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Top 50 Kids Teacher Award
 James Pugliese, BGA founder, was awarded this distinction 3 out of the last four years for teaching and implementing junior golf programs worldwide.
 
Jeff Jennings wins his second PGA Junior Golf Leader Award!

ImageJeff is our Regional Director of Mississippi. He is a PGA Class A Member. In addition, Jeff was recently honorably mentioned by U.S. Kids Golf as a Top 50 Junior Golf Instructor. Jeff is a member of the Presidents Council in the Gulf States PGA Section. Jeff Jennings comes from a long teaching background from the past 25 years. Jeff focuses his career on teaching the game.  He has  owned and operated a teaching and repair facility as well as being the Head Golf Professional in the public and private club sector. He directs a Junior tour each year called the Pine Belt Junior golf Tour which is in its 20th year of operation. Jeff is currently the Men's Golf Coach for Jones Junior College and conducts our after school golf enrichment programs in the state of Mississippi.

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BGA welcomes Golf Channel’s Big Break X Contestant PGA Professional Sherri McDonald to its Staff!

ImageSherri is now The Better Golf Academy’s East Coast Regional Director for BGA USA. She has been recognized by the PGA of America, ING, and PGA Magazine for her efforts in player development. Sherri was recently nominated for the 2011 PGA Teacher of the Year Award in the New Jersey Section. She will be directing & implementing BGA’s National At-School After School Golf Enrichment Program throughout the states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, & Rhode Island. Sherri is a member of the PGA, LPGA, and is TPI Certified.

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The Better Golf Academy welcomes Ryan Martin, PGA to its staff!

ImageRyan is now our Regional Director of Southern California’s coastal counties from Santa Barbara down to San Diego. He is a PGA Class A Member with 18 years experience as a golf professional and instructor, including positions as Head Golf Professional and General Manager. Ryan enjoys teaching golf to people of all ages and skill levels. He has taught Nike Adult & Junior Golf Camps and the Pebble Beach Junior Golf Association, as well as authored a 3-page feature golf instruction article in Southland Golf Magazine.

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BGA Oregon & Washington
ImageDaniel Jarvie is our Regional Director of BGA Northwest. He is a Master Level Instructor holding certifications from W.G.T.F. and Golf Magazine Top 100 Emeritus Instructor Jimmy Ballard. Daniel has held Director of Instruction positions, developed Junior Inner City Youth Programs, and coached at the collegiate level. Daniel has also competed on the Nike Tour & Canadian Tour.

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The Better Golf Academy's DVD Better Golf for Kids featured in GOLFWEEK!
James Pugliese' DVD Better Golf for Kids is featured in GOLFWEEK...http://www.golfweek.com/news/2010/jun/15/videos-dvd-golfs-grand-library/