The Golf Pros at Pebble Beach Academy
Laird Small
Named one of the country’s top 100 Teachers by Golf Magazine—which is considered one of the most prestigious honors golf professionals can attain—Laird was first inducted into the list in 1995 and has been on it every year since.
- Best Teacher in California, 2017-2018, by Golf Digest
- America’s 50 Best Teachers by Golf Digest
- Top 100 Teachers in America by Golf Magazine
- PGA Teacher of the Year Award
- Author of Play Golf the Pebble Beach Way
Kevin Hanssen
Called “the golf whisperer” by some of his many accomplished students, Kevin will find a way to create long-term improvements for your game, approaching each session with the highest level of detail, patience and positivity.
- 2018 Northern California PGA "Teacher of the Year"
- Best Teacher in California, 2017-2018, by Golf Digest
- California Teaching Hall of Fame
- Master’s Degree in The Golfing Machine (the premier advanced learning system for golf instructors worldwide)
- PGA Certified Professional Instructor
Ross Kroeker
Ross Kroeker is an instructor at the Pebble Beach Golf Academy and the 2019 Northern California PGA teacher of the Year. Ross has been a PGA Member since 1992 and a PGA Certified Instructor since 2007. Using a straightforward approach, time-proven technique and the benefit of advanced technology, Ross helps his students gain immediate improvement with sustained results.
- 2019 Northern California PGA “Teacher of the Year”
- California Teaching Hall of Fame
- 2018 Teacher of the Year, Monterey Bay Area PGA Chapter
- Traveled nationally teaching "Three Club Tour" golf schools as one of the lead instructors for ESPN Golf Schools
- PGA Certified Professional Instructor
- High School Varsity boys & girls golf coach
Scot Nei
Widely recognized as one of golf’s most innovative instructors, Scot incorporates his extensive knowledge of golf with revolutionary technology to coach golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to top touring professionals.
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