So, if you’ve decided to learn the game or to improve the game you have, you’re probably wondering if instruction will help. The answer is a resounding yes! And here’s why:
Reason 1 – Golf is a Science Reason 2 – Seeing is Understanding Reason 3 – Complexity needs Simplification Reason 4 – Improper Practice & Backwards Progress Reason 5 – Touring Pros aren’t Foolish
Each Reason above is what our instructors have spent a lifetime in the golfing industry working to understand and master. Our expertise includes working with players on the professional Tours on TV to the player just picking up the club to play at work or for fun. Each golfer brings a new set of skills and goals to the table and we are here to help you get the most out of them.
On-course playing lessons are a great way to improve the application of your game. Precision Playing Lessons include 9-holes on the course in which the instructor will work alongside you to determine where you are losing strokes and strategies to correct them.
This firsthand experience is a great way to get insight on the game management strategies that make our instructors tops in the realm of playing professionals. Each instructor has a distinguished playing or coaching record of high performance in playing the game of golf.
Robert’s passion is teaching golf. It is something he has done for over 25 years. A Class A instructor in the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America, Robert has gained the praise and respect of his peers as one of the finest golf instructors in the Southeast. On September 5, 2001, Robert made his first appearance on the Golf Channel Golf Academy Live. In 1993, the members of the Carolinas PGA recognized Robert as the Teacher of the Year. His teaching was again recognized in 2008 when Golf Digest selected Robert as one of the “Top 10 Instructors in North Carolina”.
A standout golfer, Robert was an All-American at Guilford College from 1976-1980. Following college, he played professional golf for several years before devoting full-time to teaching others. He and his family returned to Greensboro from Florida in 1984, and he became Co-Head Pro at Forest Oaks Country Club, site of the PGA Tour’s Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic.
In 1989, Robert decided to focus solely on instructing the game and co-founded Precision Golf School. Starting in a strip-mall off Friendly Avenue, Robert and his partner Rodney Morrow began to grow what has become the Triad’s leader in golf instruction. Following two moves, Precision Golf School has grown to five Triad locations and a staff of eight full-time instructors, all working under the tutelage of Robert.
In addition to being an accomplished instructor, Robert’s passion for golf coaching has garnered great successes. From 1995 to 2006, Robert served as Head Coach to the Greensboro College Men’s Golf Team. Creating one of the most successful programs in the country, the GC Pride finished in the top five for 6 consecutive seasons at the NCAA Division III championship finals. In 2000, the Pride won the NCAA championship, defeating perennial powerhouse Methodist College by a single stroke. Robert’s leadership was recognized twice by being named NCAA National Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2000. In addition, he was selected to coach the US National Team in the annual US-Japan collegiate competition twice.
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Chris Haarlow is the Class A PGA Instructor with Precision Golf School. Chris serves as the Head Instructor for PGS in addition to directing the Award Winning Precision Golf Junior Academy. Chris has been named aTop-50 Kids Teacher in America by US Kids Golf Inc for the five consecutive years (2004 – 2008); one of only three instructors in the country to receive this continued honor. This award is given the top professionals who have dedicated their careers to developing youth golf in their communities and are known for their overall excellence and commitment to serving youth. In 2011 Chris was named Carolinas PGA Junior Golf Leader. The Junior Golf Leader Award is given to the PGA Professional who has proven that his commitment to junior programs and initiatives has truly made an impact on the lives of junior golfers at their facility and in their community.
Chris grew up in the Pinehurst area and received some of the best golf instruction in the World as a junior golfer. He continues that tradition today with the Precision Golf School which he joined in 1999.
A three-time All-American on the Guilford College Golf Team (1989, 1990, 1991), Chris is also an accomplished golfer. He has one of the lowestscoring averages in Quaker history and was twice tournament medalist, including the 1990 District Championship. Following college, Chris played professionally for 6 years highlighted by the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont.
In 2000, Chris was instrumental in obtaining a USGA start-up grant for $80,000 to initiate the Triad Youth Golf Foundation. This program offers golf instruction to area kids in a structured mentoring program that goes far beyond the basics. Scores of area kids receive their fullest exposure to the fun, challenges, and traditions of golf during the extensive clinics staged by Chris and his assistants.
Throughout his tenure at Precision Golf, Chris has been leading the growth and advancement in the quantity and quality of offerings presented. Chris’ enthusiasm and passion for instructing the game is seen throughout the Junior Academy and beyond. Chris’s days are spent working with adults looking for an edge or collegiate golfers honing their skills, and his afternoons and evenings training junior players looking to make their mark on the game.
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Justin Scott is a Class A Member of the PGA of America following his attendance and graduation from the PGA Golf Management and Business Administration programs at NC State University. While pursuing his degrees, Justin completed numerous internships; The Washington Duke, Grandover Golf Resort & Spa, Farmlinks Golf Resort, and Raleigh Country Club, that led him to realize his passion and devotion to golf instruction and education. Justin has been commended on his patience for juniors, simplicity in explaining difficult concepts, and dedication to effective communication channels. His main goal is to challenge novice players to achieve their greatest potential and inspire the advanced to reach the next level in their game.
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“What I bring to you as a fitness instructor, is an in depth evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses. With this, I provide a detailed fitness program targeting those areas needing help while maintaining your strengths. I believe fitness training should be a positive experience. I like to have fun while achieving your fitness goals.
Ted has worked with golf professionals on the Champions Tour, LPGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, College All-Americans & junior tournament champions. In addition, he has trained junior & collegiate tennis champions. Ted’s expertise and skills in training athletes is tested at the highest levels and can also work for you. He works with many weekend golfers looking to gain an edge or just live healthier lives.
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Tim is a Certified Level 3 Teaching Professional with the United States Golf Teacher Federation since 2009. Tim also is a High School Golf Coach. He coached the Page HS Men’s Team in 2012. Currently he is the Head Golf Coach for both Men’s and Women’s Golf Team at Grimsley High School. All of his teams consistently qualify for Post Season Tournament play. Tim has had a lifelong passion for the game since the age of 5. His experience includes multiple jobs and volunteer positions sharing his passion for the game with players of all skill levels.
Tim continues to play tournament golf. Each year he competes in the USGTF NE Regional in PA. and the USGA Senior Open Local Qualifier. Both tournaments give him invaluable playing experience that he passes along to his students.
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Drew is excited to join Precision Golf School as a Teaching Professional and working with the Precision Junior Golf Development prorgram. Born and raised in Greensboro, Drew has an accomplished golfing background and has a passion for teaching and helping to grow the game. Drew is a PGA Apprentice, working towards his Class A status.
Drew won back to back state championships while playing at Northwest Guilford High School. Following high school, Drew attended UNC Greensboro where he was a scholarship golfer. His college career was highlighted by setting a school record 63 his freshmen year and winning as an individual at the University of Virginia. During his junior career, he also qualified for the US Junior Championships in 2003 & 2004 and the US Amateur in 2005. Post college, he has been the Assisant Golf Professional at Pennrose Park Country Club in Reidsville, NC.
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Jessica recently graduated from High Point University where she played Division I golf. She previously worked small junior clinics at Willow Creek Country Club and also ran a kids club while working for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Her passion for the game and knowledge of the golf swing is great for beginner and junior golfers.
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Reason 1 – Golf is a Science
Robert Linville – Director of Instruction
Chris Haarlow – Director Instructor
Justin Scott – Senior Instructor
Ted Bonham – Senior Instructor
Tim Samelak – Teaching Professional
Drew Younts – Teaching Professional
Jessica Neese – Teaching Professional