A golf school is a structured, multi-day golf training program that combines full-swing instruction, short-game refinement, on-course strategy, and mental-game coaching into a single immersive experience. Unlike one-hour golf lessons, a golf school gives you enough time for new skills to take hold and transfer into actual play.

A single lesson typically focuses on one part of your game for 30 to 60 minutes. A golf school covers the full game across multiple consecutive days, includes on-course play, and provides a personalized improvement plan you can keep using long after you go home.

Our golf schools are offered in flexible 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day formats. Most students find that a 2- or 3-day school delivers the deepest improvement because there is enough time to practice changes, take them to the course, and refine them under coaching.

John Hughes Golf School is based in the Greater Orlando area of Central Florida, with on-course instruction conducted at premier Orlando-area golf courses. The location makes us one of the most accessible and weather-reliable golf schools in Florida.

All instruction is delivered by John Hughes, a PGA Class A professional and Golf Digest Top 50 Best Teacher in America. John has been coaching golfers of every skill level for more than 30 years and is the author of “Instant Golf Improvement.”

We coach beginners, intermediate players, low-handicap competitors, and seniors. Every golf school is custom-built around the student, so a brand-new golfer and a 4-handicap can both benefit — they simply receive different curriculum within the same framework.

Our golf schools are highly personalized. Most schools are run as 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 sessions, with a maximum of 4 students to 1 instructor for small-group bookings. This is one of the lowest ratios of any major golf school in Florida.

Tuition includes all instruction, on-course playing lessons, video and launch-monitor analysis, club checks, your personalized improvement plan, range balls during instruction, and post-school follow-up support. Greens fees for instructional rounds are included; meals, lodging, and travel are typically separate.

We do not own a hotel, but we can recommend partner hotels and resorts near the practice and playing facilities. Many students prefer this because they can choose accommodations that match their budget and travel preferences.

Most students see measurable improvement within the first day of golf school — typically in short game, course management, or contact quality. Long-term gains continue over the weeks following the school as you apply your personalized improvement plan.

Yes. Every golf school uses high-speed video, launch monitor data (ball speed, spin, launch angle, club path, etc.), and digital tracking tools so feedback is objective and clear. You receive your video and data after the school for ongoing reference.

Bring your own clubs, golf shoes, a glove, weather-appropriate golf attire, sunscreen, and a water bottle. We provide range balls, training aids, and any specialty equipment needed. If you don’t own clubs yet, we can arrange rentals.

Florida weather is generally excellent, but if a session is interrupted by weather we move into covered or indoor instruction, video review, club fitting discussion, and rules/strategy classroom work. Lost on-course time is rescheduled within the school dates whenever possible.

Absolutely. Many of our students bring a spouse or friend to attend together, and we frequently run small-group golf schools for couples, friend pairs, and family members. Group rates are available.

Yes. We host private golf schools for corporate teams, member-guest preparation groups, charity outings, and family reunions. Custom schedules, branded materials, and on-site coaching at your home club can be arranged.

Large-chain golf academies typically run high student-to-instructor ratios and follow a uniform curriculum. Our golf school is the opposite: small ratios, fully personalized programming, and a head-coach-led experience from start to finish. You work directly with John Hughes — not a rotation of junior instructors.

Yes. Every student leaves with a written, personalized improvement plan that includes the priority changes to make, the drills to use, a practice schedule sized

Yes. All golf school students receive post-school follow-up support, and many continue with virtual coaching, periodic in-person tune-ups, or full membership in our ongoing coaching programs.

Play a few rounds before you come so your current game is fresh. Note the shots and situations that frustrate you most — those become priority areas. Bring your most-used clubs and an open mind. No special prep is required.

Florida offers year-round playable weather, premier course conditions, and easy travel access from across North America. These factors make Florida home to several of the best golf schools in the country, including ours in the Orlando area.

You can book directly through our website, call or email the school, or request a consultation if you’d like to discuss a custom program. We’ll confirm dates, format, and any group or corporate arrangements within one business day.