Instruction
The Best Teachers In Every State (2024-'25)
Jamie Squire
The following teachers were voted the best in each state through a peer-voting process conducted by Golf Digest. More than 3,000 teachers were included in the voting. Note: Number in parentheses after name indicates current ranking on Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers in America.
ALABAMA
1. MARK BLACKBURN (1)
Blackburn G. Academy at Greystone G & C.C., Birmingham
2. TONY RUGGIERO (24)
Dewsweepers G., Mobile
3. WAYNE FLINT
Highland Park G. Cse., Birmingham
4. CRAIG BOCKING
Bocking G. Academy, Huntsville
5. MORGAN HALE
Dewsweepers G., Mobile
6. ERIC ESHLEMAN
C.C. of Birmingham
7. MICHAEL BRISBANE
Azalea City G. Cse., Mobile
8. REA SCHUESSLER
C.C. of Mobile
9. BRIAN SPEAKMAN
Blackburn G. Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham
10. LAYNE SAVOIE
Blackburn G. Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham
11. WADE HAMILTON
Montgomery C.C.
12. STEVEN DEBOER
Steven DeBoer G. Academy, Cullman
13. PATRICK PATTERSON
Anniston C.C.
14. MAX DOSTER
Blackburn G. Academy at Greystone G. & C.C., Birmingham
15. JEFF JORDAN
Mountain Brook C., Birmingham
ALASKA
1. JOE BUTLER
Palmer G. Cse.
2. PEGGY GUSTAFSON
Anchorage G. Cse.
ARIZONA
1. MARTIN CHUCK (7)
Tour Striker G. Academy at The Raven, Phoenix
2. STAN UTLEY (11)
Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale
3. BOYD SUMMERHAYS (15)
Silverleaf C., Scottsdale
4. MIKE LABAUVE (50)
Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale
5. ANDY PATNOU
Starfire G.C., Scottsdale
6. PARKER MCLACHLIN
Short Game Chef, Scottsdale
7. TINA TOMBS
Tina Tombs G., Phoenix
8. PAXTON O’CONNOR
Desert Mountain C., Scottsdale
9. SUSIE MEYERS
Ventana Canyon G. & R.C., Tucson
10. ANDREW GETSON
Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale
11. JUSTIN KLEMBALLA
Paradise Valley C.C.
12. JEREMY ANDERSON
Legacy G.Performance Center, Phoenix
13. MILO LINES
Superstition Mountain G. & C.C., Gold Canyon
14. SANDY LABAUVE
Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale
15. SCOTT SACKETT
Scott Sackett Academy at McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale
16. MARVOL BARNARD
C.C. of Green Valley
17. DEREK DEMINSKY
Forty Niner C.C., Tucson
18. JARUT PADUNG
McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale
19. WILLIAM ELDRENKAMP
Legacy G.Performance Center, Phoenix
20. STEVE DAHLBY
Phoenix C.C.
21. LANDYN LEWIS
Tucson City G.
22. KRISTINE REESE
Vision54, Scottsdale
23. JOHN KOSTIS
Grayhawk G.C., Scottsdale
24. SHANE SIMMONS
Legacy G.Performance Center, Phoenix
25. TRAVIS WEZA
McCormick Ranch G.C., Scottsdale
26. TIFFANY YAGER
Vision54, Scottsdale
27. MIKE KRAHE
Tour Striker G. Academy at The Raven, Phoenix
28. LINDY LABAUVE
Westin Kierland G.C., Scottsdale
ARKANSAS
1. RYAN CRAWLEY
Ryan Crawley G., Lowell
2. JUSTIN HILL
Justin Hill G. Academy, Little Rock
3. PHILIP WALKER
Back Nine G. Academy, Bentonville
CALIFORNIA
1. DANA DAHLQUIST (9)
Dana Dahlquist G., Long Beach
2. DAVE PHILLIPS (12)
TPI, Oceanside
3. GEORGE GANKAS (18)
George Gankas G., Westlake Village
4. BILL HARMON (22)
Bill Harmon Peformance Center at Toscana C.C., Indian Wells
5. RICK SESSINGHAUS (32)
Flowcode G. Academy, Burbank
6. JAMIE MULLIGAN (35)
Virginia C.C., Long Beach
7. CHRIS MAYSON (42)
Rancho Santa Fe C.C.
8. ALISON CURDT (47)
Alison Curdt G. at Wood Ranch G.C., Simi Valley
9. DAVE STOCKTON
Stockton G., Redlands
10. WILL ROBINS
Will Robins G., Folsom
11. BRYAN LEBEDEVITCH
PGA West, La Quinta
12. BRADY RIGGS
PGA West, La Quinta
13. DEVAN BONEBRAKE
Studio G., Hermosa Beach
14. JOSH ZANDER
Stanford G.C., Palo Alto
15. LAIRD SMALL
Pebble Beach G. Academy
16. LUCAS WALD
Lucas Wald G. Studio, Los Angeles
17. TASHA BOHLIG
El Caballero C.C., Tarzana
18. TANYA DERGAL
Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles
19. TOM REZENDES
NorCal G. Academy, Walnut Creek
20. DEREK UYEDA
Derek Uyeda Golf, San Diego
21. MONTE SCHEINBLUM
No Bogeys, Laguna Niguel
22. STEVE HOLMES
Rustic Canyon G. Cse., Moorpark
23. JON HORNER
Menlo C.C., Woodside
24. BOB LASKEN
Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo
25. BOB KNEE
Aviara G. Academy, Carlsbad
26. CHRIS WALKEY
PGA West, La Quinta
27. GINA UMECK
Wilshire C.C., Los Angeles
28. BRUCE NAKAMURA
Aviara G. Academy, Carlsbad
29. KIP PUTERBAUGH
Aviara G. Academy, Carlsbad
30. AYUMI HORI
Ayumi Hori G., Encino
31. JAMIE PUTERBAUGH
Aviara G. Academy, Carlsbad
32. JOSH MYERS
PGA West, La Quinta
33. ROGER GUNN
Golf Development Complex, Moorpark
34. GRANT HALVERSON
Aviara G. Academy, Carlsbad
35. JASON PUTERBAUGH
Aviara G. Academy, Carlsbad
36. JOHN ORTEGA
Costa Mesa C.C.
37. SHAWN COX
Grand Del Mar, San Diego
38. TYLER FERRELL
La Rinconada C.C., Los Gatos
39. BLAKE JIRGES
Coto de Caza G. & R.C.
40. JAKE TOLIVER
Los Angeles C.C.
41. JAMES JORDAN
James Jordan G., Van Nuys
42. JOHN BATTAGLIA
PGA West, La Quinta
43. JOHN RAY LEARY
Hansen Dam G. Cse., Pacoima
44. KEN GREEN
Aviara G. Academy, Carlsbad
45. MICHAEL BLOCK
Arroyo Trabuco G.C., Mission Viejo
46. AARON OLSON
Monterey Peninsula C.C., Pebble Beach
47. GLENN DECK
Glenn Deck G., Newport Beach
48. GAVIN WITZER
Tijeras Creek G.C., Rancho Santa Margarita
49. JAKE HUTT
Jake Hutt G., Palo Alto
50. JOSH ALPERT
Westdrift G. Cse., Manhattan Beach
51. GREGG MCHATTON
Gregg McHatton G., Valencia
52. BRYAN PATE
Martis Camp, Truckee
53. ALAN OCHIAI
Oak Creek G.C., Irvine
54. MICHAEL MAGGS
Southern California G. Academy, Carlsbad
55. ZACH HEUSSER
Crystal Springs G. Cse., Burlingame
COLORADO
1. NICK CLEARWATER (17)
GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood
2. TRENT WEARNER
Trent Wearner G. Academy, Denver
3. ED OLDHAM
The Ranch C.C., Westminster
4. STAN SAYERS
Colorado G.C., Parker
5. PATRICK NUBER
GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood
6. TY WALKER
GolfTEC DTC, Denver
7. DUSTIN MILLER
Black Bear G.C., Parker
8. NATHAN MORRIS
GolfTEC Westminster
9. CHAD MILLER
GolfTEC Chapel Hills, Colorado Springs
10. DAN SNIFFIN
Omni Interlocken G.C., Broomfield
11. JOSH TROYER
GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood
12. VINCENT DOWNIE
GolfTEC Highlands Ranch
13. ZACH LAMBECK
GolfTEC Headquarters, Englewood
14. ELENA KING
ExperienceGolf at CommonGround G. Cse., Aurora
15. LEIGHTON SMITH
Leighton Smith G., Colorado Springs
16. KYLE VOSKA
Links G. Cse., Highlands Ranch
CONNECTICUT
1. MICHAEL BREED (10)
Michael Breed G. Academy, Greenwich
2. TOM HENDERSON
H. Smith Richardson G. Cse., Fairfield
3. ANGELA AULENTI
Sterling Farms G. Cse., Stamford
4. GEORGE CONNOR
Connor G., Avon
5. SAM WILEY
Wee Burn C.C., Darien
6. DAVE BOVE
Tashua Knolls G. Cse., Trumbull
7. JIM FATSI
Brooklawn C.C., Fairfield
8. JOHN VITALE
Full Circle G., Berlin
9. PAUL KENNEY
Rockrimmon C.C., Stamford
10. TOM ROSATI
Great River G.C., Milford
11. BOB BIGONETTE
H. Smith Richardson G. Cse., Fairfield
12. BOBBY BROWN
Tashua Knolls G. Cse., Trumbull
13. DOUG HOLUB
Fairchild-Wheeler G. Cse., Fairfield
14. MEGIN O’DONNELL- KELLY
Brooklawn C.C., Fairfield
15. BORIS BUSLJETA
GolfTEC Stamford
16. ERIC STEINDEL
C.C. of Fairfield
17. EVAN LAMBERT
Tumble Brook C.C., Bloomfield
18. JOE CONNERTON
Round Hill C., Greenwich
19. JUSTIN FOSTER
Ridgewood C.C., Danbury
DELAWARE
1. WAYNE DEFRANCESCO
Peninsula G. & C.C., Millsboro
2. JOHN RUDOLPH
Fieldstone G.C., Greenville
FLORIDA
1. SEAN FOLEY (3)
Sean Foley Performance, Orlando
2. CLAUDE HARMON III (5)
Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City
3. ANDY PLUMMER (14)
Stack & Tilt Miami, Turnberry Isle C.C., Aventura
4. MIKE BENNETT (23)
Stack & Tilt Miami, Turnberry Isle C.C., Aventura
5. JASON BAILE (26)
Jupiter Hills C., Tequesta
6. CHERYL ANDERSON (28)
Mike Bender G.Academy, Lake Mary
7. GRANT WAITE (31)
Grant Waite G., Ocala
8. SHAUN WEBB (34)
Athletic Motion G., Winter Garden
9. KEVIN KIRK (38)
Trump National Doral, Miami
10. MARK SWEENEY (39)
Waldorf Astoria G.C., Orlando
11. SUZY WHALEY (40)
The C.C. at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens
12. GARY GILCHRIST (41)
Gary Gilchrist G. Academy, Howey-in-the-Hills
13. BRIAN MOGG
Brian Mogg G. Academy, Orlando
14. MIKE GRANATO
Athletic Motion G., Winter Garden
15. MIKE SHANNON
PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra
16. JEFF LEISHMAN
Dye Preserve, Jupiter
17. PRESTON COMBS
Preston’s Putting, Orlando
18. BOBBY CLAMPETT
Impact Zone G., Naples
19. DAVID ARMITAGE
Shell Bay C., Hallandale Beach
20. ANDREW PARK
Orange County National, Orlando
21. SARA DICKSON
Wilderness C.C., Naples
22. SEAN HOGAN
Golfzon Leadbetter Academy HQ at Reunion, Kissimmee
23. DARREN MAY
The Bear’s C., Jupiter
24. JUSTIN SHEEHAN
Pelican G.C., Belleair
25. TRAVIS FULTON
Travis Fulton G. Studio, Jacksonville
26. JOHN WEBSTER
John Webster G. Academy at The Breakers, Palm Beach
27. ALANA SWAIN
PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra
28. BRIAN CREGHAN
Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach
29. DANIEL GRAY
Lake Nona G. and C.C., Orlando
30. JACKSON KOERT
Atlantic Beach C.C.
31. JOE COMPITELLO
Indian Creek C.C.
32. MARK DURLAND
Durland G. School, Naples
33. ROBIN SYMES
Golfzon Leadbetter Academy HQ at Reunion, Kissimmee
34. MICHAEL MANAVIAN
247 Indoor G., Stuart
35. MARK HACKETT
Old Palm G.C., Palm Beach Gardens
36. DON LAW
Don Law G. Academy, Boca Raton
37. MATT DEJOHN
Matt DeJohn G. Academy at Hammock Creek G.C., Palm City
38. KELLIE STENZEL
Palm Beach Par 3 G. Cse., Palm Beach
39. BRENDAN KENNEDY
The Legacy C. at Alaqua Lakes
40. FRED GRIFFIN
Fred Griffin G., Orlando
41. GRAYSON ZACKER
Jim McLean G. School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables
42. MIKE MALIZIA
The C. at Admirals Cove, Jupiter
43. NICK ADCOCK
Tee It Up, Oviedo
44. TED BRITSCHGI
Marriott Grande Vista, Orlando
45. MICHAEL HUNT
Jim McLean G. School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables
46. BILL DAVIS
Abacoa G.C., Jupiter
47. BOB GRISSETT
Bob Grissett G., Palm Beach
48. JORDAN DEMPSEY
PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra
49. WARREN BOTTKE
PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens
50. TOM PATRI
The G.C. at Crown Colony, Ft. Myers
51. STEFANIE SHAW
Ocean Reef C., Key Largo
52. RYAN CRYSLER
Butch Harmon Floridian, Palm City
53. RENEE O’HIGGINS
Quail West G. & C.C., Naples
54. DEREK SWOBODA
Ocean Reef C., Key Largo
55. SCOTT MUNROE
Boca Raton Resort
56. JOHN HUGHES
John Hughes G., Kissimmee
57. JON MCLEAN
Jim McLean G. School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables
58. CLAY BALLARD
Top Speed Golf, Orlando
59. JULIO NUTT
Jim McLean G. School at the Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables
GEORGIA
1. SCOTT HAMILTON (19)
Scott Hamilton G. Academy at Cartersville C.C.
2. ANDREW RICE (25)
Westin Savannah Harbor G. Resort & Spa
3. JUSTIN PARSONS (37)
Sea Island G. Performance Center, St. Simons Island
4. JOHN TILLERY
Tillery G. at Cuscowilla, Eatonton
5. JOE PLECKER
The Landings G. & Athletic C., Savannah
6. JON TATTERSALL
Tattersall G., Atlanta
7. SHAWN KOCH
Atlanta Athletic C.
8. GALE PETERSON
Sea Island G. Performance Center, St. Simons Island
9. TED FORT
Marietta G. Center
10. BILL HASSELL
Marietta C.C.
11. CHARLIE KING
Georgia G. Center, Roswell
12. DANNY ELKINS
Georgia G. Center, Roswell
13. CAROL PREISINGER
The Landings G. & Athletic C., Savannah
14. CHAD PHILLIPS
Pine Tree C.C., Kennesaw
15. CODY CARTER
Druid Hills G.C., Atlanta
16. DAVID POTTS
C.C. of the South, Johns Creek
17. JARED ZAK
Sea Island G. Performance Center, St. Simons Island
18. MIKE PERPICH
RiverPines Learning Center, Johns Creek
HAWAII
1. CLAUDE BROUSSEAU
Wailea G. Academy
2. BEN HONGO
Kapalua G. Academy
3. KEVIN RALBOVSKY
KMR School of Golf, Kaneohe
4. KEVIN SHIMOMURA
Ko Olina G.C., Kapolei
5. CHRIS ARMANINI
Ka’anapali G. Cse., Lahaina
6. DAVID ISHII
Ishii G., Honolulu
7. OLIVER OLIQUIANO
Island Pacific G. Academy, Ewa Beach
IDAHO
1. JERRY KING
Gozzer Ranch G. & Lake C., Coeur d’Alene
2. ROB AKINS
Tributary, Driggs
3. JIM EMPEY
Valley C., Hailey
4. PAUL WEYLAND
Paul Weyland G., Kuna
5. MIKE HAMBLIN
Blue Lakes C.C., Twin Falls
6. ZACH ABELS
Canyon Springs G. Cse., Twin Falls
ILLINOIS
1. KEVIN WEEKS (33)
Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont
2. RICK SILVA
Movement 3 G., Highland Park
3. TODD SONES
Todd Sones Impact G., Vernon Hills
4. E.A. TISCHLER
Olympia Fields C.C.
5. JASON GUSS
Naperville C.C.
6. GARRETT CHAUSSARD
Skokie C.C.
7. MIKE CARBRAY
Butterfield C.C., Oak Brook
8. CHRIS GREEN
Glen View C., Golf
9. CLAYTON PENDERGRAFT
Cog Hill G. & C.C., Lemont
10. JAKE THURM
Ruffled Feathers G.C., Lemont
11. PAT GOSS
Gleacher G. Center- Northwestern Univ., Evanston
12. LOUIS SAUER
Louis Sauer G., Northbrook
13. DAN KOCHEVAR
Oak Brook G.C.
14. JUSTIN BENTLEY
GolfTEC Des Plaines
15. MIKE SMALL
University of Illinois, Champaign
16. JOHN PERNA
TPS Player Service, Downers Grove
17. KRIS MCGOVERN
Movement 3 G., Highland Park
18. T.J. SULLIVAN
GolfTEC Oak Brook
19. JAMES STANDHARDT
GolfTEC Naperville
20. TAYLOR KAHLMAN
Lake Shore C.C., Glencoe
21. DAN SHELDEN
Ruth Lake C.C., Hinsdale
22. DAVID IMPASTATO
Impastato G. Academies, Geneva
INDIANA
1. JEFF SMITH
Timbergate G. Cse., Edinburgh
2. BRAD FELLERS
G. School of Indiana, Carmel
3. BRUCE REARICK
Burnt Edges Consulting, Indianapolis
4. CRYSTAL MORSE
The Legends G.C., Franklin
5. GRANT BRETTNACHER
G. School of Indiana, Carmel
6. RYAN SCHRECONGOST
GolfTEC Carmel
7. COLBY HUFFMAN
Swing Science, Zionville
8. DAN ROSS
Birck Boilermaker G. Complex, West Lafayette
9. JON HOOVER
Hillcrest C.C., Indianapolis
10. MICHAEL ZEDRICK
Gray Eagle G.C., Fishers
11. MAX NIEHANS
The C. at Chatham Hills, Westfield
12. ERIKA WICOFF
Elevation G. Academy, Indianapolis
IOWA
1. MARK ATCHISON
Des Moines G. and C.C.
2. LUKE DONAH
Cedar Rapids C.C.
3. SARAH BIDNEY
Des Moines G. Lessons
4. KEN SCHALL
Ken Schall G. Performance, West Des Moines
5. MATT JENNINGS
Elmwood C.C., Marshalltown
KANSAS
1. COURTNEY MAHON
Falcon Ridge G.C., Lenexa
2. PAUL HOOSER
Kansas City C.C., Mission Hills
3. ROB SHIPMAN
Milburn C.C., Overland Park
4. SKIP MAIWALD
Ironhorse G.C., Kansas City
5. RANDY SYRING
Salina C.C.
6. KEVIN WARD
The G. Stable, Prairie Village
7. BRETT BEARD
GolfTEC Overland Park
8. GIANNA AUGUSTINE
Overland Park G.
KENTUCKY
1. MICHAEL FINNEY
Univ. of Louisville G.C.
2. MIKE THOMAS
Harmony Landing C.C., Goshen
3. LARRY WARD
High Performance G. Academy, Nicholasville
4. GROVER JUSTICE
Bluegrass G. Academy, Lexington
5. MITCHELL MOORE
Hopkinsville G. & C.C.
6. NICK WILKINS
High Performance G. Academy, Nicholasville
7. TODD TRIMBLE
The G. Complex, Paducah
8. COLBY WOLLITZ
Hurstbourne C.C., Louisville
9. CORY KAUFMAN
The G. Academy, Louisville
10. BRAD BACHAND
Man O’War G., Lexington
LOUISIANA
1. BRIAN MANZELLA (13)
Brian Manzella G. Academy, New Orleans
2. JAMES LEITZ (20)
Tchefuncta C.C., Covington
3. LIAM MUCKLOW
The Golf Lab, Baton Rouge
4. BRAD PULLIN
Squire Creek C.C., Choudrant
5. PARKER BRANDT
The University C., Baton Rouge
6. ROB NOEL
Rob Noel G. Academy, Abita Springs
MAINE
1. JOHN HICKSON
Northport G.C.
2. ABBY SPECTOR
Riverside G. Cse., Portland
MARYLAND
1. BERNIE NAJAR (27)
Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills
2. TRILLIUM ROSE (36)
Woodmont C.C., Rockville
3. SARAH STONE
Chevy Chase C., Bethesda
4. KEVIN TANNER
GolfTEC North Bethesda
5. CATHY KIM
Baltimore C.C., Mays Chapel
6. JOHN SCOTT RATTAN
Congressional C.C., Bethesda
7. MARK RUSSO
Night Hawk G. Center, Gambrills
8. SEAN ENGLISH
The Elkridge C., Baltimore
9. JIM ESTES
Blue Mash G. Cse., Laytonsville
10. PATRICK BEDINGFIELD
Bethesda C.C.
11. MIKE DICKSON
MCG G. Academy at Little Bennett, Clarksburg
12. STEVE BOSDOSH
The C. at P.B. Dye, Ijamsville
13. NICK SHEMKOVITZ
Caves Valley G.C., Owings Mills
14. MARK EVENSON
The Suburban C., Pikesville
15. BLAKE THOMAS
Congressional C.C., Bethesda
16. DAMON LUCAS
Lake Presidential G.C., Upper Marlboro
17. DAVID HUTSELL
Baltimore C.C., Mays Chapel
18. HOLLY ANDERSON
The Elkridge C., Baltimore
MASSACHUSETTS
1. IAIN HIGHFIELD
KOHR G., Natick
2. SHAWN HESTER
TPC Boston, Norton
3. SEAN MCTERNAN
Brae Burn C.C., Newton
4. ERIC BARLOW
Winchester C.C.
5. TOM CAVICCHI
Harmon G. & Fitness C., Rockland
6. SKIP GUSS
GolfRite, Southborough
7. JENNIFER HUDSON
Sankaty Head G.C., Nantucket
8. BRENDAN WALSH
The Country Club, Brookline
9. CHIP JOHNSON
Hatherly C.C., North Scituate
10. ADAM KOLLOFF
Pure Drive G., Woburn
11. MARK HEARTFIELD
The Ridge C., Sandwich
12. GRAHAM CUNNINGHAM
Framingham C.C.
13. JANE FROST
Sandwich Hollows G.C., East Sandwich
14. KEVIN RHOADS
The Country Club, Brookline
15. DARREN FALK
Holly Ridge G.C., Sandwich
MICHIGAN
1. ADAM SCHRIBER
LochenHeath G.C., Williamsburg
2. IAN HUGHES
GolfTEC Grand Rapids
3. JORDAN YOUNG
Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth
4. BRIAN CAIRNS
Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth
5. BRANDON ROBY
Cascade Hills C.C., Grand Rapids
6. MIKE FAY
Mike Fay G. Academy, South Lyon
7. ADAM FARABAUGH
C.C. of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms
8. DAVE KENDALL
Kendall Academy of G., Ypsilanti
9. SCOTT WILSON
Bay Meadows G. Cse., Traverse City
10. JEFF GOBLE
Jeff Goble G., Plymouth
11. CHARLEY VANDENBERG
Thousand Oaks G. Academy, Grand Rapids
12. JACK SELTZER
Seltzer G. Academy, Fenton
13. JIM YUHAS
Kendall Academy of G., Ann Arbor
14. TOM HARDING
Carl’s G. Academy, Bloomfield Hills
15. CHRIS MORY
Meridian Sun G.C., Haslett
16. JIMMY WISINSKI
Kent C.C., Grand Rapids
17. PAUL HAASE
Kendall Academy of G., Ann Arbor
18. DAVE VANLOOZEN
Oakland Hills C.C., Bloomfield Hills
MINNESOTA
1. LUKE BENOIT
Interlachen C.C., Edina
2. SHERYL MAIZE
Crystal Lake G.C.
3. ERIC CHILES
Chaska Town Cse.
4. CHRIS FOLEY
Chris Foley G. at Madden’s on Gull Lake
5. MIKE BARGE
Hazeltine National G.C., Chaska
6. AARON JACOBSON
Rush Creek G. Academy, Maple Grove
7. STEVE FESSLER
Albion Ridges G. Cse., Annandale
8. JON REIGSTAD
Keller G. Cse., Maplewood
9. JUSTIN KRAFT
Spring Hill G.C., Wayzata
10. RYAN PAULSON
Minneapolis G.C., St. Louis Park
11. SCOTT DIRCK
Scott Dirck G. Academy, Alexandria
12. BRAD PLUTH
Brad Pluth G., Eden Prairie
13. NICK PELLE
GolfTEC Minnetonka
14. LAURA PATRICK
Laura Patrick G., Long Lake
MISSISSIPPI
1. V.J. TROLIO
Old Waverly G.C., West Point
2. TIM YELVERTON
Old Waverly G.C., West Point
3. KYLE ELLIS
C.C. of Oxford
4. THOMAS WATKINS
Watkins G. Group, Pearl
MISSOURI
1. BRIAN FOGT
Bellerive C.C., St. Louis
2. ROB SEDORCEK
Rob Sedorcek G. Instruction, St. Louis
3. TODD MEYER
Algonquin G.C., St. Louis
4. JOSH NAHM
Josh Nahm G., Parkville
5. BOBBY PAVELONIS
Norwood Hills C.C., St. Louis
6. ED SCHWENT
Old Hickory G.C., St. Charles
7. CRAIG STORY
First Tee Range, St. Louis
8. HELEN KURTIN
St. Louis G. Academy
9. RYAN MARTIN
C.C. of St. Albans
10. MAUREEN FARRELL
Oakwood C.C., Kansas City
11. RICK GRAYSON
Rivercut G. Cse., Springfield
12. MARIA PALOZOLA
St. Louis G. Lessons
MONTANA
1. TRAVIS OLSON
Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge
2. DAVID OWENS
Missoula C.C.
NEBRASKA
1. JAMES SIECKMANN (6)
James Sieckmann G. Academy at Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha
2. JAMES KINNEY
GolfTEC Omaha
3. ANDREW STORM
Shadow Ridge C.C., Omaha
4. RYAN VERMEER
Tiburon G.C., Omaha
5. CORY FLETCHER
GolfTEC Omaha
6. MIKE CORNELL
Champions Run, Omaha
7. TED DIGIACOMO
Happy Hollow C., Omaha
NEVADA
1. JOSEPH MAYO (21)
Summit C., Las Vegas
2. DREW STECKEL
Southern Highlands G.C., Las Vegas
3. MATT HENDERSON
TPC Las Vegas
4. ADAM YOUNG
Adam Young G., Las Vegas
5. MIKE DAVIS
DragonRidge C.C., Las Vegas
6. JON HORSCHMANN
Butch Harmon School of G., Henderson
7. JAMES DREW
Butch Harmon School of G., Henderson
8. MARIO BEVILACQUA
TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas
9. NICK HELWIG
Butch Harmon School of G., Henderson
10. TIM SAM
GolfTEC Northwest Las Vegas
11. LIAM HUNT
DragonRidge C.C., Las Vegas
12. BOB MAY
Bob May G. Academy, Las Vegas
NEW HAMPSHIRE
1. JASON SEDAN
Lake Winnipesaukee G.C., New Durham
2. RICO RICIPUTI
Coach C., North Hampton
3. KELLI KOSTICK
Windham C.C.
NEW JERSEY
1. JONATHAN YARWOOD
Alpine C.C., Demarest
2. MATT WILSON
Baltusrol G.C., Springfield
3. DAVID TARASCHI
Burlington C.C., Mt. Holly
4. RYAN HAGER
Plainfield C.C., Edison
5. NICK BOVA
Hamilton Farm G.C., Gladstone
6. C.J. NAFUS
Roxiticus G.C., Mendham
7. KELAN MCDONAGH
Metedeconk National G.C., Jackson Township
8. DAVID GLENZ
David Glenz G. Academy, Long Valley
9. VINCE RAMAGLI
Montclair G.C., West Orange
10. STEVE SIERACKI
Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill
11. TYLER HALL
Upper Montclair C.C., Clifton
12. BRIAN DOBBIE
Trump National G.C., Bedminster
13. JORGE PARADA
Liberty National G.C., Jersey City
14. GIA LIWSKI
Fiddler’s Elbow C.C., Bedminster
15. MELISSA DZIABO
Baltusrol G.C., Springfield
16. AARON ASEDO
Florham Park G.C.
17. NICK BRADLEY
Knickerbocker C.C., Tenafly
18. BRIAN GUSSIS
GolfTEC Woodbridge
19. BRYAN DOUGHERTY
Hollywood G.C., Deal
NEW MEXICO
1. HENRY STETINA
New Mexico State U., Las Cruces
2. BRAD LARDON
The C. at Las Campanas, Santa Fe
3. TOM VELARDE
The C. at Las Campanas, Santa Fe
4. TODD KERSTING
Puerto Del Sol G. Cse., Albuquerque
5. TOM YOST
First Tee-Four Corners, Kirtland
NEW YORK
1. MICHAEL JACOBS (8)
Jacobs 3D G. at Rock Hill G.C., Manorville
2. TERRY ROWLES (29)
Hudson National G.C., Croton-on-Hudson
3. JOHN GRAHAM (48)
John Graham G., Webster
4. DARRELL KESTNER
Deepdale G.C., Manhasset
5. KEVIN SPRECHER
Sleepy Hollow C.C., Briarcliff Manor
6. DEBBIE DONIGER
GlenArbor G.C., Bedford Hills
7. MARIO GUERRA
Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale
8. JASON BIRNBAUM
Manhattan Woods G.C., West Nyack
9. GARY WEIR
Westchester C.C., Rye
10. JEFF WARNE
The Bridge, Bridgehampton
11. GREG LABELLE
Piping Rock C., Locust Valley
12. JAMES HONG
Harbor Links G. Cse., Port Washington
13. KIRK OGURI
Pete’s G. Shop, Mineola
14. TYLER SLOCUM
Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success
15. BRIAN JACOBS
Brian Jacobs G., Churchville
16. ADDISON CRAIG
The Bridge, Bridgehampton
17. MIKE DIFFLEY
Pelham C.C., Pelham Manor
18. STEVE HAGGERTY
Laurel Links C.C., Mattituck
19. CHRIS TOULSON
Sunningdale C.C., Scarsdale
20. MARTY NOWICKI
Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona
21. C.J. REEVES
Century C.C., Purchase
22. JOHN HOBBINS
Greenside G. Academy, New York City
23. MATT DOBYNS
Meadow Brook C., Jericho
24. MONIQUE THORESZ
Quaker Ridge G.C., Scarsdale
25. PAUL SELVAGGIO
Westchester C.C., Rye
26. MIKE DOYLE
Five Iron G., New York
27. JEFF GSCHWIND
Deepdale G.C., Manhasset
28. TED HEINS
Fresh Meadow C.C., Lake Success
29. BILL SMITTLE
Westchester C.C., Rye
NORTH CAROLINA
1. DAVID ORR (16)
Pine Needles Lodge & G.C., Southern Pines
2. ED IBARGUEN
Duke University G.C., Durham
3. NICOLE WELLER
Compass Pointe G.C., Wilmington
4. RICK MURPHY
Greensboro National G.C.
5. ANDREW KIGER
The C. at 12 Oaks, Holly Springs
6. KELLY MITCHUM
Pinehurst Resort
7. ROBBIE FRITZ
Greensboro C.C.
8. ERIC ALPENFELS
Pinehurst Resort
9. ROBERT LINVILLE
Precision G. School, Greensboro
10. MARTIN LUCAS
Hedingham G. & Athletic C., Raleigh
11. DOUG SPENCER
Spencer G. Academy, Huntersville
12. RYAN DAILEY
Campbell U., Lillington
13. KATHY HART WOOD
Carmel C.C., Charlotte
14. MATT REAGAN
Operation 36 G., Apex
15. ERIC JORDAN
GolfTEC Durham
16. BRINSON BYRD
GolfTEC Raleigh
17. JIMMY HAMILTON
The G. Academy at Wildwood Green, Raleigh
18. MARK WOOD
Carmel C.C., Charlotte
NORTH DAKOTA
1. KRIS KROETSCH
Kris Kroetsch G. Academy, Fargo
2. ZACH MCARTHUR
Links of North Dakota, Ray
OHIO
1. JASON CARBONE (49)
Canterbury G.C., Beachwood
2. KYLE MORRIS
The G. Room, Dublin
3. CHAD MIDDAUGH
Muirfield Village G.C., Dublin
4. DON SARGENT
Scioto C.C., Columbus
5. TODD CASABELLA
Barrington G.C., Aurora
6. JIMMY LOGUE
The C.C. at Muirfield Village, Dublin
7. ASHLEY THOMAS
GolfTEC Blue Ash
8. RANDY DIETZ
Windmill G. Center, Macedonia
9. JOE MEGLEN
StoneWater G.C., Highland Heights
10. PAT BERNOT
GolfTEC Easton, Columbus
11. BRIAN JONES
Kenwood C.C., Cincinnati
12. NICK PAEZ
GolfTEC Cleveland West
13. STEVE MULCAHY
Shawnee C.C., Lima
14. GENE POWELL
Four Bridges C.C., Liberty Township
15. JOE STAGO
GolfTEC Dublin
16. BRETT SLATER
Maketewah C.C., Cincinnati
17. KEVIN JONES
Next Level G., Franklin
18. STEVE PARKER
Portage C.C., Akron
19. MICHAEL DEITERS
GolfTEC Blue Ash
20. TIM LAMBERT
G. Prodigies, Lebanon
OKLAHOMA
1. E.J. PFISTER
Oak Tree National, Edmond
2. STEVE BALL
Ball G. Center, Oklahoma City
3. RYAN RODY
Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa
4. CHASE COOPER
KickingBird G.C., Edmond
5. SHANNON FRIDAY
Oklahoma City G. & C.C.
OREGON
1. MICHAEL NEFF
GEARS G., Portland
2. JEFF RITTER
Make the Turn Performance Pronghorn, Bend
3. CHRISTOPHER SMITH
Eugene C.C.
4. BRUCE FURMAN
Langdon Farms G.C., Aurora
5. BRIAN HENNINGER
The G. Farm, Tualatin
6. SCOTT ERDMANN
Oswego Lake C.C., Lake Oswego
7. JERRY MOWLDS
Pumpkin Ridge G.C., North Plains
8. SEAN LANYI
Langdon Farms G.C., Aurora
PENNSYLVANIA
1. JOHN DUNIGAN (30)
Applebrook G.C., Malvern
2. JOHN BIERKAN
Aronimink G.C., Newtown Square
3. JOANNA COE
Merion G.C., Ardmore
4. TED SHEFTIC
The Bridges G.C., Abbottstown
5. DOM DIJULIA
DiJulia G. at Jericho National, New Hope
6. MARK SHEFTIC
Sunnybrook G.C., Plymouth Meeting
7. NICK IACONO
Merion G.C., Ardmore
8. ERIC COGORNO
Bethlehem G.C.
9. ANDY MILLER
LedgeRock G.C., Mohnton
10. ERIC HANDLEY
Penn State Univ., State College
11. LOU GUZZI
Lou Guzzi G. Academy at Talamore C.C., Ambler
12. MIKE DYNDA
LuLu C.C., Glenside
13. ERIC JOHNSON
The Turn C., Cranberry Twp.
14. MARK ANDERSON
St. Davids G.C., Wayne
15. JAMES BROD
Oakmont C.C.
16. KEVIN SHIELDS
The C. at Nevillewood, Presto
17. CHUCK SCALLY JR.
Scally G. Academy, Coraopolis
18. NICK BIONDI
Radley Run C.C., West Chester
19. STEVEN CHALMERS
Lookaway G.C., Buckingham
20. ANTHONY NAPOLETANO
GolfTEC Malvern
RHODE ISLAND
1. DAVE MARCOTTE
Point Judith C.C., Narragansett
2. TODD CAMPBELL
Cranston C.C.
SOUTH CAROLINA
1. KRISTA DUNTON
Berkeley Hall C., Bluffton
2. ALLEN TERRELL
Dustin Johnson G. School, Murrells Inlet
3. JASON SUTTON
Colleton River C.
4. TIM COOKE
Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island
5. KEVIN BRITT
Carolina C.C., Spartanburg
6. JULIE COLE
Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island
7. BILL SCHMEDES III
Mastery G. Performance, Hilton Head Island
8. RYAN SMITH
Marc Lapointe G., Fort Mill
9. SEAN KENNEDY
Cliffs at Mountain Park, Marietta
10. RICK BARRY
Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island
11. BRANDON RAY
Lowcountry Lessons, Mount Pleasant
12. MARC LAPOINTE
Marc Lapointe G., Fort Mill
13. HANK SMITH
The G.C. at Briar’s Creek, Johns Island
14. DOUG WEAVER
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island
SOUTH DAKOTA
1. SAM VOSLER
Sanford Sports Academy, Sioux Falls
2. JASON YOUNG
G.C. at Red Rock, Rapid City
TENNESSEE
1. JOE HALLETT (45)
Vanderbilt Legends C., Franklin
2. JEFF SMITH
Spring Creek Ranch, Collierville
3. T.J. YEATON
Belle Meade C.C., Nashville
4. MATT KILLEN
Troubadour G. & Field C., Nashville
5. VIRGIL HERRING
Higher Performance G. Academy, Clarksville
6. BILLY WINTERS
Signal Mountain G. & C.C.
7. JASON GANDY
Willow Creek G.C., Knoxville
8. BEN PELLICANI
Westhaven G.C., Franklin
9. BRIAN LACKEY
The G.C. of Tennessee, Hendersonville
10. JAKE REEVES
Fox Den C.C., Knoxville
11. MATT WALTER
Indian Hills G. Cse., Murfreesboro
12. BRAXTON HUNTER
Fairways and Greens G. Center, Knoxville
13. NANCY QUARCELINO
Nancy Quarcelino School of G., Nashville
14. KIEL ALDERINK
The Academy at Black Creek, Chattanooga
15. BRAD REDDING
Target G. Practice & Training, Powell
16. HENRIK SIMONSEN
The Honors Cse., Ooltewah
TEXAS
1. CHRIS COMO (2)
Dallas National G.C.
2. CAMERON MCCORMICK (4)
Altus Performance, Dallas
3. JON SINCLAIR (43)
Sinclair’s G. Training Center, Euless
4. CHRIS O’CONNELL
Plane Truth G., Plano
5. COREY LUNDBERG
Altus Performance, Dallas
6. DEB VANGELLOW
Riverbend C.C., Sugar Land
7. BRECH SPRADLEY
Barton Creek G. Academy, Austin
8. JONATHAN BUCHANAN
Dallas C.C.
9. CARLOS BROWN
Carlos Brown G. at Keeton Park
10. DOUG STRAWBRIDGE
GolfTEC Upper Kirby, Houston
11. ERIK WAIT
GolfTEC Frisco
12. TIM CUSICK
PGA Coaching Center at PGA Frisco
13. ALAN HODDE
Axis G. Academy, Cypress
14. JEFF BARTON
Preston Trail G.C., Dallas
15. BRYAN GATHRIGHT
Gathright G., Boerne
16. DEREK HOOPER
Royal Oaks C.C., Houston
17. JOEY WUERTEMBERGER
Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington
18. RUDY GONZALEZ
Laredo C.C.
19. E.J. KIM
Axis G. Academy, Cypress
20. MIKE RAY
Cedar Creek G. Cse., San Antonio
21. BEN WILLMAN
Axis G. Academy, Cypress
22. CHRISTY LONGFIELD
Spanish Oaks G.C., Austin
23. DAVID OGRIN
David Ogrin G. Academy, New Braunfels
24. JIM MURPHY
Sugar Creek C.C., Sugar Land
25. RICK WOODSON
Sherrill Park G. Cse., Richardson
26. SCOTT HAUSE
Westwood G.C., Houston
27. ANDREW LEWIS
Sherrill Park G. Cse., Richardson
28. CAMERON DOAN
Preston Trail G.C., Dallas
29. DENNIS SALES
Dennis Sales G., Argyle
30. JEFF ISLER
Jeff Isler G., Southlake
31. JUSTIN POYNTER
Texas Rangers G.C., Arlington
32. KENNETH MESIMER
Lakeside C.C., Houston
33. MICHAEL MARTIN
Leonard G. Links, Fort Worth
34. STEPHEN AUMOCK
Gleneagles C.C., Plano
35. BILL MORETTI
Moretti G., Austin
36. MATT LOHMEYER
SLICGOLF, Mansfield
37. ROBERT SCOTT
Royal Oaks C.C., Houston
38. BUCK MAYERS
Escondido G. & Lake C., Horseshoe Bay
39. CASEY BARBEE
Denton C.C.
40. GABE REYNOLDS
Topgolf Dallas
41. THOMAS VALDEZ
Oakmont C.C., Corinth
42. TROY DENTON
Maridoe G.C., Carrollton
43. KAYLIN SKOVRON
Jeff Isler G., Southlake
44. JACK DANESHMAND
The Nelson G. & Sports Club, Irving
45. ANN MARIE GILDERSLEEVE
Austin C.C.
46. CARLOS SAINZ JR.
The C. at Houston Oaks, Hockley
47. STEVE JOHNSON
The G. Ranch, Richardson
48. HAL SUTTON
Hal Sutton G. Academy, Houston
49. CHARLETON DECHERT
First Tee of Fort Worth
50. GARRETT NOBLES
WindRose G.C., Spring
UTAH
1. TOMMY SHARP
Salt Lake G. Academy, South Salt Lake
2. COREY BADGER
Salt Lake G. Academy, South Salt Lake
3. DOUG ROBERTS
Promontory C., Park City
4. JON PAUPORE
Red Ledges, Heber City
5. RYAN HOLT
River Oaks G. Cse., Salt Lake City
VERMONT
1. DAVID JANKOWSKI
G. Garage Vermont, South Burlington
2. PETE WEATHERBY
Manchester C.C.
VIRGINIA
1. ERIKA LARKIN (44)
The C. at Creighton Farms, Aldie
2. MIKE MCGETRICK (46)
Mike McGetrick G., Gainesville
3. CHRIS GEORGE
Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg
4. ROB FAILES
Boar’s Head Resort, Charlottesville
5. LEIGHANN ALBAUGH
Magnolia Green G.C., Richmond
6. BILLY HOFFMAN
Westwood C.C., Vienna
7. JON EISMAN
Eisman G. Academy, Lorton
8. ADAM HARRELL
1757 G.C., Dulles
9. ERIC LAYTON
C.C. of Virginia, Richmond
10. BRYAN JACKSON
Hermitage C.C., Richmond
11. BILL FEDDER
The C. at Glenmore, Charlottesville
12. ADAM SMITH
C.C. of Virginia, Richmond
13. HUNTER BROWN
Boar’s Head Resort, Charlottesville
14. ED GILL
The Dominion C., Glen Allen
15. GAVIN PARKER
Salisbury C.C., Midlothian
16. STEVE SLOTTERBACK
Kinloch G.C., Manakin Sabot
17. ANDREW BREWER
Bayville G.C., Virginia Beach
18. PETER EGAZARIAN
Farmington C.C., Charlottesville
WASHINGTON
1. JEFF COSTON
Jeff Coston G. Academy at Semiahmoo, Blaine
2. ERIN MENATH
Erin Menath G., Redmond
3. CRAIG WELTY
Skagit G. & C.C., Burlington
4. CHRIS GRIFFIN
Griffin G., Sumner
5. TOM SOVAY
The G.C. at Redmond Ridge, Redmond
6. RYAN YOUNG
Chambers Bay Academy, University Place
7. RICK FEHR
Rick Fehr Coaching, Newcastle
8. STEVE PRUGH
Manito G. & C.C., Spokane
9. DEREK SIESSER
Indian Canyon G. Cse., Spokane
10. DON RASMUSSEN
GolfTEC Spokane
11. JACK KELLY
Glendale C.C., Bellevue
12. RANDY POTTER
GolfTEC Spokane
13. KEITH BENNETT
The G.C. at Newcastle
14. KATHY GILDERSLEEVE-JENSEN
Kalispel G. & C.C.
WEST VIRGINIA
1. STEVEN COX
Greenbrier G. Academy, White Sulphur Springs
2. JUSTIN BEARD
Greenbrier Sporting C., White Sulphur Springs
WISCONSIN
1. MOLLY BRAID
Westmoor C.C., Brookfield
2. DAVID ROESCH
Storms G. Range, Brookfield
3. BRENT SNYDER
Kilkarney Hills G. Cse., River Falls
4. JIM SCHUMAN
Blue Mound G. & C.C., Wauwatosa
5. TRAVIS BECKER
Ironworks G. Lab, Beloit
6. KEVIN KIHSLINGER
GolfTEC Mequon
7. TIM BOEGH
GolfTEC Madison
8. TODD GAMROTH
GolfTEC Brookfield
9. JEFF KAISER
TaylorMade Player Development Center, Madison
10. JACOB BABCOCK
GolfTEC Mequon
11. DENNIS TIZIANI
TPC Wisconsin, Madison
12. CHUCK WOOD
Oconomowoc G.C.
13. TODD WAGNER
Kohler G. Academy
14. SUE SHAPCOTT
Change G. Instruction, Madison
WYOMING
1. ANDREW NAVARRO
The C. at 3 Creek, Jackson
2. CORY KINSINGER
Shooting Star Jackson Hole G.C., Teton Village
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