Blackthorn Golf Academy

Matt is an exceptional instructor! He is invested in the success of each of his clients and can work with any client regardless if they have been playing golf for a while or are new to the sport.Matt has helped me choose clubs and improve my swing. He's helped fix my swing using different golf tools and analyzers. Can't recommend him highly enough and he's got a great attitude.

Matt has been a great help to getting my game to shooting in the 70s consistently. Just had my best round to date of a 74 and it is with the lessons that I have taken with Matt, specifically the short game of 80 yds. and in that got me to this point. Matt is very helpful and explains things very well and in a way in which you understand, tailoring his lessons to each individual. He also doesn't watch his watch while he is teaching. I have had lessons prior where their convictions will not allow them to go a minute over time but Matt will stick around a little longer when he can. I will be taking more lessons with Matt and recommend you do too!

I've taken lessons from Matt Harrell since last Spring, and have had fantastic results. I went from shooting 103, to a low of 76 in one season. I've taken the occasional golf lesson, but have never taken more than one or two lessons. My experience was that the pros tried to fix the symptom, not the root problem. My history has been one day I would shoot 90, the next day I would shoot 103. Very inconsistent, and I had no idea why. I told Matt I would like to break 80 once, and he said that he thought we could get there. His teaching method was great. Harvey Penick-like. Watched my swing a lot, and commented with changes that mattered. Not too much talking, or "over" teaching. The last round before my lessons with Matt was a 103. After regular lessons and a lot of work on the range I shot a 76 and shot in the 70's 5 times! I have a much better understanding of my swing, and am not "chunking" or "topping" like I was before. I'm still taking lessons with him, and am now targeting shooting in the 60's once in my life! Matt is a great teacher, and I have recommended him to a few of my friends who have all liked his expertise and approach. I'd highly recommend Matt if you are looking for a thoughtful pro who knows how to work with students to get results!