Brian Newman

Brian is a highly experienced PGA Class A member with a Bachelor's degree in Professional Golf Management. He has owned multiple Golf Academies in Fort Myers, FL and is currently the Head Coach at Aileron Golf Club. He is a certified personal trainer and golf fitness specialist who can improve a golfer's physical condition and ball flight in a single session. Brian is adept at using the latest golf technologies to optimize golfers' swing enhancements.

Rounding out his background in full-swing performance, Brian has learned short-game techniques while teaching alongside some of the game's top instructors, including Stan Utley and Jeff Pierce, a short-game coach for multiple tour players.

Brian also serves as the Director of Instruction and Fitness at Orange Whip Golf, a well-known training aid company. He has designed award-winning training aids for Orange Whip and created the Golf Fitness X online swing training program, which has sold over 3,000 memberships worldwide. Featured in Golf Digest as one of the Five Best Swing Speed Training programs, the program has been named the best off-course fitness program for three consecutive years by the Golf Fitness Association of America.

Teaching Philosophy
I don't look to change swings when I go into a teaching session. I simply make them more efficient. This is my goal. I take a player's pre-existing habits, find their fatal flaw, and correct it in the simplest way possible. The technique avoids modifying a player's swing style and attacks the cause of the issue rather than chasing the
effect, which is a common practice. By doing this, we will see positive ball flight changes take place quickly with measurable data to prove our concept.

I am interested in learning more about the students, including their golfing habits, learning techniques, and lifestyle. For instance, drills will not apply to their program if a player does not practice off-course. As a coach, you must be a chameleon and be able to modify the learning environment to get the job done.

In addition, my job is to educate the students during their session since their perception of their swing determines its quality. "Understanding the 'why' and 'how' of a shot helps eliminate distractions and promote self-learning. After our session, the student will have a personalized and simple plan based on our findings."

Lastly, as a coach, it is essential to be adaptable and adjust the learning environment to suit the student's personality. The students' overall experience is as significant as the improvements made, and I aim to create a fun, productive, and memorable golf school.

Education:
1. BA in Professional Golf Management, Florida Gulf Coast University
2. 10-year American Council on Exercise Trainer, Golf Injury Specialist
3. 13-year Titleist Performance Institute Coach - Golf, Fitness Level 2
4. Aim-Point Certified
5. K Motion Certified
6. Sportsbox-certified
7. Crossfit L2

Additional Accolades:
1. Featured on the front page of Golf Fitness Association of America Magazine for a two-part article (Part 1 and Part 2) detailing Brian’s Golf Fitness X program, its methods, and application through Orange Whip Golf.
2. Featured in PGA of America magazine in the article “Three Drills to Improve Your Golf Performance”.
3. Golf Digest Speed Training Feature
4. Golf Fitness Association of America, ’21, ’22, ’23 Award Winner for Best Off-Course Golf Fitness Program.