Golf Digest's exclusive ranking of the best instructors in America as ranked by their peers -- and their best tips on how to play consistent golf. The complete ranking of 50 Greatest Teachers is available in the November issue of Golf Digest and on the iPad.
1.) Butch Harmon (1)
VOTES: 359LESSON RATE: $1,000/hourFACILITY: Butch Harmon School of Golf (Rio Secco G.C.)____LOCATION:____Henderson, Nev.WEBSITE:butchharmon.comTEACHES: Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Dustin Johnson, Nick Watney, Natalie GulbisTIPS FROM BUTCH HARMON____
VOTES: 264LESSON RATE: $2,500/half dayFACILITY: Jim McLean Golf School (Doral Golf Resort & Spa)LOCATION: MiamiWEBSITE:jimmclean.comTIPS FROM JIM MCLEAN____
4.) Mike Bender (9)
VOTES: 251LESSON RATE: $250/hourFACILITY: Mike Bender Golf Academy (Magnolia Plantation G.C.)LOCATION: Lake Mary, Fla.WEBSITE:mikebender.com__TEACHES:__Zach Johnson, Jonathan ByrdTIPS FROM MIKE BENDER
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