America's 50 greatest teachers

Golf Digest, August, 2003

1. BUTCH HARMON, Butch Harmon School of Golf, Henderson, NV; 702-777-2444

2. DAVID LEADBETTER, David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate, near Orlando; 407-787-3330

3. JIM McLEAN, Jim McLean Golf School at Doral, Miami; 305-591-6409

4. JIM FLICK, Jim Flick/ESPN Golf Schools, Scottsdale; 800-642-5528

5. RICK SMITH, Rick Smith Golf Academy at Tiburon, Naples, FL, Gaylord, MI; 877-464-6531

6. HANK HANEY, Hank Haney Golf Ranch, McKinney, TX; 972-542-8800

7. CHUCK COOK, Chuck Cook Golf Academy, Spicewood, TX, Wolcott, CO; 866-482-4650

8. DAVE PELZ, Dave Pelz Golf, Austin, TX; 512-263-7668

9. BOB TOSKI, Toski-Battersby Golf Learning Center, Coconut Creek, FL; 954-975-2045

10. MIKE McGETRICK, McGetrick Golf Academy, Denver, CO; 303-799-0870

11. DR. JIM SUTTIE, Green Garden C.C., Frankfort, IL; 800-765-3838

12. DR. GARY WIREN, Trump International G.C., W. Palm Beach, FL; 561-682-0700

13. JIMMY BALLARD, Ballard Swing Connection, Key Largo, FL; 800-999-6664

14. MIKE HEBRON, Smithtown Landing C.C., Smithtown, NY; Palm Beach Polo & C.C., Wellington, FL; 631-979-6534

15. JACK LUMPKIN, Sea Island Golf Learning Center, St. Simons Island, GA; 912-638-5119

16. CRAIG SHANKLAND, LPGA International, Daytona Beach, FL; 386-439-0618

17. MIKE ADAMS, Emerald Dunes G. Cse., West Palm Beach, FL; 561-602-2476

18. RICK MARTINO, PGA Learning Center, Port St. Lucie, FL; 561-468-7686

19. MARTIN HALL, Ibis G. & C.C., W. Palm Beach, FL; 561-624-8922

20. CRAIG HARMON, Oak Hill C.C., Rochester, NY; 585-381-1900

21. PETER KOSTIS, Kostis-McCord Learning Center, Scottsdale; 480-502-1800

22. MANUEL DE LA TORRE, Milwaukee C.C., River Hills, WI; 414-352-5876

23. MAC O'GRADY, Palm Springs, CA

24. RANDY SMITH, Royal Oaks C.C., Dallas; 214-691-0339

25. MIKE BENDER, Timacuan G. & C.C., Lake Mary, FL; 407-321-0444

26. JOHN ELLIOTT, C.C. of Ocala (FL); 352-237-6644

27. DICK HARMON, Dick Harmon School of Golf, Houstonian G.C., Richmond, TX; 281-340-7240

28. JIM HARDY, Jacobsen Hardy Group, Houston; 281-807-4176

29. DAVID GLENZ, David Glenz Golf Academy, Franklin, NJ; 973-209-6075

30. PAUL RUNYAN (Deceased March 17, 2002)

31. DARRELL KESTNER, Deepdale G.C., Manhassett, NY; 516-627-7880

32. DEAN REINMUTH, Dean Reinmuth Golf School, San Diego; 858-756-2240

33. TODD ANDERSON, The Breakers C., Palm Beach, FL; 561-659-8407

34. FRED GRIFFIN, Grand Cypress Academy of Golf, Orlando; 407-239-1975

35. CHARLIE SORRELL, Golf Meadows, Stockbridge, GA; 770-957-8786

36. BEN DOYLE, Golf Club at Quail Lodge, Carmel, CA; 831-620-8808

37. MIKE LABAUVE, Kierland G.C., Scottsdale; 480-922-9283

38. LAIRD SMALL, Pebble Beach (CA) Golf Academy; 831-622-8650

39. LYNN MARRIOTT, The Legacy Golf Resort, Phoenix; 602-305-5500

40. HANK JOHNSON, Greystone G.C., Birmingham, AL; 205-980-5200

41. PHIL RODGERS, La Jolla, CA; 858-453-1483

42. BILL HARMON, Big Horn G.C., Palm Desert, CA; 760-773-2468

43. MARK WOOD, Mark Wood Golf Academy, Fort Lauderdale, FL; 954-423-0897

44. MIKE MALASKA, Superstition Mtn. (AZ) G. & C.C.; 480-983-1411

45. BILL DAVIS, Jupiter Hills C., Tequesta, FL; 561-746-5228

46. TIM MAHONEY, Talking Stick G.C., Scottsdale; 480-850-8615

47. PEGGY KIRK BELL, Pine Needles Lodge & G.C., Southern Pines, NC; 910-692-8611

48. TOM NESS, Chateau Elan G.C., Braselton, GA; 678-425-6050

49. JANE FROST, Holly Ridge G.C., South Sandwich, MA; 508-428-5577

50. GALE PETERSON, Sea Island Golf Learning Center, St. Simons Island, GA; 912-638-5119