Heres a three-part drill to improve your sand shots. Clayton Pendergraft, Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, 18.) Jack Seltzer, Seltzer Golf Academy, Grand Blanc, 16.) Cameron Doan, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 45.) He has taught alongside 7 of the current Golf Digest Top 100 instructors and was a staff member of the Golf Digest Schools. Bob Dolan, Columbia C.C., Chevy Chase, 16.) Cse., Dallas, 47.) Mark Hackett, Old Palm G.C., Palm Beach Gardens, 28.) 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. . David Ogrin, David Ogrin Golf Academy, New Braunfels, 31.) TAYLOR CROSBY / 39* The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Ga. $200/HR. Paul Kaster, Paul Kaster Golf Coaching, Little Silver, 13.) MICHAEL LABELLA / 33 Nemacolin Resort, Farmington, Pa. $200/HR. Andy Patnou, Starfire G.C., Scottsdale, 15.) Cse., Green Valley, 19.) Noah Horstman, West Coast Golf Academy, Medford, 7.) Rob Noel, Rob Noel Golf Academy, Abita Springs, 6.) Billy Winters, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, 2.) The list is comprised of the nation's Best Teachers in each state, as chosen by a survey conducted by Golf Digest. RYAN CRAWLEY / 30* Ryan Crawley Golf, Lowell, Ark. Then make swings trying to clip the tee. 1.) The final step is to place a ball in the sand and imagine there still is a tee under it. He does happen to be GOLFTEC's Vice President of Instruction, a Top 50 Teacher in America, No. Elena King, Experience Golf at CommonGround G. Deb Vangellow, Riverbend C.C., Sugar Land, 13.) John Spina, Philadelphia Cricket C., Flourtown, 12.) at Newcastle (Wash.) $250/HR. Helen Kurtin, St. Louis Golf Academy, Maryland Heights, 7.) Mike Dynda, Mike Dynda Golf, Glenside, 13.) $125/HR. Layne Savoie, Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 12.) JOHN KOSTIS / 35 Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale $195/HR. On Tuesday, the Golf Writers Association of America released the results of its . at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Student: Mitch Robinson (31, 19-handicap) In high school, an awkward fall on a trampoline left Mitch paralyzed from the neck down. Hank Haney (34), Hank Haney University, Paradise Valley, 8.) DEREK SWOBODA / 34* Ocean Reef C., Key Largo, Fla. $175/HR. Not much. Golf Digest's "Best Teacher" awards are the only awards in the industry where nominees are selected . 4.) CHERYL ANDERSON (47) VOTES: 477 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy (Magnolia Plantation G.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. Jimmy Logue, Logue Pro Golf Academy, Columbus, 8.) Top-10 Tony has four top-10 finishes in his past seven starts and seven top-20s in that span. DAVID TARASCHI / 34 Burlington C.C., Mount Holly, N.J. $200/HR. Mark Russo, MR Golf Instruction at Night Hawk Golf Center, Gambrills, 5.) Thats how the fastest learning is done. 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 . Richard Franklin, Deerpath G. Brian Thornton, Meridian Valley C.C., Sekent, 11.) RYAN HAGER / 29 Plainfield C.C., Edison, N.J. $225/HR. $125/HR. HANK HANEY (21) VOTES: 584 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Hank Haney University, Paradise Valley, Ariz. Shane LeBaron, Cherry Hills C.C., Cherry Hills Village, 9.) John Dunham, Zionsville Golf Practice Center, 11.) Steven Deboer, Steven DeBoer Golf Academy, Cullman, 7.) Matt Lowell, Point Sebago Resort, Casco, 1.) Steve Johnson, The Golf Ranch, Richardson, 30.) Sean has been recognized by his peers as a U.S. DAVID ORR (T-33) VOTES: 769 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Pine Needles Lodge & G.C., Southern Pines, N.C. Carlton Dove, Blue Hills C.C., Wichita, 6.) Mike McGetrick, Robert Trent Jones G.C., Gainesville, 3.) Shawn Koch, Atlanta Athletic C., Johns Creek, 14.) NICK NOVAK / 37 The Golf Performance Center, Ridgefield, Conn. $250/HR. Dennis Tiziani, Cherokee C.C., Madison, 1.) More Than a Swing Coach! $150/HR. Learn from Washington's #1 golf teacher (Golf Digest) and one of the nation's top 100 golf instructors (Swing Man Golf), Jeff Coston. Golf Digest Best Instructors in State - 2021-22; Golf Magazine Top100 Teachers to Watch List - 2021-22; GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Instructor - 2020 . Dennis Sales, Dennis Sales Golf, Argyle, 25.) Colby Wollitz, Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville, 3.) MARK BLACKBURN (17) VOTES: 1,609 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, Ala. Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township 3.) Hank Smith, The G.C. ROB FAILES / 28* Birdwood G. Cse. 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. Kevin Ralbovsky, KMR School of Golf, Kaneohe, 1.) Krista Dunton, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, 5.) Cse., Port Washington, 12.) Rob Labritz, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 18.) ), Scottsdale, 18.) Steve Holmes, Westlake G. 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. 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 . 45.) 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. Travis Fulton, Jacksonville G. & C.C. Brian Creghan, Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, 16.) TERRY ROWLES (NR) VOTES: 389 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, N.J. this is the most current GOLF Top 100 Teachers in America list. JOSEPH DICHIARA / 39 Ancala C.C., Scottsdale $200/HR. Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) Noah Horstman, Beechmont C.C., Cleveland (pictured above) 4.) 5.) Cse., Long Beach, 3.) Rick Smith, Rick Smith Performance Center at Doral, Miami, 15.) Paris Fisher, Ted Britschgi Golf Academy, Orlando, 57.) Jason Sedan, Golf Channel Academy at Lake Winnipesaukee G.C., New Durham, 2.) Michael Breed (16), Michael Breed Golf Academy at Trump G. Links at Ferry Point, New York, 2.) This academy 's approach is straightforward, simple, and schooled in the basics, with tips on . PAUL SELVAGGIO / 39 Westchester C.C., Rye, N.Y. $150/HR. Dana Rader, Belfair Learning Center, Bluffton, 2.) ), Lake Mary, 3.) Rico Riciputi, Wentworth by the Sea C.C., Rye, 1.) 47.) JIM HARDY (14) VOTES: 912 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Plane Truth Golf at BlackHorse G.C., Cypress, Texas, 16.) Once you address the ball, spend no more than five seconds over it before swinging away. Jim Hardy (15), Plane Truth Golf at BlackHorse G.C., Cypress, 5.) Will Ellender, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 14.) Julio Nutt, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 52.) Alana Swain, PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, 48.) $175/HR. Kurt Mantyla, Naga-Waukee War Memorial G. Evan Scobie, Kansas City C.C., Mission Hills, 5.) From $3.33 a month. Abby Spector, Riverside G. Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) MARTIN HALL (13) VOTES: 938LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, 15.) . CLIFF MISHLER / 34 Stonebridge Ranch C.C., McKinney, Texas $175/HR. I use the following drill with golfers who struggle with the proper sequencing of the swing. Vince Ramagli, Montclair G.C., West Orange, 16.) Doug Spencer, NorthStone C.C., Huntersville, 9.) BUTCH HARMON (1) VOTES: 3,130 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon School of Golf (Rio Secco G.C. 8 of the 16 teachers listed for Ohio hail from NEOH:. Jason Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 39.) Carol Preisinger, Kiawah Island Golf Learning Center, 4.) Robert Linville, Precision Golf School, Greensboro, 11.) Jeff Warne, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 9.) NICK BOVA / 37 Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, N.J. $240/HR. Sheryl Maize, Crystal Lake G. SCOTT CHISHOLM / 37 Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, Pa. $185/HR. Joy Bonhurst, Blue Mash C.C., Laytonsville, 17.) It adds some flow to your swing. Margaret Roller, Cedar Ridge C.C., Broken Arrow, 2.) 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. NATHALIE SHEEHAN / 29* Vinoy G.C., St. Petersburg, Fla. $150/HR. Matt Dobyns, Meadow Brook C., Jericho, 21.) 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. KYLE KUNIOKA / 37 Mid-Pacific C.C., Kailua, Hawaii $150/HR. 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. 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. NICK DUNN / 34 Altus Performance at Old American G.C., The Colony, Texas $200/HR. 20 Improve Your Game - Lonnie Poole Golf Course. MARIO BEVILACQUA / 33 TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas $300/HR. Kevin Rhoads, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, 9.) JOHN MONTGOMERY teaches at the Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy. Mike Aldrich, Bluegrass Yacht & C.C., Hendersonville, 14.) Tony Ruggiero (41), Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 3.) Renee Trudeau OHiggins, Quail West G. & C.C., Naples. I use resistance to create awareness of what their bad tendencies are, so theyre more incentivized to fix them. ERICA STONER / 25* Raleigh (N.C.) C.C. Tim Yelverton, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 4.) DAN CARRAHER / 38 Dan Carraher Golf Academy, St. Augustine, Fla. $200/HR. Here are the top-ranked courses for 2021-2022, as scored in our seven scoring criteria by Golf Digest's course-ranking panelists. CHAD MIDDAUGH / 38 Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, Ohio $100/HR. Tiffany Yager, Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 26.) MORGAN HALE / 33* Dewsweepers Downtown, Mobile, Ala. $125/HR. Jason Baile, Jupiter Hills C., Tequesta, 38.) Check out the full list here . Louis Sauer, Louis Sauer Golf, Northbrook, 8.) Nick Bova, Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, 7.) John Dunigan, Applebrook G.C., Malvern, 2.) JASON KUIPER / 37* Grand Slam Golf Academy at Bobby Jones G. . GAVIN PARKER / 30 Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, Va. $185/HR. 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. The list, The Best Teachers in Your State (2015-2016), was compiled using polling of thousands of teaching professionals throughout the nation. Next, add a tee 12 inches behind the ball to help control the length of your backswing. Holly Anderson, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 2.) LYNN MARRIOTT (23) VOTES: 639 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Vision54 (Talking Stick G.C. $300/HR. Mike Malizia, The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter, 53.) I will show you the proper clubface relative to the target. SEAN FOLEY (8) VOTES: 1,787 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. Casey Nakama, Olomana G.C., Waimanalo, 7.) Jason McFarland, Heights Golf, Little Rock, 3.) If you understand that concept, youre off to a good start in getting the ball on the green. Shane Allen, Heron Lakes C.C., Mobile, 1.) Leighann Albaugh, Magnolia Green G.C., Moseley, 6.) Dustin Miller, Black Bear G.C., Parker, 13.) Jared Zak, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 16.) Call: 360-201-4590. Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) Liam Mucklow, University C., Baton Rouge, 4.) - Paul Kaster Golf Coaching. Tina Tombs, Tina Tombs Golf at the Arizona Biltmore G.C., Phoenix, 11.) ERIC COGORNO / 34* Bethlehem (Pa.) G.C. Erin Menath, Erin Menath Golf, Redmond, 5.) . at Lansdowne, Leesburg, Va. $175/HR. Without fluid dynamics, youll get stuck or tend to get to the right positions too slowly. Grant Waite, Grant Waite Golf, Ocala, 16.) Justin Foster, Ridgewood C.C., Danbury, 12.) Jay Morelli, The Original Golf School at Haystack G. Shawn Cox, The Grand G.C., San Diego, 34.) Ron Beck, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 9.) $190/HR. You need to change the script and send your brain a different message. Jeff Pierce, The Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, 5.) Eric Handley, Penn State University, University Park, 1.) Tom Rezendes, NorCal Golf Academy, Walnut Creek, 22.) STAN UTLEY (20) VOTES: 782 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Grayhawk Learning Center, Scottsdale. BOB TOSKI (29) VOTES: 565 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Toski Golf, Lake Worth, Fla. Newer golfers traditionally struggle to "read" distances and select the right club from that big bag of sticks. Butch Harmon (1), Butch Harmon School of Golf at Rio Secco G.C., Henderson, 3.) Jon Reigstad, Keller Golf Course's Director of Instruction, was recognized on Golf Digest's 2021-22 Best Young Teachers in America list. GREG BARESEL / 38 Cantigny G., Wheaton, Ill. $140/HR. Rick Barry, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 13.) Mike Shannon, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 6.) 6 About | Mike Dickson Golf Lessons - Clarksburg, MD. Jim Murphy, Sugar Creek C.C., Sugar Land, 28.) JOE SHEREN / 36* Smart Golf & Fitness Instruction, Chicago $200/HR. Scott Hamilton (27), Scott Hamilton Golf Academy at Cartersville C.C. You want your wedge to skim the sand as you swing through impact. 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. RICO RICIPUTI / 35 Coach Club, North Hampton, N.H. $150/HR. Garrett Chaussard, Skokie C.C., Glencoe, 6.) Tim Cooke, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 8.) KEVIN SHIMOMURA / 39 Ko Olina Golf Academy, Kapolei, Hawaii $140/HR. Steve Mulcahy, Shawnee C.C., Lima 2.) Mark Sweeney, Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando, 19.) Jordan Gibbs, Jordan Gibbs Golf, Santa Fe, 1.) BRIAN GUSSIS / 38 GolfTec Woodbridge, Metuchen, N.J. $250/HR. Eric Brunner, Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 11.) 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. MEET GOLF'S TOP 100 LIFETIM E MEMBERS. JUSTIN FOSTER / 37 Ridgewood C.C., Danbury, Conn. $130/HR. MIKE BENDER (3) VOTES: 1,824 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, Fla. JARUT PADUNG teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. RYAN SMITH / 38 Marc Lapointe Golf Academy, Fort Mill, S.C. $120/HR. Scott Dirck, Scott Dirck Golf Academy, Alexandria, 1.) KEVIN KIRK (NR) VOTES: 391 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Trump National Doral, Miami. Lift the clubhead over the ball and swing it forward about a foot toward your target (top photo, above). Tim Lambert, Southwest Golf Ranch, Lebanon, 10.) SARA DICKSON / 35 Wilderness C.C., Naples, Fla. $120/HR. Andrew Kiger, The Club of 12 Oaks, Holly Springs, 12.) Mike Schuchart, Nebraska Golf Academy at Wilderness Ridge G.C., Lincoln, 5.) Jim Goergen, Capital City C., Atlanta, RELATED: The most insufferable golf sayings that needed to die yesterday, 1.) Cse., Edinburgh, 3.) Paul Trittler, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 31.) GRAYSON ZACKER / 37 Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $300/HR. Golf Digest - "Best Teachers in Your State", ranked #4 in Virginia for 2007 . Matt Jennings, Edmunson G. Eden Foster, Maidstone C., East Hampton, 25.) Chad Middaugh, Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, 4.) Mike Davis, DragonRidge C.C., Henderson, 1.) When your swing is more fluid, you can increase your clubhead speed with a lot less effort. Angie Ause, Oak Marsh G. Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) Jamie Mulligan, Virginia C.C., Long Beach, 10.) Dan Sniffin, Omni Interlocken G.C., Broomfield, 14.) GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Mitchell Moore, Mitchell Moore Golf Academy at Hopkinsville G. & C.C. Cse., Lakeville, 2.) TANYA DERGAL / 38 Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles $160/HR. Bobby Clampett, Impact Zone Golf, Naples, 24.) JORGE PARADA / 38 Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, N.J. $350/HR. Cse., Encino, 24.) Courtney Mahon, Tour Striker Midwest at Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa, 2.) Derek Swoboda, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, 44.) This will give you a great feel for how to let your wedge glideand not digthrough the sand. Kevin Shimomura, Ko Olina Golf Academy, Kapolei, 4.) Tyler Hall, Upper Montclair C.C., Clifton, 18.) Cse., Long Beach, Calif. The list honors the nation's best 'up and coming' golf instructors under the age of 40. Erika Wicoff, Golf School of Indiana, Indianapolis, 3.) BRYAN COLLINS / 33* GolfTec Englewood (Colo.) $400/HR. Named one of the top teachers in South Carolina for 2013-2023 by Golf Digest. Martin Hall (14), The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach. Justin Klemballa, Paradise Valley C.C., Paradise Valley, 22.) Sarah Bidney named to 2022-2023 Golf Digest's Best Teachers by State list for Iowa! John Perna, TPS Player Service, Naperville, 2.) ALEXANDRA BRAGA / 38 Denver C.C. Jim Schuman, Blue Mound G. & C.C., Milwaukee, 12.) ASHLEY MALASKA MOSS / 32 Malaska Golf, Mesa, Ariz. $200/HR. You can register for a free Arccos trial right here. Steve Ball, Ball Golf Center, Oklahoma City, 6.) DawesGolf Academies, Land o' Lakes, Florida. CARLA OVERHISER / 35 John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers, Palm Beach $275/HR. Dan Kochevar, Oak Brook G.C., Glen Ellyn, 21.) We're confident we've identified the instructors under . Grant Halverson, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 36.) Reigstad is one of only two instructors from Minnesota to be featured on this year's Golf Digest list. Kevin Weeks (45), Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, 3.) Since 2008, every two years the magazine has honored instructors under the age of 40this year, Colorado had five make the list: Besides Morris . Cse., Shreveport, 1.) Golf Digest Top Teachers in State, (NC) US Kids- Top 50 Coaches in US, Certified Instructor. 1 Jon Rahm is looking for his fourth win of 2023. Golf Digest's editors surveyed teachers from their state and national rankings and . Any deeper than thata common amateur issueand youll struggle to control the force of the shot and the distance the ball travels. Australia's Top 100 Golf Courses 2022/23; New Zealand's Top 50 Golf Courses 2019/20; Rapsodo; Subscribe. RANDY SMITH (37) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: Royal Oaks G.C., Dallas. In all, 20 of the teachers honored on the Top 50 Teachers list conduct their lessons and academies with V1's dynamic video analysis platform. Bob Grissett, Osprey Point G.C., Boca Raton, 35.) T-50.) U.S. David Orr (21), Pine Needles Lodge and G.C., Southern Pines, 3.) This drill can help you take the left side out of play. JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. December 19, 2019 by Allen Freeman. CLAUDE HARMON III (6) VOTES: 1,038 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, Fla. VOTED ONE OF GOLF DIGEST'S BEST IN STATE TEACHERS (FLORIDA) GOLFTIPS MAGAZINE TOP 25 INSTRUCTORS IN AMERICA VOTED THE #1 INSTRUCTOR IN SO. MIKE DOYLE / 36* Five Iron Golf, New York City $200/HR. The next time youre on the practice tee, imagine theres a water hazard between you and whatever target you choose (above). Lucas Wald, Arkansas Golf Center, Conway, 2.) LUKE DONAH / 29 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) C.C. Mike Malaska (19), Superstition Mountain G.C., Gold Canyon, 3.) 25 Feb 2023 17:00:02 . Stan Utley (20), Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 4.) 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. Andy Traynor, Plane Truth Golf, Dallas, 24.) 32.) Avoli, Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, 41.) Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. As they make practice backswings, the weight of the basket discourages them from pulling the clubhead to the inside. Will Robins, Empire Ranch G.C., Folsom, 12.) If they do that, theyre going to dump the bucket. Why start with the club in front of the ball? Maria Palozola, St. Louis Golf Lessons, 8.) Cse., Portland, 3.) JT THOMAS / 31* Dollar Bill Divot Club, New York City $200/HR. 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. Thomas Watkins, Whisper Lake C.C., Madison, 1.) Kathy Gildersleeve-Jensen, Kalispel G. & C.C., Spokane, 14.) of Pinehurst, 15.) Brandon Roby, Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids, 12.) Our latest group of winners stands at 160, and their teaching locations stretch from Hawaii to New Hampshire. JARED BUTTS / 36 Will Robins Golf, Folsom, Calif. $150/HR. Carlos Brown, Keeton Park G. Mike Bennett (36), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 11.) E.J. 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. Gale Peterson, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 11.) in Austin, 10.) Mark Costaregni, Atlantic G.C., Bridgehampton, 29.) Mike Fay, Walnut Creek C.C., South Lyon, 10.) Now try to clip the tee under the ball, which will pop the ball out like a bunker shot. The PGA Tour is closed, for now. JOANNA COE / 33 Merion G.C., Ardmore, Pa. $150/HR. Theyre also able to better calibrate the length of their arm swing and the speed needed to hit the ball the right distance. 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. Andy Plummer (23), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 9.) JOE COMPITELLO / 37 Indian Creek (Fla.) C.C. TRAVIS OLSON / 36 Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge, Mont. MEGAN PADUA BUZZA / 37 Bonita Bay C., Bonita Springs, Fla. $220/HR. In 2016, she was named LPGA Northeast Coach . Matt Murdoch, Mission Hills C.C., Prairie Village, 7.) 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. Colby Huffman, Golf Channel Academy at Wood Wind G.C., Westfield, 7.) The answer? MARTIN CHUCK (36) VOTES: 660 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix. Mike Barge, Hazeltine National G.C., Chaska, 9.) Brian Hussey, Rock Ridge C.C., Newtown, 16.) Steve Lippincott, GolfTEC Land o Lakes, 37.) Drew Steckel, Southern Highlands, Las Vegas, 4.) HENRY STETINA / 36 Red Hawk G.C., Las Cruces, N.M. $150/HR. NATHAN MORRIS / 39 GolfTec Westminster (Colo.) $220/HR. Virgil Herring, Ensworth Golf Center, Nashville, 11.) 7.) Sarah Bidney named a Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach! John Ray Leary, Hansen Dam G. Chris Breed, Berry Hills C.C., Charleston, 1.) Nick Paez, GolfTEC Cleveland West, North Olmstead, 5.) SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. 2 Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his title while No. Joanna Coe, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 13.) Kevin Sprecher, Sleepy Hollow C.C., Scarborough, 11.) 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. 21.) PATRICK MILKOVICH / 28* Canterbury G.C., Beachwood, Ohio $140/HR, KYLE MORRIS / 37 The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $400/HR. ADRIAN KELLEY / 34* Slicgolf, Mansfield, Texas $125/HR. Aaron Jacobson, Rush Creek G.C., Maple Grove, 10.) Jason Guss, Jason Guss Golf Academy at Hawk Hollow, Bath Township, 4.) Jon Paupore, Jim McLean Golf School at Red Ledges, Heber, 2.) DAVE PHILLIPS (31) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: TPI, Oceanside, Calif. Michael Jacobs (30), Jacobs3D at Rock Hill G. & C.C., Manorville. 21 Scott Watkins Golf. NORTHEAST. Cse., Murfreesboro, 8.) JENNIFER HUDSON / 38 Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, Mass. Andrew Rice (32), The Club at Savannah Harbor, Savannah, 3.) Preston Combs, Prestons Putting, Orlando, 31.) JASON SEDAN / 37 Old Marsh G.C., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. $350/HR. Practice hitting the center of the face without hitting either tee, which produces an end-over-end roll with almost no sidespin or wobble. Scott Dirck, Legends Golf head coach, was named to Golf Digest's 'Best Teachers in Every State' list for 2022-2023. 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. MICHAEL SWEENEY / 36 The Bridge Golf Learning Center, New York City $300/HR. Columbus State University, CBS Sports, PGA TOUR Entertainment. iPad. of Tennessee, Kingston Springs, 7.) $175/HR. Ryan Martin, Forest Hills C.C., St. Louis, 12.) Jason Sutton, Colleton River C. Bluffton, 6.) STEFANIE SHAW / 35 Sebonack G.C., Southampton, N.Y. $180/HR. BILL SCHMEDES III / 37 Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island $250/HR. Cse., Encino, Calif. $175/HR. Mark Sheftic, Lookaway G.C., Buckingham, 8.) Jennifer Hudson, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 13.) Matt Reagan, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 14.) Wayne Flint, Highland Park G. 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. But nearly as important is understanding how deep your club needs to travel through the sand under the ball. I was reading the most recent issue of Golf Digest magazine and they listed the top instructors by state. Cse., West Dover, 1.) TJ Yeaton, Belle Meade C.C., Nashville, 4.) MIKE MALASKA (19) VOTES: 813 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Malaska Golf at Superstition Mountain G. & C.C., Gold Canyon, Ariz. ), Lake Mary, Fla. Brian Lackey, The G.C. Unlike a full swing, it requires more finesse than speed. Earl Cooper, Union League G.C., Philadelphia, 6.) Fran Rhoads, TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, 15.) Next, place a ball on a tee thats submerged in the sand (above). BRIAN ROGISH / 38 The G.C. CHRIS GREEN / 36 Glen View C., Golf, Ill. $195/HR. 31.) Steve Fessler, Albion Ridges G.C., Hanover, 7.) Andrew Navarro, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, RELATED: Butch Harmon's Greatest Driving Lesson. 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. Gus Ulrich, Pinewild C.C. DAVE PELZ (38) VOTES: 406 LESSON RATE: $20,000/day FACILITY: Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools, Austin, 49.) 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. Cse., Grand Forks, 3.) Bob Lasken, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, 23.) 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