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John Hughes, PGA

PGA Master Professional of Instruction

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PGA Crest

Orlando, FL
Omni ChampionsGate Resort, Davenport, FL

About John

John Hughes is a PGA Master Professional and the 2023 North Florida PGA Section Teacher/Coach of the Year. John is a Nationally Ranked Golf Coach to golfers of all skill levels.

With 30+ years of experience, John’s is one of only 433 individuals who’ve earned the designation of PGA Master Professional (Instruction). John possesses the skills, knowledge, and experience to provide you an opportunity to experience the absolute best golf coaching, assisting you to reach your potential.

Career Highlights

• 2-Time North Florida PGA Section Teacher/Coach of the Year Award (2009/2023) • Best in State Instructor - Golf Digest Magazine (2023-Present)

• Top 25 Instructor – Golf Tips Magazine (2012-Present)

• Top 100 Growth of the Game Instructor - Golf Range Association of America (2019-Present)

• Recipient – 2013 PGA of America’s Professional Development Award

• Recipient – 2014 and 2018 North Florida PGA Section Bill Strausbaugh Award

• Past President – North Florida PGA Section

• Member – Editorial Advisory Board of www.PGA.com

• Past President – Appalachian State University Alumni Association Central Florida Alumni Board

• Former National Director of Instruction – Golf Digest Schools

• Accomplished Clinician, Speaker, and Author

• Students include the “Who’s Who” of the corporate, entertainment, political, and sports industries as well as Club, Amateur, NCAA Champion, Mini-Tour, PGA Tour Champions

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Testimonial:

After several sessions with John, I've achieved remarkable improvements with my game, which has suffered from 2 strokes. John has a special ability to communicate what I need in a way that I can understand and employ.

Ted Thrasher

Testimonial:

John is a coach and teacher in every sense. He enjoys getting to know you and tailors the lesson to your skill and personality. He brought me from a 5 handicap to better than scratch golfer.

Tyler Setter

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John has helped improve my game by actually teaching me the real game of golf, not just the swing but the mindset as well. He is a great instructor, I am glad I found him and will continue with him in the future.

Vinny Zappi

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John was the most patient and informative as he recognized my needs and began improving them given my wishes -- plus we had a blast! Scores have improved 10 strokes and I haven't even put all his wisdom to the course yet!

Debra Timko

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He is an excellent teacher and enjoys sharing his vast knowledge. I so value his teaching of the mental part of the game as much as his teaching of strategies and technical skills.

Marcy Reman
John's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee

Get comfortable for business golf


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 90

Break 80

Add 10 yards

Improve your Short Game

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Make the high school golf team

Earn a college golf scholarship

Get swing diagnostic testing

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Teen

Adult

Male

Senior

Female

Playing with disabilities

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

Improve with John.

SkillsTools
Putting
Tournament Strategy
Speed
Short Game
Club Fitting
Full Swing
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
John's Facilities

Omni ChampionsGate Resort

Davenport FL

*Coaching available to public

8575 White Shark Blvd, Davenport, FL 33896-8621

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