Derek Hardy

I have been a PGA of America member for forty-two years and prior to that, I was a British PGA member for eight years. I have taught golf all over the world and had my own golf academy in Japan for seven years. My current status is as an independent contractor teaching at Tierra Rejada Golf Club in Moorpark and The Vintage Club in Indian Wells.

For 18 years I was on the faculty of the PGA of America educational programs. I taught many subjects including teaching at business school one and two. I have taught all over America. During the years I spent on the PGA faculty, I coordinated many schools and workshops. I also taught at the National Junior Golf Academy, a PGA of America program, for four years.

I have had an opportunity to teach with many fine PGA teachers as fellow instructors. I have also taught with numerous golf psychologists. This adds to the knowledge that I have been able to pass along to other professionals. 

I was education chairman of the Carolinas section of the PGA of America during the 1980’s. I was responsible for having an all-day teaching seminar where we were able to bring the top teachers in the US to approximately 250 professionals during our Spring meeting.

I introduced Dr. David Wright to golf and was his mentor. I was extremely proud of his winning the Teacher of the Year award for 1999.

I have conducted teaching seminars for SCPGA. One recent seminar was on the business of teaching. The program highlighted not only the joy of golf but also how to make a living and provide for our families.