John is a highly accomplished and award winning Golf Instructor, Clinician, and Coach to golfers of all skill levels.
In his 27+ years of experience, John has had the opportunity to teach beginners, intermediates, elite juniors and amateurs, mini tour and major tour winners. One of only 357 individuals who have earned the designation of PGA Master Professional (Instruction), John has the skills, knowledge, and experience to assist you in reaching your potential.
Career Highlights - Recipient of the PGA of America’s 2013 Horton Smith Award, for outstanding and continual contributions to the education of PGA Members and the golfing community
- Recipient of the North Florida PGA Section’s 2009 Irv Schloss Teacher of the Year Award
- Three-time nominee of the Carolina’s PGA Section Teacher of the Year
- National Director of Instruction of Golf Digest Schools
- National Director of Instruction of Advantage Golf Schools
- Secretary of the North Florida PGA Section
- Member of the PGA of America’s National Instruction Committee
- Students include multiple club champions, NCAA Champions, multiple mini tour players as well as winners on the PGA Tour
- Accomplished Author/Contributor of multiple feature articles within local, regional and national golf industry publications
- Editorial Advisory Board Member to PGA.com
- Member of the PGA of America’s Speakers Bureau as an accomplished speaker and presenter to businesses, educational institutions, and special interest groups
- Member of the PGA President’s Council for Growth of the Game (1998-Present)
- Proponent Group (Golf Instruction Focus Group) Member
