Purtzer Golf Academy
About
Paul Purtzer, PGA, is the Director of Instruction at the Purtzer Golf Academy, Stonecreek Golf Club, Scottsdale, AZ
Being a former PGA Tour Player, Paul has enjoyed success at the highest competitive levels and has honed this life-long commitment to golf into an informed, caring, highly effective and professional approach to golf instruction. Paul is recognized among his peers as one of the "best of the best" in teaching the game and will provide this expertise whether you are beginning to play or are preparing to play in a national championship.
He holds a myriad of course records, from Phoenix, Arizona to Calcutta, India. Paul has won numerous tournaments and titles, including the Southwest PGA Championship, the Colorado Open Championship and is a two-time winner of the Arizona Open. His background and experience will give you the tools to improve your golf game to unprecedented levels. GOLF DIGEST Magazine voted Paul one of "Arizona's Top Golf Instructors".
Some top professionals and amateurs Paul has worked with include: Andrew Welk, 2013 AJGA Lockton Kansas City Junior Champion, Lorena Ochoa, 2002 NCAA Player of the Year, Mikaela Parmlid, 2003 NCAA Champion/2003 Player of the Year, Steve Jones, 1996 U.S. Open Championship and 8-time PGA Tour winner, Tom Purtzer 5-time PGA Tour winner and 5- time Champions Tour winner,Jim Carter, 1984 NCAA Champion (ASU), Ken Kellaney, 10- time AZ Amateur player of the year, Joey Snyder, All- American (ASU) and Chris Stutts, All-American (ASU), and Jeff Berkshire, 2005 Arizona State Amateur Champion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I have had great success working with my students to understand the short strokes-putting and chipping and how the big swing is just a bigger version of the short stroke-especially chipping and pitching strokes to the full swing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The PGA Tour helped me a lot-playing with the best players in the world and working with world-class teachers like Ed Oldfield, Arch Watkins, Craig Williamson and Johny Bulla. They taught me the fundamentals that are still taught to the great PGA and LPGA Tour players of today.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For first time students, my fee is 1/2 my normal fee:
$60 30-minutes
$80 45-minutes
$100 60 minutes
$145 90 minutes
How did you get started teaching?
I got injured while playing the PGA Tour and worked at a club in Scottsdale. I always liked to help my friends and pass on what i learned from my teachers. It was a natural thing for me. I love helping others learn to play the gam and to play it better.
What types of students have you worked with?
From beginners and people with disablities to Mens and Womens NCAA Champions (Jimmy Carter-Mikaela Parmlid), 2 Players of the year (Lorena Ochoa-Mikaela Parmlid), LPGA and PGA Winners, including Tom Purtzer and Steve Jones, US Open Champion and many other amateur and professional winners.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
In looking for a great teacher, i would look for experience and someone who has played the game at a high level.