Russ Herndon Golf

About

I am highly experienced PGA career professional with over 30 years of teaching experience working with men, women, and juniors of an advanced skill level. I am one of less that 600 Certified Professionals in Teaching and Coaching among the PGA's 28,000 Members.

Students include Canadian, Asian, Symetra and LPGA tour players. Student successes include PGA Player of the Year (multiple times), city championships, club championships, Top 25 in Provincial Mid-Amateur and Canadian Mid-Am.

I work by appointment only

I have had the great pleasure to work with and learn from some of the best instructors ... including being selected by Nick Faldo's senior instructor to join His teaching academy in Palm Desert, California.

As a veteran I have a tremendous passion for working with our wounded warriors. I've led numerous teams of instructors working with the On Course Foundation - an organization dedicated to integrating golf and job-related experiences to Wounded Warriors. Over ¾ of the participants are amputees. This incredible challenge has led me to volunteer with Wounded Warrior and Adaptive Golf groups in California, Florida, Georgia, Washington DC, and Maryland.

I've competed on numerous professional tours including the Heartland Tour, Southern Senior Tour, Adams Tour, Pepsi Tour, as well as PGA Sectional Events.


Highlights

Serves SUPRSTITN MTN , AZ

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Experience level

Advanced

How often

I can make recommendations, Other

Student age

14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Goals

General improvement, Driving skills, Iron play, Putting skills

Owns golf clubs

Students who own golf clubs

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Candace C.

Russ is very knowledgeable about the swing and is able to communicate to the student how to strengthen the mechanics needed in improving the swing. He uses video, drills plus demonstration from other players to compare differences of the swing for improvement. Russ has been my Pro for the past 3 years and has improved my game not only in the full swing but also in the short game. My handicap has dropped from and 8 to a 4 and has enabled me to compete again at a higher level in competition.
Many thanks to Russ who has spent the time and effort to improve my game at a higher level. He is highly recommended for all players and at all levels of golf who are interested and are willing to practice for increased enjoyment of the game.
I am at the sweet age of 68, and believe me he can certainly help you as he has me.
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January 09, 2018

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Tom G.

Russ does a great job using instructional video. He works great will all levels. I highly recommend Russ as a golf instructor.
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January 09, 2018

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Patti

Russ is very knowledgeable and VERY patient. He made fixing my swing less painful and more fun.
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January 08, 2018

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Terry S.

Russ got to my broblem right away. He got me going in the right direction. He. Is very friendly and gives you extra attention when needed. I would recommend him to any golfer who wants to improve there game.
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January 08, 2018

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Meg J.

I have been working with Russ since we moved to Colorado six years ago. I have worked with several golf coaches, and never had the immediate success I have had with Russ. He has such a great visual approach to the golf swing by incorporating video analysis with really good feel drills. But lets not ignore the short game. Russ takes such a unique, objective approach by helping his student determine the exact backswing needed for a given distance and developing proper alignment. Takes the guesswork completely out of the short game! What I like the most about Russ is his enthusiastic encouragement and celebration of successes.
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January 05, 2018

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Cory C.

Russ took my son to the next level after only a few lessons. Very dedicated to improvement and great tools available for progression.
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January 04, 2018

Services offered

Golf