The Jim McLean Golf School does not teach a strict method—but follows a strict, proven system of instruction that has defined excellence since 1985. This unique approach allows for individual differences while encouraging instructor creativity. Every golfer is built differently, and there are many ways to build a successful swing. The school keeps core fundamentals at the center: body motionand club action. Students can develop their own style—as long as they stay within the corridors of success, the biomechanical and technical parameters observed in the world’s greatest players. Step outside these corridors, and lasting success becomes nearly impossible.The school quickly identifies and corrects “death moves”—severe flaws like extreme body positioning or off-plane downswings—that derail progress. Immediate, decisive change is recommended. In this way, the Jim McLean Golf School proudly operates as system teachers, delivering clarity, consistency, and measurable improvement.
From broadcasting legend and mentor Ken Venturi, Jim McLean learned the unmatched power of consistency. No matter which certified instructor a student works with—at any Jim McLean Golf School location—they receive the same fundamentals, terminology, and concepts, year after year. This unified messaging eliminates confusion, builds confidence, and accelerates progress—unlike fragmented or ever-changing instruction that leaves students lost.
Every lesson begins with observation and listening. The full game is assessed—not just the driver—and improvement often starts in unexpected areas like posture, grip, or short game feel. The 3-Step Improvement Plan ensures lasting results:
The cornerstone of the Jim McLean Golf School curriculum is the 25% Theory, which divides golf into four equally critical components:
Tournament success demands strength in at least three of these areas—the greats excel in all four. Most amateurs over-invest in the long game while neglecting management and mental skills, even though those often deliver the fastest score reductions.
Every lesson prioritizes the areas that will lower scores the fastest. Using video analysis, pressure mapping, and real-time feedback, inefficiencies are pinpointed across all four pillars. Whether refining swing plane, sharpening wedge touch, or building pre-shot routines, instruction is holistic, data-informed, and results-driven.
Located within the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami, the Jim McLean Golf School features two indoor teaching bays, a dedicated putting lab, and a suite of professional-grade technology including:
These tools deliver objective, actionable insights—interpreted by certified instructors trained directly under Jim McLean.
Technology provides data. Instructors provide understanding. Each coach undergoes rigorous training in the Jim McLean System, ensuring consistent application of principles across all skill levels. From Tour players to weekend warriors, every student benefits from personalized, hands-on guidance that turns information into improvement.
The Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Hotel offers dedicated short game practice zones designed for realistic skill development:
These facilities allow students to rehearse a full range of lies and trajectories under instructor supervision. Paired with video review and targeted drills, this practice environment sharpens touch, distance control, and confidence—key to converting practice into lower scores.
Jim McLean is inducted into six Golf Instructor Hall of Fames and has been ranked among the Top 3 instructors in America by Golf Digest for over 35 years. He founded the Jim McLean Golf School at Doral in the early 1990s and has since expanded to seven locations across the U.S., Mexico, Spain, and South Korea.
His system has shaped over 100 PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour professionals, including major champions Lexi Thompson, Cristie Kerr, and Keegan Bradley. Recognized as the #1 Golf School by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest, Jim McLean’s methodology remains the gold standard in golf instruction.
The Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore Hotel Miami stands apart as the #1 ranked golf academy in the world—delivering measurable, lasting improvement to golfers of every level through a time-tested system refined over four decades. Whether you’re a beginner building fundamentals, a mid-handicapper seeking consistency, or a Tour player refining precision, this is where transformation happens.
Every session leverages the 25% Theory to develop balanced excellence across:
Train in a historic, focused environment with indoor bays, a putting lab, and on-site short game zones—all designed for uninterrupted progress, rain or shine.
Join the thousands who have lowered handicaps, gained confidence, and rediscovered joy in golf. From your first swing analysis to your final breakthrough, every moment is engineered to make you a smarter, more complete player.
Book your lesson today and discover why the Jim McLean Golf School remains the trusted choice of champions and everyday golfers alike.
