V. Gary Irby, PGA

Gary Irby, PGA, is a seasoned golf professional with over thirty years of coaching experience. He has been a Class A PGA Member since 1992 and earned the PGA’s prestigious Quarter Century Award , reflecting over 25 years of dedicated service. Throughout his career he has trained under leading instructors like David Leadbetter and Phil Ritson and collaborated on clinics with legends such as Sam Snead, Dave Stockton, Mac O’Grady and Moe Norman , experiences he now brings directly to his students. Gary holds advanced technical certifications – including FlightScope launch-monitor analysis and TPI short-game methodology – and expertise in tools like OnForm swing video analysis and the AimPoint putting method, underscoring his command of cutting-edge instruction. He has coached golfers at every level, and his own competitive résumé includes a course-record 62 at the International Golf Club . A graduate with a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Social Ethics , Gary combines deep understanding with practical expertise. With this blend of experience, credentials and passion, he inspires confidence in students eager to elevate their game under his expert guidance.

Gary now resides at Smith Mountain Lake

Instructor at Links365 Premium Indoor Simulator Facility and

Ashley Plantation

• PGA Class A Member since 1992.
• PGA Golf Instructor for 33 years
• PGA Quarter Century Award

ADM Certified Safesport Training Certification Former Head Professional International Golf Club / Marriott Grande Pines, Orlando, Florida Director of Instruction Maximum Performance Golf School, Orlando, Florida First Tee Coach/ Roanoke Valley One of the First Certified Dynamic Club Fitters in the Country/ 1991 Certified Custom Club Builder FlightScope Certified Professional Onform Video Analysis FlightScope Launch Monitor Analysis Aim Based Laser Putter Evaluation and Fitting AimPoint Putting Method Instruction TPI Based Short Game Methodology Golf Coach/Instructor for Virginia State University Worked with some of the leading Golf Instructors in the world/ David Leadbetter, Phil Ritson, Gary Smith Collaborated Golf Clinics with Sam Snead, Dave Stockton, Moe Norman, Mac O’Grady Instructed Golf Professionals, Mini Tour Players, Professional Athletes, Actors, Entertainers Course Record (62) at International Golf Club Campbell University BA in Philosophy Colgate Rochester MA in Social Ethics