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 . 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. Brian Jacobs, Mill Creek G.C., Churchville, 15.) Growing up, I played softball and a number of other sports, which I use to cross-train my students so they have a better understanding of the swing and feel required to hit certain shots. Tyler Ferrell, La Rinconada C.C., Los Gatos, 35.) DAVID LEADBETTER (4) VOTES: 1,403 LESSON RATE: $3,500/half-day FACILITY: David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, Orlando, 9.) 4.) BRIAN GUSSIS / 38 GolfTec Woodbridge, Metuchen, N.J. $250/HR. of Birmingham (Ala.), $80/HR. Next, add a tee 12 inches behind the ball to help control the length of your backswing. STEVE BUZZA / 36 Brook Hollow GC, Dallas $220/HR. CLAYTON PENDERGRAFT / 28* Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, Ill. $90/HR. TANYA DERGAL / 38 Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles $160/HR. COREY LUNDBERG / 39 Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas $250/HR. Brian Manzella (28), Brian Manzella Golf Academy at English Turn G. & C.C., New Orleans, 2.) Barrington Golf Club's Todd Casabella is the highest ranked Northeast Ohio golf instructor in the 2019 Golf Digest Best Teachers by State rankings, as listed in the magazine's December issue. Cse., Goleta, 32.) John Battaglia, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 55.) Thats how the fastest learning is done. With LIV Golf back starting this week at Mayakoba in Mexico, we're hearing more from the members of the breakaway tour as it enters its second season. Ryan Rody, Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, 4.) Michael Finney, University of Louisville G.C., Simpsonville, 2.) Dan Shelden, Ruth Lake C.C., Hinsdale, 16.) 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 . John Spina, Philadelphia Cricket C., Flourtown, 12.) My approach to teaching golf is simple. Milo Lines, Superstition Mountain G.C., Gold Canyon, 20.) Andrew Navarro, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, RELATED: Butch Harmon's Greatest Driving Lesson. Layne Savoie, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 12.) Noah Horstman, West Coast Golf Academy, Medford, 7.) 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. 1.) 19 Desert teachers make Golf Digest's list of top 50 teachers in the state. JOANNA COE / 33 Merion G.C., Ardmore, Pa. $150/HR. Todd Trimble, The Golf Complex, Paducah, 4.) Chris Toulson, Sunningdale C.C., Scarsdale, 30.) Rick Grayson, Rivercut G. $175/HR. MARIO GUERRA / 38 Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, N.Y. $250/HR. Tyler Slocum, Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success, 19.) Laird Small, Pebble Beach Golf Academy, 14.) Brian Speakman, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 8.) Chris OConnell, Plane Truth Dallas, Plano, 9.) Marvol Barnard, Haven G. Jeff Coston, Jeff Coston Golf Academy, Blaine, 2.) Andrew Dawes, a "Top 40 Golf Instructor Under 40 Years of Age in America" as voted by Golf Digest. Lucas Wald, Arkansas Golf Center, Conway, 2.) Lou Guzzi, Lou Guzzi Golf Academy at Talamore C.C., Ambler, 10.) STEPHEN CLARK / 37 Clark Golf and Athletic Co., Southampton, N.Y. $250/HR. Krista Dunton, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, 5.) LINDY LABAUVE is the director of instruction at the Westin Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale. Deb Vangellow, Riverbend C.C., Sugar Land, 13.) BRIAN CREGHAN / 35 Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach, Fla. $250/HR. Rob Labritz, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 18.) Tasha Browner Bohlig, El Caballero C.C., Tarzana, 16.) KATIE DIXON / 39 St. Andrews C.C., Boca Raton, Fla. $120/HR. 13.) Steve Johnson, The Golf Ranch, Richardson, 30.) Dustin Miller, Black Bear G.C., Parker, 13.) Chris George, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, 10.) Cse., Portland, 3.) 20 Improve Your Game - Lonnie Poole Golf Course. Scott Dirck, Legends Golf head coach, was named to Golf Digest's 'Best Teachers in Every State' list for 2022-2023. Patrick Coyner, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 10.) Monte Scheinblum, Rebellion Golf Academy, Laguna Niguel, 40.) Michael Lamanna, Phoenician G.C., Scottsdale, 30.) SCOTT HAMILTON (26) VOTES: 651 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Scott Hamilton Golf Academy at Cartersville (Ga.) C.C. Kelan McDonagh, Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 12.) That promotes a closed clubface. JAKE PLECZKOWSKI / 36 Naples (Fla.) National G.C. $300/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. John Perna, TPS Player Service, Naperville, 2.) Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) By. Mark Heartfield, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 12.) $150/HR. Cse., Encino, 24.) Shawn Koch, Atlanta Athletic C., Johns Creek, 14.) BEST YOUNG TEACHERS IN AMERICA 2021-2022. JEREMY ANDERSON / 39 Legacy Golf Performance Center, Phoenix $300/HR. Cheryl Anderson (40), Mike Bender Golf Academy, Lake Mary, 12.) TAYLOR CROSBY / 39* The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Ga. $200/HR. Brian Thornton, Meridian Valley C.C., Sekent, 11.) Our latest group of winners stands at 160, and their teaching locations stretch from Hawaii to New Hampshire. Dave Bove, Tashua Knolls G. Brian Cairns, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 7.) CLIFF MISHLER / 34 Stonebridge Ranch C.C., McKinney, Texas $175/HR. Mike Small, U. of Illinois, Champaign, 15.) Brech Spradley, Barton Creek Golf Academy at the Omni Barton Creek, Austin, 11.) MITCHELL MOORE / 35 Mitchell Moore Golf Academy, Hopkinsville, Ky. $100/HR. Ken Schall, Ken Schall Golf Performance Studio, West Des Moines, 1.) Mark Costaregni, Atlantic G.C., Bridgehampton, 29.) ALEXANDRA BRAGA / 38 Denver C.C. . Reigstad is one of only two instructors from Minnesota to be featured on this year's Golf Digest list. 3.) If youre a slicer, set your trail hand at the top so your palm is facing away from youlike a free throw shooter. Gregg McHatton, Vista Valencia G. Corey Lundberg, Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 10.) Henry Stetina, New Mexico State U., Las Cruces, 2.) Jason Sutton, Colleton River C. Bluffton, 6.) 1 on-course performance-tracking system. 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. Adam Smith, The C.C. Clayton Pendergraft, Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, 18.) Justin Sheehan, Pelican G.C., Belleair, 41.) Tim Yelverton, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 4.) CHRIS GREEN / 36 Glen View C., Golf, Ill. $195/HR. TODD ANDERSON (15) VOTES: 820 LESSON RATE: $495/hour FACILITY: PGA Tours Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach. Jeremy Anderson, Legacy G.C., Phoenix, 16.) Cse., Lakeville, 2.) SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. The teachers highlighted in BOLD are on the list of America's 50 Best Teachers. The magazine states that the rankings are peer-created, based on a biennial survey of 1,500+ teaching professionals. Louis Sauer, Louis Sauer Golf, Northbrook, 8.) Nick Paez, GolfTEC Cleveland West, North Olmstead, 5.) Tina Tombs, Tina Tombs Golf at the Arizona Biltmore G.C., Phoenix, 11.) Ryan Martin, Forest Hills C.C., St. Louis, 12.) PAXTON OCONNOR / 31 Desert Mountain C., Scottsdale $250/HR. JARUT PADUNG / 34 McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. Erika Larkin (T-46), Creighton Farms, Aldie, 2.) Tommy Sanderson, The Valley C., Sun Valley, 4.) $190/HR. 24.) John Kostis, JPK Golf Instruction, Scottsdale, 1.) Fran Rhoads, TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, 15.) "When I was 10, I played in an STPGA Parent Junior at the Tournament Course at The . Kids Top 50 Instructor in 2009. Chris Breed, Berry Hills C.C., Charleston, 1.) December 19, 2019 by Allen Freeman. Deploying our trained panel of more than . CAMERON MCCORMICK (10) VOTES: 1,101 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, RELATED: Golf Digest's new list: The Best Teachers in Every State. Braid has been recognized by Golf Digest as a "Top Instructor Under 40" since 2018 and as a Golf Digest "Best in State" instructor in Wisconsin since 2019. Evan Scobie, Kansas City C.C., Mission Hills, 5.) CLAUDE HARMON III (6) VOTES: 1,038 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, Fla. Kurt Mantyla, Naga-Waukee War Memorial G. CHRIS COMO (9) VOTES: 2,106 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Dallas National Golf Club, Dallas. DAVID BOVE / 36 Tashua Knolls G. People skills? Private Instruction and Group Instruction Available Contact Information: Phone: 704-995-3997. Steve Mulcahy, Shawnee C.C., Lima 2.) Finally, shift pressure back into your lead foot as you swing down and hit the ball. Jackson Koert, Frederica G.C., St. Simons Island, 10.) Nancy Quarcelino, Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf, Nashville, 10.) in Austin, 10.) Christy Longfield, Spanish Oaks G.C., Bee Cave, 17.) Mike Shannon, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 6.) Jeff Barton, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 34.) Steve Sieracki, Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill, 11.) Matt Walter, Indian Hills G. Ricky Serrano, Cattail Creek C.C., Glenwood, 18.) Jamie Mulligan, Virginia C.C., Long Beach, 10.) David Orr (21), Pine Needles Lodge and G.C., Southern Pines, 3.) NICK BOVA / 37 Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, N.J. $240/HR. Martin Lucas, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 1.) Julio Nutt, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 52.) 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. Jimmy Logue, Logue Pro Golf Academy, Columbus, 8.) Tim Cooke's awards include: 2014 PGA "Teacher of the Year" (Carolinas Section) Awarded "Master Professional in Instruction" status by the PGA of America in 2009. MICHAEL HEBRON (24) VOTES: 610 LESSON RATE: $145/hour FACILITY: Smithtown (N.Y.) Landing G. Cse. Matt DeJohn, Matt DeJohn Golf Academy at Hammock Creek, Palm City, 36.) Mike Granato, Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, 12.) Todd Graves, Graves Golf Academy, Edmond, 5.) Gus Ulrich, Pinewild C.C. Billy McKinney, Swing Fit Golf Academy, Rancho Santa Margarita, 49.) Sara Dickson, Wilderness C.C., Naples, 25.) SCOTT CHISHOLM / 37 Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, Pa. $185/HR. Rick Barry, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 13.) ROB FAILES / 28* Birdwood G. Cse. iPad. Bob Lasken, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, 23.) Junior and adult coaching, private instruction, camps, clinics and schools. Kay Cornelius, Foothills G.C., Phoenix, 29.) Since 2008, every two years the magazine has honored instructors under the age of 40this year, Colorado had five make the list: Besides Morris . Don Parsons, Twin Lakes G. Bill Harmon (33), Bill Harmon Performance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells, 4.) Cameron McCormick (10), Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 4.) JON HORNER / 37 Menlo C.C., Woodside, Calif. $200/HR. This will give you a great feel for how to let your wedge glideand not digthrough the sand. Columbus State University, CBS Sports, PGA TOUR Entertainment. Carol Preisinger, Kiawah Island Golf Learning Center, 4.) Jeff Pierce, The Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, 5.) The list is comprised of the nation's Best Teachers in each state, as chosen by a survey conducted by Golf Digest. Kids Golf Master Kids Teacher, Golf Digest Best Young Teacher & Golf Digest Best Teacher in the State as well as a GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional. Helen Kurtin, St. Louis Golf Academy, Maryland Heights, 7.) Jake Thurm, Ruffled Feathers G.C., Lemont, 17.) 6.) But nearly as important is understanding how deep your club needs to travel through the sand under the ball. Tyler Hall, Upper Montclair C.C., Clifton, 18.) Scott Sackett, McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale, 18.) Newer golfers traditionally struggle to "read" distances and select the right club from that big bag of sticks. Brian Mogg, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 22.) Steve Slotterback, Kinloch G.C., Manakin Sabot, 12.) Kevin Kramp, Hidden Glen G.C., Cedarburg, 9.) $250/HR. For my slicer students who struggle with an overly flat, inside takeaway, I place an empty range bucket over the top of their clubhead. Aaron Jacobson, Rush Creek G.C., Maple Grove, 10.) Peter Egazarian, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 11.) Why start with the club in front of the ball? Paul Piveronas, The Woodands C., Falmouth, 2.) Jon Paupore, Jim McLean Golf School at Red Ledges, Heber, 2.) NICK NOVAK / 37 The Golf Performance Center, Ridgefield, Conn. $250/HR. Scott Munroe, The Boca Raton Resort & Club, 32.) Travis Becker, Ironworks Golf Academy, Beloit, 4.) KEVIN SHIMOMURA / 39 Ko Olina Golf Academy, Kapolei, Hawaii $140/HR. Influence on social media? GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. RICO RICIPUTI / 35 Coach Club, North Hampton, N.H. $150/HR. ANDY PATNOU / 34 Starfire G.C., Scottsdale $225/HR. Stan Utley (20), Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 4.) Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best teachers in the state of Washington, Rick continues to pursue coaching expertise . Mike Adams (3), Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 2.) Chip Johnson, Hatherly C.C., North Scituate, 10.) JORGE PARADA / 38 Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, N.J. $350/HR. Steve Ball, Ball Golf Center, Oklahoma City, 6.) JASON BARRY / 35 Springdale G.C., Princeton, N.J. $150/HR. 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. On Tuesday, the Golf Writers Association of America released the results of its . MARIO BEVILACQUA / 33 TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas $300/HR. Rick Murphy, Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center, Greensboro, 16.) Brando Tommasi, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 49.) COLBY WOLLITZ / 36 Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville $250/HR. 7.) Ryan Dailey, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 8.) 30.) 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. It adds some flow to your swing. Margaret Roller, Cedar Ridge C.C., Broken Arrow, 2.) I will show you the proper clubface relative to the target. Craig Hocknull, Glenwild G.C., Park City, 1.) Chris Foley, Chris Foley Golf, East Gull Lake, 3.) Ted Britschgi, Ted Britschgi Golf Academy, Orlando, 42.) Without feedback, how are you going to know if youre doing something right? Mike Hott, Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, 16.) You can even take this swing thought to the course. 32.) Kellie Stenzel, Palm Beach Par-3 G. Cse. 1 Coston Named Washington&039s "Best Teacher" and WWCPGA "Teacher of the Year" - Jeff Coston Golf Academy. David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate. Andrew Park, Orange County National, Winter Garden, 27.) Grayson Zacker, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 39.) Colby Huffman, Golf Channel Academy at Wood Wind G.C., Westfield, 7.) Seth Dichard, World Cup Golf Center, Hudson, 3.) at Lansdowne, Leesburg, Va. $175/HR. 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 . 20.) Drew Steckel, Southern Highlands, Las Vegas, 4.) Andy Traynor, Plane Truth Golf, Dallas, 24.) Golf Digest's biennial list of the most talented instructors under 40 (2023-2024). Jon Reigstad, Keller G. Bob Knee, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 29.) 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). T-38.) So it's nice when your peers think so, too. David Ogrin, David Ogrin Golf Academy, New Braunfels, 31.) Tim Cooke, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 8.) Cse., West Dover, 1.) NATHAN MORRIS / 39 GolfTec Westminster (Colo.) $220/HR. Dave Stockton, Stockton Golf, Redlands, 7.) A.J. Bobby Pavelonis, Norwood Hills C.C., St. Louis, 4.) 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. Michael Manavian, Manavian Golf Academy, Port St. Lucie, 34.) BRIAN MANZELLA (28) VOTES: 687 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Brian Manzella Golf Academy at English Turn G. & C.C., New Orleans, 26.) 21 Scott Watkins Golf. MATT WILSON / 37 Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, N.J. $220/HR. 35.) George Gankas (11), Westlake G. Mark was recently ranked 7th on Golf Digest's Top 50 Instructors in Washington State. Carson Stone, Bluegrass Golf Academy, Lexington, 10.) Next, place a ball on a tee thats submerged in the sand (above). DAN CARRAHER runs the Dan Carraher Golf Academy in St. Augustine, Fla. CODY CARTER / 34 Druid Hills G.C., Atlanta $165/HR. "I am honored to have been selected as one of the top teachers in the state of Minnesota," Dirck said of the recognition. Butch Harmon (1), Butch Harmon School of Golf at Rio Secco G.C., Henderson, 3.) Fairly soon the process of carrying a hazard will be easier than you could ever imagine, and you can chuck those water-hole balls for good! ARNOLD PALMER GOLF ACADEMY. Carlos Brown, Keeton Park G. Mike Schuchart, Nebraska Golf Academy at Wilderness Ridge G.C., Lincoln, 5.) $130/HR. Shane LeBaron, Cherry Hills C.C., Cherry Hills Village, 9.) Jeff has seen the best of both worlds and understands how to coach you. Claude Harmon III (12), Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, 6.) Maggie Simons, The Oregon G.C., West Linn, 1.) of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. $150/HR. Brad Fellers, Prairie View G.C., Carmel, 4.) 1 Teacher in Colorado, multiple Golf Digest 'Best Teacher in Your State' and 'Best Young Teacher in America' recipient. Steve Fessler, Albion Ridges G.C., Hanover, 7.) Jonathan Fly, Spring Creek Ranch G.C., Collierville, RELATED: Tour-pro spin from a bunker, explained, 2.) Editor's note: Data insights exclusively provided by Golf Digest-partner Arccos, golf's No. Erin Menath, Erin Menath Golf, Redmond, 5.) 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. 6 Time South Central PGA Teacher of the Year. Todd Casabella, Barrington G.C., Aurora, 11.) Abby Spector, Riverside G. Tom Harding, Carls Golfland, Bloomfield Hills, 18.) ZACH ABELS / 37* Canyon Springs G. Work on this routine again and again with the goal of visualizing the desired outcome. PATRICK MILKOVICH / 28* Canterbury G.C., Beachwood, Ohio $140/HR, KYLE MORRIS / 37 The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $400/HR. Cse., Pewaukee, 13.) Jim Murphy, Sugar Creek C.C., Sugar Land, 28.) The Op 36 designation is in it's first year and is award to coaches who "have been providing at Top 50 experience for families, and it is backed by year-over-year results." November 30, 2021. Melissa Hatten, The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe, 5.) Jorge Parada, Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, 17.) John Graham, Short Game Secrets, Rochester, 13.) Ed Schwent, Old Hickory G.C., St. Peters, 1.) Chris Walkey, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 30.) Larry Ward, High Performance Golf, Nicholasville, 6.) of Pinehurst, 15.) Jonathan Yarwood, Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, Bluffton, 3.) THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Here, you can find the coaches who work with the best players on the professional tours. Golf Digest's editors surveyed teachers from their state and national rankings and . Earl Cooper, Union League G.C., Philadelphia, 6.) RUSHI OZA / 36 Highland Creek G.C., Charlotte $90/HR. ADRIAN KELLEY / 34* Slicgolf, Mansfield, Texas $125/HR. James Sieckmann (13), The Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 4.) KAYLIN SKOVRON / 35 Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, Texas $170/HR. We're confident we've identified the instructors under . Mike Thomas, Harmony Landing C.C., Goshen. Patrick Nuber, GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 6.) $150/HR. BRIAN ZEIGLER / 35 Dallas National G.C. 34.) Peter Kostis, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 10.) Here are the top-ranked courses for 2021-2022, as scored in our seven scoring criteria by Golf Digest's course-ranking panelists. Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. Kris Kroetsch, Rose Creek G. Brian Fogt, Bellerive C.C., St. Louis, 2.) Rick Sessinghaus (37), Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, 6.) Lift the clubhead over the ball and swing it forward about a foot toward your target (top photo, above). Jimmy Ballard, Jimmy Ballard Golf, Key Largo, 18.) Brian Jones, Kenwood C.C., Cincinnati, 9.) If they do that, theyre going to dump the bucket. Randy Smith (T-38), Royal Oaks C.C., Dallas, 6.) Mike Aldrich, Bluegrass Yacht & C.C., Hendersonville, 14.) TJ Yeaton, Belle Meade C.C., Nashville, 4.) CATHY KIM / 36 Baltimore C.C., Lutherville, Md. Jon Tattersall, Tattersall Golf, Atlanta, 8.) Matt Killen, Troubadour G. and Field C., College Grove, 5.) Holly, 10.) World No. Kip Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 17.) When you have to carry a water hazard, its hard to turn your brain off and not think about all of the previous times you drowned your golf ball. Chase Leone, Querbes Park G. Cse., Maplewood, 13.) You might even resort to grabbing a water-hole ball as a precaution. MARK BLACKBURN (17) VOTES: 1,609 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, Ala. Group Clinic $30 each. CALIFORNIA BY SOUTHLAND GOLF MAGAZINE. Mike Labauve, Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 9.) Aaron Olson, Tour Striker Golf Academy, Phoenix, 24.) Brian Hussey, Rock Ridge C.C., Newtown, 16.) Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) Then make swings trying to clip the tee. And about writing. Luke Benoit, Interlachen C.C., Minneapolis, 6.) Tony Pancake, Crooked Stick G.C., Carmel, 6.) 2 Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his title while No. With Golf Digest Schools, that mission has expanded to include an all-access video experience covering every aspect of game improvement, produced in the highest quality, shot at some of the finest courses in America and, as always, taught by the top teachers and players in the game. If you normally whip the club inside, this drill will be difficult at first. Golf Digest's "Best Teacher" awards are the only awards in the industry where nominees are selected . 33.) HANK HANEY (21) VOTES: 584 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Hank Haney University, Paradise Valley, Ariz. Jon Schoepf, Rolling Hills C.C., Los Angeles, 46.) Now make a backswing while applying pressure on the stick with your trail foot. JAKE TOLIVER / 32 Los Angeles C.C. Matt Murdoch, Mission Hills C.C., Prairie Village, 7.) 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! Ashaunta Epps: Golfing Expert, Community Leader and Visionary Entrepreneur. Charles Vandenberg, Thousand Oaks Golf Academy, Grand Rapids, 11.) 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. LUKE DONAH / 29 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) C.C. Trolio, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 2.) Colby Wollitz, Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville, 3.) Cse., Valencia, 37.) Lessons by Appointment. John Dunham, Zionsville Golf Practice Center, 11.) Debbie Doniger, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 6.) JOSEPH DICHIARA / 39 Ancala C.C., Scottsdale $200/HR. Dan Kochevar, Oak Brook G.C., Glen Ellyn, 21.) Dave Burrell, Essex Family Fun Center, Burlington, 3.) Robert Dickman, Robert Dickman Golf, Lake Forest, 20.) JOHN BATTAGLIA / 37 PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, Calif. $200/HR. Susie Meyers, Ventana Canyon G. & Racquet C., Tucson, 13.) ), Lake Mary, 54.) $165/HR. ANDY PLUMMER (22) VOTES: 750 LESSON RATE: $350/hour FACILITY: Stack & Tilt Miami at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Fla. The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. Will Robins, Empire Ranch G.C., Folsom, 12.) Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) Steven Deboer, Steven DeBoer Golf Academy, Cullman, 7.) Chris Carpenter, Nashawtuc C.C., Concord, 15.) Jason Montoya, Elevate GolfMindBody, Santa Ana Pueblo, 6.) Here we will reveal their names and give you a taste of their abilities as some of them share quality practice tips. 1.) Avoli, Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, 41.) Mark Blackburn (7), Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 2.) Andrew Kiger, The Club of 12 Oaks, Holly Springs, 12.) Kathy Gildersleeve-Jensen, Kalispel G. & C.C., Spokane, 14.) Brandon Roby, Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids, 12.) Sarah Bidney named a Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach! Grant Halverson, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 36.) GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Brady Riggs, Hansen Dam G. From $3.33 a month. Kevin Ralbovsky, KMR School of Golf, Kaneohe, 1.) MOLLY BRAID / 35 Westmoor C.C., Brookfield, Wisc. RYAN RODY / 37 Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa $200/HR. Student: Mitch Robinson (31, 19-handicap) In high school, an awkward fall on a trampoline left Mitch paralyzed from the neck down. Jason Sedan, Golf Channel Academy at Lake Winnipesaukee G.C., New Durham, 2.) CARLA OVERHISER / 35 John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers, Palm Beach $275/HR. RYAN HAGER / 29 Plainfield C.C., Edison, N.J. $225/HR. Cse., Overland Park, 1.) 23.) The only exact commonalities of the instructors on this list are that theyre all under 40, and they all have a real knack for making golfers better. MEET GOLF'S TOP 100 LIFETIM E MEMBERS. 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 SHAUN WEBB (NR)VOTES: 420LESSON RATE: $500/hourFACILITY: Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, Ga. $140/HR. Cse., Green Valley, 19.) The two-toned ball will help you see this steady movement. $200/HR. Mike Diffley, Pelham C.C., Pelham Manor, 1.) Cse., Oakdale, 11.) GEORGE GANKAS VOTES: 1,096LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: Westlake G. ), Lake Mary, Fla. 25 Feb 2023 17:00:02 . DREW STECKEL / 36 Southern Highlands G.C., Las Vegas $350/HR. Craig Welty, Skagit G. & C.C., Burlington, NEW RANKING: The 50 Best Teachers In America, 1.) 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