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CLAYTON PENDERGRAFT / 28* Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, Ill. $90/HR. Jeff Warne, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 9.) Brian Manzella (28), Brian Manzella Golf Academy at English Turn G. & C.C., New Orleans, 2.) Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor in California 2017-2023; Golf Magazine Top 50 Club Fitter in North . Peter Fowler (1993), Dimitrios Papadatos (2014), Jordan Zunic (2015), Matt Griffin (2016), Zach Murray (2019) and Brad Kennedy (2011 & 2020 . The C.C. Chris OConnell, Plane Truth Dallas, Plano, 9.) . Tina Tombs, Tina Tombs Golf at the Arizona Biltmore G.C., Phoenix, 11.) David Armitage, La Gorce C.C., Miami, 29.) Hank Gardner, Whisper Rock G.C., Scottsdale, 28.) Marty Nowicki, Turning Stone Resort, Verona, 17.) DEVAN BONEBRAKE / 37 Beach City G.C., Hermosa Beach, Calif. $300/HR. Chris Krueger, Kings Creek C.C., Rehoboth Beach, 1.) Jay Morelli, The Original Golf School at Haystack G. Tim Yelverton, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 4.) 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. Andy Plummer (23), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 9.) ERIC COGORNO / 34* Bethlehem (Pa.) G.C. TYLER SLOCUM / 30 Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success, N.Y. $200/HR. U.S. Cse., Westlake Village, 26.) Matt Walter, Indian Hills G. Anne Gajda, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 19.) V.J. Terry Rowles (T-50), Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, 3.) JESSICA DICKSON / 39 Palmira G.C., Bonita Springs, Fla. $120/HR. MOLLY BRAID / 35 Westmoor C.C., Brookfield, Wisc. Andrew Kiger, The Club of 12 Oaks, Holly Springs, 12.) 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. The magazine states that the rankings are peer-created, based on a biennial survey of 1,500+ teaching professionals. BRIAN GUSSIS / 38 GolfTec Woodbridge, Metuchen, N.J. $250/HR. JAKE TOLIVER / 32 Los Angeles C.C. First, grab a club and address a ball with an alignment stick under your trail foots heel (right heel for righties). JOHN KOSTIS / 35 Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale $195/HR. Mike Bennett (36), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 11.) Unlike a full swing, it requires more finesse than speed. And any pro who tees it up in a LIV event is suspended . Dane Thorman, Iron Horse G.C., Whitefish, 1.) Kevin Tanner, GolfTEC North Bethesda, 12.) Sean has been recognized by his peers as a U.S. Warren Bottke, PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, 43.) Aaron Jacobson, Rush Creek G.C., Maple Grove, 10.) Nancy Quarcelino, Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf, Nashville, 10.) Top 50 Instructor in US. Joe Hallett, Vanderbilt Legends C., Franklin, 3.) PAXTON OCONNOR / 31 Desert Mountain C., Scottsdale $250/HR. Marc Lapointe, Marc Lapointe Golf, Fort Mill, 11.) JOE MEGLEN / 38* Stonewater G.C., Highland Heights, Ohio $140/HR. NICK IACONO / 34 Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, Pa. $175/HR. Angie Ause, Oak Marsh G. David Impastato, David Impastato Golf Academy, Geneva, 19.) Cse., Trumbull, 14.) Jim McLean (6), Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 4.) Martin Lucas, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 1.) Maggie Simons, The Oregon G.C., West Linn, 1.) Why start with the club in front of the ball? 8.) Mike Small, U. of Illinois, Champaign, 15.) Eric Layton, The C.C. BERNIE NAJAR (42) VOTES: 432 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills, Md. Derek Swoboda, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, 44.) Cse., Pewaukee, 13.) (If youre someone who likes to curve the ball, choose a starting point and a finishing point.) Tom Velarde, Black Mesa G.C., Espanola, 4.) DawesGolf Academies, Land o' Lakes, Florida. DANA DAHLQUIST (27) VOTES: 730 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: El Dorado Park G. JOE OSTROWSKI / 37 The Concession G.C., Bradenton, Fla. $165/HR. Golf Digest's biennial list of the most talented instructors under 40 (2023-2024). Gregg McHatton, Vista Valencia G. Learn to play golf from a Golf Digest Top 10 PGA Instructor in the State of New Jersey. KEITH BENNETT / 31* The G.C. Brian Speakman, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 8.) Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) Patrick Coyner, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 10.) Alison Curdt, Alison Curdt Golf at Wood Ranch G.C., Los Angeles, 13.) 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. Taylor Porter, Avondale Golf Academy, Hayden Lake, 1.) Long hours on the range? BRANDON BITTNER / 36* Golf Schools by Golf Made Simple, Palm Desert, Calif. $185/HR. 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. Jason Gandy, Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville, 12.) Stephen Aumock, Gleneagles C.C., Plano, 44.) this is the most current GOLF Top 100 Teachers in America list. I was reading the most recent issue of Golf Digest magazine and they listed the top instructors by state. VOTED ONE OF GOLF DIGEST'S BEST IN STATE TEACHERS (FLORIDA) GOLFTIPS MAGAZINE TOP 25 INSTRUCTORS IN AMERICA VOTED THE #1 INSTRUCTOR IN SO. Kip Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 17.) Melissa Hatten, The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe, 5.) When your swing is more fluid, you can increase your clubhead speed with a lot less effort. Cse., Goleta, 32.) Morgan Hale, Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 6.) RENEE OHIGGINS / 39 Quail West G. & C.C., Naples, Fla. $170/HR. 7 . Bryan Gathright, The Club at Cordillera Ranch, Boerne, 16.) Ashaunta Epps: Golfing Expert, Community Leader and Visionary Entrepreneur. Michael Finney, University of Louisville G.C., Simpsonville, 2.) CARLA OVERHISER / 35 John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers, Palm Beach $275/HR. Influence on social media? Tanya Dergal, Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles, 19.) Brett Slater, Maketewah C.C., Cincinnati, 7.) John Dunigan, Applebrook G.C., Malvern, 2.) Travis Becker, Ironworks Golf Academy, Beloit, 4.) Lucas Wald, Arkansas Golf Center, Conway, 2.) 407/876-8008 or 407/876-5362. $155/HR. CJ NAFUS / 32 Roxiticus G.C., Mendham, N.J. $160/HR. Holly Anderson, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 2.) Cse., Long Beach, 3.) Paul Kaster, Paul Kaster Golf Coaching, Little Silver, 13.) Kammy Maxfeldt, Birchwood C.C., Westport, 3.) RYAN HAGER / 29 Plainfield C.C., Edison, N.J. $225/HR. Ted Sheftic, Ted Sheftic Learning Center at Bridges G.C., Abbottstown, 5.) By practicing these tosses, I find that when it comes time to execute short shots, theyre less concerned about technique and thinking about 15 other things, because the focus changes to what they want the ball to do. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking and the same in the . You might even resort to grabbing a water-hole ball as a precaution. Cse., Allendale, 8.) Cse., Denver, 12.) Cse., Murfreesboro, 8.) EVA ROGERS / 34 Medinah (Ill.) C.C. 1 Teacher in Colorado, multiple Golf Digest 'Best Teacher in Your State' and 'Best Young Teacher in America' recipient. Aaron Olson, Tour Striker Golf Academy, Phoenix, 24.) at Lansdowne, Leesburg, Va. $175/HR. DAVID ANGELOTTI / 33 Sea Island G.C., St. Simons Island, Ga. $245/HR. COURTNEY MAHON / 39 Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa, Kan. $150/HR. Ryan is currently ranked a Top 5 instructor in the State of Louisiana by Golf Digest Magazine. - Paul Kaster Golf Coaching. DEREK SWOBODA / 34* Ocean Reef C., Key Largo, Fla. $175/HR. Martin Hall (14), The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, 7.) Bobby Pavelonis, Norwood Hills C.C., St. Louis, 4.) KATIE DIXON / 39 St. Andrews C.C., Boca Raton, Fla. $120/HR. 1 on-course performance-tracking system. MIKE BENNETT (T-39) VOTES: 564 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Stack & Tilt Miami at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Fla. 37.) Adam Scott, Augusta National, Australian Golf Digest, Bunker Shot, Evin Priest, golf instruction, Instruction, Sand Play, The Masters. DAVID TARASCHI / 34 Burlington C.C., Mount Holly, N.J. $200/HR. Jon Tattersall, Tattersall Golf, Atlanta, 8.) STEVE LIPPINCOTT / 38 GolfTec Carrollwood, Tampa, Fla. $175/HR. 6 Time South Central PGA Teacher of the Year. The list is comprised of the nation's Best Teachers in each state, as chosen by a survey conducted by Golf Digest. Dustin Miller, Black Bear G.C., Parker, 13.) NICK CLEARWATER (T-33) VOTES: 764 LESSON RATE: $1,000/hour FACILITY: GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, Colo. Jason McFarland, Heights Golf, Little Rock, 3.) Columbus State University, CBS Sports, PGA TOUR Entertainment. 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. Mark Russo, MR Golf Instruction at Night Hawk Golf Center, Gambrills, 5.) Jim Suttie (44), The Golf Academy at TwinEagles G.C., Naples, 13.) BRYAN DOUGHERTY / 36* Hollywood G.C., Deal, N.J. $200/HR. 5.) John Spina, Philadelphia Cricket C., Flourtown, 12.) Fran Rhoads, TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, 15.) Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township 3.) Craig Shankland, LPGA International, Daytona Beach, 20.) MICHAEL LABELLA / 33 Nemacolin Resort, Farmington, Pa. $200/HR. 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. Cheryl Anderson (40), Mike Bender Golf Academy, Lake Mary, 12.) December 19, 2019 by Allen Freeman. MIKE DOYLE / 36* Five Iron Golf, New York City $200/HR. Eden Foster, Maidstone C., East Hampton, 25.) Kevin Sprecher, Sleepy Hollow C.C., Scarborough, 11.) ), Lake Mary, Fla. Ron Beck, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 9.) John Dunham, Zionsville Golf Practice Center, 11.) of Kansas City, 11.) Brad Rose, Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville, 15.) My approach to teaching golf is simple. Mike Adams (3), Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 2.) California State University, Northridge. Nick Bova, Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, 7.) Golf Digest Top Teachers in State, (NC) US Kids- Top 50 Coaches in US, Certified Instructor. at Briars Creek, Johns Island, 10.) Jerry King, Gozzer Ranch G. and Lake C., Harrison, 3.) STEVEN DEBOER / 33 Steven DeBoer Golf Academy, Hanceville, Ala. $120/HR. Brad Fellers, Prairie View G.C., Carmel, 4.) JARUT PADUNG teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. Julie Cole, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 14.) Robert Scott, Royal Oaks C.C., Houston, 35.) . Cse., Pacoima, 31.) The next time youre on the practice tee, imagine theres a water hazard between you and whatever target you choose (above). Cse., Dallas, 47.) Rick Barry, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 13.) 28.) Shawn Koch, Atlanta Athletic C., Johns Creek, 14.) 41.) Nick Clearwater (22), GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 2.) Andrew Brewer, Bayville G.C., Virginia Beach, 8.) 34.) EARL COOPER / 33 Earl Cooper Golf, New York City $250/HR. T-38.) GARY BISSELL / 33 The Meadows G. Dale Abraham, Bighorn G.C., Palm Desert, 51.) BRYAN COLLINS / 33* GolfTec Englewood (Colo.) $400/HR. Here are the top-ranked courses for 2021-2022, as scored in our seven scoring criteria by Golf Digest's course-ranking panelists. Layne Savoie, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 12.) Judd Cornell, The Players C. at Deer Creek, Omaha, 1.) Kevin Shimomura, Ko Olina Golf Academy, Kapolei, 4.) On Tuesday, the Golf Writers Association of America released the results of its . Jason Aichele, Meadow Springs C.C., Richland, 4.) He has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and is also a graduate of Methodist University Professional Golf Management program. Dana Rader, Belfair Learning Center, Bluffton, 2.) David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 5.) Drew Anderson, Drew Anderson Golf, N. Kingstown, 1.) "I would like to thank my students -- it is a privilege . Steve Holmes, Westlake G. David Ogrin, David Ogrin Golf Academy, New Braunfels, 31.) GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. 45.) Holly, 10.) NICK BOVA / 37 Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, N.J. $240/HR. He will not only improve your swing mechanics, but help you shoot lower scores. 9000 Bay Hill Blvd. Justin Poynter, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 22.) 1.) RANDY SMITH (37) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: Royal Oaks G.C., Dallas. Daniel Gray, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 7.) $175/HR. A.J. Gene Mulak, Silver Spring C.C., Ridgefield, 4.) $450/HR. Scott Dirck, Legends Golf head coach, was named to Golf Digest's 'Best Teachers in Every State' list for 2022-2023. Cse., Twin Falls, Idaho $75/HR. Rick Grayson, Rivercut G. Tiffany Yager, Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 26.) Kelan McDonagh, Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 12.) STEVE BUZZA / 36 Brook Hollow GC, Dallas $220/HR. Chip Johnson, Hatherly C.C., North Scituate, 10.) COREY LUNDBERG / 39 Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas $250/HR. Paul Trittler, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 31.) Move around the hole repeating the drill, so you can experience different breaks. Chuck Cook (9), University of Texas G.C., Austin, 3.) Cse., Lakeville, 2.) Chad Miller, GolfTEC Chapel Hills, Colorado Springs, RELATED: Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America, 1.) Jared Zak, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 16.) Cse., Aurora, Colo. $140/HR. Claude Harmon III (12), Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, 6.) 3.) Will Robins, Empire Ranch G.C., Folsom, 12.) As they make practice backswings, the weight of the basket discourages them from pulling the clubhead to the inside. April 3rd, 2018 Adam Scott: Sandman. LYNN MARRIOTT (23) VOTES: 639 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Vision54 (Talking Stick G.C. I ask them to picture the ball flight, where they want the ball to land, and how much it rolls out. Take a medium-sized ball and hold it in front of you with your hands on either side. Bruce Furman, Langdon Farms G.C., Aurora, 6.) Paul Weyland, Paul Weyland Golf, Boise, 5.) of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. $150/HR. Carlos Brown, Keeton Park G. Brady Riggs, Hansen Dam G. LUKE DONAH / 29 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) C.C. Cse., Westlake Village, Calif. Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) Chris Smeal, FCG Academy at Stadium Golf Center, San Diego, 28.) October 31, 2017. 25.) Mark Sweeney, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 19.) JT THOMAS / 31* Dollar Bill Divot Club, New York City $200/HR. Not much. CHRIS COMO (9) VOTES: 2,106 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Dallas National Golf Club, Dallas. GEORGE GANKAS VOTES: 1,096LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: Westlake G. James Sieckmann (13), The Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 4.) Chad Kurmel, Forest Akers G. 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. 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. Brech Spradley has been named again to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in State for the 2019-2020 season. John Kostis, JPK Golf Instruction, Scottsdale, 1.) Ed Oldham, The Ranch C.C., Westminster, 3.) Mike Shannon, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 6.) Chad Middaugh, Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, 4.) ADAM FARABAUGH / 36 C.C. CALIFORNIA BY SOUTHLAND GOLF MAGAZINE. 4.) 8.) Deb Vangellow, Riverbend C.C., Sugar Land, 13.) 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. SHAUN WEBB (NR)VOTES: 420LESSON RATE: $500/hourFACILITY: Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, Ga. Jon Horschmann, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 11.) Kaylin Skovron, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 1.) Jane Frost, Sandwich Hollows G.C., East Sandwich, 1.) $150/HR. Next, place a ball on a tee thats submerged in the sand (above). Carol Preisinger, Kiawah Island Golf Learning Center, 4.) GREG BARESEL / 38 Cantigny G., Wheaton, Ill. $140/HR. Rob Sedorcek, Family Golf and Learning Center, St. Louis, 3.) David Orr (21), Pine Needles Lodge and G.C., Southern Pines, 3.) Doug Strawbridge, GolfTEC Upper Kirby, Houston, 14.) JASON KUIPER / 37* Grand Slam Golf Academy at Bobby Jones G. Adam Schriber, LochenHeath G.C., Williamsburg, 2.) 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. Lynn Marriott (28), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 6.) MIKE ADAMS (2) VOTES: 2,030 LESSON RATE: $350/hour FACILITY: Fiddler's Elbow C.C., Bedminster Twp., N.J. The list included twelve instructors from Missouri: Debbie Doniger, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 6.) Cse., Chicago, 14.) 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. TJ SULLIVAN / 38 GolfTec Oak Brook (Ill.) $250/HR. Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) Mike Davis, DragonRidge C.C., Henderson, 1.) Then make swings trying to clip the tee. Martin Hall (14), The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach. Cse., Portland, 3.) MIKE MALASKA (19) VOTES: 813 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Malaska Golf at Superstition Mountain G. & C.C., Gold Canyon, Ariz. Kellie Stenzel, Palm Beach Par-3 G. Cse. Casey Nakama, Olomana G.C., Waimanalo, 7.) 35.) Colby Wollitz, Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville, 3.) MATT MCLEAN / 38 The Concession G.C., Bradenton, Fla. $200/HR. SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. Jennifer Hudson, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 13.) Editor's note: Data insights exclusively provided by Golf Digest-partner Arccos, golf's No. $140/HR. Bruce Nakamura, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 50.) Cse., Springfield, 10.) Josh Nahm, The National G.C. You can register for a free Arccos trial right here. Darrell Kestner, Deepdale G.C., Manhasset, 7.) Brian Henninger, The Golf Farm, Tualatin, 3.) Justin Parsons, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 9.) Newer golfers traditionally struggle to "read" distances and select the right club from that big bag of sticks. COLBY WOLLITZ / 36 Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville $250/HR. 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 . ), Lake Mary, Fla. Justin Foster, Ridgewood C.C., Danbury, 12.) I use resistance to create awareness of what their bad tendencies are, so theyre more incentivized to fix them. LINDY LABAUVE / 34 The Westin Kierland G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. KYLE KUNIOKA / 37 Mid-Pacific C.C., Kailua, Hawaii $150/HR. Dave Kendall, Kendall Golf Academy, Ypsilanti, 5.) iPad. Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. I get it. Doug Spencer, NorthStone C.C., Huntersville, 9.) SARA DICKSON / 35 Wilderness C.C., Naples, Fla. $120/HR. 100 GREATEST: CLICK TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE 100 GREATEST RANKING. Suzy Whaley (T-50), The C.C. Jason Montoya, Elevate GolfMindBody, Santa Ana Pueblo, 6.) What does it take to be one of the Best Young Teachers in America? Brian Cairns, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 7.) One putting exercise with tons of feedback is this drill using tees. Greg Labelle, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 10.) Dave Pelz (48), Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools, Austin, 8.) GAYLON CUDE / 35 Golf House Tennessee, Franklin, Tenn. $150/HR. Tony Day, G.C. OHIO. Ryan Dailey, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 8.) 11.) He has taught alongside 7 of the current Golf Digest Top 100 instructors and was a staff member of the Golf Digest Schools. Ashley Thomas, GolfTEC Blue Ash, Cincinnati, 15.) Wayne Flint, Highland Park G. Roger Gunn, The Golf Development Complex, Moorpark, 33.) Skip Maiwald, Ironhorse G.C., Leawood, 3.) 2020-'21 Ranking in parentheses New To The Ranking. $150/HR. Youre more likely to make a fuller, deeper hip turn, and it makes it easier to shift into your lead foot in the downswing. Chris George, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, 10.) February 24, 2023. KEVIN KIRK (NR) VOTES: 391 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Trump National Doral, Miami. PAUL SELVAGGIO / 39 Westchester C.C., Rye, N.Y. $150/HR. MICHELLE WINKLER / 32 California State University Northridge $200/HR. 3 Best Teachers In State (Golf Digest) | Trent Wearner Golf - Golf Lessons Denver Colorado - Golf Academy. Ben Willman, Axis Golf Academy, Cypress, 38.) Steve Haggerty, Laurel Links C.C., Laurel, 22.) $190/HR. The list honors the nation's best 'up and coming' golf instructors under the age of 40. Abby Spector, Riverside G. Named the No. "When I was 10, I played in an STPGA Parent Junior at the Tournament Course at The . Andrew Navarro, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, RELATED: Butch Harmon's Greatest Driving Lesson. George Gankas (11), Westlake G. BILL HARMON (30) VOTES: 593 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Bill Harmon Performance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells, Calif. 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. Chris Toulson, Sunningdale C.C., Scarsdale, 30.) Cse., Oskaloosa, 5.) Noah Horstman, West Coast Golf Academy, Medford, 7.) $165/HR. at Newcastle (Wash.) $250/HR. JON HORNER / 37 Menlo C.C., Woodside, Calif. $200/HR. Cameron McCormick (10), Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 4.) Paxton OConnor, Desert Mountain C., Scottsdale, 14.) Susie Meyers, Ventana Canyon G. & Racquet C., Tucson, 13.) Lanyi is a Foresights Sports Advisory Staff Member working with . The answer? People skills? If they do that, theyre going to dump the bucket. Tim Cusick, PGA Learning Center, Frisco, 12.) Mike McGetrick, Robert Trent Jones G.C., Gainesville, 3.) Golf Digest has been publishing a Best in State ranking every other year since 1977, making this the 23rd edition. BRIAN ROGISH / 38 The G.C. Peter Egazarian, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 11.) One of our Best in State instructors reveals the data behind breaking 80. STAN UTLEY (20) VOTES: 782 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Grayhawk Learning Center, Scottsdale. GAVIN PARKER / 30 Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, Va. $185/HR. Matt Lowell, Point Sebago Resort, Casco, 1.) Fred Griffin, Fred Griffin Golf, Orlando, 50.) PRESTON COMBS / 33 Prestons Putting, Kissimmee, Fla. $270/HR. Jeff Isler, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 41.) Feedback and consistencythose are my two buzzwords for practice. 40.) CLAUDE HARMON III (6) VOTES: 1,038 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, Fla. JON MCLEAN / 36 The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, Wyo. David Roesch, Storms Golf Range, Brookfield, 3.) 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. Voted #1 Instructor in Oklahoma by Golf Digest 4 times. Jake Thurm, Ruffled Feathers G.C., Lemont, 17.) DANIEL NEBEN / 34 TPC Potomac (Md.) Nick Helwig, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 12.) Cse., Van Nuys, 20.) ALEXANDRA BRAGA / 38 Denver C.C. Sergio Garcia, who was one of the first golfers to make the leap to LIV last year, is detailing his feud with one-time close friend Rory McIlroy . "I am honored to have been selected as one of the top teachers in the state of Minnesota," Dirck said of the recognition. Pat Bernot, GolfTEC Easton, Columbus, 14.) ANDY PLUMMER (22) VOTES: 750 LESSON RATE: $350/hour FACILITY: Stack & Tilt Miami at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Fla. 32.) Jason Birnbaum, Manhattan Woods G.C., West Nyack, 5.) STEVEN CHALMERS / 38 Saucon Valley C.C., Bethlehem, Pa. $160/HR. Jordan Dempsey, PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, 51.) Leighann Albaugh, Magnolia Green G.C., Moseley, 6.) Ryan Smith, Marc Lapointe Golf, Fort Mill, 1.) Jim Goergen, Capital City C., Atlanta, RELATED: The most insufferable golf sayings that needed to die yesterday, 1.) BEST YOUNG TEACHERS IN AMERICA 2021-2022. 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. Boyd Summerhays (29), McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale, 7.) 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) Reigstad is one of only two instructors from Minnesota to be featured on this year's Golf Digest list. Derek Siesser, Indian Canyon Golf Academy, Spokane, 13.) Brando Tommasi, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 49.) JOE COMPITELLO / 37 Indian Creek (Fla.) C.C. Mike Carbray, Butterfield C.C., Oak Brook, 10.) Brian Dobbie, Trump National, Bedminster Township, 14.) Grayson Zacker, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 39.) 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. $200/HR. If you understand that concept, youre off to a good start in getting the ball on the green. Molly Braid, Westmoor C.C., Brookfield, 8.) Stan Utley (20), Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 4.) Jon Paupore, Jim McLean Golf School at Red Ledges, Heber, 2.) Danny Elkins, Georgia Golf Center, Roswell, 18.) Cse., West Dover, 1.) In 2017, Ryan was awarded as GOLFTEC National Teacher of the Year, the most prestigious award given by the company. DREW STECKEL / 36 Southern Highlands G.C., Las Vegas $350/HR. Cse., Encino, 24.) 2 Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his title while No. Drew Steckel, Southern Highlands, Las Vegas, 4.) Clayton Pendergraft, Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, 18.) Now make a backswing and get your lead hand on top of the ball (above). 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. $175/HR. More Than a Swing Coach! 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