Golf Academy and Institute Locations

For both recreational golfers and PGA Tour champions, Golf Digest recognizes Rick Smith as one of the top five golf instructors in the country.

Golf Academies

The Golf Academies offer customized programs for all golfers, from beginners to the PGA Tour’s elite. Rick and his staff achieve success by focusing on the fundamentals of the game, keeping a two-to-one student/teacher ratio to allow for personalized instruction, and using clear communication and state-of-the-art swing analysis video technology. Click on a map location to the right for more information.

Instructor to
PGA Tour Players

Over the years, Rick has been an instructor to many PGA Tour Stars, including the pros shown below as well as golfer of the century Jack Nicklaus, VJ Singh, Nick Faldo and Matt Kuchar.

Phil Mickelson

"The most important thing about Rick is that he's able to help all players with their games regardless of their physical shape or size."

Lee Janzen

"Rick is the best teacher in the world. I wouldn’t see anyone else. He has a remarkable ability to adapt to each of his students."

Rocco Mediate

"We started working together in 1984 and there's no question he made me the player I've been throughout my career."

Jerry Kelly

"Rick's desire to teach and knowledge of the complete game has
turned me into the player I am today."

Greg Norman

"He is one of the world’s top instructors and for good reason: Rick has the ability to break down a swing so players of all abilities can understand and apply his wisdom."

Matt Kuchar

"Rick is amazing. Every time I have a problem we seem to fix it in about
five swings."