Why Train with Jim McLean
________________________________________- Top 3 ranked teacher in America for 25 years; currently #1 in Florida.
- Major champions coached include Cristie Kerr, Gary Woodland, Curtis Strange, Keegan Bradley, Lexi Thompson, and more.
- Eight juniors coached to #1 national ranking.
- Inducted into multiple Halls of Fame; most recently the PGA of America Hall of Fame (Class of 2025).
US & LPGA Major Champions
#1 Ranked Juniors
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Jim McLean Overview & Credentials
University of Houston, BS in Economics • All-American Golfer • Top 3 Ranked Teacher in America for 25 Years, currently #1 in Florida.
Tournament Achievements & Major Qualifications
Wins
- Pacific Northwest Open
- 3× Pacific Northwest Amateurs
- Pacific Coast Amateur (Olympic Club, San Francisco)
- 3 College Tournaments
- PGA National Skins Game ($51k)
- Westchester PGA
- 3 PGA Club Pro Winter Events
- Multiple Mini-Tour Tournaments
Major / Elite Qualifications
- US Junior Championship
- US Amateur (3×) — 4th Place Medal
- US Open (2×)
- US Senior Open
- 4 State Amateurs (TX, OK, AR, LA)
- Washington State Junior (2×)
- National Skins Game Regional Qualifier
- Medalist in multiple US Open, US Amateur & US Senior Open qualifiers
- Runner-up in Met PGA & New York State Open
PGA Career & Leadership Roles
Professional Roles
- Assistant Professional, Westchester CC (1975–1979)
- Director of Golf, Sunningdale G&CC (1979–1982)
- Director of Golf, Quaker Ridge GC (1982–1988)
- Director of Golf, Sleepy Hollow G&CC (1988–1993)
- Director of Golf, Tamarisk CC (1987–1988)
- Director of Golf, Doral Golf Resort & Spa (1991–2008)
- Owner, JMGS Doral (1991–2017)
- Owner, JMGS at The Biltmore Hotel (2018–Present)
Tours & Championships
- Member, PGA Tour (1982)
- Member, NGA Tour
- Member, Canadian Tour
- Qualified for 10 National Club Pro Championships
Hall of Fame Inductions (incl. 2025 PGA of America)
- PGA of America Hall of Fame — Class of 2025
- Miami Sports Hall of Fame
- Metropolitan PGA Hall of Fame
- South Florida PGA Hall of Fame
- World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame
- Northwest Hall of Fame (playing record)
PGA Contributions, Education & Mentorship
- Helped establish the Met PGA Junior Golf Program
- 15 years on PGA National Education Committee
- 15 years on National Teaching Committee
- 2 years on National Awards Committee
- Conducted 15+ years of workshops with top instructors (Dick Harmon, Bob Rotella, Craig Shankland & others)
- Trained 260+ assistants—many advanced to Directors of Golf/Instruction at top private clubs
Philanthropy, Military & Junior Golf Support
Junior Tours Sponsored
- FCWT Junior Tour (10 years)
- South Florida Junior Tour
- Hurricane Junior Tour
Military Outreach
- Free clinics for veterans & personnel across 10 US bases
- Recognized with a US Capitol-flown flag for service contributions
Students — Champions, Juniors & Celebrities
Top Students & Champions
- US Open & LPGA Champions: Cristie Kerr, Gary Woodland
- Major Champions / Legends: Curtis Strange, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Bernhard Langer, Al Geiberger
- LPGA Major & US Open Champions: Liselotte Neumann, Jane Geddes, Lauri Merten
- Masters & US Open Winners: Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite
- Other Tour winners: Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson, Brad Faxon, Adam Long, Peter Jacobsen, Len Mattiace, Vaughn Taylor, Bill Britton, Bobby Wadkins, Lennie Clements, Mark McCumber, John Mahaffey, Dana Quigley, Bo Hoag
- Coached 8 juniors to #1 national ranking; Lexi Thompson & Cristie Kerr reached #1 as teenagers
Celebrity Students
- Will Smith, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Sylvester Stallone, Conan O’Brien
- Glenn Frey, Dan Quayle, Donald Trump, Alice Cooper
- Alex Rodriguez, Dan Marino, Scottie Pippen, Penny Hardaway
- Henry Kravis, George Roberts, Bob Woodward, Mario Draghi, Charles Schwab, Damian Lewis
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