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GREG MCFEE With 31 years of experience, Greg started his career as a PGA professional teaching at the prestigious Harder Hall Resort in Sebring, FL. Greg was the Head Professional at Concord Country Club in Boston for nine years and he owned his own golf academy. Greg’s students include several professionals and celebrities, including iconic runner Roger Bannister and even a US President. Greg credits legendary teachers Billy Harmon, Mike Adams and Brian Smith with helping him learn his craft and the ability to teach several methods and styles.
CRAIG SMITH With 45 years of experience, Craig was elected as a PGA Master Professional in 1989. He was voted by “Golf Professional of the Year,” and recently voted into the NFPGA Hall of Fame. Craig has managed high profile country clubs such as Quaker Hill Country Club and Palmetto Pine Country Club, and served as Director of Golf Operations for Five Clubs. Craig has been an instructor for John Jacobs Golf, Craft-Zavichas Golf, Golftec, as well as his own academy. He has been a certified fitter for Henry-Griffits, Slazenger, Ping, and Taylor-Made. Craig also recently became PGA - ADM and PGA HOPE certified.
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JEFF RAYMOND With over three decades of teaching expertise, Jeff established the Golf Academy at Sandpiper Golf Course and has served as the Head Golf & Teaching Professional at the Aliso Viejo Golf Club and the Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Golf Resort. He is currently the Head Golf & Teaching Professional at the Alisal River Course in Solvang, CA. Jeff clinched the Santa Barbara County Championship, represented the Santa Barbara City College golf team, and played for the University of Santa Barbara before transitioning into a professional career in 1994. Jeff joined PGA of America in 1997.
MARY MILLS With 20 years LPGA tour experience and 42 years of experience teaching, Mary claimed the US Open championship in 1963 and two LPGA championships in 1964 and 1973. She has won nine LPGA tour events overall. Mary has refined her skills and received guidance from renowned golf instructors such as Johnny Revolta, Tommy Armour, Paul Runyan, and Bob Toski. In addition to her achievements on the course, Mary is also a skilled golf course architect and has collaborated with Alice Dye, a prominent figure in the field.
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SCOTT EZELL With 27 years of experience, Scott competed on the Canadian Tour, where he had several Top Ten finishes. A PGA member since 1995, he was the Director of the Golf Academy at Wintergreen Resort for five years before becoming the Director of Instruction at the Birdwood Golf Academy (at the University of Virginia). He is the author of several instructional articles and teaching manuals in numerous publications and has worked with Tour players (Brendon De Young and Heather Farr), and numerous Collegiate players. Scott has also had the pleasure of working with quite a few celebrities including John Grisham, Howie Long, and Ernie Banks.
SANDY NICKERSON With 30 years of instructional experience and over 300 hours of LPGA instructional training, Sandy’s experience includes time spent learning from several notable instructors. First playing collegiately at the University of Hawaii and at UCLA, she is passionate about growing the game of golf with women, regardless of age or experience. Sandy has spent her career facilitating women’s golf schools, organizing women’s-only golf getaways and regularly hosting women’s clinics. She has taught at various prestigious clubs and resorts including Maroon Creek Club in Aspen and Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club.
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TIM PEIGHTAL With 40 years of experience, Tim began his career at the Disney World Resort where he had the opportunity to observe and study with some of the legends in the game, including Bob Toski, Jim Flick, Bill Strausbaugh and Davis Love Jr. He later worked with 1928 U.S. Open Champion Johnny Farrell at the Country Club of Florida and 1935 PGA Champion Johnny Revolta at the Evanston Golf Club. Tim was head professional at Indiana Country Club for seven years before moving back to Florida to be the Director of Instruction at the U.S. Senior Golf Academy.
JEFF SORKNESS With more than 20 years of Class A PGA Professional experience, Jeff served as the head teaching professional at numerous esteemed golf courses as well as Director of Golf at three of the top courses in Phoenix, AZ. Jeff understands each student is an individual and has differing abilities to learn and move forward, whether they learn visually, kinesthetically, or simply listening. The emphasis is understanding the student and assisting them with the learning of their golf swing. Jeff’s Teaching Philosophy
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