper Lake C.C., Madison, 1.) CLAUDE HARMON III (6) VOTES: 1,038 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, Fla. Student: Mitch Robinson (31, 19-handicap) In high school, an awkward fall on a trampoline left Mitch paralyzed from the neck down. at Briars Creek, Johns Island, 10.) RICK SESSINGHAUS (NR) VOTES: 487 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, Calif. The 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando is next up on the PGA Tour schedule, the third designated event in four weeks. Rick Sessinghaus (37), Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, 6.) . 27.) Mike Aldrich, Bluegrass Yacht & C.C., Hendersonville, 14.) iPhone. Wayne Flint, Highland Park G. Grant Halverson, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 36.) Feedback and consistencythose are my two buzzwords for practice. Derek Siesser, Indian Canyon Golf Academy, Spokane, 13.) Shane Allen, Heron Lakes C.C., Mobile, 1.) Todd Sones, White Deer Run G.C., Vernon Hills, 5.) 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking and the same in the . Mike Labauve, Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 9.) Jeremy Anderson, Legacy G.C., Phoenix, 16.) 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 . Mark Russo, MR Golf Instruction at Night Hawk Golf Center, Gambrills, 5.) BRYAN DOUGHERTY / 36* Hollywood G.C., Deal, N.J. $200/HR. Golf Digest's "Best Teacher" awards are the only awards in the industry where nominees are selected . These are Golf Digests Best Young Teachers. Nancy Quarcelino, Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf, Nashville, 10.) Julio Nutt, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 52.) CHUCK COOK (5) VOTES: 1,389 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: University of Texas G.C. Andy Patnou was recently named to the Best Teachers In Every State list in Golf Digest Magazine for 2022-2023 for the 10th straight year. at Lansdowne, Leesburg, Va. $175/HR. The list included twelve instructors from Missouri: DEREK SWOBODA / 34* Ocean Reef C., Key Largo, Fla. $175/HR. RYAN RODY / 37 Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa $200/HR. $200/HR. Only he and Jon Rahm rank top-10 in SG/tee-to-green and SG/putting over the past 50 rounds, according . Roger Gunn, The Golf Development Complex, Moorpark, 33.) In 2008, when our biennial list debuted, we identified 20 teachers in their 20s and 30s who were worthy of recognition. Michael Jacobs (30), Jacobs3D at Rock Hill G. & C.C., Manorville. Darren May, The Bears Club, Jupiter. LINDY LABAUVE is the director of instruction at the Westin Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale. 1 on-course performance-tracking system. LINDY LABAUVE / 34 The Westin Kierland G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. BOYD SUMMERHAYS (T-45) VOTES: 618 LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale. Dana Dahlquist (24), El Dorado Park G. Jonathan Mielke, Oak Hills C.C., Omaha, 7.) Tyler Hall, Upper Montclair C.C., Clifton, 18.) BOB TOSKI (29) VOTES: 565 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Toski Golf, Lake Worth, Fla. Mike Malaska (19), Superstition Mountain G.C., Gold Canyon, 3.) You need to change the script and send your brain a different message. Jackson Koert, Frederica G.C., St. Simons Island, 10.) Billy Winters, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 2.) ALEX FERNANDEZ / 31 Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $195/HR. $175/HR. Brech Spradley, Barton Creek Golf Academy at the Omni Barton Creek, Austin, 11.) PRESTON COMBS / 33 Prestons Putting, Kissimmee, Fla. $270/HR. Steve Johnson, The Golf Ranch, Richardson, 30.) Layne Savoie, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 12.) Michael Finney, University of Louisville G.C., Simpsonville, 2.) SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. BRANDON BITTNER / 36* Golf Schools by Golf Made Simple, Palm Desert, Calif. $185/HR. Aaron Olson, Tour Striker Golf Academy, Phoenix, 24.) The list is comprised of the nation's Best Teachers in each state, as chosen by a survey conducted by Golf Digest. DREW STECKEL / 36 Southern Highlands G.C., Las Vegas $350/HR. Scott Sackett, McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale, 18.) 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. Jim Murphy, Sugar Creek C.C., Sugar Land, 28.) of Tennessee, Kingston Springs, 7.) Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township, 6.) at Boars Head Resort, Charlottesville, Va. $125/HR. This academy 's approach is straightforward, simple, and schooled in the basics, with tips on . TIM BOEGH / 38 GolfTec Madison (Wisc.) Joe Connerton, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 7.) of Virginia, Richmond, 15.) AARON ASEDO / 37 Knickerbocker C.C., Tenafly, N.J. $200/HR. Here are the top-ranked courses for 2021-2022, as scored in our seven scoring criteria by Golf Digest's course-ranking panelists. Private Instruction and Group Instruction Available Contact Information: Phone: 704-995-3997. David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 5.) 32.) CARLA OVERHISER / 35 John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers, Palm Beach $275/HR. Kevin Shimomura, Ko Olina Golf Academy, Kapolei, 4.) CHAD MIDDAUGH / 38 Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, Ohio $100/HR. Glenn Deck, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach, 45.) Brady Riggs, Hansen Dam G. Robert Scott, Royal Oaks C.C., Houston, 35.) Cse., Westlake Village, 26.) Holly, 10.) Cse., Green Valley, 19.) First, stick a tee in the sand so half of it is submerged. Butch Harmon (1), Butch Harmon School of Golf at Rio Secco G.C., Henderson, 3.) Not much. Ed Ibarguen, Duke University G.C., Durham, 4.) Charles Vandenberg, Thousand Oaks Golf Academy, Grand Rapids, 11.) Nick Iacono, Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, 14.) Cse., Oskaloosa, 5.) Helen Kurtin, St. Louis Golf Academy, Maryland Heights, 7.) 2.) 8 of the 16 teachers listed for Ohio hail from NEOH:. JACKSON KOERT / 32Atlantic Beach (Fla.) C.C. Gary Bissell, The Meadows G. JOANNA COE / 33 Merion G.C., Ardmore, Pa. $150/HR. Since 2008, every two years the magazine has honored instructors under the age of 40this year, Colorado had five make the list: Besides Morris . Nick Bova, Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, 7.) Jon Horschmann, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 11.) Stand directly behind your ball, and pick a target off in the distance. T-50.) ), Lake Mary, 54.) Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor in California 2017-2023; Golf Magazine Top 50 Club Fitter in North . 5 About - NorCal Golf Academy %. Some coach at exclusive places such as Baltusrol and L.A. Country Club. NATHAN MORRIS / 39 GolfTec Westminster (Colo.) $220/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 . MICHAEL LABELLA / 33 Nemacolin Resort, Farmington, Pa. $200/HR. Jason Sedan, Golf Channel Academy at Lake Winnipesaukee G.C., New Durham, 2.) Robert Dickman, Robert Dickman Golf, Lake Forest, 20.) Jack Seltzer, Seltzer Golf Academy, Grand Blanc, 16.) Judd Cornell, The Players C. at Deer Creek, Omaha, 1.) RANDY SMITH (37) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: Royal Oaks G.C., Dallas. Junior and adult coaching, private instruction, camps, clinics and schools. Mark Heartfield, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 12.) David Wright, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, 52.) Andrew Getson, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 12.) Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) Bernie Najar (42), Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills, 2.) Steve Brady, Oakland Hills C.C., Bloomfield Township, 20.) Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers and Best Teachers in Your State is the game's only ranking of instructors done entirely by peer voting. Bill Harmon (33), Bill Harmon Performance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells, 4.) That promotes a closed clubface. ARNOLD PALMER GOLF ACADEMY. Kellie Stenzel, Palm Beach Par-3 G. Cse. Colby Wollitz, Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville, 3.) T-38.) Tom Velarde, Black Mesa G.C., Espanola, 4.) Dennis Tiziani, Cherokee C.C., Madison, 1.) iPad. 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. MATT MCLEAN / 38 The Concession G.C., Bradenton, Fla. $200/HR. Dan Kochevar, Oak Brook G.C., Glen Ellyn, 21.) Matt Wilson, Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, 4.) BRANDO TOMMASI / 39 Jim McLean Golf School at Miami Beach (Fla.) G.C. Tanya Dergal, Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles, 19.) JT THOMAS / 31* Dollar Bill Divot Club, New York City $200/HR. Orlando, FL 32819. Cse., Encino, 24.) "I would like to thank my students -- it is a privilege . 30.) Ken Doyle, Hop Meadow C.C., Simsbury, 2.) Andy Traynor, Plane Truth Golf, Dallas, 24.) JENNIFER HUDSON / 38 Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, Mass. 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! Kaylin Skovron, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 1.) BRIAN MANZELLA (28) VOTES: 687 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Brian Manzella Golf Academy at English Turn G. & C.C., New Orleans, 26.) Set up about six feet from a hole and stick two tees in the turf on either side of the ball, slightly wider than the width of your putter. Ill have students take a golf ball and toss it underhand at the flagstick (below). Cse., Oakdale, 11.) Bobby Pavelonis, Norwood Hills C.C., St. Louis, 4.) Craig Shankland, LPGA International, Daytona Beach, 20.) BLAKE JIRGES / 31* Coto de Caza (Calif.) G. & Racquet C. $180/HR. If you understand that concept, youre off to a good start in getting the ball on the green. Martin Lucas, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 1.) Next, place a ball on a tee thats submerged in the sand (above). EVA ROGERS / 34 Medinah (Ill.) C.C. Danny Elkins, Georgia Golf Center, Roswell, 18.) Tony Ruggiero (41), Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 3.) Gary Wiren, Trump International G.C., West Palm Beach, 21.) Why start with the club in front of the ball? Cse., Pacoima, 31.) Tasha Browner Bohlig, El Caballero C.C., Tarzana, 16.) Jeff Smith, Timbergate G. Now try to clip the tee under the ball, which will pop the ball out like a bunker shot. Chuck Cook (9), University of Texas G.C., Austin, 3.) Lucas Wald, Arkansas Golf Center, Conway, 2.) Having your hands separated will make it easier to feel where they are relative to each other. MOLLY BRAID / 35 Westmoor C.C., Brookfield, Wisc. Todd Graves, Graves Golf Academy, Edmond, 5.) Cse., Trumbull, 14.) Andrew Rice (32), The Club at Savannah Harbor, Savannah, 3.) Jordan Young, Jordan Young Golf at Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 9.) Mike Thomas, Harmony Landing C.C., Goshen. 35.) Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. Since 1950, Golf Digest's mission has been to publish the best in golf instruction. Youre more likely to make a fuller, deeper hip turn, and it makes it easier to shift into your lead foot in the downswing. NICK DUNN / 34 Altus Performance at Old American G.C., The Colony, Texas $200/HR. Gary Gilchrist, Mission Inn Resort & Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, 17.) Jeff Kaiser, Jeff Kaiser Golf, Madison, 5.) Mike Barge, Hazeltine National G.C., Chaska, 9.) Lindy Labauve, Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, 25.) Golf Digest recently revealed the top golf instructors in each state as ranked by their peers. TERRY ROWLES (NR) VOTES: 389 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, N.J. at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 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. Steve Haggerty, Laurel Links C.C., Laurel, 22.) JAMIE PUTERBAUGH / 38 Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, Calif. $195/HR. My approach to teaching golf is simple. DawesGolf Academies, Land o' Lakes, Florida. James Leitz, Tchefuncta C.C., Covington, 3.) Mark Blackburn (7), Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 2.) 100 GREATEST: CLICK TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE 100 GREATEST RANKING. HENRY STETINA / 36 Red Hawk G.C., Las Cruces, N.M. $150/HR. E.J. Hank Smith, The G.C. MIKE DOYLE / 36* Five Iron Golf, New York City $200/HR. Brian Jacobs, Mill Creek G.C., Churchville, 15.) SEAN FOLEY (8) VOTES: 1,787 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. Joseph Mayo, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, 7.) Josh Cook, Josh Cook Golf Academy, Wichita, 4.) TAYLOR CROSBY / 39* The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Ga. $200/HR. Nick Paez, GolfTEC Cleveland West, North Olmstead, 5.) $250/HR. A.J. Jonathan Fly, Spring Creek Ranch G.C., Collierville, RELATED: Tour-pro spin from a bunker, explained, 2.) Dave Kendall, Kendall Golf Academy, Ypsilanti, 5.) Unlike a full swing, it requires more finesse than speed. Jeff Leishman, The Dye Preserve, Jupiter, 23.) Heres a three-part drill to improve your sand shots. Steve Sieracki, Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill, 11.) But nearly as important is understanding how deep your club needs to travel through the sand under the ball. COURTNEY MAHON / 39 Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa, Kan. $150/HR. 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