SOUTHEAST United States

Robin Boretti
Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL (561) 624-8922
Lessons: $90 per hour
Incorporates video and teaching aids into lessons for players of all abilities, including physically challenged golfers. Also teaches playing strategies. 

Julie Cole
Dana Rader Golf School, Ballantyne Resort, Charlotte, NC (704) 542-7635
Lessons: $100 per hour
This former LPGA Tour pro includes the long game, short game and mental game in her program for students and golf professionals alike. 

Michele Conte
Palm-Aire Golf Academy, Pompano Beach, FL (954) 971-7867
Lessons: $50 per half-hour
Teaches players of all abilities, from building swings for beginners to finessing the short-game shots of Tour professionals. 

Pam Elders
Westview Country Club, Miami, FL (305) 685-2411
Lessons: $35 per half-hour
A holistic approach to instruction including finessing short game shots, developing a strong mental game and fine-tuning course management strategies. Also teaches golfers with disabilities

Mary Hafeman
Ponce de Leon Golf School at the Radisson, St. Augustine, FL (904) 829-5314
Lessons: $40 per half-hour
Noted for comprehensive lessons that not only focus on swing mechanics, but also include on-course playing instruction, insights into the rules and advice on etiquette. 

Dr. Jean Harris
A & F Driving Range, Bishop, GA (678) 227-1776
Lane Creek Golf Club, Bishop, GA (706) 769-6699
Lessons: $40 per 45 minutes
LPGA Master Professional who capitalizes on each student's unique way of approaching the game. Specializes in teaching seniors. 

Linda Mandros
LPGA International, Daytona Beach, FL (904) 274-5742
Lessons: $35 for half-hour
Stresses fundamentals, course management strategies and developing a strong mental approach to the game. Has a great reputation with juniors.

Diane McHeffey
Double Tee Golf Center, Hendersonville, NC (828) 693-7420
Lessons: $50 per half-hour
Tailors individual and group instruction for a student base of about 1,500 juniors, seniors and players of all abilities.

Dawn Mercer
Troon Golf Institute, Westin Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, FL (727) 942-5283
Lessons: $65 per half-hour
As a certified fitness instructor, her lessons include stretching and strengthening exercises to develop a stronger golf swing. Also teaches schools for women only.

Terri Norris
Terri Norris Golf Learning Center, Columbus, GA (706) 565-0017
Lessons: $80 per hour
Offers junior and adult programs, as well as clinics for women. "The more I give and help people, the more I feel rewarded," says this enthusiastic pro, who counts three amateur champions among her students.

Karen Palacios
Jim McLean Golf School, Doral Resort & Spa, Miami, FL (305) 591-6409
Lessons: $140 per hour
Offers lessons in español, but speaks to all golfers at all levels. Her website offers tips especially for women who are looking to get more power.

Barbara Romack
Atlantis Golf Club, Atlantis, FL (561) 966-7626
JoAnne Carner Golf Academy for Ladies, Palm Beach National, Lakeworth, FL (561) 965-0044
Lessons: $50 per half-hour
Learn from this 1954 Women's Amateur Champion, who covers all aspects of the game. 

Bobbi Salmon
Pine Meadows Country Club, Eustis, FL (352) 327-3233
Lessons: $45 per half-hour
Stresses the simplicity of the golf swing in order to give students the confidence to improve and get out on the course and play.

Truie Timmons
Wild Dunes Resort Golf Schools, Isle of Palms, SC (843) 886-2022
Lessons: $60-75 per hour
Her philosophy: "I coach the swing you bring." Makes learning fun by using Koosh balls, noodles, floaties and other toys as teaching aids. Especially skilled with juniors.

Kathy Hart Wood
Mark Wood Golf Academy, Grande Oaks Country Club, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) 423-0897
Lessons: $90 per hour
In addition to all-inclusive individual lessons, she teaches instructional programs for women only, and clinics for corporate outings. Ask for a video analysis of your swing.