VOTED ONE OF GOLF DIGEST'S BEST IN STATE TEACHERS (FLORIDA) GOLFTIPS MAGAZINE TOP 25 INSTRUCTORS IN AMERICA VOTED THE #1 INSTRUCTOR IN SO. I use resistance to create awareness of what their bad tendencies are, so theyre more incentivized to fix them. The teachers highlighted in BOLD are on the list of America's 50 Best Teachers. JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. Mark Anderson, St. Davids G.C., Wayne, 11.) 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. Mike Bender (4), Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, 2.) Jordan Young, Jordan Young Golf at Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 9.) Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) Mark Sheftic, Lookaway G.C., Buckingham, 8.) ANDREW RICE (25) VOTES: 594 LESSON RATE: $200/hour FACILITY: The Club at Savannah Harbor, Savannah, Ga. Tom Velarde, Black Mesa G.C., Espanola, 4.) Cse., Atlanta $200/HR. Tim Cusick, PGA Learning Center, Frisco, 12.) 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. Jason Sutton, Colleton River C. Bluffton, 6.) Mark Heartfield, Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, 12.) Alison Curdt, Alison Curdt Golf at Wood Ranch G.C., Los Angeles, 13.) Nicole Weller, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, 5.) Ryan is currently ranked a Top 5 instructor in the State of Louisiana by Golf Digest Magazine. 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. Ed Ibarguen, Duke University G.C., Durham, 4.) STEPHEN CLARK / 37 Clark Golf and Athletic Co., Southampton, N.Y. $250/HR. JASON KUIPER / 37* Grand Slam Golf Academy at Bobby Jones G. First, grab a club and address a ball with an alignment stick under your trail foots heel (right heel for righties). 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. Margaret Roller, Cedar Ridge C.C., Broken Arrow, 2.) GEORGE GANKAS VOTES: 1,096LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: Westlake G. Nick Adcock, Sean Foley Performance at EaglesDream (Timacuan G.C. Courtney Mahon, Tour Striker Midwest at Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa, 2.) Ryan Martin, Forest Hills C.C., St. Louis, 12.) JAMES SIECKMANN (12) VOTES: 952 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 14.) E.J. Without feedback, how are you going to know if youre doing something right? MIKE BENDER (3) VOTES: 1,824 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, Fla. Mark Russo, MR Golf Instruction at Night Hawk Golf Center, Gambrills, 5.) Todd Sones, White Deer Run G.C., Vernon Hills, 5.) ), Henderson, Nev. Gale Peterson, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 11.) He has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and is also a graduate of Methodist University Professional Golf Management program. Brandon Roby, Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids, 12.) Tom Harding, Carls Golfland, Bloomfield Hills, 18.) Matt Killen, Troubadour G. and Field C., College Grove, 5.) Corey Lundberg, Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 10.) PIA NILSSON (18) VOTES: 821 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Vision54 (Talking Stick G.C. Chad Miller, GolfTEC Chapel Hills, Colorado Springs, RELATED: Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America, 1.) Kellie Stenzel, Palm Beach Par-3 G. Cse. Not much. 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. John Ray Leary, Hansen Dam G. . 30.) Private Instruction and Group Instruction Available Contact Information: Phone: 704-995-3997. 5.) I focus on these basic elements: Grip: Golf begins with a good grip. Claude Brousseau, Wailea Golf Academy, Wailea, 2.) PAXTON OCONNOR / 31 Desert Mountain C., Scottsdale $250/HR. JARUT PADUNG teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. The answer? Matt Jennings, Edmunson G. 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 . Evan Scobie, Kansas City C.C., Mission Hills, 5.) Cse., Pewaukee, 13.) Bob Grissett, Osprey Point G.C., Boca Raton, 35.) You might even resort to grabbing a water-hole ball as a precaution. Mario Guerra, Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, 10.) 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. 12.) Chad Middaugh, Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, 4.) $190/HR. 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. ADRIAN KELLEY / 34* Slicgolf, Mansfield, Texas $125/HR. Cse., Trumbull, 14.) Monte Scheinblum, Rebellion Golf Academy, Laguna Niguel, 40.) This will give you a great feel for how to let your wedge glideand not digthrough the sand. NORTHEAST. GREG BARESEL / 38 Cantigny G., Wheaton, Ill. $140/HR. Brian Thornton, Meridian Valley C.C., Sekent, 11.) (If youre someone who likes to curve the ball, choose a starting point and a finishing point.) Mike Davis, DragonRidge C.C., Henderson, 1.) Ashaunta Epps: Golfing Expert, Community Leader and Visionary Entrepreneur. MICHAEL BREED (16) VOTES: 886 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Michael Breed Golf Academy (Trump G. Links at Ferry Point), New York City, 17.) 7.) Jerry Mowlds, Pumpkin Ridge G.C., Portland, 9.) Sure, those things help, but theres no one formula. Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. Lesson Rates: One Hour - $80, Half Hour $40, Juniors $30. of Pinehurst, 15.) #13. NICK NOVAK / 37 The Golf Performance Center, Ridgefield, Conn. $250/HR. Gene Mulak, Silver Spring C.C., Ridgefield, 4.) SCOTT HAMILTON (26) VOTES: 651 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Scott Hamilton Golf Academy at Cartersville (Ga.) C.C. In 2016, she was named LPGA Northeast Coach . 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 . Dane Thorman, Iron Horse G.C., Whitefish, 1.) MICHAEL JACOBS (32) VOTES: 612 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Jacobs 3D Golf at Rock Hill G. & C.C., Manorville, N.Y. RELATED: An exclusive, 12-part video series with Tiger Woods. CATHY KIM / 36 Baltimore C.C., Lutherville, Md. SUZY WHALEY (NR)VOTES: 389LESSON RATE: $240/hourFACILITY: The C.C. MIKE KRAHE / 36* Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix $165/HR. BERNIE NAJAR (42) VOTES: 432 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills, Md. Chad Phillips, Pinetree C.C., Kennesaw, 17.) If youre a slicer, set your trail hand at the top so your palm is facing away from youlike a free throw shooter. Ricky Serrano, Cattail Creek C.C., Glenwood, 18.) Addison Craig, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 24.) David Wright, Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo, 52.) STEVEN DEBOER / 33 Steven DeBoer Golf Academy, Hanceville, Ala. $120/HR. Cse., Pacoima, 31.) Grayson Zacker, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 39.) JIM HARDY (14) VOTES: 912 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Plane Truth Golf at BlackHorse G.C., Cypress, Texas, 16.) TJ YEATON / 34 Belle Meade C.C., Nashville $200/HR. Cse., Westlake Village, 2.) The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. Abby Spector, Riverside G. BRANDON BITTNER / 36* Golf Schools by Golf Made Simple, Palm Desert, Calif. $185/HR. $175/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 . DEREK SWOBODA / 34* Ocean Reef C., Key Largo, Fla. $175/HR. Jason Sedan, Golf Channel Academy at Lake Winnipesaukee G.C., New Durham, 2.) He is a "Class A" Member of the PGA of America & PGA Certified Professional in Instruction . Eric Layton, The C.C. Matt Reagan, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 14.) Michael Lamanna, Phoenician G.C., Scottsdale, 30.) 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. On Tuesday, the Golf Writers Association of America released the results of its . Cse., Maplewood, 13.) 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. Andrew Lewis, Altus Performance at Trinity Forest G.C., Dallas, 36.) Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) John Dunigan, Applebrook G.C., Malvern, 2.) at Lansdowne, Leesburg, Va. $175/HR. JOHN KOSTIS / 35 Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale $195/HR. Matt Murdoch, Mission Hills C.C., Prairie Village, 7.) BRETT MEYER / 37 Golfzon Leadbetter Academy HQ Reunion (Fla.) $250/HR. Michael Zedrick, MZ3 Golf Academy at Gray Eagle G.C., Fishers, 10.) To keep it in place, you need to rotate your forearms less during the takeaway and keep the clubhead and bucket just in front of your hands on a more vertical plane (above). Kip Puterbaugh, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 17.) 33.) Jeff Warne, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 9.) John Bierkan, Aronimink G.C., Newtown Square, 3.) Jeremy Anderson, Legacy G.C., Phoenix, 16.) Sandy Labauve, Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 17.) Will Robins, Empire Ranch G.C., Folsom, 12.) BRYAN DOUGHERTY / 36* Hollywood G.C., Deal, N.J. $200/HR. Tiffany Faucette, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 14.) Nick Clearwater (22), GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 2.) Hank Gardner, Whisper Rock G.C., Scottsdale, 28.) 46.) He will not only improve your swing mechanics, but help you shoot lower scores. Darrell Kestner, Deepdale G.C., Manhasset, 7.) $200/HR. $100/hr. $250/HR. CHRIS BIGGINS / 30 The C.C. KEVIN KIRK (NR) VOTES: 391 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Trump National Doral, Miami. In 2017, Ryan was awarded as GOLFTEC National Teacher of the Year, the most prestigious award given by the company. And any pro who tees it up in a LIV event is suspended . Craig Welty, Skagit G. & C.C., Burlington, NEW RANKING: The 50 Best Teachers In America, 1.) Brenndan Cooper, Staley Farms G.C., Kansas City, 6.) DANIEL NEBEN / 34 TPC Potomac (Md.) Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. T-50.) GREG DUCHARME teaches at the Michael Breed Golf Academy in Greenwich, Conn. DARREN FALK / 39 Holly Ridge G.C., Sandwich, Mass. 2 Scottie Scheffler is back to defend his title while No. You want your wedge to skim the sand as you swing through impact. at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 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Travis Fulton, Jacksonville G. & C.C. Luke Benoit, Interlachen C.C., Minneapolis, 6.) 11.) Scott Hamilton (27), Scott Hamilton Golf Academy at Cartersville C.C. Lanyi is a Foresights Sports Advisory Staff Member working with . of Tennessee, Kingston Springs, 7.) Justin Sheehan, Pelican G.C., Belleair, 41.) JARUT PADUNG / 34 McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. Get yourself some two-toned balls or color one side on some white ones. Roger Gunn, The Golf Development Complex, Moorpark, 33.) David Orr (21), Pine Needles Lodge and G.C., Southern Pines, 3.) NICK IACONO / 34 Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, Pa. $175/HR. Now make a backswing while applying pressure on the stick with your trail foot. Anne Gajda, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 19.) JENNIFER HUDSON / 38 Sankaty Head G.C., Siasconset, Mass. Golf Digest's "Best Young Teachers" (2010 - 2015). Brian Fogt, Bellerive C.C., St. Louis, 2.) JIM SUTTIE (35) VOTES: 424 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: The Golf Academy at TwinEagles, Naples, Fla. $150/HR. $150/HR. ADDISON CRAIG / 32 The Bridge G.C., Bridgehampton, N.Y. $240/HR. Butch Harmon (1), Butch Harmon School of Golf at Rio Secco G.C., Henderson, 3.) We like to think we know a thing or two about golf. ERIKA LARKIN (NR) VOTES: 420 LESSON RATE: $225/hour FACILITY: The Club at Creighton Farms, Aldie, Va. T-46.) 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 promotes a closed clubface. 19.) Garrett Chaussard, Skokie C.C., Glencoe, 6.) Brian Cairns, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 7.) Cse., Oakdale, 11.) Ryan Dailey, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 8.) Sheryl Maize, Crystal Lake G. . 2020-'21 Ranking in parentheses New To The Ranking. Jon Sinclair, Sinclairs Golf Training Center, Euless, 27.) Adam Scott, Augusta National, Australian Golf Digest, Bunker Shot, Evin Priest, golf instruction, Instruction, Sand Play, The Masters. Tony Pancake, Crooked Stick G.C., Carmel, 6.) GARY BISSELL / 33 The Meadows G. Derek Swoboda, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, 44.) Since 2008, every two years the magazine has honored instructors under the age of 40this year, Colorado had five make the list: Besides Morris . Reigstad is one of only two instructors from Minnesota to be featured on this year's Golf Digest list. Angie Ause, Oak Marsh G. Jim McLean (6), Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 4.) MIKE ADAMS (2) VOTES: 2,030 LESSON RATE: $350/hour FACILITY: Fiddler's Elbow C.C., Bedminster Twp., N.J. at Boars Head Resort, Charlottesville, Va. $125/HR. 1 Teacher in Colorado, multiple Golf Digest 'Best Teacher in Your State' and 'Best Young Teacher in America' recipient. KEVIN SHIMOMURA / 39 Ko Olina Golf Academy, Kapolei, Hawaii $140/HR. Justin Parsons, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 9.) Jonathan Yarwood, Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, Bluffton, 3.) JOHN BATTAGLIA / 37 PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, Calif. $200/HR. Darren May, The Bears Club, Jupiter. Bruce Furman, Langdon Farms G.C., Aurora, 6.) October 31, 2017. JASON BARRY / 35 Springdale G.C., Princeton, N.J. $150/HR. Melissa Dziabo, Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, RELATED: The dos and donts of playing with a scratch player, 1.) Vince Ramagli, Montclair G.C., West Orange, 16.) BRIAN GUSSIS / 38 GolfTec Woodbridge, Metuchen, N.J. $250/HR. Watch Golf Digest's latest "Every Hole At" course videos below: Rick Murphy, Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center, Greensboro, 16.) Brando Tommasi, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 49.) Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) Doctors said he'd never walk again, but Mitch fought his way . DAVE PHILLIPS (31) VOTES: 479 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: TPI, Oceanside, Calif. BILL SCHMEDES III / 37 Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island $250/HR. Michael Hebron (31), Smithtown Landing G. Cse. an instructor near you who can help you with your game. Mark was recently ranked 7th on Golf Digest's Top 50 Instructors in Washington State. Martin Chuck (26), Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix, 5.) ERIC COGORNO / 34* Bethlehem (Pa.) G.C. Peter Fowler (1993), Dimitrios Papadatos (2014), Jordan Zunic (2015), Matt Griffin (2016), Zach Murray (2019) and Brad Kennedy (2011 & 2020 . 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. Kate Tempesta, Kate Tempestas Urban Golf Academy, New York City, 20.) Kelly Mitchum, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, 6.) Colby Huffman, Golf Channel Academy at Wood Wind G.C., Westfield, 7.) For lasting improvement, you need to practice with feedback. Now visualize the trajectory and shape of the shot over and over until its perfectly clear. 23.) Golf Digest - "Best Teachers in Your State", ranked #4 in Virginia for 2007 . Taylor Porter, Avondale Golf Academy, Hayden Lake, 1.) ARNOLD PALMER GOLF ACADEMY. If they do that, theyre going to dump the bucket. 6 Time South Central PGA Teacher of the Year. Wayne Flint, Highland Park G. The next time youre on the practice tee, imagine theres a water hazard between you and whatever target you choose (above). OHIO. 2 Paul Kaster voted Best in NJ by Golf Digest Again! $175/HR. Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township 3.) Bobby Clampett, Impact Zone Golf, Naples, 24.) Randy Dietz, Windmill Golf Center, Macedonia, 1.) JAMIE PUTERBAUGH / 38 Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, Calif. $195/HR. People skills? Todd Anderson (18), PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, 8.) The Best Teachers In Your State (2019-20) Golf Digest has released its biennial list of Best Teachers In Your State for 2019-20, and 35 GOLFTEC Coaches have been awarded this prestigious honor! TERRY ROWLES (NR) VOTES: 389 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Mountain Ridge C.C., West Caldwell, N.J. $130/HR. Country: United States Born: November 9, 1942 Died: August 20, 2022 Category: Male Competitor Official Victories: 18 (16 on PGA TOUR) Majors/THE PLAYERS: . Jason Guss, Jason Guss Golf Academy at Hawk Hollow, Bath Township, 4.) Todd Meyer, Boone Valley G.C., Augusta, 9.) Rob Noel, Rob Noel Golf Academy, Abita Springs, 6.) Cse., Oskaloosa, 5.) MITCH FARRER / 31* The Golf Room, Dublin, Ohio $195/HR. Mike Thomas, Harmony Landing C.C., Goshen. JONATHAN BUCHANAN / 38 Dallas C.C. Feedback and consistencythose are my two buzzwords for practice. Don Parsons, Twin Lakes G. Here we will reveal their names and give you a taste of their abilities as some of them share quality practice tips. Maureen Farrell, St. Andrews G. The PGA Tour is closed, for now. of Virginia, Richmond, 15.) SAM VOSLER / 34* Sanford Sports Golf Academy, Sioux Falls, S.D. Andrew Park, Orange County National, Winter Garden, 27.) - Paul Kaster Golf Coaching. Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. MAUREEN FARRELL / 35 Oakwood C.C., Kansas City, Mo. . Cse., Port Washington, 12.) $155/HR. Bryan Gathright, The Club at Cordillera Ranch, Boerne, 16.) 40.) Brent Snyder, Troy Burne G.C., Hudson, 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. Ryan Rody, Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, 4.) Bill Schmedes III, Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island, 9.) Shawn Cox, The Grand G.C., San Diego, 34.) Sean English, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 6.) EXPAND YOUR GOLF ENTERPRISE THROUGH THIS AFRICAN BUSINESS TRADE MISSION, AUGUST 6-15, 2023. BRIAN CREGHAN / 35 Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach, Fla. $250/HR. Mike Bennett (36), Stack & Tilt Golf at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, 11.) Cse., Long Beach, 3.) Golf Digest recently revealed the top golf instructors in each state as ranked by their peers. 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. Dave Burrell, Essex Family Fun Center, Burlington, 3.) Brendan Walsh, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, 8.) Youre more likely to make a fuller, deeper hip turn, and it makes it easier to shift into your lead foot in the downswing. TAYLOR CROSBY / 39* The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Ga. $200/HR. 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. 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. Jeff Leishman, The Dye Preserve, Jupiter, 23.) Jackson Koert, Frederica G.C., St. Simons Island, 10.) Chris George, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, 10.) Liam Mucklow, University C., Baton Rouge, 4.) My teaching philosophy is that whoever is doing the work is the one whos learning. Thomas Valdez, GolfTEC Houston, Galleria, 32.) Chip Johnson, Hatherly C.C., North Scituate, 10.) iPhone. Tim Lambert, Southwest Golf Ranch, Lebanon, 10.) KAYLIN SKOVRON / 35 Jeff Isler Golf, Southlake, Texas $170/HR. 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 . Mario Bevilacqua, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, 5.) Jim Suttie (44), The Golf Academy at TwinEagles G.C., Naples, 13.) What does it take to be one of the Best Young Teachers in America? Dan Kochevar, Oak Brook G.C., Glen Ellyn, 21.) ), Scottsdale, 29.) ERICA STONER / 25* Raleigh (N.C.) C.C. February 24, 2023. Only he and Jon Rahm rank top-10 in SG/tee-to-green and SG/putting over the past 50 rounds, according . Ed Oldham, The Ranch C.C., Westminster, 3.) 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. Avoli, Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, 41.) Learn to play golf from a Golf Digest Top 10 PGA Instructor in the State of New Jersey. Jorge Parada, Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, 17.) $175/HR. COLBY WOLLITZ / 36 Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville $250/HR. Dom Dijulia, DiJulia Golf at Jericho National G.C., New Hope, 4.) Cse., Westlake Village, 26.) Melissa Hatten, The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe, 5.) 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