Eden Foster, Maidstone C., East Hampton, 25.) DREW STECKEL / 36 Southern Highlands G.C., Las Vegas $350/HR. Brech Spradley has been named again to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in State for the 2019-2020 season. Junior and adult coaching, private instruction, camps, clinics and schools. Mark Sweeney, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 19.) 5 About - NorCal Golf Academy %. You can make a not-so-good swing on the range and still hit a good shot. BERNIE NAJAR (42) VOTES: 432 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills, Md. Justin Hill, Justin Hill Golf Academy, Little Rock, RELATED: Golf Digest's new list of America's 50 Best Teachers, 1.) Eric Layton, The C.C. 13.) In 2016, she was named LPGA Northeast Coach . BLAKE JIRGES / 31* Coto de Caza (Calif.) G. & Racquet C. $180/HR. OHIO. He has taught alongside 7 of the current Golf Digest Top 100 instructors and was a staff member of the Golf Digest Schools. Martin Hall (14), The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, 7.) Why start with the club in front of the ball? Dan Shelden, Ruth Lake C.C., Hinsdale, 16.) Andy Plummer (23), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 9.) $450/HR. MIKE MALASKA (19) VOTES: 813 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Malaska Golf at Superstition Mountain G. & C.C., Gold Canyon, Ariz. Newer golfers traditionally struggle to "read" distances and select the right club from that big bag of sticks. Kevin Rhoads, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, 9.) 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. Andrew Storm, Andrew Storm Golf at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 6.) Jonathan Yarwood, Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, Bluffton, 3.) Golf Digest's biennial list of the most talented instructors under 40 (2023-2024). 4.) Kevin Ralbovsky, KMR School of Golf, Kaneohe, 1.) PRESTON COMBS / 33 Prestons Putting, Kissimmee, Fla. $270/HR. Hank Gardner, Whisper Rock G.C., Scottsdale, 28.) DEREK SWOBODA / 34* Ocean Reef C., Key Largo, Fla. $175/HR. . Will Robins, Empire Ranch G.C., Folsom, 12.) Mark Hackett, Old Palm G.C., Palm Beach Gardens, 28.) 35.) 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 . JOHN MONTGOMERY teaches at the Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy. Country: United States Born: November 9, 1942 Died: August 20, 2022 Category: Male Competitor Official Victories: 18 (16 on PGA TOUR) Majors/THE PLAYERS: . Dana Dahlquist (24), El Dorado Park G. Rick Smith, Rick Smith Performance Center at Doral, Miami, 15.) Monte Scheinblum, Rebellion Golf Academy, Laguna Niguel, 40.) GAYLON CUDE / 35 Golf House Tennessee, Franklin, Tenn. $150/HR. SHAUN WEBB (NR)VOTES: 420LESSON RATE: $500/hourFACILITY: Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, Ga. Don Law, Don Law Golf Academy at Osprey Point, Boca Raton, 40.) Eric Johnson, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, 17.) TRAVIS OLSON / 36 Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge, Mont. Ricky Serrano, Cattail Creek C.C., Glenwood, 18.) James Sieckmann (13), The Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 4.) Cse., Lakeville, 2.) Some coach at exclusive places such as Baltusrol and L.A. Country Club. 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. Kaylin Skovron, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 1.) Pia Nilsson (17), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 2.) Nick Adcock, Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. NATHAN MORRIS / 39 GolfTec Westminster (Colo.) $220/HR. 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. Check out the full list here . Instagram post. AARON ASEDO / 35* . 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. Grayson Zacker, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 39.) We like to think we know a thing or two about golf. Carol Preisinger, Kiawah Island Golf Learning Center, 4.) Gia Bocra Liwski, Golf Experiences for Her, Tewksbury, 6.) Jeremy Anderson, Legacy G.C., Phoenix, 16.) at Boars Head Resort, Charlottesville, Va. $125/HR. Golf Digest - "Best Teachers in Your State", ranked #4 in Virginia for 2007 . Cse., Oakdale, 11.) Colby Huffman, Golf Channel Academy at Wood Wind G.C., Westfield, 7.) JORDAN KING THOMAS / 39 Rick Smith Golf Academy, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. $225/HR. Morgan Hale, Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 6.) DAVID ANGELOTTI / 33 Sea Island G.C., St. Simons Island, Ga. $245/HR. BILL HARMON (30) VOTES: 593 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Bill Harmon Performance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells, Calif. Doug Spencer, Spencer Golf Academy . 45.) MIKE BENDER (3) VOTES: 1,824 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, Fla. Paul Trittler, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 31.) Practice hitting the center of the face without hitting either tee, which produces an end-over-end roll with almost no sidespin or wobble. Jeff has seen the best of both worlds and understands how to coach you. Sure, those things help, but theres no one formula. When your swing is more fluid, you can increase your clubhead speed with a lot less effort. Nicole Damarjian, Tallwood C.C., Hebron, 18.) KEITH BENNETT / 31* The G.C. ASHLEY MALASKA MOSS / 32 Malaska Golf, Mesa, Ariz. $200/HR. Chip Johnson, Hatherly C.C., North Scituate, 10.) 8.) $125/HR. Jason Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 39.) Bryan Lebedevitch, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 18.) Steve Slotterback, Kinloch G.C., Manakin Sabot, 12.) Nick Iacono, Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, 14.) JON SCHOEPF / 30 Rolling Hills C.C., Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. $250/HR. One putting exercise with tons of feedback is this drill using tees. Influence on social media? 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. Donald Crawley, The Boulders, Carefree, 27.) He will not only improve your swing mechanics, but help you shoot lower scores. From our Top 100 Courses to our state-of-the-art approach to club testing, . Nicole Weller, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, 5.) 25 Feb 2023 17:00:02 . Bobby Clampett, Impact Zone Golf, Naples, 24.) T-50.) BRYAN COLLINS / 33* GolfTec Englewood (Colo.) $400/HR. Cse., Green Valley, 19.) World No. Brian Jones, Kenwood C.C., Cincinnati, 9.) Jeff Leishman, The Dye Preserve, Jupiter, 23.) Cse., Allendale, 8.) David Armitage, La Gorce C.C., Miami, 29.) $150/HR. John Hobbins, Greenside Golf Academy, Nexus Club, New York City, 27.) Ted Britschgi, Ted Britschgi Golf Academy, Orlando, 42.) Colby Wollitz, Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville, 3.) Megin ODonnell-Kelly, Brooklawn C.C., Fairfield, 13.) MITCH FARRER / 31* The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $195/HR. OLIVER POLLAND / 30* Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $300/HR. The Best Golf Courses in Every State. $125/HR. MIKE KRAHE / 36* Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix $165/HR. Bruce Nakamura, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 50.) Ron Beck, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 9.) Clif Vanetti, Highland Falls G.C., Las Vegas, 13.) Marvol Barnard, Haven G. RYAN CRAWLEY / 30* Ryan Crawley Golf, Lowell, Ark. Marty Nowicki, Turning Stone Resort, Verona, 17.) Andy Patnou, Starfire G.C., Scottsdale, 15.) Dennis Sales, Dennis Sales Golf, Argyle, 25.) He does happen to be GOLFTEC's Vice President of Instruction, a Top 50 Teacher in America, No. Brian Dobbie, Trump National, Bedminster Township, 14.) She is a member of the PGA of America and the LPGA and was a two-time Empire 8 Conference Women's Coach of the Year at Ithaca College. Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township, 6.) Sean McTernan, Brae Burn C.C., West Newton, 6.) JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. The reality is, those who revisit failures in their mind are doomed to repeat them. 7 . E.J. 23.) Jeff Pierce, The Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, 5.) Julio Nutt, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 52.) Lynn Marriott (28), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 6.) It adds some flow to your swing. Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. Jonathan Fly, Spring Creek Ranch G.C., Collierville, RELATED: Tour-pro spin from a bunker, explained, 2.) 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Jeff Barton, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 34.) 46.) MEET GOLF'S TOP 100 LIFETIM E MEMBERS. Travis Olson, Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge, 3.) DAVID TARASCHI / 34 Burlington C.C., Mount Holly, N.J. $200/HR. Mike Barge, Hazeltine National G.C., Chaska, 9.) PAUL SELVAGGIO / 39 Westchester C.C., Rye, N.Y. $150/HR. Jon Hardesty, HP Golf Academy, Nicholasville, 9.) Brian Speakman, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 8.) Julie Cole, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 14.) GREG DUCHARME teaches at the Michael Breed Golf Academy in Greenwich, Conn. DARREN FALK / 39 Holly Ridge G.C., Sandwich, Mass. George Gankas (11), Westlake G. Cse., Edinburgh, 3.) I get it. Courtney Mahon, Tour Striker Midwest at Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa, 2.) Cse., Pacoima, 11.) Mike Schuchart, Nebraska Golf Academy at Wilderness Ridge G.C., Lincoln, 5.) Unlike a full swing, it requires more finesse than speed. Brian Hussey, Rock Ridge C.C., Newtown, 16.) Cse., Aurora, Colo. $140/HR. Brian Jacobs, Mill Creek G.C., Churchville, 15.) If youre a slicer, set your trail hand at the top so your palm is facing away from youlike a free throw shooter. RICO RICIPUTI / 35 Coach Club, North Hampton, N.H. $150/HR. Michael Jacobs (30), Jacobs3D at Rock Hill G. & C.C., Manorville. Dennis Tiziani, Cherokee C.C., Madison, 1.) KEVIN WEEKS (48) VOTES: 423 LESSON RATE: $230/hour FACILITY: Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, Ill. T-46.) Finally, form a narrow gate along your starting line and see if you can roll the ball pure through the gate (above). 19.) 100 GREATEST: CLICK TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE 100 GREATEST RANKING. Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) Golf Digest says"For 20 years, Golf Digest has produced the most comprehensive instructor rankings in the gameanchored by peer evaluation from hundreds of elite teachers across the country. Dana Rader, Belfair Learning Center, Bluffton, 2.) Not much. Clayton Pendergraft, Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, 18.) Drew Steckel, Southern Highlands, Las Vegas, 4.) Michael Hebron (31), Smithtown Landing G. Cse. 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. #13. Ted Sheftic, Ted Sheftic Learning Center at Bridges G.C., Abbottstown, 5.) Sheryl Maize, Crystal Lake G. Patrick Coyner, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 10.) Rob Labritz, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 18.) Cse., Long Beach, Calif. Kurt Mantyla, Naga-Waukee War Memorial G. I use resistance to create awareness of what their bad tendencies are, so theyre more incentivized to fix them. Fred Shoemaker, Extraordinary Golf, Carmel, 48.) GAVIN PARKER / 30 Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, Va. $185/HR. Brian Lackey, The G.C. KYLE KUNIOKA / 37 Mid-Pacific C.C., Kailua, Hawaii $150/HR. Ryan Martin, Forest Hills C.C., St. Louis, 12.) BRIAN ZEIGLER / 35 Dallas National G.C. Now visualize the trajectory and shape of the shot over and over until its perfectly clear. Mark Anderson, St. Davids G.C., Wayne, 11.) Golf Digest's editors surveyed teachers from their state and national rankings and . KATIE DIXON / 39 St. Andrews C.C., Boca Raton, Fla. $120/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. DEVAN BONEBRAKE / 37 Beach City G.C., Hermosa Beach, Calif. $300/HR. Todd Kolb, Sanford Power Golf Academy, Sioux Falls, 2.) Thats how the fastest learning is done. Golf knowledge? Skip Guss, GolfRite Performance Studio, Southborough, 7.) ANDREW LEWIS / 38 Sherrill Park, Richardson, Texas $200/HR. ), Lake Mary, Fla. at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 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Jonathan Mielke, Oak Hills C.C., Omaha, 7.) TIM BOEGH / 38 GolfTec Madison (Wisc.) JIM SUTTIE (35) VOTES: 424 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: The Golf Academy at TwinEagles, Naples, Fla. LINDY LABAUVE / 34 The Westin Kierland G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. Cse., Westlake Village, 2.) Cse., Lake Forest, Ill. $175/HR. Brett Slater, Maketewah C.C., Cincinnati, 7.) PATRICK MILKOVICH / 28* Canterbury G.C., Beachwood, Ohio $140/HR, KYLE MORRIS / 37 The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $400/HR. Mark Blackburn (7), Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 2.) 2 Paul Kaster voted Best in NJ by Golf Digest Again! Ryan Smith, Marc Lapointe Golf, Fort Mill, 1.) 19 Desert teachers make Golf Digest's list of top 50 teachers in the state. KEVIN KIRK (NR) VOTES: 391 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Trump National Doral, Miami. STEFANIE FERGUSON / 35 Experience Golf at Common Ground G. Taylor Porter, Avondale Golf Academy, Hayden Lake, 1.) You want your wedge to skim the sand as you swing through impact. $250/HR. As the CEO and Founder of A Perfect Swing, Inc. . Golf Digest just released its 2017-18 edition of Best Teachers In Your State list, and the golf instruction gurus of Northeast Ohio did well. Derek Siesser, Indian Canyon Golf Academy, Spokane, 13.) Addison Craig, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 24.) $200/HR. RYAN HAGER / 29 Plainfield C.C., Edison, N.J. $225/HR. E.J. on. Nick Helwig, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 12.) 41.) Kellie Stenzel, Palm Beach Par-3 G. Cse. ANDREW RICE (25) VOTES: 594 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: The Club at Savannah Harbor, Savannah, Ga. Rob Sedorcek, Family Golf and Learning Center, St. Louis, 3.) 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). Luke Benoit, Interlachen C.C., Minneapolis, 6.) The list, The Best Teachers in Your State (2015-2016), was compiled using polling of thousands of teaching professionals throughout the nation. of Kansas City, 11.) DawesGolf Academies, Land o' Lakes, Florida. Lanyi is a Foresights Sports Advisory Staff Member working with . ERICA STONER / 25* Raleigh (N.C.) C.C. 1.) Trolio, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 2.) Steve Brady, Oakland Hills C.C., Bloomfield Township, 20.) Tom Harding, Carls Golfland, Bloomfield Hills, 18.) GEORGE GANKAS VOTES: 1,096LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: Westlake G. $250/HR. 1.) NICK IACONO / 34 Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, Pa. $175/HR. Mike Bender (4), Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, 2.) Named one of the top teachers in South Carolina for 2013-2023 by Golf Digest. Mark Durland, Durland Golf School at Naples Grande, Naples, 33.) Joe Plecker, The Landings C., Savannah, 13.) NICK BOVA / 37 Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, N.J. $240/HR. 11.) RICK SESSINGHAUS (NR) VOTES: 487 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, Calif. Derek Swoboda, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, 44.) Brad Lardon, The Club at Las Campana, Santa Fe, 3.) 45.) RANDY SMITH (37) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: Royal Oaks G.C., Dallas. Cse., Dallas, 47.) JOE MEGLEN / 38* Stonewater G.C., Highland Heights, Ohio $140/HR. Next, add a tee 12 inches behind the ball to help control the length of your backswing. Chris Smeal, FCG Academy at Stadium Golf Center, San Diego, 28.) 6 About | Mike Dickson Golf Lessons - Clarksburg, MD. Alana Swain, PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, 48.) Pfister, Oak Tree National, Edmond, 2.) 1 instructor in every Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers in America survey since 2001; Jay Sigel Country: United States Born: November 13, 1943 Category: Contributor - Amateur . JARUT PADUNG / 34 McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. $150/HR. Rick Grayson, Rivercut G. 21 Scott Watkins Golf. Now make a backswing and get your lead hand on top of the ball (above). at Newcastle (Wash.) $250/HR. David Impastato, David Impastato Golf Academy, Geneva, 19.) Cse., Pacoima, 31.) Thomas Valdez, GolfTEC Houston, Galleria, 32.) JOHN BATTAGLIA / 37 PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, Calif. $200/HR. Dave Kendall, Kendall Golf Academy, Ypsilanti, 5.) 32.) By downloading and using this app, purchasing a subscription or purchasing an issue, you are agreeing . Others spend their days teaching indoors on simulators. Grant Waite, Grant Waite Golf, Ocala, 16.) Kip Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 17.) CALIFORNIA BY SOUTHLAND GOLF MAGAZINE. Cse., West Dover, 1.) Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor in California 2017-2023; Golf Magazine Top 50 Club Fitter in North . Tom Rezendes, NorCal Golf Academy, Walnut Creek, 22.) Ed Oldham, The Ranch C.C., Westminster, 3.) Peter Fowler (1993), Dimitrios Papadatos (2014), Jordan Zunic (2015), Matt Griffin (2016), Zach Murray (2019) and Brad Kennedy (2011 & 2020 . 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. CLIFF MISHLER / 34 Stonebridge Ranch C.C., McKinney, Texas $175/HR. Cameron McCormick (10), Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 4.) 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. Nick Paez, GolfTEC Cleveland West, North Olmstead, 5.) I will show you the proper clubface relative to the target. at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. JIM HARDY (14) VOTES: 912 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Plane Truth Golf at BlackHorse G.C., Cypress, Texas, 16.) ROB FAILES / 28* Birdwood G. Cse. Cse., Encino, Calif. $175/HR. Lou Guzzi, Lou Guzzi Golf Academy at Talamore C.C., Ambler, 10.) Then make swings trying to clip the tee. Michael Lamanna, Phoenician G.C., Scottsdale, 30.) I focus on these basic elements: Grip: Golf begins with a good grip. Rick Murphy, Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center, Greensboro, 16.) 34.) Jason Montoya, Elevate GolfMindBody, Santa Ana Pueblo, 6.) Shaun Webb (T-46), Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, 4.) Rick Barry, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 13.) John Kostis, JPK Golf Instruction, Scottsdale, 1.) Steve Haggerty, Laurel Links C.C., Laurel, 22.) Alan Hodde, Axis Golf Academy, Cypress, 23.) of Pinehurst, 15.) David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 5.) Craig Welty, Skagit G. & C.C., Burlington, NEW RANKING: The 50 Best Teachers In America, 1.) $165/HR. I was reading the most recent issue of Golf Digest magazine and they listed the top instructors by state. Dave Bove, Tashua Knolls G. As you probably know, the goal in a greenside bunker isnt to hit the ball; its to swing through the sand under the ball. Ben Pellicani, Westhaven G.C., Nashville, 9.) Butch Harmon (1), Butch Harmon School of Golf at Rio Secco G.C., Henderson, 3.) SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. BUTCH HARMON (1) VOTES: 3,130 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon School of Golf (Rio Secco G.C. BRIAN ROGISH / 38 The G.C. Long hours on the range? Dan Kochevar, Oak Brook G.C., Glen Ellyn, 21.) Brady Riggs, Hansen Dam G. JAMES SIECKMANN (12) VOTES: 952 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 14.) Sean has been recognized by his peers as a U.S. Melissa Hatten, The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe, 5.) Theyre also able to better calibrate the length of their arm swing and the speed needed to hit the ball the right distance. Jim Schuman, Blue Mound G. & C.C., Milwaukee, 12.) TJ SULLIVAN / 38 GolfTec Oak Brook (Ill.) $250/HR. Chuck Cook (9), University of Texas G.C., Austin, 3.) 407/876-8008 or 407/876-5362. Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Andrew Navarro, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, RELATED: Butch Harmon's Greatest Driving Lesson. Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. 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. Steve Ball, Ball Golf Center, Oklahoma City, 6.) Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) STEPHEN SIERACKI / 36 The Legacy C. at Woodcrest, Cherry Hill, N.J. $200/HR. of Virginia, Richmond, 11.) JARUT PADUNG teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. Chris George, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, 10.) And about writing. GREG BARESEL / 38 Cantigny G., Wheaton, Ill. $140/HR. MATT KILLEN / 37 Troubadour G. & Field Club, College Grove, Tenn. $1,000/HR. Mike Thomas, Harmony Landing C.C., Goshen. BRIAN CREGHAN / 35 Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach, Fla. $250/HR. He has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and is also a graduate of Methodist University Professional Golf Management program. TODD ANDERSON (15) VOTES: 820 LESSON RATE: $495/hour FACILITY: PGA Tours Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach. JAKE TOLIVER / 32 Los Angeles C.C. Matt Jennings, Edmunson G. So it's nice when your peers think so, too. 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. Challenges. Ashaunta Epps is a visionary entrepreneur who has made a name for herself as a golfing expert and community leader. By. Kathy Gildersleeve-Jensen, Kalispel G. & C.C., Spokane, 14.) Brandon Roby, Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids, 12.) If you understand that concept, youre off to a good start in getting the ball on the green. Jennifer Hudson, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 13.) BOB TOSKI (29) VOTES: 565 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Toski Golf, Lake Worth, Fla. Boyd Summerhays (29), McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale, 7.) 31.) Kirk Oguri, Petes Golf Shop, Mineola, 14.) 22.) 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. JORGE PARADA / 38 Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, N.J. $350/HR. Daniel Gray, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 7.) You will be in a better position to swing down from inside the target line and avoid a slice. Doug's long list of accomplishments includes the South Texas PGA Section-Eastern Chapter Harvey Penick Teacher of the Year award in 2020, as well as Golf Digest's Best Teachers in Every State, but there's one memory that still tops them all for Doug. Christopher Hughes. 3 Best Teachers In State (Golf Digest) | Trent Wearner Golf - Golf Lessons Denver Colorado - Golf Academy. Chad Phillips, Pinetree C.C., Kennesaw, 17.) Columbus State University, CBS Sports, PGA TOUR Entertainment. Shane Allen, Heron Lakes C.C., Mobile, 1.) MATT DEJOHN / 32 Matt DeJohn Golf Academy, Port St. Lucie, Fla. $300/HR. Joe Meglen, GolfTEC Stonebrook, Middleburg Heights, 12.) Tim Cusick, PGA Learning Center, Frisco, 12.) MAUREEN FARRELL / 35 Oakwood C.C., Kansas City, Mo. Will Ellender, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 14.) Chris Carpenter, Nashawtuc C.C., Concord, 15.) BRETT MEYER / 37 Golfzon Leadbetter Academy HQ Reunion (Fla.) $250/HR. Golf Digest's "Best Young Teachers" (2010 - 2015). Andrew Park, Orange County National, Winter Garden, 27.) Sarah Bidney named a Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach! 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. RUSHI OZA / 36 Highland Creek G.C., Charlotte $90/HR. Todd Trimble, The Golf Complex, Paducah, 4.) Henry Stetina, New Mexico State U., Las Cruces, 2.) 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. Justin Parsons, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 9.) BRANDO TOMMASI / 39 Jim McLean Golf School at Miami Beach (Fla.) G.C. Now make a backswing while applying pressure on the stick with your trail foot. $175/HR. Gary Bissell, The Meadows G. MITCHELL MOORE / 35 Mitchell Moore Golf Academy, Hopkinsville, Ky. $100/HR. Gary Wiren, Trump International G.C., West Palm Beach, 21.) Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) Scott Munroe, The Boca Raton Resort & Club, 32.) Justin Foster, Ridgewood C.C., Danbury, 12.) Adam Kolloff, Pure Drive Golf, Woburn, 5.) Sean Hogan, David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 26.) 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