Our world class and nationally ranked instructors will cater to your skill level and build an individualized plan for improvement. Each session can be customized to include video analysis, launch monitor systems, on-course instruction, and custom club fitting. Located at the Western Home of Golf in America ™ PGA WEST Pete Dye Stadium and Nicklaus Tournament courses, our facilities provide the oppo
rtune environment to improve your game. For more information call 760.564.7144 (or email us at [email protected]). PGA WEST Club Fitting Description:
Master club fitter Charlie Rodi provides a tour quality, outdoor fitting experience. He incorporates his extensive knowledge of the golf swing along with Trackman technology and partners with the top golf equipment manufacturers. MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Bryan Lebedevitch, Master Instructor
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$250.00 per hour
Named one of the country’s Top 100 Teachers by Golf Magazine, Bryan has a proven track record in helping golfers improve performance. His strong communication skills and well-rounded understanding of golf at every level allow him to quickly identify the specific needs of the individual.
• 2021 Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America
• 25 years full time coaching experience
• Bryan has coached at over 40 Major Championships, 5 Solheim Cups and the International Crown
• 2018 Desert Chapter PGA teacher of the Year
• 2014 Desert Chapter PGA teacher of the Year
• Golf Magazine Top 100 nominee from 2004-2020
• 2005-2022 Golf Digest Best Teachers in your State, CA
• 2012 Golf Digest Best Young Teachers
• 2010 Golf Digest Best Young Teachers
• 2009 Golf Digest Top 20 under 40 List
• 17 years with Jim McLean Golf schools
• Bryan was Cristie Kerr’s full-time coach from 2004-2015. He and Cristie enjoyed twelve victories together including the 2007 US Women's Open and the record 2010 LPGA Championship victory that vaulted her #1 in the Rolex world rankings.
• Bryan was Mirim Lee’s full-time coach from 2010 through 2016. Mirim won 2 LPGA titles and moved into Top 10 in the Official Golf World Rankings
• Bryan has had the opportunity to work with many other professionals including Sun Young Yoo, Siwoo Kim, Scott Hebert, Dave Schreyer, Tom Purtzer, Jason Gore, Liselotte Neumann, Nicole Castrale, Irenen Cho and Angela Park
• Bryan prides himself in creating improvement programs for the members and guests at PGA WEST
JERRY MOWLDS, Master Instructor
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$250 per hour
One of the most decorated PGA Professionals in the game, Jerry has mentored countless young professionals and has operated some of the top clubs in the country. He has a unique ability to help his students play at a high level with an in depth understanding of ball flight and shot shape.
• 1997-present Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor (Emeritus status)
• Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State, OR. (Since inception)
• 1976, 1982-1984 Pacific Northwest PGA Teacher of the Year
• 1984 National PGA Golf Professional of the Year
• Past Director of the PGA of America
• Former Director of Golf at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
• Former Director of Instructor of Jim McLean Golf Schools at PGA West
JOSH MYERS, Lead Instructor
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$200.00 per hour
Recognized by Golf Digest as a “Best in State“ Instructor in CA, Josh prides himself in teaching students of all levels and uses simple and effective tools to help them take their game to the next level. Blending a mix of short game principles, ball striking fundamentals and on course strategy, Josh creates a fun & informative environment.
• 2015-2016 Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State CA.
• Worked with Mirim Lee 2011-2012, who won twice during that span on the Korean LPGA, including the Korean Women’s Open
• Coached several juniors who have played/accepted Golf Scholarships, including UCLA, Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of Kansas, Univ. of Idaho, Seattle Univ., Sonoma State Univ.
• Coached High School Champion of the Girls Desert Valley League 2015-2016 & 2018-2019.
• Coached Multiple Club Champions, SCGA, FCG, and Amateur Tour Champions
• Taken lessons or spent considerable time with some of the top Instructors in the game including: Jim Mclean, Carl Welty, Jerry Mowlds, Hank Haney, Mitchell Spearman, David Glenz, Dr,. Craig Farnsworth, Michael Hebron, Bryan Lebedevitch, Chris Walkey, Andrew Rice, Brady Riggs and Ken Venturi…all of whom have directly influenced his teaching style.
• Former Lead Master Instructor at the Jim McLean Golf School at PGA WEST
• Has been teaching full time at PGA WEST since 2005
JOHN BATTAGLIA, Lead Instructor
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$200.00 per hour
John has been recently recognized by Golf Digest as both a Best Young Instructor in America and a Best in State Instructor in CA. John enjoys working will players of all levels and brings a straightforward approach to helping his students improve their games. He has been teaching full time at PGA WEST since 2005.
• 2020-2021 Golf Digest Best Young Instructor (Under 40)
• 2015-2016, 2019-2020 Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State, CA
• Coached Amari Avery full time from 2010-2019, US Kids National Champion, Junior Worlds Champion, youngest SCGA Toyota Tour Cup season campion and SCGA Toyota Tour Cup Player of the Year
• Lead Master Instructor 8 years with Jim McLean Golf Schools
• Worked with former Rookie of the Year and US Open winner Liselotte Neumann
• Coached Multiple AJGA winners and Club Champions including PGA West. CHARLIE RODI, Master Club Fitter
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$200.00 per hour
Charlie Rodi is the Master Club Fitter at the PGA WEST Golf Academy and nationally recognized by many of the top manufacturers in golf. Using an unbiased approach to fitting, Charlie’s goal is to guide the student through a detailed fitting process resulting in a properly fit set that encourages better club delivery and better play. Charlie works together with our instructional staff to best serve the needs of the student
• 2020 Taylor Made National Fitters Council
• 2018-2019 Top 100 Callaway Golf Club Fitter
• 25 Years Full Time Club Fitting Experience
• Charlie has worked with 13 Major Champions across all major tours
• 2019 Charles Schwab Cup Champion Scott McCarron
• Other notable clients: Bernhard Langer, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar, Mark O’Meara, Mark Calcavecchia, Mark Brooks, Cristie Kerr, Liselotte Neumann, Mirim Lee, Mo Martin, Nicole Castrale
• 2009-2012 Director of Club Fitting Jim McLean Golf Schools
• 2002-2008 Owner/Operator Charlie’s Golf
