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Jason Carbone
Director of Instruction
English

Jason Carbone began working with Jim McLean in 1998, and since then has worked his way to becoming one of the top instructors in the country. He was recently named one of the Top 100 Instructor in America by Golf Magazine, and was listed as one of the "Top 20 Teachers Under 40" by Golf Digest.  They also ranked Jason as the #1 instructor in the state while in Ohio from 2003-2006.

While working his way up to a Lead Master Instructor position with the Jim McLean Golf School, he would spend the summers serving as Director of Instruction at the top 3 facilities in Ohio - Inverness Club in Toledo and Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin. While at these facilities, Jason earned a reputation that allowed him to teach players of all levels including current PGA, LPGA, and Nationwide Tour players. He currently works with Chris Perry, Ryan Armour, and Emily Bastel. Other players he has been fortunate enough to help include Jack Nicklaus, Len Mattiace, Chris Smith, Cristie Kerr, and numerous others.

Top amateurs have benefited from Jason' s help, including the 2005 Ohio Amateur Champion and Western Amateur Runner-Up. An accomplished player himself, Jason played four years at Bowling Green State University, and continues to stay competitive on the PGA of America tournament circuit.

Jason accepted the position as Director of Instruction for the new Jim McLean Golf School at The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in the Phoenix area in Arizona in January, 2006.

 

Jason Carbone, Director of Instruction

Denny Swofford
Instructor
English

Denny has been instrumental in the development of the new Jim McLean Golf School at the Wigwam Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Before turning professional, Denny accumulated six amateur victories in his native Pacific Northwest, where he also worked at Green Mountain G.C. and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Denny has spent the summer season at the renowned Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland, Oregon, teaching alongside the great Jerry Mowlds, contributing to his impressive teaching knowledge and expertise.

Prior to his commitment to the Jim McLean Golf School in Arizona, Denny worked at the PGA WEST location in La Quinta, California during the winter and spring season.

Denny Swofford, Instructor


Lead Master Instructor
English

Originally from Connecticut, Ted has learned the game from such greats as Sam Snead, Ted Kroll, and Doug Ford. He has successfully competed at the collegiate level; for the University of Connecticut and on the PGA Tour, Nike Tour and many mini tours. He has been an instructor for over 20+ years and continues to learn new and better techniques to enhance his students' skills.
-GOLF MAGAZINE Top Regional Teacher 2002-present
-GOLF DIGEST Nominated for Top 50 Teacher List 2003-present
-Lead Master Instructor Jim Mclean Golf Academy
-Director of Instructor Training at the World Golf Hall of Fame for the PGA Tour Academy

-Lead Instructor for the Dave Pelz Short Game Schools
-Titleist Performance Institute -Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
-Certified Golf Swing Engineer, The Golfing Machine, G.S.E.M.
-Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
-Authorized by Mac O'Grady since 1992 to teach advanced golf research, MORAD
-Taught directly with over eighteen current Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructors, including Jim Mc Lean, Dave Pelz, Mac O'Grady, Laird Small, Mike Bender and Ron Gring
-Contributing author to Golf Magazine and Golf Digest
-Anatomical Therapy, Therapy Solutions, Golf Fitness Master
-Coached 2 Time US Senior Women’s Open Champion- Diane Lang
-One of five certified Master Trainers selected by Anthony Robbins to lead Mastery University Programs
-Notable students have included Tom Brokaw, Dr. Ken Blanchard, best selling author of the One Minute Manager and life success coach, Anthony Robbins
-Instructed, PGA Tour players including Lee Janzen, Tom Shaw, Rocco Mediate, Grant Waite, LPGA Tour players including: Marisa Baena, and many players from the women's Futures Tour
-Advanced Studies with golf sports psychologists Dr. Robert Nideffer and Dr. Robert Rotella as well as worked with Chuck Hogan

You can visit Ted's website at www.thegolfrevolution.com

 

 

 

Jim McGurk
Master Instructor
English

Jim McGurk began working with Jim McLean in 1998, and since then has worked his way to becoming one of the top instructors in the Midwest.  He has been named the #1 instructor in Ohio by Golf Digest Magazine, and currently is the top instructor in Ohio for Ohio 18 Golf Magazine.

While working his way up to the Master Instructor position with the Jim McLean Golf School, he spends his summers serving as Director of Instruction at Sylvania Country Club.  While working at these facilities, Jim earned a reputation that allowed him to teach players of all levels including PGA, LPGA, and Nationwide Tour players.  He currently works with PGA Tour winner Chris Smith, and Chris Wollman USGA Public links champion.  Other players he has been fortunate enough to help include Jerry Kelly, Joe Durant, Cameron Beckman, and numerous others.

Top amateurs and club members have benefited from Jim’s help.  An accomplished player himself, Jim has competed on mini tours around the world and has several wins in the Northern Ohio PGA section.  A Captain and four year player for the University of Toledo golf team, Jim is still currently active and competitive on the PGA of America Circuit.

Jim accepted the position as Master Instructor for the new Jim McLean Golf School at The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in the Phoenix area in Arizona in October, 2006

Jim McGurk, Master Instructor


 

Katie Webster
Certified Instructor
English

Katie is originally from Round Rock, TX and is a graduate of Texas A&M University and was a member of their nationally ranked team. She majored in Sports Management and received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Her background in motor learning, motor development, exercise physiology and biomechanics allows her to help students of every level.

She is currently a Class A member of the LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Division. Before joining Jim McLean Golf School she was the First Assistant Professional at Crown Colony Golf & Country Club in Fort Myers, FL. She teaches players of all levels, ranging from beginners to college golfers and professionals. She enjoys working with women and junior golfers, helping them reach their goals and implementing game improvement strategies.

She was the golf coach for Bishop Verot High School & Gateway Charter High School, where she coached some of the top ranked junior golfers in Southwest Florida. An AJGA Alumni, she received her first golf lessons from current PGA Tour player J.L. Lewis.

She continues to stay active on the LPGA T&CP tournament circuit. Katie accepted the position as Assistant Professional for the new Jim McLean Golf School at The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in the Phoenix area in Arizona in December 2006.

Katie Webster, Assistant Professional