Punta Mita Golf Club Launches New Golf Academy Directed by GOLF Magazine Top 100 Instructor

(PUNTA MITA, MEXICO) – Punta Mita Golf Club, Mexico’s hottest golfing destination with two iconic Jack Nicklaus Signature courses, has upped its game with the launch of The Golf Academy at Punta Mita opening this winter. Part of Punta Mita’s robust amenity expansion, the new Golf Academy is under the direction of acclaimed instructor Tom F. Stickney II with a wide range of state-of-the-art lesson programming and on-course experience.

Tom Stickney

Stickney brings almost 30 years of elite professional instruction experience to the Club and Academy with accolades that include Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Instructor,” Golf Digest “Top Teacher,” Golf Tips “Top 30 Instructors,” and Trackman Master/Partner, just to name a few. Stickney joined the Punta Mita Golf Club in April 2018 and is passionate about curating a fresh golf lesson curriculum for the new Academy for players of all ages and levels.

The goal of Stickney’s programming at the Academy is to help golfers improve their “Five Master Fundamentals” – pivot, plane, short game, putting, and shot selection – by actively practicing and analyzing them both on and off the course to have more fun in the game. Results should not only modify and shape existing fundamentals, but also develop skills based on individual needs, ability level, and overall desire. This philosophy makes practice time more enjoyable and typically accelerates the learning curve.

Many of Punta Mita Golf Academy’s programs have been developed with top level training and technology to provide the fastest and most impactful results. The “Swing Analysis” program analyzes the inner workings of the golfer’s movement using 3D motion analysis, a four-camera V1 digital video system, force plates, and a Trackman 4 launch monitor to understand and improve the swing like never before. These tools combined with a custom improvement plan will fast-track learning at any handicap level. The new building design offers a climate-controlled environment with four covered hitting ranges and special technology to be the first of its kind in Mexico.

The Golf Academy, available to Punta Mita residents and resort guests, offers a variety of exclusive packages including:
- Multi- and Single-Day Golf Schools
- Individual Golf Instruction
- Clinics, Golf 101, and On-Course Instruction

The Punta Mita Golf Academy is located at on a private tee at the Punta Mita Golf Club and open daily by appointment only. For more information, email: tom.stickney@puntamita.com or visit golf.puntamita.com.