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. 35.) Mike Small, U. of Illinois, Champaign, 15.) Cse., Trumbull, 14.) GREG DUCHARME / 31 Michael Breed Golf Academy, Greenwich, Conn. $300/HR. Named one of the top teachers in South Carolina for 2013-2023 by Golf Digest. Boyd Summerhays (29), McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale, 7.) 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. BUTCH HARMON (1) VOTES: 3,130 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon School of Golf (Rio Secco G.C. He has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and is also a graduate of Methodist University Professional Golf Management program. Andrew Navarro, The Club at 3 Creek, Jackson, RELATED: Butch Harmon's Greatest Driving Lesson. David Taraschi, Stack & Tilt Academy at Burlington C.C., Mt. 12.) Ed Oldham, The Ranch C.C., Westminster, 3.) Jason McFarland, Heights Golf, Little Rock, 3.) Bruce Furman, Langdon Farms G.C., Aurora, 6.) Jon Reigstad, Keller Golf Course's Director of Instruction, was recognized on Golf Digest's 2021-22 Best Young Teachers in America list. CLIFF MISHLER / 34 Stonebridge Ranch C.C., McKinney, Texas $175/HR. By. And any pro who tees it up in a LIV event is suspended . TJ Yeaton, Belle Meade C.C., Nashville, 4.) Mark Sheftic, Lookaway G.C., Buckingham, 8.) Golf Digest recently revealed the top golf instructors in each state as ranked by their peers. EXPAND YOUR GOLF ENTERPRISE THROUGH THIS AFRICAN BUSINESS TRADE MISSION, AUGUST 6-15, 2023. Taylor Porter, Avondale Golf Academy, Hayden Lake, 1.) Monte Scheinblum, Rebellion Golf Academy, Laguna Niguel, 40.) Zach Lambeck, GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 15.) Newer golfers traditionally struggle to "read" distances and select the right club from that big bag of sticks. Kathy Gildersleeve-Jensen, Kalispel G. & C.C., Spokane, 14.) "Best Instructor in State" as voted by Golf. $300/HR. at Lansdowne, Leesburg, Va. $175/HR. Sam Vosler, Sanford Power Golf Academy, Sioux Falls, 1.) 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. Joe Connerton, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 7.) Henrik Simonsen, The Honors Cse., Ooltewah, 16.) Grant Halverson, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 36.) Jon Hardesty, HP Golf Academy, Nicholasville, 9.) BOB TOSKI (29) VOTES: 565 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Toski Golf, Lake Worth, Fla. I will show you the proper clubface relative to the target. MICHAEL BREED (16) VOTES: 886 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Michael Breed Golf Academy (Trump G. Links at Ferry Point), New York City, 17.) STEVE BUZZA / 36 Brook Hollow GC, Dallas $220/HR. Jason Aichele, Meadow Springs C.C., Richland, 4.) Maria Palozola, St. Louis Golf Lessons, 8.) PIA NILSSON (18) VOTES: 821 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Vision54 (Talking Stick G.C. Preston Combs, Prestons Putting, Orlando, 31.) Thats how the fastest learning is done. TODD ANDERSON (15) VOTES: 820 LESSON RATE: $495/hour FACILITY: PGA Tours Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach. Richard Franklin, Deerpath G. ASHLEY MALASKA MOSS / 32 Malaska Golf, Mesa, Ariz. $200/HR. Elena King, Experience Golf at CommonGround G. Finally, shift pressure back into your lead foot as you swing down and hit the ball. Jim Suttie (44), The Golf Academy at TwinEagles G.C., Naples, 13.) SHAUN WEBB (NR)VOTES: 420LESSON RATE: $500/hourFACILITY: Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, Ga. $175/HR. Justin Sheehan, Pelican G.C., Belleair, 41.) JOHN KOSTIS / 35 Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale $195/HR. Now make a backswing and get your lead hand on top of the ball (above). MEGAN PADUA BUZZA / 37 Bonita Bay C., Bonita Springs, Fla. $220/HR. Brech Spradley has been named again to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in State for the 2019-2020 season. The answer? Tim Lambert, Southwest Golf Ranch, Lebanon, 10.) Greg Labelle, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 10.) Dana Dahlquist (24), El Dorado Park G. Brad Lardon, The Club at Las Campana, Santa Fe, 3.) 40.) JIM MCLEAN (7) VOTES: 1,681 LESSON RATE: $750/hour FACILITY: Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. Daniel Alldredge, Lakewood C., Point Clear, 14.) I get it. Erin Menath, Erin Menath Golf, Redmond, 5.) 8 of the 16 teachers listed for Ohio hail from NEOH:. Brian Lackey, The G.C. 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. Gavin Parker, Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, 4.) 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. 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. Scott Dirck, Legends Golf head coach, was named to Golf Digest's 'Best Teachers in Every State' list for 2022-2023. Kay Cornelius, Foothills G.C., Phoenix, 29.) Brett Slater, Maketewah C.C., Cincinnati, 7.) LINDY LABAUVE / 34 The Westin Kierland G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. Michael Brisbane, Azalea City G.C., Mobile, 15.) 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Cheryl Anderson (40), Mike Bender Golf Academy, Lake Mary, 12.) V.J. NICK NOVAK / 37 The Golf Performance Center, Ridgefield, Conn. $250/HR. John Kostis, JPK Golf Instruction, Scottsdale, 1.) 6.) And about writing. RUSHI OZA / 36 Highland Creek G.C., Charlotte $90/HR. Golf Digest has been publishing a Best in State ranking every other year since 1977, making this the 23rd edition. 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 Check out the full list here . Andrew Storm, Andrew Storm Golf at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 6.) Michael Hebron (31), Smithtown Landing G. Cse. He is a "Class A" Member of the PGA of America & PGA Certified Professional in Instruction . This drill can help you take the left side out of play. Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Golf Digest's editors surveyed teachers from their state and national rankings and . Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best teachers in the state of Washington, Rick continues to pursue coaching expertise . First, stick a tee in the sand so half of it is submerged. World No. BRETT MEYER / 37 Golfzon Leadbetter Academy HQ Reunion (Fla.) $250/HR. Mike Malizia, The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter, 53.) $450/HR. The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. New to 2021, GOLF Magazine is creating a new designation to honor GOLF Top 100 Teachers who have remained on the Top 100 list for 20 consecutive years or . Cse., Long Beach, 3.) 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. 6 About | Mike Dickson Golf Lessons - Clarksburg, MD. JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. . 407/876-8008 or 407/876-5362. 23.) JACKSON KOERT / 32Atlantic Beach (Fla.) C.C. Mike Diffley, Pelham C.C., Pelham Manor, 1.) Chris Mory, Jason Guss Golf Academy, East Lansing, 15.) Leighann Albaugh, Magnolia Green G.C., Moseley, 6.) BEST YOUNG TEACHERS IN AMERICA 2021-2022. John Dunham, Zionsville Golf Practice Center, 11.) Cse., Trumbull, Conn. $300/HR. Now visualize the trajectory and shape of the shot over and over until its perfectly clear. . 1.) Gale Peterson, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 11.) Kirk Oguri, Petes Golf Shop, Mineola, 14.) Influence on social media? 4.) Ryan Smith, Marc Lapointe Golf, Fort Mill, 1.) GEORGE GANKAS VOTES: 1,096LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: Westlake G. 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) Now try to clip the tee under the ball, which will pop the ball out like a bunker shot. Dom Dijulia, DiJulia Golf at Jericho National G.C., New Hope, 4.) 30.) Mike Aldrich, Bluegrass Yacht & C.C., Hendersonville, 14.) Tom Rezendes, NorCal Golf Academy, Walnut Creek, 22.) The next time youre on the practice tee, imagine theres a water hazard between you and whatever target you choose (above). BLAKE THOMAS / 36* Congressional C.C., Bethesda, Md. Jon Tattersall, Tattersall Golf, Atlanta, 8.) Rob Noel, Rob Noel Golf Academy, Abita Springs, 6.) Travis Becker, Ironworks Golf Academy, Beloit, 4.) Ashaunta Epps is a visionary entrepreneur who has made a name for herself as a golfing expert and community leader. MATT WILSON / 37 Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, N.J. $220/HR. DAN CARRAHER / 38 Dan Carraher Golf Academy, St. Augustine, Fla. $200/HR. Golf Digest's biennial list of the most talented instructors under 40 (2023-2024). 15 GOLF Magazine's 2021-2022 Top 100 Teachers in America; 16 Find a golf instructor near Denver, CO - Thumbtack; 17 Trent Wearner Golf - Golf Lessons Denver Colorado - Golf Academy; 18 Colorado Golf Schools and Clinics - GolfLink; 19 Fossil Trace Golf School | Denver's Best Instruction; 20 Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State . 22 WGTF Top 100 Teachers - United States Golf Teachers Federation. 9000 Bay Hill Blvd. Matt DeJohn, Matt DeJohn Golf Academy at Hammock Creek, Palm City, 36.) Brian Cairns, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 7.) 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. For my slicer students who struggle with an overly flat, inside takeaway, I place an empty range bucket over the top of their clubhead. John Scott Rattan, Congressional C.C., Bethesda, 4.) #13. STEFANIE SHAW / 35 Sebonack G.C., Southampton, N.Y. $180/HR. This will give you a great feel for how to let your wedge glideand not digthrough the sand. Top-10 Tony has four top-10 finishes in his past seven starts and seven top-20s in that span. Cse., Encino, 24.) Dave Kendall, Kendall Golf Academy, Ypsilanti, 5.) Ron Beck, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 9.) Brian Hussey, Rock Ridge C.C., Newtown, 16.) Brian Dobbie, Trump National, Bedminster Township, 14.) One putting exercise with tons of feedback is this drill using tees. Group Clinic $30 each. Cse., Pacoima, 11.) Take a medium-sized ball and hold it in front of you with your hands on either side. Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) Rick Smith, Rick Smith Performance Center at Doral, Miami, 15.) "I am honored to have been selected as one of the top teachers in the state of Minnesota," Dirck said of the recognition. E.J. Cse., Goleta, 32.) Michael Jacobs (30), Jacobs3D at Rock Hill G. & C.C., Manorville. KYLE KUNIOKA / 37 Mid-Pacific C.C., Kailua, Hawaii $150/HR. 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. Others spend their days teaching indoors on simulators. These are Golf Digests Best Young Teachers. 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. Tasha Browner Bohlig, El Caballero C.C., Tarzana, 16.) CHRIS GREEN / 36 Glen View C., Golf, Ill. $195/HR. Sarah Bidney named a Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach! Cse., Birmingham, 5.) Nancy Quarcelino, Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf, Nashville, 10.) THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Here, you can find the coaches who work with the best players on the professional tours. MARIO BEVILACQUA / 33 TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas $300/HR. Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) $140/HR. Andrew Getson, Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale, 12.) TIM BOEGH / 38 GolfTec Madison (Wisc.) Brian Fogt, Bellerive C.C., St. Louis, 2.) These are Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America. Jack Lumpkin, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 5.) Ryan is currently ranked a Top 5 instructor in the State of Louisiana by Golf Digest Magazine. 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. KEITH BENNETT / 31* The G.C. ), Lake Mary, Fla. Cse., Fargo, 2 Dan Tannahill, Kings Walk G. T-38.) Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) Donald Crawley, The Boulders, Carefree, 27.) In 2008, when our biennial list debuted, we identified 20 teachers in their 20s and 30s who were worthy of recognition. Jorge Parada, Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, 17.) Private Instruction and Group Instruction Available Contact Information: Phone: 704-995-3997. Paul Weyland, Paul Weyland Golf, Boise, 5.) Dave Stockton, Stockton Golf, Redlands, 7.) MATT DEJOHN / 32 Matt DeJohn Golf Academy, Port St. Lucie, Fla. $300/HR. Kevin Sprecher, Sleepy Hollow C.C., Scarborough, 11.) Chris Smeal, FCG Academy at Stadium Golf Center, San Diego, 28.) STEVE LIPPINCOTT / 38 GolfTec Carrollwood, Tampa, Fla. $175/HR. Skip Maiwald, Ironhorse G.C., Leawood, 3.) Cse., Maplewood, 13.) Cse., Allendale, Mich. $120/HR. PATRICK MILKOVICH / 28* Canterbury G.C., Beachwood, Ohio $140/HR, KYLE MORRIS / 37 The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $400/HR. Hello, I'm Mark Yannotta and welcome to my site. 100 GREATEST: CLICK TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE 100 GREATEST RANKING. SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. "When I was 10, I played in an STPGA Parent Junior at the Tournament Course at The . Casey Nakama, Olomana G.C., Waimanalo, 7.) Trolio, Old Waverly G.C., West Point, 2.) BRYAN DOUGHERTY / 36* Hollywood G.C., Deal, N.J. $200/HR. Mario Guerra, Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, 10.) Justin Parsons, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 9.) Cse., Twin Falls, Idaho $75/HR. . Adam Smith, The C.C. Steve Mulcahy, Shawnee C.C., Lima 2.) 20 Improve Your Game - Lonnie Poole Golf Course. Deb Vangellow, Riverbend C.C., Sugar Land, 13.) Maureen Farrell, St. Andrews G. Chris George, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, 10.) TRILLIUM ROSE (T-50) VOTES: 428 LESSON RATE: $235/hour FACILITY: Woodmont C.C., Rockville, Md. E.J. of Birmingham (Ala.), $80/HR. Book with Sean Lanyi in 18 Shots - , . Dale Abraham, Bighorn G.C., Palm Desert, 51.) Jennifer Hudson, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 13.) JORDAN KING THOMAS / 39 Rick Smith Golf Academy, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. $225/HR. If they do that, theyre going to dump the bucket. 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. JONATHAN BUCHANAN / 38 Dallas C.C. Joanna Coe, Baltimore C.C., Lutherville-Timonium, 13.) Skip Guss, GolfRite Performance Studio, Southborough, 7.) T-50.) Here we will reveal their names and give you a taste of their abilities as some of them share quality practice tips. RELATED: Meet the 2021 class of GOLF Top 100 teachers. 2 Paul Kaster voted Best in NJ by Golf Digest Again! 7.) Fairly soon the process of carrying a hazard will be easier than you could ever imagine, and you can chuck those water-hole balls for good! Jerry Mowlds, Pumpkin Ridge G.C., Portland, 9.) 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. We're confident we've identified the instructors under . CLAUDE HARMON III (6) VOTES: 1,038 LESSON RATE: $450/hour FACILITY: Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City, Fla. Country: United States Born: November 9, 1942 Died: August 20, 2022 Category: Male Competitor Official Victories: 18 (16 on PGA TOUR) Majors/THE PLAYERS: . RICK SESSINGHAUS (NR) VOTES: 487 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Sessinghaus Performance Systems, Glendale, Calif. 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. Cse., Lake Forest, Ill. $175/HR. Daniel Gray, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 7.) JOHN BATTAGLIA / 37 PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, Calif. $200/HR. MARTIN CHUCK (36) VOTES: 660 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix. Gary Bissell, The Meadows G. Dennis Tiziani, Cherokee C.C., Madison, 1.) Matt Wilson, Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, 4.) ERIKA LARKIN (NR) VOTES: 420 LESSON RATE: $225/hour FACILITY: The Club at Creighton Farms, Aldie, Va. T-46.) $150/HR. MITCHELL MOORE / 35 Mitchell Moore Golf Academy, Hopkinsville, Ky. $100/HR. Eric Brunner, Dewsweepers Golf, Mobile, 11.) JASON SEDAN / 37 Old Marsh G.C., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. $350/HR. BILL SCHMEDES III / 37 Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island $250/HR. Chuck Cook (9), University of Texas G.C., Austin, 3.) Kris Kroetsch, Rose Creek G. 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 . Steve Lippincott, GolfTEC Land o Lakes, 37.) Gus Ulrich, Pinewild C.C. ERIC COGORNO / 34* Bethlehem (Pa.) G.C. Mike Granato, Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, 12.) Cse., Port Washington, 12.) Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) MARTIN HALL (13) VOTES: 938LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, 15.) 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. Michael Lamanna, Phoenician G.C., Scottsdale, 30.) John Hobbins, Greenside Golf Academy, Nexus Club, New York City, 27.) ), Henderson, Nev. $155/HR. Mark Russo, MR Golf Instruction at Night Hawk Golf Center, Gambrills, 5.) 1 Coston Named Washington&039s &quotBest Teacher" and WWCPGA &quotTeacher of the Year" - Jeff Coston Golf Academy. Ryan Rody, Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, 4.) Rick Grayson, Rivercut G. Not much. Martin Hall (14), The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, 7.) Tommy Sanderson, The Valley C., Sun Valley, 4.) Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) In 2016, she was named LPGA Northeast Coach . Bernie Najar (42), Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills, 2.) ALEX FERNANDEZ / 31 Jim McLean Golf School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, Fla. $195/HR. Rob Sedorcek, Family Golf and Learning Center, St. Louis, 3.) Margaret Roller, Cedar Ridge C.C., Broken Arrow, 2.) Tony Pancake, Crooked Stick G.C., Carmel, 6.) OHIO. Dan Tzivanis, Rolling Hills C.C., Wilton, 6.) DAVID ORR (T-33) VOTES: 769 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Pine Needles Lodge & G.C., Southern Pines, N.C. Craig Shankland, LPGA International, Daytona Beach, 20.) Chris Foley, Chris Foley Golf, East Gull Lake, 3.) KEVIN WEEKS (48) VOTES: 423 LESSON RATE: $230/hour FACILITY: Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, Ill. T-46.) 45.) Terry Rowles (T-50), Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, 3.) Butch Harmon (1), Butch Harmon School of Golf at Rio Secco G.C., Henderson, 3.) Cse., East Lansing, 17.) As you probably know, the goal in a greenside bunker isnt to hit the ball; its to swing through the sand under the ball. Pia Nilsson (17), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 2.) Rob Labritz, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 18.) Tyler Hall, Upper Montclair C.C., Clifton, 18.) NORTHEAST. I also have them note what their throwing hand is doingit should be more quiet and not flip much, just like when hitting a pitch shot. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. John Ray Leary, Hansen Dam G. 36.) Sure, those things help, but theres no one formula. 3 Best Teachers In State (Golf Digest) | Trent Wearner Golf - Golf Lessons Denver Colorado - Golf Academy. EVA ROGERS / 34 Medinah (Ill.) C.C. STEPHEN CLARK / 37 Clark Golf and Athletic Co., Southampton, N.Y. $250/HR. What does it take to be one of the Best Young Teachers in America? T-38.) Gary Gilchrist, Mission Inn Resort & Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, 17.) Josh Myers, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 47.) Todd Kolb, Sanford Power Golf Academy, Sioux Falls, 2.) Justin Foster, Ridgewood C.C., Danbury, 12.) George Gankas (11), Westlake G. Cse., Westlake Village, 26.) 4 Des Moines Golf Lessons - Sarah Bidney, PGA | Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America and 3-time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year. Now make a backswing while applying pressure on the stick with your trail foot. Robert Linville, Precision Golf School, Greensboro, 11.) Cameron Doan, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 45.) Mark Heartfield, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 12.) Clubface: Even the pros get this wrong. JAMES SIECKMANN (12) VOTES: 952 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 14.) Cse., Allendale, 8.) Billy McKinney, Swing Fit Golf Academy, Rancho Santa Margarita, 49.) You can even take this swing thought to the course. Jeff Smith, Timbergate G. As the CEO and Founder of A Perfect Swing, Inc. . AYUMI HORI / 37 Balboa G. Joseph Mayo, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, 7.) Steve Sieracki, Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill, 11.) at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. SCOTT CHISHOLM / 37 Rolling Green G.C., Springfield, Pa. $185/HR. Nick Bova, Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone, 7.) KENNETH MESIMER / 36 Lakeside C.C., Houston $130/HR. Ryan Martin, Forest Hills C.C., St. Louis, 12.) 331 likes. 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. Erika Larkin (T-46), Creighton Farms, Aldie, 2.) 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