Jordan King Thomas, PGA
Director of InstructionBorn in Chapel Hill, NC Jordan was taught by his grandfather since age seven. His Grandpa King was a member of Medinah Country Club his whole life as well as his great grandfather. At the age of 22 Jordan got a job in the cart barn at Ko Olina Golf Club in Kapolei, HI. While there, he refined his skills by playing in every tournament possible where he was able to play competitively at a high level within the state. In 2008 Jordan assisted in the opening of the Ernie Els design Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, HI. While there he earned his Class A certification from the PGA of America working his way to the First Assistant and Lead Instructor. Following his passion, he accepted a job teaching for Jim McLean out of Trump National Doral in Miami, FL. After a few years with Jim McLean he moved to Southern California and helped Henry Brunton open and run his golf academy at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine, CA. Wanting to understand more about the idiosyncrasies of clubfitting he accepted a job with Club Champion as a Master Fitter and Master Builder. Through all of these experiences Jordan has been able to learn from some of the best in the business. Currently Jordan sits on the board of the Southern California Teaching Committee. Currently he is head of west coast operations and Director of Instruction for the Rick Smith Golf Academy at Trump National Los Angles. To learn more go to kingthomasgolf.com as well as ricksmithgpc.com
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Helping players achieve their goals.
Getting Started
Learn the basics
Avoid embarrassment on the first tee
Get comfortable for business golf
Having More Fun
Connect with golfers of similar age
Connect with golfers of similar skill
Have more fun on the course
Improving Your Game
Break 100
Break 90
Break 80
Add 10 yards
Improve your Short Game
Prepare for Tournament Golf
Make the high school golf team
Get swing diagnostic testing
Earn a college golf scholarship
Coaching Services
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Male
Female
Playing with disabilities
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Rick Smith Golf Academy
Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Here at the Rick Smith Golf Academy we focus on all aspects of the golf game. A good golf swing is only one aspect of scoring well. We will focus on proper swing techniques and club delivery skills utilizing our TrackMan with a dual camera system. But we will also work on your short game at one of our three chipping and putting greens. Most importantly we will need to see you play the game of golf. We are lucky to have one of the most beautiful and difficult course here in Southern California at Trump Los Angles. If you can play well here, you can play well anywhere!
*Coaching available to public
1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6173