Since 1991, GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers in America franchise has established itself as the preeminent list for recognizing excellence in golf instruction. Our rigorous selection process helps us identify the most accomplished, innovative and dedicated golf teachers in the United States, and each member shares our vision to deliver the best golf instruction to players of all abilities.
As GOLF continues its mission of educating, inspiring and engaging golfers all over the world, we will collaborate with our Top 100 Teachers to lead the charge. Together, we will provide everything you need to become a better, more complete, golfer.
Below, you’ll find the complete list of Top 100 Teacher alumni who have helped fuel GOLF’s game-improvement advice over the last three-plus decades.
How we pick our Top 100 Teachers
The biennial process is powered by the Top 100 Teachers Credentials Committee, and is the only national golf instructor search that combines outside academic and PGA peer review.
Candidates are screened against a set of criteria evaluating their teaching experience and accomplishments, student portfolio and peer ratings, along with their overall commitment to the growth of the game, both through volunteerism and their ability to use digital platforms.
Along with the public application, candidates are nominated by the PGA, LPGA and others. The committee reviews 250 applications, on average, before selecting the new members.
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GOLF’S 2026-2027 Top 100 Teachers Alumni
Robert Baker
Rick Barry
Mike Bennett
Craig Bunker
Anne Cain
Tim Cusick
John Dahl
Bill Davis
Mike Davis
Glenn Deck
Wayne DeFrancesco
Chuck Evans
Wayne Flint
Jane Frost
Shelby Futch
Jim Gerber
John Gerring
Patrick Goss
Roger Gunn
Derek Hardy
Don Hurter
Gregor Jamieson
Darrell Kestner
Matt Killen
Charlie King
Peter Krause
Jack Kuykendall
Sandy LaBauve
David Lee
Jeff Leishman
Rod Lidenberg
Carl Lohren
Michael Lopuszynski
Dale Lynch
Paul Marchand
Rick Martino
Gerald McCullagh
Patti McGowan
Bob McIver
Susie Meyers
Jerry Mowlds
Liam Mucklow
Johnny Myers
Tom Ness
Ed Oldfield
Dan Pasquariello
Tom Patri
Bruce Patterson
Verne Perry
Jim Petralia
Carol Preisinger
Kip Puterbaugh
Nancy Quarcelino
Carl Rabito
Brad Redding
Dean Reinmuth
John Rhodes
Scott Sackett
Chuck Scally, Jr.
Kevin Smeltz
Gary Smith
Jeff Smith
Mark Steinbauer
Tom Stickney II
Jason Sutton
Kate Tempesta
Joe Thiel
Paul Trittler
J.D. Turner
Kevin Walker
Rick Whitfield
Chuck Winstead
Mark Wood
David Woods
David Wright
