Top 100 Golf Instructor
Jeff Smith
Top 100 Ranked Coach in America
Coach Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith is the Director of Instruction at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, Ca and also at Pine Canyon Golf Club in Flagstaff, Az. He has given over 38,500 lesson hours in his 28-year career as a PGA professional.
Jeff has been invited to teach at golf courses in 20 states and is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member of Instruction for the PGA of America, educating aspiring teachers on his successful teaching techniques.
Train With The Expert
Bio-mechanics, motor learning, mental coaching
Jeff is committed to being the best golf coach he can be. Through constant study, and seeking out the world’s leading experts in: bio-mechanics, motor learning, mental coaching he continues to push himself to improve his ability to help you improve your game in every way possible.
Jeff is also the Co-Host of the Award Winning Radio Show and Podcast – Those Weekend Golf Guys. For the last seven years, he has talked everything golf and golf instruction in a clear, concise way that the show’s listener hears what is necessary for successful golf on over 100 radio stations in the country including 12 of the top 20 markets.
Certifications
BioSwing Dynamics Level 3 Certified Instructor
Aimpoint Level 1 Certified Instructor
K-Vest Level 2 Certified Instructor
Smart 2 Move Level 2 Certified Instructor
Kinexit Certified Instructor
Foresight Sports Peak Certified Instructor
Trackman Level 2 Certified Instructor
TPI Level 3 Power Certified Instructor
Wright Balance Level 1 Certified Instructor
Titleist Clubfitter
Foresight Sports Advisory Board Member, 2016-present
Smart 2 Move Advisory Board Member, 2018-present
IKONIK Golf Advisory Board Member, 2018-2022
Captain, Morcott Challenge USA vs Scotland Team, 2014-2016
Nationally Recognized
Jeff’s Awards & Nominations
#1 Best Teacher in Indiana
Golf Digest Magazine, 2019-2024
Teacher of the Year
Indiana Section of the PGA of America, 2020
Horton Smith Professional Development Award
Indiana Section of the PGA of America, 2018. Nominee 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019
Best Teacher in Indiana List
Golf Digest Magazine, 2015-2026
Teacher of the Year Nominee
Indiana Section of the PGA of America, 2011-2022
Southern California Section of the PGA of America 2025
Golf Professional of the Year Nominee
Indiana Section of the PGA of America, 2009
Professional Development Leader Nominee
Southern California Section Desert Chapter of the PGA of America 2025
Junior Player Development of the Year Nominee
Indiana Section of the PGA of America, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021
Player Development of the Year Nominee
Indiana Section of the PGA of America, 2015-2020
US Kids Top 50 Teacher Nominee
2012, 2014, 2017, 2018
