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Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best teachers in the state of Washington, Rick continues to pursue coaching expertise . Joe Hallett, Vanderbilt Legends C., Franklin, 3.) Darrell Kestner, Deepdale G.C., Manhasset, 7.) Randy Smith (T-38), Royal Oaks C.C., Dallas, 6.) Student: Mitch Robinson (31, 19-handicap) In high school, an awkward fall on a trampoline left Mitch paralyzed from the neck down. $150/HR. Bobby Clampett, Impact Zone Golf, Naples, 24.) Sarah Bidney named a Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach! . 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. Peter Fowler (1993), Dimitrios Papadatos (2014), Jordan Zunic (2015), Matt Griffin (2016), Zach Murray (2019) and Brad Kennedy (2011 & 2020 . ALEX FERNANDEZ / 31 Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $195/HR. $250/HR. Move around the hole repeating the drill, so you can experience different breaks. T-50.) Influence on social media? Cheryl Anderson (40), Mike Bender Golf Academy, Lake Mary, 12.) 5.) 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. Jon Paupore, Jim McLean Golf School at Red Ledges, Heber, 2.) 12.) Preston Combs, Prestons Putting, Orlando, 31.) Brian Cairns, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 7.) Ryan Rody, Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, 4.) Josh Nahm, The National G.C. Cse., Valencia, 37.) James Hong, Harbor Links G. Clif Vanetti, Highland Falls G.C., Las Vegas, 13.) First, grab a club and address a ball with an alignment stick under your trail foots heel (right heel for righties). Brian Jacobs, Mill Creek G.C., Churchville, 15.) DAVID LEADBETTER (4) VOTES: 1,403 LESSON RATE: $3,500/half-day FACILITY: David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, Orlando, 9.) MARIO GUERRA / 38 Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, N.Y. $250/HR. You can make a not-so-good swing on the range and still hit a good shot. Chase Leone, Querbes Park G. As the CEO and Founder of A Perfect Swing, Inc. . Our latest group of winners stands at 160, and their teaching locations stretch from Hawaii to New Hampshire. ), Henderson, Nev. TODD ANDERSON (15) VOTES: 820 LESSON RATE: $495/hour FACILITY: PGA Tours Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach. People skills? 24.) 8 of the 16 teachers listed for Ohio hail from NEOH:. ALEXANDRA BRAGA / 38 Denver C.C. Derek Uyeda, The Grand G.C., San Diego, 21.) RICHARD FRANKLIN / 39 Deerpath G. Susie Meyers, Ventana Canyon G. & Racquet C., Tucson, 13.) MITCH FARRER / 31* The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $195/HR. 48.) Bill Harmon (33), Bill Harmon Performance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells, 4.) Jane Frost, Sandwich Hollows G.C., East Sandwich, 1.) ANDY PLUMMER (22) VOTES: 750 LESSON RATE: $350/hour FACILITY: Stack & Tilt Miami at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Fla. $450/HR. Doug Spencer, Spencer Golf Academy . I have been honored to be named in the top 25 ranked instructors in California by my peers in the Semi Annual Golf Digest "Best Teachers In State" and look forward to the never ending journey of learning and improving Golfer's motions. Some coach at exclusive places such as Baltusrol and L.A. Country Club. He does happen to be GOLFTEC's Vice President of Instruction, a Top 50 Teacher in America, No. Skip Guss, GolfRite Performance Studio, Southborough, 7.) JAMIE PUTERBAUGH / 38 Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, Calif. $195/HR. Ill have students take a golf ball and toss it underhand at the flagstick (below). Jordan Young, Jordan Young Golf at Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 9.) Justin Poynter, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 22.) LINDY LABAUVE / 34 The Westin Kierland G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. Randy Dietz, Windmill Golf Center, Macedonia, 1.) Steve Fessler, Albion Ridges G.C., Hanover, 7.) STEPHEN SIERACKI / 36 The Legacy C. at Woodcrest, Cherry Hill, N.J. $200/HR. Maria Palozola, St. Louis Golf Lessons, 8.) Judd Cornell, The Players C. at Deer Creek, Omaha, 1.) Golf knowledge? Eden Foster, Maidstone C., East Hampton, 25.) RYAN SMITH / 38 Marc Lapointe Golf Academy, Fort Mill, S.C. $120/HR. Cse., Denver, 12.) CHRIS GREEN / 36 Glen View C., Golf, Ill. $195/HR. TERRY ROWLES (NR) VOTES: 389 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, N.J. Jeff Smith, Timbergate G. JAKE HUTT / 34* Dryvebox, San Francisco $250/HR. 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. Finally, form a narrow gate along your starting line and see if you can roll the ball pure through the gate (above). Brian Jones, Kenwood C.C., Cincinnati, 9.) Michael Finney, University of Louisville G.C., Simpsonville, 2.) GREENSBORO, Ga. - Taylor Crosby, lead golf instructor at The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, has been named by Golf Digest as one of the "Best Young Teachers in America for 2023-24." The "Best Young Teacher's" list is featured in the February issue of Golf Digest and editors said this year's "competition was fierce. Noah Horstman, Beechmont C.C., Cleveland (pictured above) 4.) Monte Scheinblum, Rebellion Golf Academy, Laguna Niguel, 40.) Donald Crawley, The Boulders, Carefree, 27.) RYAN HAGER / 29 Plainfield C.C., Edison, N.J. $225/HR. of Indiana, Zionsville, 5.) Private Instruction and Group Instruction Available Contact Information: Phone: 704-995-3997. We like to think we know a thing or two about golf. Margaret Roller, Cedar Ridge C.C., Broken Arrow, 2.) 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking and the same in the . Marvol Barnard, Haven G. Dustin Miller, Black Bear G.C., Parker, 13.) Golf Digest's "Best Young Teachers" (2010 - 2015). GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Theyre also able to better calibrate the length of their arm swing and the speed needed to hit the ball the right distance. JON MCLEAN / 36 The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, Wyo. Mark Sweeney, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 19.) The final step is to place a ball in the sand and imagine there still is a tee under it. Trolio, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 2.) SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. 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. TAYLOR CROSBY / 39* The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Ga. $200/HR. Cse., East Lansing, 17.) of Tennessee, Kingston Springs, 7.) David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate. Joseph Mayo, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, 7.) DAVID TARASCHI / 34 Burlington C.C., Mount Holly, N.J. $200/HR. Matt DeJohn, Matt DeJohn Golf Academy at Hammock Creek, Palm City, 36.) Cse., Edinburgh, 3.) Trent Wearner, Trent Wearner Golf, Englewood, 7.) 7.) Jeff Isler, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 41.) Kevin Ralbovsky, KMR School of Golf, Kaneohe, 1.) ADAM FARABAUGH / 36 C.C. For lasting improvement, you need to practice with feedback. As they make practice backswings, the weight of the basket discourages them from pulling the clubhead to the inside. The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. That attitude perhaps goes a long way in explaining why Morris, a director of instruction at GOLFTEC's Westminster training center, was named one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America. 23.) Cse., Allendale, 8.) 5.) BLAKE JIRGES / 31* Coto de Caza (Calif.) G. & Racquet C. $180/HR. Grant Waite, Grant Waite Golf, Ocala, 16.) Ben Willman, Axis Golf Academy, Cypress, 38.) Bruce Rearick, The Fort G. Resort, Indianapolis, 9.) Golf Digest's biennial list of the most talented instructors under 40 (2023-2024). Tommy Sanderson, The Valley C., Sun Valley, 4.) Clubface: Even the pros get this wrong. $250/HR. T-38.) . KEITH BENNETT / 31* The G.C. GREG DUCHARME teaches at the Michael Breed Golf Academy in Greenwich, Conn. DARREN FALK / 39 Holly Ridge G.C., Sandwich, Mass. BOB TOSKI (29) VOTES: 565 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Toski Golf, Lake Worth, Fla. JON SCHOEPF / 30 Rolling Hills C.C., Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. $250/HR. Danny Elkins, Georgia Golf Center, Roswell, 18.) Dan Shelden, Ruth Lake C.C., Hinsdale, 16.) TONY RUGGIERO (43) VOTES: 475 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, Ala. Claude Harmon III (12), Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City. Hank Smith, The G.C. Instagram post. Kammy Maxfeldt, Birchwood C.C., Westport, 3.) Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) Jason Aichele, Meadow Springs C.C., Richland, 4.) Ted Sheftic, Ted Sheftic Learning Center at Bridges G.C., Abbottstown, 5.) Daniel Alldredge, Lakewood C., Point Clear, 14.) Shaun Webb (T-46), Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, 4.) . DANA DAHLQUIST (27) VOTES: 730 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: El Dorado Park G. Chris Walkey, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 30.) GARY BISSELL / 33 The Meadows G. NICK CLEARWATER (T-33) VOTES: 764 LESSON RATE: $1,000/hour FACILITY: GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, Colo. Cse., Westlake Village, Calif. NICK IACONO / 34 Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, Pa. $175/HR. of Pinehurst, 15.) JOE SHEREN / 36* Smart Golf & Fitness Instruction, Chicago $200/HR. Todd Casabella, Barrington G.C., Aurora, 11.) 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. DAN CARRAHER / 38 Dan Carraher Golf Academy, St. Augustine, Fla. $200/HR. $140/HR. Jim Suttie (44), The Golf Academy at TwinEagles G.C., Naples, 13.) Larry Ward, High Performance Golf, Nicholasville, 6.) Sean has been recognized by his peers as a U.S. RYAN RODY / 37 Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa $200/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 . The same features built into hybrids to help average players get shots airborne and avoid slicing can induce hard hooks for better players. iPad. Pfister, Oak Tree National, Edmond, 2.) GAYLON CUDE / 35 Golf House Tennessee, Franklin, Tenn. $150/HR. - Paul Kaster Golf Coaching. Michael Jacobs (30), Jacobs3D at Rock Hill G. & C.C., Manorville. 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. Patrick Coyner, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 10.) Angie Ause, Oak Marsh G. ERIC COGORNO / 34* Bethlehem (Pa.) G.C. Tony Ruggiero (41), Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 3.) MICHAEL BREED (16) VOTES: 886 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Michael Breed Golf Academy (Trump G. Links at Ferry Point), New York City, 17.) Paul Kaster, Paul Kaster Golf Coaching, Little Silver, 13.) CHRIS COMO (9) VOTES: 2,106 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Dallas National Golf Club, Dallas. Andrew Kiger, The Club of 12 Oaks, Holly Springs, 12.) DREW STECKEL / 36 Southern Highlands G.C., Las Vegas $350/HR. Brad Rose, Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville, 15.) Mark Costaregni, Atlantic G.C., Bridgehampton, 29.) Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) Fred Griffin, Fred Griffin Golf, Orlando, 50.) $190/HR. at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Stand directly behind your ball, and pick a target off in the distance. 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. 407/876-8008 or 407/876-5362. JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. Jamie Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 43.) Feedback and consistencythose are my two buzzwords for practice. Patrick Nuber, GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 6.) Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. Dane Thorman, Iron Horse G.C., Whitefish, 1.) The next time youre on the practice tee, imagine theres a water hazard between you and whatever target you choose (above). From our Top 100 Courses to our state-of-the-art approach to club testing, . Alana Swain, PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, 48.) Don Parsons, Twin Lakes G. Fred Shoemaker, Extraordinary Golf, Carmel, 48.) 45.) Eric Johnson, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, 17.) David Taraschi, Stack & Tilt Academy at Burlington C.C., Mt. Rob Sedorcek, Family Golf and Learning Center, St. Louis, 3.) Mark Heartfield, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 12.) Sean Hogan, David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 26.) 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. Kathy Hart Wood, Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 19.) Bob Toski (35), Toski Golf, Lake Worth, 10.) 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 Once you address the ball, spend no more than five seconds over it before swinging away. 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 . BERNIE NAJAR (42) VOTES: 432 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills, Md. Trillium Rose (43), Woodmont C.C., Rockville, 3.) Sarah Bidney named to 2022-2023 Golf Digest's Best Teachers by State list for Iowa! Nick Clearwater (22), GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 2.) BEST YOUNG TEACHERS IN AMERICA 2021-2022. Brian Mogg, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 22.) MARK BLACKBURN (17) VOTES: 1,609 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, Ala. Watch Golf Digest's latest "Every Hole At" course videos below: COLBY WOLLITZ / 36 Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville $250/HR. Dave Vanloozen, Oakland Hills C.C., Bloomfield Township, 13.) Cse., Westlake Village, 2.) Holly, 10.) Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. He has taught alongside 7 of the current Golf Digest Top 100 instructors and was a staff member of the Golf Digest Schools. Mark Durland, Durland Golf School at Naples Grande, Naples, 33.) JUSTIN KLEMBALLA / 35 Forest Highlands G.C., Flagstaff, Ariz. $135/HR. Here we will reveal their names and give you a taste of their abilities as some of them share quality practice tips. Jimmy Logue, Logue Pro Golf Academy, Columbus, 8.) Michael Brisbane, Azalea City G.C., Mobile, 15.) Jason Gandy, Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville, 12.) Dave Bove, Tashua Knolls G. AARON ASEDO / 35* . an instructor near you who can help you with your game. at Newcastle (Wash.) $250/HR. Skip Maiwald, Ironhorse G.C., Leawood, 3.) Todd Graves, Graves Golf Academy, Edmond, 5.) JIM HARDY (14) VOTES: 912 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Plane Truth Golf at BlackHorse G.C., Cypress, Texas, 16.) The magazine states that the rankings are peer-created, based on a biennial survey of 1,500+ teaching professionals. If you normally whip the club inside, this drill will be difficult at first. Mark Hackett, Old Palm G.C., Palm Beach Gardens, 28.) Brian Fogt, Bellerive C.C., St. Louis, 2.) AYUMI HORI / 37 Balboa G. BLAKE THOMAS / 36* Congressional C.C., Bethesda, Md. DAN CARRAHER runs the Dan Carraher Golf Academy in St. Augustine, Fla. CODY CARTER / 34 Druid Hills G.C., Atlanta $165/HR. Rob Noel, Rob Noel Golf Academy, Abita Springs, 6.) 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. Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) CLIFF MISHLER / 34 Stonebridge Ranch C.C., McKinney, Texas $175/HR. I will show you the proper clubface relative to the target. NORTHEAST. . 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. ), Lake Mary, 3.) Connie DeMattia, Cantigny G.C., Wheaton, 9.) Tanya Dergal, Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles, 19.) 21 Scott Watkins Golf. CHERYL ANDERSON (47) VOTES: 477 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy (Magnolia Plantation G.C. 21.) Orlando, FL 32819. David Glenz, Black Oak G.C., Long Valley, 8.) 35.) Glenn Deck, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach, 45.) Erika Larkin (T-46), Creighton Farms, Aldie, 2.) GAVIN PARKER / 30 Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, Va. $185/HR. BOYD SUMMERHAYS (T-45) VOTES: 618 LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale. Joe Ingoglia, Joe Ingoglia Golf Instruction, Dix Hills, 28.) Thomas Valdez, GolfTEC Houston, Galleria, 32.) SAM VOSLER / 34* Sanford Sports Golf Academy, Sioux Falls, S.D. The PGA Tour is closed, for now. Julie Cole, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 14.) Steve Mulcahy, Shawnee C.C., Lima 2.) 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! Joanna Coe, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 13.) Golf Digest - "Best Teachers in Your State", ranked #4 in Virginia for 2007 . 22.) Top-10 Tony has four top-10 finishes in his past seven starts and seven top-20s in that span. Brech Spradley has been named again to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in State for the 2019-2020 season. Derek Hooper, Royal Oaks C.C., Houston, 18.) Matt Killen, Troubadour G. and Field C., College Grove, 5.) $200/HR. Chris Smeal, FCG Academy at Stadium Golf Center, San Diego, 28.) Craig Welty, Skagit G. & C.C., Burlington, NEW RANKING: The 50 Best Teachers In America, 1.) Not much. EVA ROGERS / 34 Medinah (Ill.) C.C. The teachers highlighted in BOLD are on the list of America's 50 Best Teachers. KAYLIN SKOVRON / 35 Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, Texas $170/HR. Cse., Springfield, 10.) Without feedback, how are you going to know if youre doing something right? Paul Trittler, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 31.) JESSICA DICKSON / 39 Palmira G.C., Bonita Springs, Fla. $120/HR. Mark Sheftic, Lookaway G.C., Buckingham, 8.) MICHAEL HEBRON (24) VOTES: 610 LESSON RATE: $145/hour FACILITY: Smithtown (N.Y.) Landing G. Cse. And about writing. 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 . Take a medium-sized ball and hold it in front of you with your hands on either side. Avoli, Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, 41.) at Briars Creek, Johns Island, 10.) Jonathan Fly, Spring Creek Ranch G.C., Collierville, RELATED: Tour-pro spin from a bunker, explained, 2.) Hit shots trying to clip that imaginary tee out from under the ball. Gale Peterson, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 11.) James Jordan, Woodley Lakes G. Cse., Pacoima, 11.) RICO RICIPUTI / 35 Coach Club, North Hampton, N.H. $150/HR. Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) Chris Toulson, Sunningdale C.C., Scarsdale, 30.) 3 Best Teachers In State (Golf Digest) | Trent Wearner Golf - Golf Lessons Denver Colorado - Golf Academy. In 2017, Ryan was awarded as GOLFTEC National Teacher of the Year, the most prestigious award given by the company. John Hobbins, Greenside Golf Academy, Nexus Club, New York City, 27.) Cameron Doan, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 45.) Scott Dirck, Scott Dirck Golf Academy, Alexandria, 1.) In 2016, she was named LPGA Northeast Coach . Billy McKinney, Swing Fit Golf Academy, Rancho Santa Margarita, 49.) Dave Pelz (48), Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools, Austin, 8.) 4.) Carlos Brown, Keeton Park G. Abby Spector, Riverside G. Andrew Dawes, a "Top 40 Golf Instructor Under 40 Years of Age in America" as voted by Golf Digest. JONATHAN BUCHANAN / 38 Dallas C.C. LINDY LABAUVE is the director of instruction at the Westin Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale. Andrew Getson, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 12.) Group Clinic $30 each. Kay Cornelius, Foothills G.C., Phoenix, 29.) Robert Scott, Royal Oaks C.C., Houston, 35.) Rory McIlroy, No. TJ SULLIVAN / 38 GolfTec Oak Brook (Ill.) $250/HR. 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We asked more than 2,000 teachers across the United States to weigh in on their colleagues both locally and nationwide to provide the backbone for the ranking of the 50 Best Teacherspaced once again by legendary coach Butch Harmonand each individual state's instructor population. 32.) Lynn Marriott (28), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 6.) Jeff Leishman, The Dye Preserve, Jupiter, 23.) Joe Meglen, GolfTEC Stonebrook, Middleburg Heights, 12.) Henry Stetina, New Mexico State U., Las Cruces, 2.) Sean Foley (5), Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. MICHELLE WINKLER / 32 California State University Northridge $200/HR. Matt Dobyns, Meadow Brook C., Jericho, 21.) Ashley Thomas, GolfTEC Blue Ash, Cincinnati, 15.) Rick Murphy, Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center, Greensboro, 16.) Rick Barry, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 13.) Tyler Hall, Upper Montclair C.C., Clifton, 18.) ROB FAILES / 28* Birdwood G. Cse. 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. 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. of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. $150/HR. Jeremy Anderson, Legacy G.C., Phoenix, 16.) Here are the top-ranked courses for 2021-2022, as scored in our seven scoring criteria by Golf Digest's course-ranking panelists. Carlton Dove, Blue Hills C.C., Wichita, 6.) 331 likes. Tyler Slocum, Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success, 19.) BRIAN GUSSIS / 38 GolfTec Woodbridge, Metuchen, N.J. $250/HR. Tiffany Faucette, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 14.) Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township 3.) My teaching philosophy is that whoever is doing the work is the one whos learning. Derek Swoboda, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, 44.) TJ Yeaton, Belle Meade C.C., Nashville, 4.) STEVE BUZZA / 36 Brook Hollow GC, Dallas $220/HR. The list is comprised of the nation's Best Teachers in each state, as chosen by a survey conducted by Golf Digest. NICK DUNN / 34 Altus Performance at Old American G.C., The Colony, Texas $200/HR. Here are the best information about Golf digest best teachers 2021 voted by users and compiled by Top Golf, invite you to learn together. MARIO BEVILACQUA / 33 TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas $300/HR. JUSTIN FOSTER / 37 Ridgewood C.C., Danbury, Conn. $130/HR. 1.) Noah Horstman, West Coast Golf Academy, Medford, 7.) Steve Sieracki, Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill, 11.) 7.) Tasha Browner Bohlig, El Caballero C.C., Tarzana, 16.) 9000 Bay Hill Blvd. James Sieckmann (13), The Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 4.) Learn from Washington's #1 golf teacher (Golf Digest) and one of the nation's top 100 golf instructors (Swing Man Golf), Jeff Coston. Ed Ibarguen, Duke University G.C., Durham, 4.) Stephen Aumock, Gleneagles C.C., Plano, 44.) JAKE TOLIVER / 32 Los Angeles C.C. GREG DUCHARME / 31 Michael Breed Golf Academy, Greenwich, Conn. $300/HR. Mike Carbray, Butterfield C.C., Oak Brook, 10.) October 31, 2017. JEREMY ANDERSON / 39 Legacy Golf Performance Center, Phoenix $300/HR. Matt Lowell, Point Sebago Resort, Casco, 1.) Heres a three-part drill to improve your sand shots. If youre a slicer, set your trail hand at the top so your palm is facing away from youlike a free throw shooter. Devan Bonebrake, Rolling Hills C.C., Los Angeles, 15.) 19 Desert teachers make Golf Digest's list of top 50 teachers in the state. If you understand that concept, youre off to a good start in getting the ball on the green. RANDY SMITH (37) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: Royal Oaks G.C., Dallas. John Ray Leary, Hansen Dam G. 1 Jon Rahm is looking for his fourth win of 2023. Cse., Atlanta $200/HR. 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. Brandon Roby, Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids, 12.) Mitchell Moore, Mitchell Moore Golf Academy at Hopkinsville G. & C.C. V.J. Chris Carpenter, Nashawtuc C.C., Concord, 15.) Maureen Farrell, St. Andrews G. SCOTT HAMILTON (26) VOTES: 651 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Scott Hamilton Golf Academy at Cartersville (Ga.) C.C. Evan Scobie, Kansas City C.C., Mission Hills, 5.) Golf Digest's "Best Teacher" awards are the only awards in the industry where nominees are selected . Steve Slotterback, Kinloch G.C., Manakin Sabot, 12.) Youre more likely to make a fuller, deeper hip turn, and it makes it easier to shift into your lead foot in the downswing. Erin Menath, Erin Menath Golf, Redmond, 5.) Ryan Dailey, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 8.) iPhone. Eric Brunner, Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 11.) JOE COMPITELLO / 37 Indian Creek (Fla.) 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. What does it take to be one of the Best Young Teachers in America? Chris Breed, Berry Hills C.C., Charleston, 1.) $150/HR. ADDISON CRAIG / 32 The Bridge G.C., Bridgehampton, N.Y. $240/HR. February 24, 2023. HENRY STETINA / 36 Red Hawk G.C., Las Cruces, N.M. $150/HR. Dana Rader, Belfair Learning Center, Bluffton, 2.) Cse., Trumbull, Conn. $300/HR. I use resistance to create awareness of what their bad tendencies are, so theyre more incentivized to fix them. 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. This academy 's approach is straightforward, simple, and schooled in the basics, with tips on . 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