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Jacob Smith

Teaching Professional
PGA Crest

Bedminster, NJ
Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, Bedminster, NJ

About Jacob

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 in North Carolina with a degree in Business Administration, he has worked at many prestigious clubs in the industry, 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 part of the Fiddler’s Elbow team, working with a wide range of students from beginners to advanced players. He customizes instruction by measuring each student’s movement patterns and adapting to their physical capabilities to help them reach their full potential. Incorporating advanced tools such as Trackman and Sportsbox AI, Jacob identifies the root causes of swing faults and accelerates improvement. He has learned and gained teaching insights under some of the game’s top instructors, including Hall of Fame coach Mike Adams, Golf Digest Top 50 Instructors Terry Rowles and David Orr, and Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Derek Swoboda. An accomplished competitor with multiple collegiate and professional victories, Jacob brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to help golfers lower scores.

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Testimonial:

I had never taken a golf lesson before. Started working with Jacob in the spring and have - dropped five strokes from my handicap - broken 80 for the first time (twice, actually) - had my first hole in one

Joe H

Testimonial:

I play in a lot of competitive Amateur events throughout the year. In the last 2 seasons working with Jacob I have noticed a significant improvement in my ball striking and short game lowering my tournament scoring average from 77 to 73

Edward M

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I was a brand new golfer at the beginning of the year and intimidated about where to start. I have learned so much, and Jacob has made golf an enjoyable hobby for me now making it comfortable playing on the course and meeting new people

Leslie S

Testimonial:

Jacob has helped me gain a better understanding of my grip/arm fold style, allowing me to swing the way that feels comfortable. Easy and simple!

Edward M
Jacob's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 80

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Get swing diagnostic testing

Make the high school golf team

Improve your Short Game

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Male

Adult

Youth

Teen

Senior

Female

Playing with disabilities

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

Improve with Jacob.

Skills
Putting
Speed
Physical Assessment
Short Game
Club Fitting
Full Swing
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
Jacob's Facilities

Fiddler's Elbow Country Club

Bedminster NJ

*Coaching available to public

811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921-2824

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