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 (born August 28, 1943) is a renowned American golf instructor and former professional player. He was introduced to golf by his father, Claude Harmon Sr., winner of the 1948 Masters Tournament.
Butch played professionally on the PGA Tour from 1969 to 1971, capturing the 1971 B.C. Open championship. After his playing career, he turned to coaching and built a reputation as one of the sport's leading teachers.
He is President of the Butch Harmon School of Golf in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he runs instructional programs and participates in corporate and charity golf events across the country.
Teaching Excellence
His clients have included Tiger Woods (1993-2004), Phil Mickelson (2007-2015), Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Fred Couples, Adam Scott, Justin Leonard, and Mark Calcavecchia. His students have won more than 60 PGA and Champions Tour victories combined, with multiple victories at the Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and other major tournaments.
Mr. Harmon was named the 1995 Sports Illustrated Teacher of the Year and has been repeatedly recognized by his peers as the Golf Digest #1 Instructor over many years. His instructional career now spans more than 50 years.
Personal Facts
Full Name: Claude "Butch" Harmon Jr.
Born: August 28, 1943 in New Rochelle, New York
Residence: Henderson/Las Vegas, Nevada
Career History & Experience
Founder & President, Butch Harmon School of Golf (1997–Present)
Founded and built the school into a premier global golf-instruction business based in Las Vegas, 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: 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 that has spanned more than 50 years.
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