Jim Flick

Some people are natural-born teachers, and Jim Flick is certainly one of them. He has spent a lifetime dedicated to helping golfers become better players – from novices to some of the greatest champions of our time. Jim has been motivated and driven by his enthusiasm and love for the game of golf. His 31 years of experience with over 200 touring professionals has earned him the uncontested title of America's Master Golf Teacher.
Jim feels that the teaching of golf has become much too complex and mechanical. The resulting confusion and tension lead to the deterioration of the player's athleticism and ability to score. He also knows that golfers want help on a more personal basis, more short game training and more time on the golf course. While there are many ways to teach and play, time has shown that simplicity is best for most. Jim believes that the true art of teaching golf is in helping each student to better understand their challenges and to become their own coach thereby enabling the self-confidence and self-reliance to continue learning and improving long after the formal lessons.
Golf is a game of constantly making adjustments which requires a deep understanding of tendencies and habits. Even the best of players need another set of eyes from time to time. Jim provides that invaluable extra set of eyes through customized group instruction, individual instruction and corporate golf outings.

Teaching Background of 50 years

• Club professional, 1954-1974
• Golf Digest Schools, 1972-1990
• Director of Instruction, 1976-1990
• Co-Founder Nicklaus/Flick Schools, 1991-2001
• Jim Flick Premier Schools, 2002
• ESPN Golf Schools, 2003

Honors

• Herb Graffis Award – National Golf Foundation, 1982
• PGA Teacher of the Year, 1988, (3rd recipient)
• Top 10 Teachers of the 20th Century – Golf World , 1999
• World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame, 2002, (9th member)
• Athletic Hall of Fame – Wake Forest University, 1995
• PGA Life Member

Author Books –

• Square to Square Golf , 1970
• Square to Square in Pictures , 1974
• How to Become a Complete Golfer (with Bob Toski), 1980, revised 1984
• Jim Flick – On Golf , 1997

Magazine Articles –

• Golf Digest, 1969-1990
• Golf, 1991-2003
• Golf Digest, 2003-present

Accomplishments

• Taught in 23 nations
• Completed over 1,000 three-day golf schools
• Spoke at numerous PGA and National Golf Foundation workshops and seminars
• Keynote speaker of PGA Teaching Summit, 1996
• Numerous appearances on the Golf Channel
• Appeared on Larry King Live
• Appeared on Good Morning America
• Appeared on The Charlie Rose Show

Affiliations

• TaylorMade/Adidas Golf
• Lyle Anderson Companies
• Boyne, USA
• Golf Channel – Senior Advisor and Troubleshooter
• Golf Digest
• Desert Mountain Clubs, Director of Instruction