Play better with the game you have now.

Jim helps you:

  • Simplify your swing thoughts

  • Make better course decisions

  • Learn the on-course adjustments that help you hit more quality shots

So you can get more out of the game that shows up that day.

Jim's approach is shaped by lessons learned from some of the game's greatest players and coaches, combined with 33+ years of coaching and a competitive playing background.

Jim shares a green-reading lesson Mr. Nicklaus taught him

that you can use in your very next round

Feel like you should be playing better?

You enjoy golf and play regularly. You’ve taken lessons, tried YouTube tips, and put time into your game. But your scores don’t always reflect the effort, and you know you’re capable of playing better.

Maybe your range game doesn’t make it to the course, or a poor decision leads to a big number that spoils a decent round.

You’re open to simple changes but don’t want to rebuild your swing. And you’d like to know how to stop the bleeding when your game doesn’t show up for you so you can still get in the house with a respectable score.

If any of this sounds familiar, I’d be happy to help. I offer both in-person and online coaching, so we can find a way to work together that suits you.

How I can help

My coaching starts with understanding your game, what you’d like to improve, and what’s getting in the way.

Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and put together a game plan that fits you.

Meet Jim

I was extremely blessed to grow up with the Nicklaus family and learn how to play the game from Jack Nicklaus and several other legendary players and coaches.

I played college golf at UNC-Chapel Hill and then spent a couple of years playing professionally.

For the past 33 years, I’ve been coaching this great game, including 14 years with the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools and Rick Smith Golf Academy. Working alongside some of the game’s most respected coaches helped shape how I teach and communicate.

I’ve always had a good feel for assessing a player’s skills, coordination, and how they learn. That helps me quickly recognize what they’re capable of, what to work on, and how much information will be helpful. Whether we’re working on their swing, short game, or playing on the course, my goal is to give them instruction they can comfortably put to use and build on.

With Mr. Nicklaus (Pebble Beach, 18th green)

“Jim understands that playing golf is different from playing ‘golf swing.’ His ability to simplify complex motions and demonstrate what he teaches made an immediate difference in my game.”

Ryan Howison
14-year PGA Tour Member, 3-Time Nationwide Tour Champion

“There’s no one more knowledgeable about technique and mechanics than Jim. He communicates in a way that’s clear, relatable, and effective, which is a special quality in a teacher.”

Mark Lye
PGA Tour Player (18 years), Golf Channel Analyst (17 years)