 Jason Carbone, Director of Instruction for the Jim McLean Golf School at
The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa , was named one of the "Top 100 Golf Teachers
in America" in the March issue of GOLF Magazine.
Chosen by an independent group of GOLF Magazine staff editors,
instruction consultants and select members of the previous Top 100 list,
Carbone, 33, is one of 15 new names to be added to the 2007 list.
"Jason
Carbone is definitely one of the top young teachers in the world," said Jim
McLean, Carbone's mentor and founder of the Jim McLean Golf Schools. "Almost no
other instructor has taken the time or the effort to visit the great teachers,
and read all the materials."
 To compile the list, GOLF Magazine asked the 41 sections of the PGA of
America to recommend the top instructors out of 28,000 eligible members. Each
of the 659 nominees was sent a questionnaire developed by the University of
Georgia Sports Instruction Research Laboratory to gain information about their
teaching philosophy, experience, continuing education and development, and
teaching awards.
"Jason has the whole package required to be a top teacher," added McLean, who
has been on GOLF Magazine's list since its inception in 1995. "He has a
wonderful gift."
Carbone has been an instructor with Jim McLean Golf Schools since 1998 and was
recognized by Golf Digest as the top teacher in Ohio from 2003-2006. He
is the 9th instructor from Jim McLean Golf Schools to be named to the Top 100
Teachers list.
The Jim McLean Golf School is part of The Wigwam's state-of-the-art practice
facilities, and offers McLean's signature golf training in both private lessons
and group clinics.
The exclusive facility is among the largest in Arizona and includes a 350-foot
wide, dual-ended driving range; target greens; and three separate greens for
putting, chipping and pitching. The Jim McLean Golf School has made its home in
a 2,000 square foot stand-alone building, complete with 64" flat screen
monitors, JC Video swing analysis computer software, club fitting and ball
flight analysis in its Superstation instruction bays.
Originally built
in 1918 as
a retreat for visiting executives from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,
The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa opened to the public in 1929 and retains its
historic charm. Guests today will experience the Rebirth of a Legend with more
than $20 million in additions and renovations throughout the resort in the last
three years. The Wigwam is owned by Kabuto Arizona Properties, Inc., and is
operated by Starwood
Hotels and Resorts Worldwide as part of The Luxury Collection. The casita-style resort features 331 elegantly appointed guestrooms, 54 holes of championship
golf, the luxurious Red
Door Spa,
Authentic ArizonaTM cuisine and award-winning
service. The Wigwam is located 25 minutes west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix's
burgeoning West Valley. For hotel reservations or more information, call
800-327-0396 or visit www.wigwamresort.com.
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