James Sieckmann

Recognized as a Top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Magazine, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and a nine-time PGA Section Teacher of the Year, James is one of the most highly sought-after short game instructors in the world.

Meet James

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From James Sieckmann On November 26, 2024
Distance wedges (shots that carry anywhere from 35-120 yards) represent a huge...
From James Sieckmann On November 01, 2024
To improve your short game, Titleist staff member James Sieckmann stresses that...
From James Sieckmann On August 21, 2024
If your idea of putting practice is taking three golf balls out of your bag and...
From James Sieckmann On July 24, 2024
One big key to making your practice time worthwhile is structuring it to be as...
From James Sieckmann On July 23, 2024
Bunkers can be baffling, especially if you don't spend a lot of time practicing...
From James Sieckmann On August 03, 2023
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MEET JAMES

James Sieckmann currently operates the Shadow Ridge Golf Academy in Omaha, NE. Recognized as a Top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Magazine, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and a nine-time PGA Section Teacher of the Year, James is one of the most highly sought-after short game instructors in the world. In 2018 he was honored as the National PGA Teacher of the Year. He currently instructs eighteen PGA Tour, Web.com and LPGA Tour Players who have combined to win over twenty tour events.

A Titleist staff member since 2010, James is the best-selling author of books on wedge play and putting. He has presented coaching methods at the World Golf Fitness Summit, TPI Level 3 Golf Professional Certification Courses, and served as an educational resource for PGA Sweden, PGA Spain and the Federation De Golf Colombia. Prior to his current position, James taught golf schools in Florida and played professionally in Asia, South America and throughout the world.

For more instruction from James, visit jsegolfacademy.com, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

"It takes great information, mental discipline, and the willingness to do the right things the right way every day."

- James Sieckmann