John Webster Golf Academy at The Breakers

What’s in a name?

For the Academy, it’s a world-class team, 36 holes and a golf curriculum that’s second to none.

Devoted to excellence and driven by a deep, authentic love of the game, John Webster, a PGA Class-A professional, leads the multi-faceted, total package golf program at his namesake Academy, located at both of The Breakers’ courses.

Teaching Locations

Ocean Course

Perched on the driving range of our historic Ocean Course, is our state-of-the-art, indoor-outdoor teaching bay. Our professional instructors, innovative digital video equipment, ground force sensors and V1 swing analysis software allow us to capture and analyze your swing on multiple levels.

Beyond your swing, a broad assortment of training aids is on-hand to elevate every aspect of your approach to the game. Looking to focus on your short game? Make use of our private practice facility, replete with an array of chips, pitches and bunker shots. Just beyond, you’ll also find an additional 6,500-square-foot putting green.

The Breakers Rees Jones® Course

A mere 10 miles from The Breakers resort sits the championship Rees Jones Course—picturesque grounds designed in a classic style, complete with a comprehensive teaching academy. Arrive at the course’s indoor-outdoor learning center, set on an expansive, double-sided driving range, and discover how technology can improve your game: two 480-square-foot hitting bays equipped with four digital cameras and V1 swing analysis software allow us to capture a detailed, 360 view of your swing.

In addition, two short-game greens with bunkers lend to a variety of shots and short-game practice. Adjacent to the pitching area, discover another spacious putting green, ideal for large groups and corporate clinics.  
 

Private Instruction

Want to play like a pro? Train with a pro at The Breakers. Our world-class golf instructors work with you one-on-one, tailoring tips, techniques and exercises to your style, desired areas of improvement and personal goals. 
 

John Webster, Director of Instruction

60 minutes…….$500

Lead Academy Instructor

60 minutes…….$300

Academy Instructors

60 minutes…….$250

Assistant Academy Instructors

60 minutes…….$200

30 minutes…….$130

Please note there is a $50 fee for each additional student, maximum three students per instructor.

Junior Programs

Golf Academy

Perseverance, focus, decorum—the fundamentals of the game offer positive, long-lasting lessons for every young golfer. The Junior Golf Academy has been designed to instill an overall appreciation for the game of golf while developing etiquette and foundational skills.

For information on our camps and children’s programs, simply call (561) 659-8474.

Corporate Outings

Elevate your next event from ordinary to inspired with a day on the fairway. From small intimate groups to large corporate events and tournaments, our golf programs are entirely customized, offering the mix of instruction and entertainment you seek. Our director of instruction, John Webster, has successfully implemented golf instruction into hundreds of events, hosting clinics with golfing greats such as Gary Player, Zach Johnson and Hal Sutton.

Make your guests feel extra special, tailoring your event with video analysis, club fittings, on-course instruction, pre-round warm-ups, trick-shot routines and more.

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