Patrick Nuber, GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 6.) MARTIN CHUCK (36) VOTES: 660 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix. Cse., Shreveport, 1.) Work on this routine again and again with the goal of visualizing the desired outcome. . Vince Ramagli, Montclair G.C., West Orange, 16.) Adam Harrell, 1757 Game Improvement Center, Dulles, 7.) 27.) 1 Teacher in Colorado, multiple Golf Digest 'Best Teacher in Your State' and 'Best Young Teacher in America' recipient. Sandy Labauve, Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 17.) Kiel Alderink, The Academy at Black Creek, Chattanooga, 13.) Martin Chuck (26), Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven G.C., Phoenix, 5.) 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. KEVIN WEEKS (48) VOTES: 423 LESSON RATE: $230/hour FACILITY: Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont, Ill. T-46.) If they do that, theyre going to dump the bucket. Tom Velarde, Black Mesa G.C., Espanola, 4.) Larry Ward, High Performance Golf, Nicholasville, 6.) Top 50 Instructor in US. Kevin Rhoads, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, 9.) Michael Hebron (31), Smithtown Landing G. Cse. Elena King, Experience Golf at CommonGround G. $140/HR. Mario Guerra, Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, 10.) That promotes a closed clubface. CHRIS COMO (9) VOTES: 2,106 LESSON RATE: $1,500/hour FACILITY: Dallas National Golf Club, Dallas. Ryan Young, Chambers Bay, University Place, 7.) KENNETH MESIMER / 36 Lakeside C.C., Houston $130/HR. 1.) Practice hitting the center of the face without hitting either tee, which produces an end-over-end roll with almost no sidespin or wobble. Cse., Allendale, Mich. $120/HR. ), Scottsdale, 29.) Zach Lambeck, GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood, 15.) David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate. Eden Foster, Maidstone C., East Hampton, 25.) EXPAND YOUR GOLF ENTERPRISE THROUGH THIS AFRICAN BUSINESS TRADE MISSION, AUGUST 6-15, 2023. PAUL SELVAGGIO / 39 Westchester C.C., Rye, N.Y. $150/HR. Michael Lamanna, Phoenician G.C., Scottsdale, 30.) Dustin Miller, Black Bear G.C., Parker, 13.) Henrik Simonsen, The Honors Cse., Ooltewah, 16.) Erin Menath, Erin Menath Golf, Redmond, 5.) ERIC COGORNO / 34* Bethlehem (Pa.) G.C. Marvol Barnard, Haven G. The PGA Tour is closed, for now. iPhone. Learn from Washington's #1 golf teacher (Golf Digest) and one of the nation's top 100 golf instructors (Swing Man Golf), Jeff Coston. Chad Middaugh, Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin, 4.) These are Golf Digests Best Young Teachers. Nick Helwig, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, 12.) Lift the clubhead over the ball and swing it forward about a foot toward your target (top photo, above). People skills? #13. Kelan McDonagh, Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 12.) of Tennessee, Kingston Springs, 7.) Skip Maiwald, Ironhorse G.C., Leawood, 3.) $125/HR. Matt Killen, Troubadour G. and Field C., College Grove, 5.) Craig Hocknull, Glenwild G.C., Park City, 1.) Cse., Port Washington, 12.) Golf knowledge? STAN UTLEY (20) VOTES: 782 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: Grayhawk Learning Center, Scottsdale. Pia Nilsson (17), Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 2.) MAUREEN FARRELL / 35 Oakwood C.C., Kansas City, Mo. 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. In 2008, when our biennial list debuted, we identified 20 teachers in their 20s and 30s who were worthy of recognition. Cse., Fargo, 2 Dan Tannahill, Kings Walk G. $130/HR. Debbie Doniger, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 6.) Instagram post. Group Clinic $30 each. Fred Griffin, Fred Griffin Golf, Orlando, 50.) 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 . Stephen Aumock, Gleneagles C.C., Plano, 44.) Ayumi Hori, Encino Balboa G. Ted Britschgi, Ted Britschgi Golf Academy, Orlando, 42.) BEN PELLICANI / 38 50/50 Golf Club, Brentwood, Tenn. $175/HR. ADRIAN KELLEY / 34* Slicgolf, Mansfield, Texas $125/HR. Holly Anderson, The Elkridge C., Baltimore, 2.) Chad Kurmel, Forest Akers G. Chase Leone, Querbes Park G. $300/HR. Bob Knee, Aviara Golf Academy, Carlsbad, 29.) Call: 360-201-4590. Angie Ause, Oak Marsh G. DAVID ANGELOTTI / 33 Sea Island G.C., St. Simons Island, Ga. $245/HR. CATHY KIM / 36 Baltimore C.C., Lutherville, Md. Krista Dunton, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, 5.) 8.) 2020-'21 Ranking in parentheses New To The Ranking. Ill have students take a golf ball and toss it underhand at the flagstick (below). Cse., Encino, Calif. $175/HR. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. 25.) Gavin Parker, Salisbury C.C., Midlothian, 4.) Rick Murphy, Rick Murphy Golf Academy & Practice Center, Greensboro, 16.) Mike Diffley, Pelham C.C., Pelham Manor, 1.) Travis Fulton, Jacksonville G. & C.C. Tyler Ferrell, La Rinconada C.C., Los Gatos, 35.) RYAN SMITH / 38 Marc Lapointe Golf Academy, Fort Mill, S.C. $120/HR. Brian Lackey, The G.C. Mike Carbray, Butterfield C.C., Oak Brook, 10.) Brad Lardon, The Club at Las Campana, Santa Fe, 3.) Unlike the DP World Tour, the PGA Tour has successfully barred LIV pros from participating in its events. Ron Beck, Northeast Performance Institute, Portland, 9.) Cameron Doan, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 45.) Tyler Slocum, Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success, 19.) 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. Josh Cook, Josh Cook Golf Academy, Wichita, 4.) Andrew Dawes, a "Top 40 Golf Instructor Under 40 Years of Age in America" as voted by Golf Digest. Gary Gilchrist, Mission Inn Resort & Club, Howey-in-the-Hills, 17.) Rob Labritz, GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills, 18.) This will give you a great feel for how to let your wedge glideand not digthrough the sand. Virgil Herring, Ensworth Golf Center, Nashville, 11.) 7 . Golf Digest recently revealed the top golf instructors in each state as ranked by their peers. DAN CARRAHER runs the Dan Carraher Golf Academy in St. Augustine, Fla. CODY CARTER / 34 Druid Hills G.C., Atlanta $165/HR. DAVID TARASCHI / 34 Burlington C.C., Mount Holly, N.J. $200/HR. Sheryl Maize, Crystal Lake G. ZACH ABELS / 37* Canyon Springs G. Gene Powell, Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township, 6.) Jim Goergen, Capital City C., Atlanta, RELATED: The most insufferable golf sayings that needed to die yesterday, 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. ), Lake Mary, 3.) Todd Kolb, Sanford Power Golf Academy, Sioux Falls, 2.) Gary Wiren, Trump International G.C., West Palm Beach, 21.) DEVAN BONEBRAKE / 37 Beach City G.C., Hermosa Beach, Calif. $300/HR. Andrew Storm, Andrew Storm Golf at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha, 6.) Dave Kendall, Kendall Golf Academy, Ypsilanti, 5.) Sean has been recognized by his peers as a U.S. Josh Nahm, The National G.C. 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. Andrew Kiger, The Club of 12 Oaks, Holly Springs, 12.) 21.) Once you address the ball, spend no more than five seconds over it before swinging away. 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. Dave Bove, Tashua Knolls G. Mike Dickson, MCG Golf Academy at Little Bennett, Clarksburg, 8.) Jonathan Fly, Spring Creek Ranch G.C., Collierville, RELATED: Tour-pro spin from a bunker, explained, 2.) JAKE HUTT / 34* Dryvebox, San Francisco $250/HR. RENEE OHIGGINS / 39 Quail West G. & C.C., Naples, Fla. $170/HR. TODD ANDERSON (15) VOTES: 820 LESSON RATE: $495/hour FACILITY: PGA Tours Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach. Andrew Brewer, Bayville G.C., Virginia Beach, 8.) Cse., Grand Forks, 3.) Jackson Koert, Frederica G.C., St. Simons Island, 10.) Cse., Van Nuys, 20.) Steve Ball, Ball Golf Center, Oklahoma City, 6.) As the CEO and Founder of A Perfect Swing, Inc. . You can register for a free Arccos trial right here. 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. PIA NILSSON (18) VOTES: 821 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: Vision54 (Talking Stick G.C. John Dunham, Zionsville Golf Practice Center, 11.) What does it take to be one of the Best Young Teachers in America? He has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and is also a graduate of Methodist University Professional Golf Management program. Randy Smith (T-38), Royal Oaks C.C., Dallas, 6.) Australia's Top 100 Golf Courses 2022/23; New Zealand's Top 50 Golf Courses 2019/20; Rapsodo; Subscribe. Cse., Springfield, 10.) ADDISON CRAIG / 32 The Bridge G.C., Bridgehampton, N.Y. $240/HR. NATHALIE SHEEHAN / 29* Vinoy G.C., St. Petersburg, Fla. $150/HR. One putting exercise with tons of feedback is this drill using tees. Rico Riciputi, Wentworth by the Sea C.C., Rye, 1.) Jason Baile, Jupiter Hills C., Tequesta, 38.) Brett Slater, Maketewah C.C., Cincinnati, 7.) 6 About | Mike Dickson Golf Lessons - Clarksburg, MD. Mike Adams (3), Fiddlers Elbow C.C., Bedminster Township, 2.) Cse., Trumbull, Conn. $300/HR. Matt Jennings, Edmunson G. JARUT PADUNG teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. We like to think we know a thing or two about golf. Earl Cooper, Union League G.C., Philadelphia, 6.) Chris Walkey, PGA West Golf Academy, La Quinta, 30.) CHUCK COOK (5) VOTES: 1,389 LESSON RATE: $500/hour FACILITY: University of Texas G.C. Christopher Hughes. Jorge Parada, Liberty National G.C., Jersey City, 17.) 43.) 48.) BOYD SUMMERHAYS (T-45) VOTES: 618 LESSON RATE: $600/hour FACILITY: McDowell Mountain G.C., Scottsdale. The more you exaggerate the lead hand on top, the more youll promote a fade. Shaun Webb (T-46), Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, 4.) 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. 4.) Ed Oldham, The Ranch C.C., Westminster, 3.) Mark Blackburn (7), Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham, 2.) Chris Mory, Jason Guss Golf Academy, East Lansing, 15.) You can even take this swing thought to the course. Steve Johnson, The Golf Ranch, Richardson, 30.) 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 . E.J. DANA DAHLQUIST (27) VOTES: 730 LESSON RATE: $400/hour FACILITY: El Dorado Park G. This academy 's approach is straightforward, simple, and schooled in the basics, with tips on . 1.) Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. 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) $150/HR. Claude Brousseau, Wailea Golf Academy, Wailea, 2.) Mike Malaska (19), Superstition Mountain G.C., Gold Canyon, 3.) JARUT PADUNG / 34 McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale $150/HR. My approach to teaching golf is simple. Allen Terrell, Dustin Johnson Golf School, Murrells Inlet, 7.) at Boars Head Resort, Charlottesville, Va. $125/HR. When your swing is more fluid, you can increase your clubhead speed with a lot less effort. MATT MCLEAN / 38 The Concession G.C., Bradenton, Fla. $200/HR. BEST YOUNG TEACHERS IN AMERICA 2021-2022. David Impastato, David Impastato Golf Academy, Geneva, 19.) BLAKE JIRGES / 31* Coto de Caza (Calif.) G. & Racquet C. $180/HR. Jack Seltzer, Seltzer Golf Academy, Grand Blanc, 16.) Jon Sinclair, Sinclairs Golf Training Center, Euless, 27.) Jordan Gibbs, Jordan Gibbs Golf, Santa Fe, 1.) 41.) BRIAN GUSSIS / 38 GolfTec Woodbridge, Metuchen, N.J. $250/HR. Justin Parsons, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 9.) Mike McGetrick, Robert Trent Jones G.C., Gainesville, 3.) JONATHAN BUCHANAN / 38 Dallas C.C. Additionally, Golf Digest unveiled its 2019-2020 "Top Teachers By State" listing and it included an impressive 139 V1 Pro instructors (21 percent of all pros listed). Brendan Walsh, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, 8.) Maureen Farrell, St. Andrews G. of Indiana, Zionsville, 5.) AARON ASEDO / 37 Knickerbocker C.C., Tenafly, N.J. $200/HR. Seth Dichard, World Cup Golf Center, Hudson, 3.) Jonathan Yarwood, Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, Bluffton, 3.) Learn to play golf from a Golf Digest Top 10 PGA Instructor in the State of New Jersey. Bruce Rearick, The Fort G. Resort, Indianapolis, 9.) JEREMY ANDERSON / 39 Legacy Golf Performance Center, Phoenix $300/HR. Jared Zak, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 16.) Robbie Failes, Boars Head Golf Academy, Charlottesville, 13.) Derek Uyeda, The Grand G.C., San Diego, 21.) Chad Miller, GolfTEC Chapel Hills, Colorado Springs, RELATED: Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America, 1.) at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, 14.) Scott Erdmann, Oswego Lake C.C., Portland, 4.) Jordan Young, Jordan Young Golf at Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 9.) Cse., Denver, 12.) Sean McTernan, Brae Burn C.C., West Newton, 6.) 1 Jon Rahm is looking for his fourth win of 2023. 12.) MIKE BENNETT (T-39) VOTES: 564 LESSON RATE: $300/hour FACILITY: Stack & Tilt Miami at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Fla. 37.) 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 . Doctors said he'd never walk again, but Mitch fought his way . Tom Henderson, Round Hill C., Greenwich, 10.) Brad Bachand, Man OWar Golf, Lexington, 1.) Jake Thurm, Ruffled Feathers G.C., Lemont, 17.) Travis Becker, Ironworks Golf Academy, Beloit, 4.) The list highlighted 14 Minnesota golf instructors. Andy Traynor, Plane Truth Golf, Dallas, 24.) Darren May, The Bears Club, Jupiter. 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. George Connor, Farmington Woods G.C., Avon, 15.) 34.) Chris Carpenter, Nashawtuc C.C., Concord, 15.) $175/HR. Joy Bonhurst, Blue Mash C.C., Laytonsville, 17.) Now make a backswing and get your lead hand on top of the ball (above). TRILLIUM ROSE (T-50) VOTES: 428 LESSON RATE: $235/hour FACILITY: Woodmont C.C., Rockville, Md. $175/HR. JARED BUTTS / 36 Will Robins Golf, Folsom, Calif. $150/HR. John Ray Leary, Hansen Dam G. David Armitage, La Gorce C.C., Miami, 29.) Jon Paupore, Jim McLean Golf School at Red Ledges, Heber, 2.) 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking and the same in the . Andy Patnou, Starfire G.C., Scottsdale, 15.) If youre a slicer, set your trail hand at the top so your palm is facing away from youlike a free throw shooter. Joey Wuertemberger, Crown Golf at Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington, 15.) Billy McKinney, Swing Fit Golf Academy, Rancho Santa Margarita, 49.) James Jordan, Woodley Lakes G. Rory McIlroy, No. GREG DUCHARME / 31 Michael Breed Golf Academy, Greenwich, Conn. $300/HR. Chris Foley, Chris Foley Golf, East Gull Lake, 3.) Derek Hooper, Royal Oaks C.C., Houston, 18.) 25 Feb 2023 17:00:02 . $150/HR. Mario Bevilacqua, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, 5.) MARK WALDER / 39 DiJulia Golf, New Hope, Pa. $175/HR. From our Top 100 Courses to our state-of-the-art approach to club testing, . 8 of the 16 teachers listed for Ohio hail from NEOH:. Cse., Aurora, Colo. $140/HR. MARIO GUERRA / 38 Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale, N.Y. $250/HR. Justin Klemballa, Paradise Valley C.C., Paradise Valley, 22.) Mike Malizia, The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter, 53.) Thomas Valdez, GolfTEC Houston, Galleria, 32.) Cse., Valencia, 37.) Ryan Dailey, Operation 36 Golf, Lillington, 8.) Leighann Albaugh, Magnolia Green G.C., Moseley, 6.) Dana Dahlquist (24), El Dorado Park G. Cse., Oskaloosa, 5.) Youre more likely to make a fuller, deeper hip turn, and it makes it easier to shift into your lead foot in the downswing. Mike Bender (4), Mike Bender Golf Academy at Magnolia Plantation, Lake Mary, 2.) Dennis Tiziani, Cherokee C.C., Madison, 1.) Since 2008, every two years the magazine has honored instructors under the age of 40this year, Colorado had five make the list: Besides Morris . Ed Schwent, Old Hickory G.C., St. Peters, 1.) Brech Spradley has been named again to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in State for the 2019-2020 season. Ken Doyle, Hop Meadow C.C., Simsbury, 2.) Addison Craig, The Bridge, Bridgehampton, 24.) Matt Wilson, Baltusrol G.C., Springfield, 4.) Christy Longfield, Spanish Oaks G.C., Bee Cave, 17.) John Scott Rattan, Congressional C.C., Bethesda, 4.) Kristine Reese, Vision54 at Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale, 23.) BLAKE THOMAS / 36* Congressional C.C., Bethesda, Md. ERIKA LARKIN (NR) VOTES: 420 LESSON RATE: $225/hour FACILITY: The Club at Creighton Farms, Aldie, Va. T-46.) David Leadbetter (8), David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, 5.) You will be in a better position to swing down from inside the target line and avoid a slice. Megin ODonnell-Kelly, Brooklawn C.C., Fairfield, 13.) Feedback and consistencythose are my two buzzwords for practice. Bobby Clampett, Impact Zone Golf, Naples, 24.) Henry Stetina, New Mexico State U., Las Cruces, 2.) George Gankas (11), Westlake G. I get it. Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor in California 2017-2023; Golf Magazine Top 50 Club Fitter in North . I will show you the proper clubface relative to the target. Anne Gajda, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 19.) 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 . And about writing. JOHN MONTGOMERY / 32 Celebration (Fla.) Golf Academy $200/HR. Bobby Pavelonis, Norwood Hills C.C., St. Louis, 4.) at Avenel Farm $200/HR. David Glenz, Black Oak G.C., Long Valley, 8.) . Louis Sauer, Louis Sauer Golf, Northbrook, 8.) Golf Digest's "Best Teacher" awards are the only awards in the industry where nominees are selected . Jeff Barton, Preston Trail G.C., Dallas, 34.) Kevin Ralbovsky, KMR School of Golf, Kaneohe, 1.) Eddie Lee, The Dunes of Maui Lan, Kihei, 5.) Paul Haase, Kendall Golf Academy, Ypsilanti, 1.) CHRIS GREEN / 36 Glen View C., Golf, Ill. $195/HR. Ryan Rody, Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, 4.) 21 Scott Watkins Golf. . CARLA OVERHISER / 35 John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers, Palm Beach $275/HR. RUSHI OZA / 36 Highland Creek G.C., Charlotte $90/HR. SHAUN WEBB (NR)VOTES: 420LESSON RATE: $500/hourFACILITY: Athletic Motion Golf, Cartersville, Ga. Rick Grayson, Rivercut G. Maggie Simons, The Oregon G.C., West Linn, 1.) Mike Davis, DragonRidge C.C., Henderson, 1.) If you normally whip the club inside, this drill will be difficult at first. BILL SCHMEDES III / 37 Mastery Golf Performance, Hilton Head Island $250/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 . Golf Digest has been publishing a Best in State ranking every other year since 1977, making this the 23rd edition. Cse., Westlake Village, 2.) 6.) on. 22 WGTF Top 100 Teachers - United States Golf Teachers Federation. Trent Wearner, Trent Wearner Golf, Englewood, 7.) Gale Peterson, Sea Island Golf Performance Center, St. Simons Island, 11.) Bob Grissett, Osprey Point G.C., Boca Raton, 35.) Darrell Kestner, Deepdale G.C., Manhasset, 7.) NICK IACONO / 34 Chester Valley G.C., Malvern, Pa. $175/HR. Brian Thornton, Meridian Valley C.C., Sekent, 11.) 13.) Steve Haggerty, Laurel Links C.C., Laurel, 22.) Chad Phillips, Pinetree C.C., Kennesaw, 17.) Tim Cooke, The Golf Learning Center at the Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, 8.) 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. BILL HARMON (30) VOTES: 593 LESSON RATE: $250/hour FACILITY: Bill Harmon Performance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells, Calif. The same features built into hybrids to help average players get shots airborne and avoid slicing can induce hard hooks for better players. Brando Tommasi, Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, 49.) This drill can help you take the left side out of play. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. "Best Instructor in State" as voted by Golf. Dennis Sales, Dennis Sales Golf, Argyle, 25.) Mitchell Moore, Mitchell Moore Golf Academy at Hopkinsville G. & C.C. Rob Sedorcek, Family Golf and Learning Center, St. Louis, 3.) Brian Cairns, Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, 7.) Take a soft pitch shot. Brad Rose, Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville, 15.) EVA ROGERS / 34 Medinah (Ill.) C.C. Jerry King, Gozzer Ranch G. and Lake C., Harrison, 3.) 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