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Stan Utley, who resides in Scottsdale, AZ and plays out of Grayhawk Golf Club, is a PGA TOUR professional and ranks No. 6 according to Golf Digest’s “America’s 50 Greatest Teachers.” Born in January, 1962, Stan Utley attended the University of Missouri where he was a three-time All-Big Eight selection and two-time All-American. After graduation, Utley turned pro and joined the PGA TOUR in 1984. Utley has three Nationwide Tour victories (1993 NIKE Cleveland Open, 1995 NIKE Louisiana Open and NIKE Miami Valley Open) and one PGA TOUR victory at the 1989 Chattanooga Classic. Stan Utley also holds the PGA TOUR record for fewest putts in nine holes with six at the 2002 Air Canada Championship. Currently, Utley focuses most of his time teaching. His list of students reads like a who’s who of golfers on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions and LPGA Tour’s including; Sergio Garcia, Jay Haas, Darren Clarke and Paige MacKenzie. Utley has also written three instructional books; The Art of Putting, The Art of the Short Game and The Art of Scoring. Stan Utley is married to wife Elayna and has two children.

Instruction Philosophy
To teach the “Art of the Short Game” using a fresh and unique approach. It is my desire to move beyond the jargon and mechanics of the short game and tap into the creativity, imagination and feel that all good short game players possess.

Four Keys to Success
Get to the Green: Stan Utley’s techniques show you how to keep the ball in play, and make the most of your individual skills. Stan shows you how to reduce your risks, stay out of trouble, and play within yourself to get to the green with a minimum amount of pain and frustration.

Wedge Game: Learn the techniques of consistent wedge play around the green. Stan Utley will show you how to hit your wedges consistently and the easiest way to cut down the number of putts you make. Learn proper techniques for shots around the green and then learn to pick the best strategy for each situation.

Rediscover the Lost Art of Putting: How can you blow a knee-knocker from 8 inches, but backhand a “gimmee” from two feet? Consistent putting requires a good eye and steady hand. Stan Utley’s techniques let you rediscover the lost art of putting.

Bouncing Your Way Out of the Sand: Even the highest skilled golfer gets sweaty palms when faced with a digging the ball out of a bunker. When should you blast? When should you try to pick it cleanly? With a few easy-to-learn techniques, Stan Utley can prove that there are worse places to end up than on the beach.