Goal Statement: Take our students to the level of play that they envision and desire.

Services:

• Individual golf instruction
• Custom club fitting utilizing Trackman technology  (Wall Street Journal - Custom Clubs)
• Playing lessons
• Specialized clinics
• Corporate outing/events

Director of Instruction

Charlie Long

PGA Formerly the Director of Golf and then Director of Instruction at Spring Creek Ranch.  PGA member since 1997,taught golf since 1988. Charlie has taught several tour players and many successful competitive amateurs.

PGA Instructors        

Jim Martin

Taught golf since 1987, PGA member since 1992 - Director of instruction at Quail Ridge Golf Club, for the past two years.  Prior to that, Jim was the Director of Instruction at The Links of Whispering Woods in Olive Branch, Ms. He has taught golf in Memphis for over 20 years.

Bill Noell

Bill Noell is a Life Member of the P.G.A. of America, having been in the golf industry for over 25 years. While employed as a Head Golf Professional at several courses in both Mississippi and Louisiana, Bill found his greatest satisfaction was in teaching the game of golf. In fact, several of his junior golf students have gone on to play college golf. Additionally, he has served as an instructor for the continuing education golf classes offered thru the University of Memphis and given private instruction at several golf facilities in the Memphis area. Bill offers instruction to players of all levels - anyone who wants to improve his or her game - from the beginning golfer to the more advanced golfer.

Other Instructors

Bill Burke

Mark Grace - Director of Junior Instruction

Mark, originally from Rochester, New York, attended the University of Buffalo where he earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science. Mark was introduced to golf as a child by his father and was later inspired to teach golf after attending the Ryder Cup at Oak Hill Country Club in 1995.

As a PGA professional, Mark brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Golf Academy, helping golfers of all ages and skill levels improve their game. In 2009, Mark’s student of 5 years, Tim Jackson, led the US Senior Open for two days and finished in the top 10. Tim credits a change in putting technique by Mark as a key in his run for the Open. At the Junior level in 09’, Mark had 4 junior golfers who were nominated “Best of Preps” by the Commercial Appeal.

Mark has served as Director of Instruction at Colonial Country Club, Director for the Memphis Golf Association (MGA), and Director of Junior Golf at Ridgeway Country Club.

Clinics with Mark Grace, Golf Instructor of Tim Jackson:

Clinics

When: Tuesday Nights 6 - 7PM
How Much: $25
Where: Golf Academy

Junior Clinics

When: Saturday Mornings 10:30-12:00
How Much: $25
Where: Golf Academy

Call Mark Grace at 337-6451

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