Kellie Stenzel is a PGA Master Professional and Class A LPGA Teaching Professional. She is a member of the Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America, Golf for Women Top 50 Teachers list as well as Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Florida list and #24 on Golf Digest 50 Greatest Women Teachers.
Originally from Geneva, New York, Kellie’s grandfather was a PGA Professional and her father played briefly on the PGA Tour. After graduating from high school, she attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C., and played four years of Division I Women’s golf. During her senior year at Furman, the team finished second in the nation at the NCAA finals.
After college, Kellie played professionally for five years on several tours around the world including the Futures Tour, The European Tour, Asian Tour, South African Tour and Australian Tour. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and presently runs the Kellie Stenzel Golf Academy at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida.
Contact Kellie by email or phone 561-714-7305. For more information visit her website kelliestenzel.com and follow Kellie online on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube
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Don’t let worn-out equipment hold you back. Kellie Stenzel reveals the tell-tale signs that it’s time to re-grip your clubs—from the “sunlight shine” to a loss of tack. Learn why a yearly replacement across your entire bag is one of the simplest ways to ensure a tension-free, powerful strike.
Struggling to clear bunkers or obstacles with your pitch shots? LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel reveals how a simple change in your posture can unlock a more natural, athletic motion. Learn how to treat your pitch like an underhanded throw for better contact and perfect direction.
Are you aiming at the target but still missing the green? You might be confusing aim with alignment. LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel breaks down why these are two separate fundamentals and shows you a simple two-stick drill to ensure your club face and body are working in harmony.
Learn how to use your 5 or 6-hybrid to escape fairway bunkers with ease. Kellie Stenzel shares the simple setup and swing adjustments needed to take sand and get the ball back in play.
Master the art of releasing the club with Kellie Stenzel as she shows that something must slow down for the club to speed up – and learn the “swoosh” drill for better timing.
If taking a massive swing in a bunker makes you nervous, try chipping out instead. Kellie Stenzel shows you how to safely navigate low-lip bunkers with a small, controlled stroke.
Learn why putter face aim is more important than your swing path. Kellie Stenzel shares her “face first” setup routine to help you sink more putts.
Learn why “quiet feet” at setup can ruin your shot. Kellie Stenzel explains the three essential jobs your feet must perform to guarantee solid contact every time you step up to the ball.
Kellie Stenzel shows why your hybrid should be treated like an iron rather than a fairway wood, focusing on the specific ball position needed to prevent “fat” shots and ensure a clean strike.
Bending from the hips serves as the foundation for a balanced and powerful golf motion. Kellie Stenzel shows why bending forward correctly allows for essential club depth without pulling you off your feet.
Kellie Stenzel shows why you need to tilt your body toward the target to ensure you hit the ball before the turf. Learn the simple trick of lifting your trail heel to keep your head in the right position for a perfect low runner.
Get comfortable putting from off the green! Kellie Stenzel shows you why trying to keep the putter head low restricts your swing. Allow the natural elevation of a bigger backstroke to deliver the speed you need.
