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Jeff Ritter: Golf media maven – part 1

Jeff Ritter Golf instructorJeff Ritter is a well known name in golf instruction.  He is a fantastic instructor and a consistent figure in the world of golf media.  From the cover of Golf Digest to consistent publications for numerous other media you’ve seen Jeff if you’ve been in the golf world for any period of time.

In this first interview we walk through a little of Jeff’s story and how he established himself in this role.

Jeff resides in Phoenix, Ariz., where he operates out of the Raven Golf Club Phoenix. As the National Director of Instruction for Nike Golf Schools and Junior Camps, he spends his summers running Nike Junior Golf Camps Flagship location in Pebble Beach, Calif.  Jeff’s marque initiative is a high-performance, lifestyle-based coaching brand called “Make The Turn.”

https://twitter.com/mttgolf/
http://mttperformance.com/

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Deb Vangellow: LPGA National Teacher of the Year

Deb Vangellow LPGA teacher of the yearLPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow is the 2012 LPGA National Teacher Of The Year, an LPGA and Golf Digest Woman “Top 50” Teacher, a Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine “Top Regional Teacher”, a US KIDS GOLF “Top 50 Kids Teacher, a GRAA “Top Growth Of The Game Professional”.

In this interview we walk through exactly how a lesson goes for her and what tools she’s using in her unique “student centered” approach.

Deb also serves as the National Vice President of the LPGA Teaching And Club Professionals and is a longtime lead instructor in the LPGA Global Education Program.

So over the last 15 minutes we talk about her thoughts on the state of the industry and her insights into the future.

debvangellowgolf.com
twitter.com/debbievang

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Joe Hallett: teaching the best LPGA players in the world.

Joe Hallet top 100 golf instructor
Joe is top 100 instructor heavily sought after by LPGA touring professionals and teaches numerous players on tour including 2012 Rolex player of the year and world #1 Stacy Lewis.

He was Lead Instructor at the PGA Center for Learning & Performance in Port St. Lucie Florida, PGA Education faculty Lead Instructor & Presenter, and PGA Director and Chairman of the 2011 PGA Teaching Coaching Summit.

We talk extensively about teaching some of these top LPGA players; how he got these opportunities and what it has done for his career. If you’re passionate (and interested) in what it takes to teach some of the best competitive players in the world this interview has some great info for you. (We outline some very specific tactics and strategies)

http://joehallettgolf.com/

http://traffic.libsyn.com/golfinthelifeof/12_Joe_Hallett__Teaching_the_best_LPGA_players_in_the_world..mp3

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Charlie King: Your marketing & instruction role model

Charlie King top 50 golf instructorWhen you hear Charlie King tell his story you’ll understand the WHY behind his teaching and business methodology.

Charlie is a fantastic instructor, but beyond that he’s one of the best marketers out there. In this interview he shares what he’s done over the course of his career and the fantastic results he’s achieved. Have you ever wondered what your list could look like if you really worked at it? Charlie shares the size of his student list and what he did to build it later in the interview. (make sure to listen to the end of this episode!)

If you’re interested in hearing from one of the best marketers and instructors in the business. Charlie is a great model for you to look to. Definitely listen to the interview and spend some time researching what Charlie has done and how he has done it.

Books Mentioned
Golf’s Red Zone Challenge
You’re NOT Lifting Your Head
Think and Grow Rich
How to Win Friends & Influence People

People Mentioned
David Meerman Scott
Seth Godin
Jay Abraham
Ryan Deiss

Links
reynoldsgolfacademy.com/
golfcoach.newrulesgolfschool.com/
www.newrulesgolfschool.com/
twitter.com/charliekinggolf

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Brian Manzella: From unknown to top 50 instructor – his journey

Brian Manzella top 100 instructor on Golf In the Life of Brian Manzella is an outspoken EXPERT in golf instruction..
If you haven’t heard his name, listened to some of his philosophies, or stopped by his website… You’re missing out.

In this interview we walk through exactly how Brian got his start and the path he followed. We also talk about “How he started from scratch in a new city” and “What his advice is for instructor looking to hit the top 100”

Really valuable info packed into this episode.

http://www.brianmanzella.com/
https://twitter.com/brianmanzella
http://golfwiseguys.com/
Questions for Brian? – brian [at] brianmanzella.com

 

Brian Manzella is a 3-time Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America. He was ranked as the 40th best teacher in America on Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers list for 2013-2014. A 25-year member of the PGA of America, Brian was the 2013 PGA Gulf States Section Teacher of the Year and the PGA Kentucky Section Teacher of the Year in 2003.

His 31-year teaching career has included a long tutelage under the late world-renown instructor Ben Doyle, and a long on and off teacher-student relationship with PGA Champion David Toms. Brian’s extensive work with David in 2011 resulted in Toms moving up 80 places in the world rankings, finishing second at the Players’, and winning at Colonial.

After reaching the highest level of certification (G.S.E.D.) with The Golfing Machine, Brian left the organization to head up the Project 1.68 group that synthesizes golf swing scientific research for use by golfers and golf instructors.

This project has brought Brian to the forefront of the movement toward using science in golf instruction and has seen Brian speak on the science of the golf swing in 15 states and 8 countries. Some consider Manzella to be the most influential golf teacher in the world. Matt Rudy featured Manzella in the November 2014 issue of Golf Digest.

Brian’s work with other golf teachers have produced several PGA Section Teachers of the Year, Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructors, and numerous PGA Tour Instructors. He has certified instructors in nine states and Australia, with the Manzella Certified instructor program launching a new initiative in June of 2015. Previously by invitation only, the program will now be open to all.

One of the first pros to reach the level of TrackMan Master, Brian has produced several videos on the real world application of the “new ball flight laws” that the D-Plane has brought to light.

He has produced a dozen retail instructional videos, appeared the PGA DVD Instructional Series, and is a featured contributor to Golf Magazine and Golf.com where he has produced over 120 instruction videos and over 20 feature articles.

Brian was the featured instructor for the 2012 Sports Illustrated at the Majors promotion, teaching over 600 golfers in four cities, as well as participating event analysis for SI.com.

Brian does several seminars, golf schools and ‘tour stops” through the country each year and his Academy’s home base is English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/golfinthelifeof/10_Brian_Manzella___From_unknown_to_top_50_instructor_-_his_journey.mp3

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