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With locations at Rick Smith Performance Center at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, Rick Smith Golf Academy at Trump National, Los Angeles, California, and Rick Smith Golf Academy at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, the Rick Smith Golf Performance Center and Academies offer customized programs for all golfers from beginners to PGA Tour players.

Rick Smith, PGA golf instructor

Rick Smith is regarded as one of the PGA Tour’s top advisors on the golf swing. He is consistently ranked as one of the best instructors in the world. Rick’s clients have included Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Lee Janzen, Vijay Singh, David Duval, Paul Azinger, John Daly, and Greg Norman. He has also assisted PGA Tour winners Rory Sabbatini, Chris DiMarco, Rocco Mediate, Jerry Kelly, Billy Mayfair, Matt Kuchar, and Billy Andrade, among others.

“Rick is the best teacher in the world. He has the remarkable ability to adapt to each of his students.”
- Lee Janzen
2 Time US Open Champion

Rick Smith instructing a student on their swing

Rick and his elite staff of instructors achieve success by focusing on the fundamentals of the game, providing club‐fitting analysis, keeping a minimal student/teacher ratio to allow for personalized instruction, and using clear communication and state‐of‐the‐art swing analysis video technology at world-class golf resorts.

Compatible Variations

Rick’s approach to teaching focuses on the individuality of each of his clients. His philosophy has been instilled in his staff of professional golf instructors and the instructional programs keep a low student-to-teacher ratio. Rick finds the “compatible variations” of grip and top of swing and impact and release combination that are best for each of his clients, leading to quick and substantial improvements in their game.

Private Instruction A student learning from Rick's swing

Rick Smith offers private hourly instruction at his facilities, along with the following options:

  • Lesson Tune-Up
    These lessons by expert instructors are designed for hotel guests and Miami visitors looking to learn how to conquer Florida courses, to master Bermuda grass intricacies, or to get a regular tune-up.
  • Video Swing Analysis Lesson
    Taught by Rick Smith Certified Instructors, these sessions focus on swing fundamentals. Using video analysis instructors tailor the session to correct faults and strengthen skills.
  • Rick Smith Experience
    This is a premium session led by a Rick Smith Certified Instructor which integrates Gears Golf 3-D, TrackMan, Foresight Quad Launch Monitors, Robo Golf Pro, and Onform with BodiTrak pressure mat. The coaches are guided by Rick Smith's vision of compatibility.
  • Senior Elite Instructors
    Senior Elite Instructors have at least 15 years of teaching experience and have top level professional instruction credentials. All have studied Rick’s “Compatible Variations” and “Golf Matrix.”
  • Elite Instructors
    Elite Instructors have between 5 and 15 years of experience and are also trained in Rick’s “Compatible Variations” and “Golf Matrix.” They have extensive experience in the use of the latest technology including JC Video, TrackMan, Flightscope, and Swing Guru.

Using motion capture technology to analyze a student's golf swing

Technology

  • JC Video Systems: Industry Leading Video Analysis Software
  • Gears Golf Motion Capture Analysis
  • ROBOGOLFPRO Swing Training System
  • BodiTrak Pressure Mat Analysis
  • HIGH DEFINITION GOLF Realistic Golf Simulator
  • TRACKMAN Ball Launch Monitor
  • FORESIGHT GC QUAD Ball Launch Monitor
  • ONFORM Video Analysis App
  • GOLF FOREVER Digital Golf and Wellness System
  • Power Tee – Enhance your range

Junior Golf and Camp

Junior camps are led by a team of experienced instructors and will focus on improving skills in a fun and nurturing environment.

A junior girl's golf team

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