Butch Harmon's Legacy
Over 42 years of excellence, world-renowned instruction, and a commitment to transforming golfers at every level
Butch's Biography
Butch Harmon has been involved in the golf arena for over 42 years. As the father of 1948 Masters Champion, the late Claude Harmon, a renowned golfer and professional, Butch was introduced him to the game.
Harmon followed in his father's footsteps by becoming an accomplished player on the collegiate level in the 1960s and early 1970s. He turned professional in 1971.
Currently, Harmon is the President of Butch Harmon Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. He runs instructional schools around the country playing in corporate and charity golf outings.
Teaching Excellence
Harmon is a leading teacher of golf and has taught the Tour's top players. Over the years, Harmon's instruction has covered the Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and TOUR Championship. He has coached players on several PGA TOUR wins, including Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Fred Couples, Adam Scott, Justin Leonard, and Mark Calcavecchia. Mr. Harmon's students have won more than 60 PGA and Champions Tour victories combined.
Mr. Harmon was named the 1995 Sports Illustrated Teacher of the Year and was selected by his peers as the Golf Digest #1 Instructor.
Past Facts
Born: August 28, 1943
Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
Career History & Experience
Founder & Director, Butch Harmon Las Vegas (1997–Present)
Founded and built the school into a premier global golf-instruction business in Henderson, Nevada. The school has expanded internationally with locations in Dubai and Florida, becoming one of the most recognized elite instruction facilities in the world.
Previous Leadership Roles
Director of Golf
Lochinvar Golf Club, Houston, Texas
Director of Instruction
Bayou Club, Texas City, Texas
Head Golf Professional
Crow Valley Country Club, Bettendorf, Iowa
Teaching Professional
Royal Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco
International Instruction
Head Golf Instructor to King Hassan II
Rabat, Morocco
Professional Playing Career: Turned professional in 1965. Competed on the PGA Tour from 1969–1971, winning the 1971 B.C. Open. This competitive experience became the foundation for his distinguished teaching career.
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