ROB FAILES / 28* Birdwood G. Cse. Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township, 6.) Since 2008, every two years the magazine has honored instructors under the age of 40this year, Colorado had five make the list: Besides Morris . 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. My approach to teaching golf is simple. MARIO GUERRA / 38 Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, N.Y. $250/HR. Holly Anderson, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 2.) ASHLEY MALASKA MOSS / 32 Malaska Golf, Mesa, Ariz. $200/HR. . Will Ellender, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 14.) of Tennessee, Kingston Springs, 7.) JASON BARRY / 35 Springdale G.C., Princeton, N.J. $150/HR. Paul Weyland, Paul Weyland Golf, Boise, 5.) Randy Dietz, Windmill Golf Center, Macedonia, 1.) TRILLIUM ROSE (T-50) VOTES: 428 LESSON RATE: $235/hour FACILITY: Woodmont C.C., Rockville, Md. MICHAEL HEBRON (24) VOTES: 610 LESSON RATE: $145/hour FACILITY: Smithtown (N.Y.) Landing G. Cse. DAN CARRAHER / 38 Dan Carraher Golf Academy, St. Augustine, Fla. $200/HR. Jason Gandy, Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville, 12.) Unlike a full swing, it requires more finesse than speed. Michael Breed (16), Michael Breed Golf Academy at Trump G. Links at Ferry Point, New York, 2.) Brady Riggs, Hansen Dam G. Rick Grayson, Rivercut G. ERIC COGORNO / 34* Bethlehem (Pa.) G.C. 24.) This academy 's approach is straightforward, simple, and schooled in the basics, with tips on . TODD ANDERSON (15) VOTES: 820 LESSON RATE: $495/hour FACILITY: PGA Tours Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach. Colby Wollitz, Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville, 3.) Chad Middaugh, Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, 4.) Carol Preisinger, Kiawah Island Golf Learning Center, 4.) Gene Mulak, Silver Spring C.C., Ridgefield, 4.) Bruce Rearick, The Fort G. Resort, Indianapolis, 9.) Larry Ward, High Performance Golf, Nicholasville, 6.) 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. EXPAND YOUR GOLF ENTERPRISE THROUGH THIS AFRICAN BUSINESS TRADE MISSION, AUGUST 6-15, 2023. Clayton Pendergraft, Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, 18.) I use the following drill with golfers who struggle with the proper sequencing of the swing. CHRIS BIGGINS / 30 The C.C. 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 . In 2008, when our biennial list debuted, we identified 20 teachers in their 20s and 30s who were worthy of recognition. Rick Sessinghaus (37), Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, 6.) Danny Elkins, Georgia Golf Center, Roswell, 18.) Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township 3.) Fred Shoemaker, Extraordinary Golf, Carmel, 48.) Cse., Atlanta $200/HR. Nick Bova, Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, 7.) 1.) DAVE PHILLIPS (31) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: TPI, Oceanside, Calif. LUKE DONAH / 29 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) C.C. U.S. Brian Fogt, Bellerive C.C., St. Louis, 2.) JOSEPH DICHIARA / 39 Ancala C.C., Scottsdale $200/HR. Lift the clubhead over the ball and swing it forward about a foot toward your target (top photo, above). JARUT PADUNG / 34 McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. RYAN CRAWLEY / 30* Ryan Crawley Golf, Lowell, Ark. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. 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. Jeff Smith, Timbergate G. Michael Lamanna, Phoenician G.C., Scottsdale, 30.) Dustin Miller, Black Bear G.C., Parker, 13.) Chris George, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, 10.) 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 . ALEX FERNANDEZ / 31 Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $195/HR. 2 Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his title while No. One of our Best in State instructors reveals the data behind breaking 80. Paul Haase, Kendall Golf Academy, Ypsilanti, 1.) Andy Plummer (23), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 9.) Don Parsons, Twin Lakes G. Dale Abraham, Bighorn G.C., Palm Desert, 51.) John Webster, The Breakers, Palm Beach, 30.) Brian Hussey, Rock Ridge C.C., Newtown, 16.) NICK CLEARWATER (T-33) VOTES: 764 LESSON RATE: $1,000/hour FACILITY: GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, Colo. Joe Hallett, Vanderbilt Legends C., Franklin, 3.) DawesGolf Academies, Land o' Lakes, Florida. DANA DAHLQUIST (27) VOTES: 730 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: El Dorado Park G. These are Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America. Tina Tombs, Tina Tombs Golf at the Arizona Biltmore G.C., Phoenix, 11.) NICK NOVAK / 37 The Golf Performance Center, Ridgefield, Conn. $250/HR. Bill Schmedes III, Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island, 9.) iPad. JON HORNER / 37 Menlo C.C., Woodside, Calif. $200/HR. PATRICK MILKOVICH / 28* Canterbury G.C., Beachwood, Ohio $140/HR, KYLE MORRIS / 37 The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $400/HR. Brech has been on this list since 2013. "When I was 10, I played in an STPGA Parent Junior at the Tournament Course at The . JASON SEDAN / 37 Old Marsh G.C., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. $350/HR. Not much. Robert Linville, Precision Golf School, Greensboro, 11.) BILL SCHMEDES III / 37 Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island $250/HR. David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate. Since 1950, Golf Digest's mission has been to publish the best in golf instruction. MIKE BENDER (3) VOTES: 1,824 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, Fla. $165/HR. Mike Thomas, Harmony Landing C.C., Goshen. BRIAN CREGHAN / 35 Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach, Fla. $250/HR. Cse., Valencia, 37.) TJ YEATON / 34 Belle Meade C.C., Nashville $200/HR. #13. Cse., Allendale, Mich. $120/HR. Junior and adult coaching, private instruction, camps, clinics and schools. Reigstad is one of only two instructors from Minnesota to be featured on this year's Golf Digest list. 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 JOHN BATTAGLIA / 37 PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, Calif. $200/HR. RANDY SMITH (37) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: Royal Oaks G.C., Dallas. Tom Velarde, Black Mesa G.C., Espanola, 4.) I will show you the proper clubface relative to the target. Steve Haggerty, Laurel Links C.C., Laurel, 22.) Josh Myers, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 47.) Nancy Quarcelino, Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf, Nashville, 10.) Jim Suttie (44), The Golf Academy at TwinEagles G.C., Naples, 13.) JOHN MONTGOMERY teaches at the Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy. JAMIE PUTERBAUGH / 38 Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, Calif. $195/HR. $140/HR. Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. People skills? Kaylin Skovron, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 1.) Fred Griffin, Fred Griffin Golf, Orlando, 50.) TAYLOR CROSBY / 39* The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Ga. $200/HR. $175/HR. in Austin, 10.) JASON KUIPER / 37* Grand Slam Golf Academy at Bobby Jones G. Aaron Olson, Tour Striker Golf Academy, Phoenix, 24.) More Than a Swing Coach! 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. Jerry King, Gozzer Ranch G. and Lake C., Harrison, 3.) Lessons by Appointment. Jeff Pierce, The Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, 5.) at Boars Head Resort, Charlottesville, Va. $125/HR. Mark Russo, MR Golf Instruction at Night Hawk Golf Center, Gambrills, 5.) Steve Sieracki, Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill, 11.) Jason Guss, Jason Guss Golf Academy at Hawk Hollow, Bath Township, 4.) Top 50 Instructor in US. The final step is to place a ball in the sand and imagine there still is a tee under it. ), Henderson, Nev. Ryan Martin, Forest Hills C.C., St. Louis, 12.) Once you get it, the club should feel lighter and easier to swing when you go back to hitting shots. Chris Foley, Chris Foley Golf, East Gull Lake, 3.) Derek Swoboda, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, 44.) MATT WILSON / 37 Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, N.J. $220/HR. Andrew Getson, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 12.) ERIKA LARKIN (NR) VOTES: 420 LESSON RATE: $225/hour FACILITY: The Club at Creighton Farms, Aldie, Va. T-46.) DAVE PELZ (38) VOTES: 406 LESSON RATE: $20,000/day FACILITY: Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools, Austin, 49.) DAVID BOVE / 36 Tashua Knolls G. MIKE KRAHE / 36* Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix $165/HR. Taylor Porter, Avondale Golf Academy, Hayden Lake, 1.) Jordan Young, Jordan Young Golf at Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 9.) Tasha Browner Bohlig, El Caballero C.C., Tarzana, 16.) $155/HR. "I would like to thank my students -- it is a privilege . Nick Iacono, Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, 14.) JARUT PADUNG teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. Dave Pelz (48), Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools, Austin, 8.) 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 Uyeda, The Grand G.C., San Diego, 21.) Jason Aichele, Meadow Springs C.C., Richland, 4.) Kevin Rhoads, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, 9.) Jim Murphy, Sugar Creek C.C., Sugar Land, 28.) Todd Graves, Graves Golf Academy, Edmond, 5.) Gary Bissell, The Meadows G. $100/hr. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking and the same in the . The list honors the nation's best 'up and coming' golf instructors under the age of 40. Columbus State University, CBS Sports, PGA TOUR Entertainment. Bob Lasken, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, 23.) at Lansdowne, Leesburg, Va. $175/HR. Tiffany Yager, Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 26.) JUSTIN KLEMBALLA / 35 Forest Highlands G.C., Flagstaff, Ariz. $135/HR. MARTIN CHUCK (36) VOTES: 660 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix. Michael Brisbane, Azalea City G.C., Mobile, 15.) Margaret Roller, Cedar Ridge C.C., Broken Arrow, 2.) Six Australians who have lifted the New Zealand Open trophy gathered in Queenstown on Monday night to mark the return of one of the most popular events on the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia schedule. Cse., Denver, 12.) Allen Terrell, Dustin Johnson Golf School, Murrells Inlet, 7.) OLIVER POLLAND / 30* Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $300/HR. 44.) ARNOLD PALMER GOLF ACADEMY. Adam Kolloff, Pure Drive Golf, Woburn, 5.) STEPHEN SIERACKI / 36 The Legacy C. at Woodcrest, Cherry Hill, N.J. $200/HR. Ashaunta Epps: Golfing Expert, Community Leader and Visionary Entrepreneur. Addison Craig, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 24.) Travis Becker, Ironworks Golf Academy, Beloit, 4.) E.J. Andrew Brewer, Bayville G.C., Virginia Beach, 8.) I was reading the most recent issue of Golf Digest magazine and they listed the top instructors by state. Cse., Encino, 24.) Theyre also able to better calibrate the length of their arm swing and the speed needed to hit the ball the right distance. Named the No. Tanya Dergal, Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles, 19.) Justin Parsons, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 9.) Bill Harmon (33), Bill Harmon Performance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells, 4.) Bruce Nakamura, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 50.) Peter Fowler (1993), Dimitrios Papadatos (2014), Jordan Zunic (2015), Matt Griffin (2016), Zach Murray (2019) and Brad Kennedy (2011 & 2020 . Zach Lambeck, GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 15.) Heres a three-part drill to improve your sand shots. CARLA OVERHISER / 35 John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers, Palm Beach $275/HR. KATIE DETLEFSEN DAHL / 34 West Bay C., Estero, Fla. $160/HR. Bob Toski (35), Toski Golf, Lake Worth, 10.) Scott Erdmann, Oswego Lake C.C., Portland, 4.) Cse., Long Beach, 3.) 23.) 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. Once you address the ball, spend no more than five seconds over it before swinging away. Mark was recently ranked 7th on Golf Digest's Top 50 Instructors in Washington State. Kelly Mitchum, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, 6.) Steve Johnson, The Golf Ranch, Richardson, 30.) 5.) 6.) Editor's note: Data insights exclusively provided by Golf Digest-partner Arccos, golf's No. Virgil Herring, Ensworth Golf Center, Nashville, 11.) 1.) Jon McLean, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, 2.) First, grab a club and address a ball with an alignment stick under your trail foots heel (right heel for righties). Suzy Whaley (T-50), The C.C. Mark Blackburn (7), Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 2.) ALANA SWAIN teaches at the PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. ANDY PLUMMER (22) VOTES: 750 LESSON RATE: $350/hour FACILITY: Stack & Tilt Miami at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Fla. He has taught alongside 7 of the current Golf Digest Top 100 instructors and was a staff member of the Golf Digest Schools. Darrell Kestner, Deepdale G.C., Manhasset, 7.) SCOTT HAMILTON (26) VOTES: 651 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Scott Hamilton Golf Academy at Cartersville (Ga.) C.C. Hit shots trying to clip that imaginary tee out from under the ball. First, stick a tee in the sand so half of it is submerged. RYAN SMITH / 38 Marc Lapointe Golf Academy, Fort Mill, S.C. $120/HR. Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best teachers in the state of Washington, Rick continues to pursue coaching expertise . Tom Rezendes, NorCal Golf Academy, Walnut Creek, 22.) . Chris Mory, Jason Guss Golf Academy, East Lansing, 15.) Cse., Oakdale, 11.) Dave Stockton, Stockton Golf, Redlands, 7.) JACKSON KOERT / 32Atlantic Beach (Fla.) C.C. Abby Spector, Riverside G. Jonathan Fly, Spring Creek Ranch G.C., Collierville, RELATED: Tour-pro spin from a bunker, explained, 2.) MIKE MALASKA (19) VOTES: 813 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Malaska Golf at Superstition Mountain G. & C.C., Gold Canyon, Ariz. Ryan Rody, Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, 4.) Rick Murphy, Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center, Greensboro, 16.) Sarah Bidney named to 2022-2023 Golf Digest's Best Teachers by State list for Iowa! Paxton OConnor, Desert Mountain C., Scottsdale, 14.) John Graham, Short Game Secrets, Rochester, 13.) 21.) Peter Egazarian, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 11.) He has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and is also a graduate of Methodist University Professional Golf Management program. 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. Cse., Portland, 3.) Sheryl Maize, Crystal Lake G. 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. Bobby Pavelonis, Norwood Hills C.C., St. Louis, 4.) 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. Darren May, The Bears Club, Jupiter. Todd Meyer, Boone Valley G.C., Augusta, 9.) John Spina, Philadelphia Cricket C., Flourtown, 12.) Bryan Gathright, The Club at Cordillera Ranch, Boerne, 16.) 5 About - NorCal Golf Academy %. KEITH BENNETT / 31* The G.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. MORGAN HALE / 33* Dewsweepers Downtown, Mobile, Ala. $125/HR. Golf Digest - "Best Teachers in Your State", ranked #4 in Virginia for 2007 . BLAKE JIRGES / 31* Coto de Caza (Calif.) G. & Racquet C. $180/HR. 4 Des Moines Golf Lessons - Sarah Bidney, PGA | Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America and 3-time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year. Robbie Failes, Boars Head Golf Academy, Charlottesville, 13.) JON MCLEAN / 36 The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, Wyo. 407/876-8008 or 407/876-5362. . 30.) The PGA Tour is closed, for now. Mike Dickson, MCG Golf Academy at Little Bennett, Clarksburg, 8.) Craig Welty, Skagit G. & C.C., Burlington, NEW RANKING: The 50 Best Teachers In America, 1.) Rick Barry, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 13.) Joe Ingoglia, Joe Ingoglia Golf Instruction, Dix Hills, 28.) MICHELLE WINKLER / 32 California State University Northridge $200/HR. Mike Shannon, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 6.) Justin Hill, Justin Hill Golf Academy, Little Rock, RELATED: Golf Digest's new list of America's 50 Best Teachers, 1.) iPhone. The list is comprised of the nation's Best Teachers in each state, as chosen by a survey conducted by Golf Digest. MITCHELL MOORE / 35 Mitchell Moore Golf Academy, Hopkinsville, Ky. $100/HR. Jeff Isler, Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, 41.) Scott Dirck, Scott Dirck Golf Academy, Alexandria, 1.) In 2017, Ryan was awarded as GOLFTEC National Teacher of the Year, the most prestigious award given by the company. 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 . Chris Walkey, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 30.) The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. Chris Toulson, Sunningdale C.C., Scarsdale, 30.) Watch Golf Digest's latest "Every Hole At" course videos below: Deb Vangellow, Riverbend C.C., Sugar Land, 13.) Jason Sedan, Golf Channel Academy at Lake Winnipesaukee G.C., New Durham, 2.) ), Lake Mary, 54.) Krista Dunton, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, 5.) Jordan Gibbs, Jordan Gibbs Golf, Santa Fe, 1.) Charles Vandenberg, Thousand Oaks Golf Academy, Grand Rapids, 11.) GREG BARESEL / 38 Cantigny G., Wheaton, Ill. $140/HR. Adam Schriber, LochenHeath G.C., Williamsburg, 2.) What does it take to be one of the Best Young Teachers in America? Voted #1 Instructor in Oklahoma by Golf Digest 4 times. SHAUN WEBB (NR)VOTES: 420LESSON RATE: $500/hourFACILITY: Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, Ga. Elena King, Experience Golf at CommonGround G. Andrew Kiger, The Club of 12 Oaks, Holly Springs, 12.) KEVIN KIRK (NR) VOTES: 391 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Trump National Doral, Miami. (If youre someone who likes to curve the ball, choose a starting point and a finishing point.) $140/HR. Laird Small, Pebble Beach Golf Academy, 14.) Now visualize the trajectory and shape of the shot over and over until its perfectly clear. Mike Malizia, The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter, 53.) HENRY STETINA / 36 Red Hawk G.C., Las Cruces, N.M. $150/HR. 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 . Joe Meglen, GolfTEC Stonebrook, Middleburg Heights, 12.) Terry Rowles (T-50), Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, 3.) Mark Durland, Durland Golf School at Naples Grande, Naples, 33.) MATT DEJOHN / 32 Matt DeJohn Golf Academy, Port St. Lucie, Fla. $300/HR. Steve Fessler, Albion Ridges G.C., Hanover, 7.) Martin Hall (14), The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach. You can register for a free Arccos trial right here. 25 Feb 2023 17:00:02 . Colby Huffman, Golf Channel Academy at Wood Wind G.C., Westfield, 7.) KAYLIN SKOVRON / 35 Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, Texas $170/HR. Cse., Westlake Village, 26.) Brad Lardon, The Club at Las Campana, Santa Fe, 3.) Gregg McHatton, Vista Valencia G. 8.) Sean McTernan, Brae Burn C.C., West Newton, 6.) 100 GREATEST: CLICK TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE 100 GREATEST RANKING. Dennis Tiziani, Cherokee C.C., Madison, 1.) Brian Jones, Kenwood C.C., Cincinnati, 9.) CHRISTOPHER ARDOLINA / 37 Cove Cay G.C., Clearwater, Fla. $120/HR. Kip Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 17.) Brian Lackey, The G.C. Kevin Tanner, GolfTEC North Bethesda, 12.) MATT KILLEN / 37 Troubadour G. & Field Club, College Grove, Tenn. $1,000/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. Andrew Lewis, Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 36.) 34.) Andrew Navarro, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, RELATED: Butch Harmon's Greatest Driving Lesson. Kevin Sprecher, Sleepy Hollow C.C., Scarborough, 11.) Jeff Barton, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 34.) CJ NAFUS / 32 Roxiticus G.C., Mendham, N.J. $160/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 . SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. Kate Tempesta, Kate Tempestas Urban Golf Academy, New York City, 20.) 31.) James Hong, Harbor Links G. The more you exaggerate the lead hand on top, the more youll promote a fade. 1 Coston Named Washington&039s &quotBest Teacher" and WWCPGA &quotTeacher of the Year" - Jeff Coston Golf Academy. Daniel Alldredge, Lakewood C., Point Clear, 14.) RICHARD FRANKLIN / 39 Deerpath G. $250/HR. Shane LeBaron, Cherry Hills C.C., Cherry Hills Village, 9.) If youre able to get the ball rolling end over end without hitting the five tees, youll build a reliable stroke that starts the ball on the line you choose. Glenn Deck, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach, 45.) BUTCH HARMON (1) VOTES: 3,130 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon School of Golf (Rio Secco G.C. Matt Murdoch, Mission Hills C.C., Prairie Village, 7.) Mike Diffley, Pelham C.C., Pelham Manor, 1.) Garrett Chaussard, Skokie C.C., Glencoe, 6.) Brian Creghan, Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, 16.) PRESTON COMBS / 33 Prestons Putting, Kissimmee, Fla. $270/HR. DAVID ANGELOTTI / 33 Sea Island G.C., St. Simons Island, Ga. $245/HR. Matt Reagan, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 14.) Cse., Grand Forks, 3.) SEAN FOLEY (8) VOTES: 1,787 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. Mike Malaska (19), Superstition Mountain G.C., Gold Canyon, 3.) . Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. MICHAEL BREED (16) VOTES: 886 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Michael Breed Golf Academy (Trump G. Links at Ferry Point), New York City, 17.) Michael Hebron (31), Smithtown Landing G. Cse. BRYAN COLLINS / 33* GolfTec Englewood (Colo.) $400/HR. Paris Fisher, Ted Britschgi Golf Academy, Orlando, 57.) Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) The list included twelve instructors from Missouri: JOE SHEREN / 36* Smart Golf & Fitness Instruction, Chicago $200/HR. 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. Mike Aldrich, Bluegrass Yacht & C.C., Hendersonville, 14.) Cse., Dallas, 47.) OHIO. John Dunigan, Applebrook G.C., Malvern, 2.) 4.) Lynn Marriott (28), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 6.) Thomas Watkins, Whisper Lake C.C., Madison, 1.) MITCH FARRER / 31* The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $195/HR. Kiel Alderink, The Academy at Black Creek, Chattanooga, 13.) Earl Cooper, Union League G.C., Philadelphia, 6.) JORGE PARADA / 38 Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, N.J. $350/HR. Kevin Britt, The Carolina C.C., Spartanburg, 12.) CATHY KIM / 36 Baltimore C.C., Lutherville, Md. Cse., Lake Forest, Ill. $175/HR. $125/HR. Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) Ben Pellicani, Westhaven G.C., Nashville, 9.) Matt Wilson, Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, 4.) JOE COMPITELLO / 37 Indian Creek (Fla.) C.C. David Ogrin, David Ogrin Golf Academy, New Braunfels, 31.) Adam Young, Adam Young Golf, Las Vegas, 8.) Mike Labauve, Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 9.) GAVIN PARKER / 30 Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, Va. $185/HR. Brandon Roby, Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids, 12.) Kim, Axis Golf Academy, Cypress, 26.) Chris Krueger, Kings Creek C.C., Rehoboth Beach, 1.) Brando Tommasi, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 49.) Mike Hott, Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, 16.) Jamie Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 43.) If youre a slicer, set your trail hand at the top so your palm is facing away from youlike a free throw shooter. at Newcastle (Wash.) $250/HR. Cse., Port Washington, 12.) TJ SULLIVAN / 38 GolfTec Oak Brook (Ill.) $250/HR. 42.) Dave Burrell, Essex Family Fun Center, Burlington, 3.) Golf Digest has been publishing a Best in State ranking every other year since 1977, making this the 23rd edition. Pat Bernot, GolfTEC Easton, Columbus, 14.) BRANDON BITTNER / 36* Golf Schools by Golf Made Simple, Palm Desert, Calif. $185/HR. NATHAN MORRIS / 39 GolfTec Westminster (Colo.) $220/HR. 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 . Chad Phillips, Pinetree C.C., Kennesaw, 17.) 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. Milo Lines, Superstition Mountain G.C., Gold Canyon, 20.) Mike Small, U. of Illinois, Champaign, 15.) GRAYSON ZACKER / 37 Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $300/HR. You want your wedge to skim the sand as you swing through impact. Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor in California 2017-2023; Golf Magazine Top 50 Club Fitter in North . Trent Wearner, Trent Wearner Golf, Englewood, 7.) The next time youre on the practice tee, imagine theres a water hazard between you and whatever target you choose (above). Derek Siesser, Indian Canyon Golf Academy, Spokane, 13.) CHRIS COMO (9) VOTES: 2,106 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Dallas National Golf Club, Dallas. MARK WALDER / 39 DiJulia Golf, New Hope, Pa. $175/HR. Cse., Shreveport, 1.) Sara Dickson, Wilderness C.C., Naples, 25.) Work on this routine again and again with the goal of visualizing the desired outcome. Travis Fulton, Jacksonville G. & C.C. Jane Frost, Sandwich Hollows G.C., East Sandwich, 1.) For my slicer students who struggle with an overly flat, inside takeaway, I place an empty range bucket over the top of their clubhead. Jeremy Anderson, Legacy G.C., Phoenix, 16.) STAN UTLEY (20) VOTES: 782 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Grayhawk Learning Center, Scottsdale. You need to change the script and send your brain a different message. Skip Maiwald, Ironhorse G.C., Leawood, 3.) 20 Improve Your Game - Lonnie Poole Golf Course. Courtney Mahon, Tour Striker Midwest at Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa, 2.) Others spend their days teaching indoors on simulators. Luke Benoit, Interlachen C.C., Minneapolis, 6.) Henry Stetina, New Mexico State U., Las Cruces, 2.) Brian Mogg, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 22.) T-50.) 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. Sean English, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 6.) Jennifer Hudson, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 13.) Now make a backswing and get your lead hand on top of the ball (above). GREG DUCHARME / 31 Michael Breed Golf Academy, Greenwich, Conn. $300/HR. RICK SESSINGHAUS (NR) VOTES: 487 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, Calif. Ken Doyle, Hop Meadow C.C., Simsbury, 2.) Brad Bachand, Man OWar Golf, Lexington, 1.) SCOTT CHISHOLM / 37 Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, Pa. $185/HR. $250/HR. Cse., West Dover, 1.) Jason Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 39.) Andrew Park, Orange County National, Winter Garden, 27.) Jimmy Ballard, Jimmy Ballard Golf, Key Largo, 18.) JON SCHOEPF / 30 Rolling Hills C.C., Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. $250/HR. He will not only improve your swing mechanics, but help you shoot lower scores. When your swing is more fluid, you can increase your clubhead speed with a lot less effort. CLIFF MISHLER / 34 Stonebridge Ranch C.C., McKinney, Texas $175/HR. Mike Granato, Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, 12.) TIM BOEGH / 38 GolfTec Madison (Wisc.) Chad Kurmel, Forest Akers G. Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) It adds some flow to your swing. 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