From Salem, MA but travelled the US extensively with military family. Married to Jean, 2 Stepdaughters - 5 grand children. I enjoy teaching the game, want my students to have success, and joy from this game. Swing philosophy is built around the student's unique physical, mental attributes, and their club/body movements . Phil has a patient approach and the information is presented through a student's learning style.
**NEPGA Teacher of the Year 1998**. **Recognized by Golf Magazine on Top USA Teachers List**. **Nominated NEPGA Junior Golf Leader 1997**. **Rhode Island Golf Hall of Fame 2001 inductee. Blackburn College Sports Hall of Fame 2026 inductee. Certified PGA HOPE Instructor and American Development Model. Certified Titleist Golf Ball Fitter**
Operated a junior program with over 750 children attending annually for over 10 consecutive years. _Taught over 25,000 golf lessons._ _Holder of 4 course records with a low of 62._ College golf coach for 6 years. Hundreds of my students played college golf with many becoming golf professionals.
**Teaching influences** - Don Bails PGA, B. Hogan, M. De La Torre, C. Hogan, Ernest Jones, M. Hebron, Randy Smith, Harmon Family, C. Cook, G. Knudson, F. Shoemaker, Dr Coop, B.Toski, B. Rotella, Dr. David Cook, K. Cayce, and others.
My direct phone is 910-986-1022. Rate Adults $35/30 min. $65/60 min Military $24/30 min Junior $25/30 min