Derek is the lead instructor at the Laurel Highlands Golf Academy and PGA Director of Instruction at Windber County Club in Salix, PA. A University of Pittsburgh graduate, Derek is also the head boys and girls golf coach at Bishop McCourt Catholic High School.

Private golf instruction with Michael Jacobs during seminar week will be available on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday all day……

Folks coming in to the New York area to attend the symposium have the extremely limited opportunity to get a “masters” in golf biomechanics with a two-day expanded program that follows the Nov. 1 event.

Join Michael Jacobs and Dr. Steven Nesbit for a nine-hour “semester” of advanced biomechanics, practical application and troubleshooting at Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville, NY Nov. 2 and 3.

This event brings together the groundbreaking biomechanical research and practical playing and coaching application from Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Michael Jacobs and sport scientist Dr. Steven Nesbit and the body functionality insight from the world’s premier anatomist Thomas Myers…..

We will be releasing the itinerary in a few weeks, but pencil in November 1 on your calendar for a ground-breaking seminar. We also be offering a two day biomechanics camp on November 2nd and 3rd on Long Island at the Jacobs 3D headquarters….

Almost anywhere you look now, you'll find tip videos that offer easy ways to "speed train" for golf. There's no question speed is a valuable tool in any sport, but it's important to remember a very large caveat that comes with any generalized piece of advice. If your body isn't built like the person demonstrating the tip, you're probably setting yourself up for frustration--or injury…..

Did you have a busy week? How about the one Peicheng Chen had?

We are looking forward to the 2023 edition of the Manzella / Jacobs Golf School. Registration is now open….

Michael Jacobs presents a three part series on: 'Should you Speed Train for Golf'

Episode One - Assessing your feet and lifting your heel

Padriag Harrington shoots a back nine 28 to win the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open for a second straight year. Heading into the last nine holes ……

Happy birthday to Bossy, everyone’s favorite golf Shiba Inu. For the past 10 years, Bossy has been a staple at the golf course riding around in his golf cart. His new little brother Newton is keeping him young……

The story on Chen’s win at redstormsports.com …..

Nick Biondi parlays his competitive experience as a former tour player into his instruction—working with players from beginning to elite levels. Nick has been involved in the game for the better part of 20 years….

There is no shortage of creative explanations, comparisons and demonstrations about how the arms move in the golf swing. You've probably seen them: Everything from a made-up reference frame to a golf coach in his swimsuit insisting the arms do this or do that.

Damon's commitment to process improvement, skill development and keeping ahead of the technological and research trends in instruction has made him one of the most trusted and in-demand coaches in the Mid-Atlantic region…..

How Padraig Harrington’s amazing power gains just backfired on Shane Lowry in an expensive way

By Luke Kerr-Dineen