Get Better Fast .......Enjoy the game!

 

Phil is a results-proven, quality-driven Teaching Professional with a distinguished career and exceptional knowledge of teaching players of all levels.   He designs, develops, and implements forward-thinking individual golf programs to help students get better faster and in an enjoyable, simple, and logical manner. 

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Accomplishments:

NEPGA Teacher of the Year

Golf Digest Best Teacher in State

Speaker at 2018 TPI World Golf Fitness Conference

Former Personal Assistant to Jim McLean (at the time when the JMGS was rated the #1 Golf School in the Country)

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Certifications:

Golf Motor Learning & Coaching

TPI Certified since 2006

Golf Smart Academy Certified Instructor

Former Master Instructor Jim McLean Golf School

Former Nicklaus/Flick Certified Instructor

Former Callaway Master Staff 

Soma Golf Trainer - (3 Certifications covering Guy Voyer's Facial Movements for Rotational Sports)

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Phil has over two decades of experience working with golfers of all levels, from beginners to tour professionals.  He has given over 25,000 private lessons and over 300 group clinics to adults and juniors.  Some of his former students include a New York State Open Champion, US Women's Senior Amateur Champion, Collegiate Conference Champion, and countless beginners. 

 

Phil uses a simple and effective teaching style.  He has a sharp eye and a positive outlook to help students identify a path to improvement.   His communication to the student is tailored to provide a clear and achievable picture of what they need to do to improve.  He uses video analysis, Trackman, and follow up lesson tips when deemed beneficial for the student.

 

His playing career includes four years of Division 1 Collegiate Golf at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.   He has two professional victories in NEPGA Section events.  His low tournament rounds score is 65.

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