<ul><li>Jim Estes is 32 year member of the PGA. Jim is a two time PGA National award winner, </li><li>jIM REALIZED PROFESSIONAL SATISFACTION COMES FROM SEEING THE JOU IN SHOOTING THERE LOWEST SCORE, The elation of a first birdie keeps Jim motovated to guarantee lower scores</li><li>1998 PGA TOUR membe</li><li>r and Golf Digest Best Teacher in the state of Maryland since 2012.</li><li> Jim has been voted as a Golf Range Association elite Top 50 instructor since 2012.</li><li>1000 STUDENTS THE LAST 5 YEARS HAVE DROPPED 5 SHOTS OR MORE
Jim has coached over 100 Division 1 college golfers, and has been both a High School and College Golf Coach, </li><li></li><li>Jim was vorted Coach of the Year in 2012 as the GoodCounsel Golf Coach. </li><li></li><li>Another huge achievement in Jim's career was as Montgomery College GolfCoach in 2003 his player Josh Williamowsky won the Junior College National Championship.
What sets Jim apart from other instructors is his unique teaching philosphy. Training needs to be on the golf course. </li><li> Coaching starts on the field of play to get better. Jim does an initial player assessment on the course for all playes. Twice a month players will have a 9- hole on course coaching session. Dramatic results have occcurred since 2017. Jim will determine your physical atributes and seaknesses and give you a swing that fits your physical cabilities. Jim has seen over 250 players drop at least 5 shots. over the past 5 years. A written improvement plan with a purposeful practice program is formulated from the on course assessment. Learning how to change motor patterns with a specific practice polan will integrate new swing changes to the unconscious mind oif done correctly.
Lessons are also given indoors at Peak Golf Fitness in Rockville Maryland on bad weather days. If temps are in the 30's or it is raining, we will be at Peak Golf Fitness. Also if it is too hot, like 95 we will be at Peak.
Jim has state of the art swing analysis tools to accelerate the learning process. All students will be using the Hackmtion wrist sensor to lean the most important position in golf which the impact position. Trackman will analyze club path, face contact and other important club and ball data, K-vest helps with teachin the correctvswing sequence and boditrak meausres ground forces. It is always best to measure not guess. High speed video capture is also used and voice over lessons are sent to the students email. Jim utilzes his extensive background in biomechanics and fitness to custom build a swing blueprint for each player. Over the past 30 years, Jim has spent numerous hours with Dr. David Wright, Dr. Greg Rose, Dr.Bob Rotella, and Jim Flick mastering his craft. the passsionj to help others has resulted in over 5000 wounded veterans learning tp play golf. For his commitment, Jim earned the 2020 MAPGA Player Development award, and the 2010 Patriot Award.</li></ul>
ACHIEVEMENTS
- • Named 2012- 2025 Best Teachers in Maryland
- • Over 100 College Players taught
- • 2020 MAPGA Player Development Award Winner
- • 2010 Patriot Award Winner PGA of America
- • College and High Golf Coach of the Year 2012
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REVIEWS
Ed Staffa - Nov 2, 2024
Terrific teacher... knowledgeable and strong communicator... keeps it simple but...
Eric Campbell - Sep 25, 2024
Great short lesson of direction. Unfortunately due to rainy weather we were not ...
Larry Wolk - Sep 18, 2024
fabulous lesson from excellent teacher- Jim does not put band aids on your swing...
Richard A. Valentine - Jul 5, 2024
Jim, very helpful today with the on-course lesson. Played with Rob and shot a ...
Chris Moody - Jun 14, 2024
Having a lesson from a teacher that has been competitive on the tour is light ye...
Gregory Spiegel - Apr 19, 2024
This is years and years of experience explained in a simple, understandable way....



