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Jim Woods

Director of Golf Operations
PGA Crest

Bedford, PA
jimwoodsgolf Performance Center - Indoors, Bedford, PA

About Jim

Jim Woods, Director of Golf at the Old Course at Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, is a Class “A” PGA Golf Professional with 25 years of experience. He has over 35 years of involvement in the field both professionally and personally. Throughout his career, Jim has served as Head Golf Professional at three golf courses and has operated his own golf school. He is proficient in all areas of golf instruction and has taught thousands of lessons to individuals of various ages and skill levels, including veterans in the PGA Hope Program, Special Olympic competitors, and participants in Recreation Habilitation Programs for people with disabilities. Jim is also the High School Head Golf Coach for the Bedford Bisons in Bedford, PA.

Twice qualifying for the PGA tour event “The BC Open” in his hometown of Endicott, NY, and being a US Open medalist in a local qualifier are among his notable playing achievements. Playing inside the ropes on the PGA tour and narrowly missing the opportunity to compete in the US Open are experiences that he cherishes and shares to help others improve through his insights.

Jim is dedicated to giving back to the golf community and has contributed significantly by raising thousands of dollars for local and national charities throughout his career.

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Testimonial:

I went to learn short-game techniques that I could understand and add into my game, with the goal of improving my score. My first two lessons with Jim have done more for my scoring than the last year of practice on my own.

Neal

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In a few short lessons I have learned a lot. This is credit to your extensive golf knowledge, as well as the modern methods you use that combine field play, and video of my swing so that I can see it and compare it to professional golfers.

Phil

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Jim's instructional skills and his knowledge and teaching techniques have made my son better. He was in contention for Player of the Year (US Kids Golf Philadelphia tour) and the US Kids World Cup Championship in Pinehurst.

Steve

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Jim's sharp eyes saw the parts in my swing that I had no knowledge of and he explained it to me in a way that would help me understand . He is a true teacher. Jim restored the joy of playing this game

Justil
Jim'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

Get swing diagnostic testing

Make the high school golf team

Improve your Short Game

Break 80

Break 100

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Adult

Male

Playing with disabilities

Teen

Senior

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

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Putting
Tournament Strategy
Speed
Physical Assessment
Short Game
Full Swing
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
Jim's Facilities

jimwoodsgolf Performance Center - Indoors

Bedford PA

*Coaching available to public

127 South Juliana St, Bedford, PA 15522

Bedford PA

*Coaching available to public

127 South Juliana St, Bedford, PA 15522

Bedford PA

*Coaching available to public

2138 Business Route 220, Bedford, PA 15522

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