About
Jacob
Jacob Smith, PGA Teaching Professional | Bedminster, NJ | đź“Ť Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club
Background
Jacob is a Class A PGA Teaching Professional based in Bedminster, New Jersey, with over seven years of teaching and coaching experience. A graduate of Campbell University with a degree in Business Administration, he has built his career at some of the most prestigious clubs in the country, including Atlantic Golf Club (NY), Olympia Fields Country Club (IL), Old Chatham Golf Club (NC), Navesink Country Club (NJ), and Ocean Reef Club (FL).
For the past four years, Jacob has been a trusted member of the Fiddler’s Elbow team, coaching everyone from complete beginners to seasoned players. He has learned under some of the most accomplished instructors in the game — Hall of Fame coach Mike Adams, Golf Digest Top 50 Teachers Terry Rowles and David Orr, and Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Derek Swoboda — experience that gives his students a rare depth of insight.
An accomplished competitor himself with multiple collegiate and professional victories, Jacob combines technical precision with real-world playing strategy to help golfers lower scores and unlock their best game.
Teaching Style
Jacob believes there isn’t just one way to swing a golf club and that the best swing is the one that fits YOU. His instruction is built on personalization, adaptability, and simplicity, creating a plan that feels natural and achievable from day one.
With advanced tools like Trackman, Sportsbox AI, and video analysis, he identifies the root causes of swing faults and accelerates progress. Every lesson blends clear explanation, hands-on guidance, and practical drills so improvement comes quickly and lasts.
His style is simple, effective, and fun. By keeping lessons positive and focused, Jacob helps golfers gain confidence, lower scores, and – most importantly – play their best golf, starting now.
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