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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Welcome to Bernie Najar Golf Instruction




Since his start in the golf business in 1994,  Bernie's goal has been to promote the game of golf through his instruction services.  Since 1988,  Bernie has had the privilege to work with some of the game’s top instructors that have helped him develop his  skills as a player and his teaching philosophy.  Some of the teachers Bernie has spent time with and observed teach include David Leadbetter, John Redman, Jim McLean, Wayne DeFrancesco, Mac O’Grady, Mike Bender, Tom Jenkins, Fred Griffin, Bob Toski, Jim Flick, Mike Malaska, Phil Blackmar, Craig Farnsworth, Jim Hardy, Andy Plummer, Mike Bennett, and Chris O'Connell.  Along with these experiences, Bernie invests in a great deal of continuing education and certification programs to improve his skills as an instructor and stay current with the best ways to help his students improve.
 
Another influence on Bernie's teaching philosophy has been studying the best players in the world that he has in his database of tour swings of the top PGA, LPGA, and CHAMPIONS TOUR players.  The database is a combination of film that Bernie has personally taken at tour events, and footage of the game’s all time greats that he has compiled over the years.  Watching the best players in action has always been a tremendous influence on how Bernie views the many possible combinations that have worked for the best players in the game.   
 
In terms of swing technique, Bernie prefers working with each individual based on what they physically can accomplish relative to their goals.  To do this, students are evaluated for various physical factors that influence how they can move consistently during a swing.
The physical evaluations that are used are a combination of the assessments Bernie has learned from spending time with the following fitness experts and his training with the Titleist Performance Institute.
 
Dr. Greg Rose, Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute
Chris Verna, Fitness Trainer to Karrie Webb, and Morgan Pressel
Charlie McMillin, Muscle Activation Techniques & Resistance Training Specialist
 
After evaluating students for physical limitations, Bernie performs a skills assessment that helps pinpoint their present skill level for their overall game, or a given category that they are interested in improving. From the assessments, Bernie shows each student where they can improve, and personalizes a program to help them improve their skills.  

To assist with the learning process, Bernie has equipped his teaching studio with the best feedback tools that he has found at the PGA Merchandise Show, and at the Top Academies throughout the world.  The tools in place are designed to give each student a clear picture of what they are trying to accomplish and to help them understand how it will feel when they do things correctly.  

Over the past 17 years, Bernie has taught full-time and has given lessons to a wide-range of golfers from beginners to aspiring tour professionals.  Through these many experiences, Bernie has helped golfers improve and maintain their skills regardless of ability.  To schedule a lesson CLICK HERE
Bernie Najar's Career Highlights

Golf Digest "Best Teacher's In State"  2000-PRESENT

Golf Magazine "Top Teacher's In the  Mid- Atlantic Region"  2007-Present

2004 "Middle Atlantic PGA Teacher Of The Year"

In 2007, Bernie was nominated for  Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers by the Middle Atlantic PGA

In 2008 and 2009, Bernie was nominated for the  Middle Atlantic PGA's "Horton Smith Award"

2010- Present, MAPGA'S Northern Chapter Education Chair

2010- Nominated For Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers

2011- First Certified AimPoint Instructor In the Middle Atlantic Region

2011 "MAPGA Horton Smith Award" For Educating Fellow PGA Professionals

2011- Nominated for the National PGA Horton Smith By The MAPGA

2011 - Finalist for the National PGA Horton Smith Award

2011 - Chairman for the MAPGA Teaching Summit

2011-2012 Golf Digest's #1 Instructor In Maryland

2012 - "MAPGA Horton Smith Award" For Educating Fellow PGA Professionals

2012 - Promoted to Level 2 Instructor Status With AimPoint (One of 8 Instructors World-Wide)

2012 - Level 2 Instructor Status With Jim Hardy's PlaneTruth Golf Institute


Playing Highlights:

2002 - Shot 64 (-8) Invicta Pro-Series Winner at Bull Run

2004- Shot 68 (-2) To Win the Bethesda Country Club Pro-Member

2004- Shot 63 (-9) In the final round of the TaylorMade Pro-Invitational

 

 

 

 
Testimonials
"Bernie and I got off to a good start by dropping my handicap by about ten strokes in the first two years. This was accomplished by eliminating obvious and gross flaws. We then began to build a solid swing from the ground up. Bernie used a unique combination of visual, verbal, and tactile feedback to accelerate swing improvements. His approach employed a number of high tech innovations that were tailored to match my learning patterns. My lessons have all been fun, and we are developing a well -rounded game by focusing on the basics of each shot. And, yes, I have continued to improve to our mutual amazement."
-- Bill Launder, 15HDCP

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Learning Technology
To assist with the learning process, Bernie has equipped his teaching studio with a great deal of technology and practice stations to help students develop their skills.   Read More...