Jim Estes

Jim Estes is PGA Director of Instruction at Olney Golf Park and owner of Jim Estes Golf Academy. He has been a teaching professional for over 25 years and has earned honors as a Golf Digest "Best Teachers in the State of Maryland" from 2011-2015.

Jim’s Teaching Philosophy

Jim’s teaching philosophy encompasses a holistic approach that focuses on improvement of performance by addressing such factors such as a physical assessment, a skills assessment, mental approach, and course management. Jim believes that a player should swing according to their body type rather than fighting natural tendencies. He identifies the source of an individual’s physical power and consistency based on each body type, and identifies physical limitations. He can then provide instruction on how to improve elements of strength and flexibility that allow the mechanics of the golf swing to be applied more easily. Jim’s goal is to motivate each student to get results on the course.

Coaching Accomplishments

• New Teaching Milestones for 2017: Jim’s Adult Coaching Program has helped Sturt Barth, Michael Werner, and Kevin Wei shoot their lowest scores. In addition, Jim in 2017 has helped his fiftieth player play college golf.
• Jim qualified and made the cut in the 2015 Senior PGA Championship has guided juniors to 23 college scholarships
• 32 HIGH SCHOOL GOLFERS utilizing the Jim Estes Golf Coaching program have played golf in college.
• 2012-14 Golf Range Association Growth of the Game Award
• 2011-15 Golf Digest Best Teachers in the State of Maryland
• 2010 PGA Patriot Award Winner for the country
• 2008 PGA Middle Atlantic Section player of the year
• 2008 7th in the National Club Professional Championship and qualified for the PGA Championship
• 2008 Middle Atlantic Section President’s Award given for outstanding contributions to the local community
• 2007 GOLF Magazine Innovator Award
• WEB. Com tour winner 1996
• PGA TOUR MEMBER 1998
• PGA of America National Player of the Year 1995