Tom Burnett is known internationally for his holistic approach to developing golfers. Focusing not just on swing mechanics, but in every aspect of overall golf performance, many well-known US, International tour players, and Amateurs have come to rely on Tom"s expertise. Junior golf has become Tom's passion, as he has developed programs that have helped several hundred young golfers achieve their goals of collegiate golf scholarships.

Originally, from Jacksonville, Tom started playing golf as a junior and competed at the collegiate level for Florida Community College Jacksonville and University of North Florida. An injury related to training for golf redirected him out of competitive golf, but influenced him to finish his education in exercise physiology, kinesiology, and bio mechanics. He credits his injury for his the development of his love and passion for coaching golf.

After graduation, Tom began his coaching career at the David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy (IMG)in Bradenton, Fl. He then spent 5 years as Director of instruction at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. Tom has spent the last 14 years at St. Johns Golf and Country Club, Oak Bridge (Currently the Yards), as well as having an academy in Hungry with a relationship with the Hungarian Olympic Committe. Tom Currently holds the position of director at Clermont National Golf Academy and has a private studio in Ponte Vedra Beach under the Tom Burnett Golf Academy.

Alumni

Andrew Alligood Latin America Tour
DJ Brigman PGA Tour
Jeanne Cho LPGA Tour (Big Break)
A.J. Crouch Korn Ferry
Bubba Dickerson PGA Tour (US Amateur Winner)
Anders Forsbrand European Tour (Vice Ryder Captain 19
world wide wins)
Isabelle Gabsa LPGA, LET (German National Team)
Stephen Gangluff Canadian Tour (#1 Ranked 3 years)
Nicole Hage LPGA
Andreas Halverson Latin American Tour (Norwegian National
Team)
Birdie Kim LPGA
Matt Kuchar PGA Tour
Jeff Klauk PGA Tour (Divison 2 Player of the
Century)
John Klauk Korn Ferry (Western Amateur Winner)
Brittany Lincicome LPGA
James Oh Korn Ferry (US Junior)
Raul Pereda PGA Tour 2024 (Mexican National Team)
Aree Song Led Womans US Open age 11
Marina Stuetz LPGA (Qualified age 17)

Achievements

North Fl Section Teacher of the year twice
University o Montevallo Alumnus of the Year
Class A PGA Professional
Over 300 College Scholarships and coached over 30 PGA LPGA professionals