Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America 2024/2025

First introduced in 1991, GOLF’s biennial ranking of the nation’s top golf instructors maintains the highest standards in the industry. In order to be considered by GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers Credentials Committee, applicants must have dedicated a minimum of 1,500 hours per year teaching and taking part in lesson related activities. Each candidate’s worthiness is also determined by how they have helped grow the game,

through efforts like published articles and videos, research conducted or the development of new training aids. Evidence of student success and references from students or fellow instructors are all taken into consideration. Finally, every applicant must provide a letter of recommendation from a student, mentor or employer. 

“With recreational golf participation at an all-time high, finding the right instructor is as important as ever,” said Hoyt McGarity, President of 8AM Golf, GOLF’s parent company. “We believe that GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers in America list is the best source for finding quality golf instruction anywhere in the country and we’re proud to provide that information to our readers.”