GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers Retreat at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.

GOLF’s 2023 Top 100 Teachers Retreat promises to be the best one yet. Scroll below to see the full schedule during your stay. We look forward to seeing you at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa!

Dates: Dec. 10-12, 2023
Location: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Event schedule (subject to change)

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

6 p.m. — Welcome Cocktail Reception, Trailblazer Terrace

7-8 p.m. — Instruction Stories and Storytelling Panel with David DeNunzio, Trailblazer Ballroom

MONDAY, DEC. 11

7-8 a.m. — Breakfast, Trailblazer Ballroom

8-8:15 a.m. — Welcome

8:15-9:15 a.m. — David Edel, ZERO’d-Out Putting

9:15-10:15 a.m. — Erika Larkin, Building a Coaching Brand: My Content Journey from the Tee to the Screen

10:15-10:30 a.m. — Break

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Jon Sinclair, Technology of the TPT Shaft

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — John Dunigan / Will Wu, Applied Motor Control and Learning Concepts: Something Newer and Some Old Reliables Pt. 1

12:15-1:15 p.m. — Lunch (boxed lunch) & Movement to Westin Kierland Golf Club for Afternoon Sessions

1:15-2 p.m. — John Dunigan / Will Wu, Applied Motor Control and Learning Concepts: Something Newer and Some Old Reliables Pt. 2

2-2:30 p.m. — WhyGolf, New Putting and Chipping Learning Tools

2:30-3:15 p.m. — Parker McLachlin, “Short Game Chef” Shotmaking

3:15-3:30 p.m. — Break

3:30-5:10 p.m. — Live Lessons with GOLF’s Top Teachers to Watch
(No., Instructor, Affiliation, Lesson Area)

SESSION 1: 3:30 – 3:50 p.m.
1. Adam Smith, The Country Club of Virginia, Short Game
2. Addison Craig, The Bridge, Full Swing 1
3. Alison Curdt, Alison Curdt Golf, Full Swing 2

SESSION 2: 3:50 – 4:10 p.m.
4. Chris George, Chris George Golf, Putting
5. Chris Oehlerking, The Golf Practice, Full Swing 1
6. Derek Swoboda, John’s Island Club, Full Swing 2

SESSION 3: 4:10 – 4:30 p.m.
7. Christy Longfield, Spanish Oaks Golf Club, Short Game
8. Rick Silva, Movement 3 Golf, Full Swing 1
9. Doug Spencer, Spencer Golf Academy, Full Swing 2

SESSION 4: 4:30 – 4:50 p.m.
10. Matt Henderson, TPC Las Vegas, Short Game
11. Mike Bury, Mike Bury Golf, Full Swing 1
12. Leighann Albaugh, Magnolia Green Golf Club, Full Swing 2

SESSION 5: 4:50 – SUNSET
13. Jake Thurm, Jake Thurm Golf, Full Swing 1

6:30 p.m. — Dinner Reception Begins, Trailblazer Ballroom

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Introducing the 2023 Class of GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers in America / Top 100 Teacher Instruction Panel, hosted by Ed Ibarguen:
Mike Adams – GOLF Top 100 Teacher, World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame
Brian Manzella – GOLF Top 100 Teacher
Carol Preisinger – GOLF Top 100 Teacher, 2017 LPGA Teacher of the Year, 2022 Ellen Griffin Rolex Award winner
Brady Riggs – GOLF Top 100 Teacher

9:30 p.m. — Dinner Reception Concludes

TUESDAY, DEC. 12

7:30-8:30 a.m. — Breakfast, Trailblazer Ballroom

8:30-8:45 a.m. — Nick Dimengo, Welcome

8:45-9:45 a.m. — James Sieckmann, The Coaching Equation to Sustaining High Performance

9:45-10:45 a.m. — Marty Jertson, Building Real (Golf) World A.I. and Applying Big Data

10:45-11 a.m. — Break

11 a.m.-12 p.m. — Jon Tattersall / John Novosel, Force, Tempo and Student Success

12-1 p.m. — Lunch

1-2 p.m. — Liam Mucklow, The Big Squeeze: Comparative Analysis of Grip Pressure Across Shot Shapes and Handicaps

2-2:15 p.m. — Transfer to True Spec Golf

2:15 p.m. — True Spec Tour & Happy Hour
Take a tour of True Spec’s headquarters in Scottsdale, including the 30,000-square-foot warehouse where all custom club orders worldwide are hand built. Tour will include beer, wine, small bites and a raffle!

True Spec Headquarters
15035 N 75th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Shuttles available on a continuous basis.