James Sieckmann

Recognized as a Top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Magazine, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and a nine-time PGA Section Teacher of the Year, James is one of the most highly sought-after short game instructors in the world.

Meet James

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From James Sieckmann On February 12, 2021
If you're an avid golfer and you live in a cool-weather climate, it can be hard...
From James Sieckmann On December 31, 2020
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From James Sieckmann On December 31, 2020
Great putting technique can vary from player to player but there are a few...
From James Sieckmann On December 31, 2020
In his extensive research on short game technique, Titleist staff member James...
From James Sieckmann On December 31, 2020
In order to improve your finesse wedge game, it's important to practice...
From James Sieckmann On December 31, 2020
To become truly proficient in the short game, you can't be a One Trick Pony. A...

MEET JAMES

James Sieckmann currently operates the Shadow Ridge Golf Academy in Omaha, NE. Recognized as a Top 100 Teacher in America by Golf Magazine, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and a nine-time PGA Section Teacher of the Year, James is one of the most highly sought-after short game instructors in the world. In 2018 he was honored as the National PGA Teacher of the Year. He currently instructs eighteen PGA Tour, Web.com and LPGA Tour Players who have combined to win over twenty tour events.

A Titleist staff member since 2010, James is the best-selling author of books on wedge play and putting. He has presented coaching methods at the World Golf Fitness Summit, TPI Level 3 Golf Professional Certification Courses, and served as an educational resource for PGA Sweden, PGA Spain and the Federation De Golf Colombia. Prior to his current position, James taught golf schools in Florida and played professionally in Asia, South America and throughout the world.

For more instruction from James, visit jsegolfacademy.com, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


In this episode of the Earn Your Edge podcast, James joins fellow Titleist staff instructor, Corey Lundberg, to share some short game wisdom.

"It takes great information, mental discipline, and the willingness to do the right things the right way every day."

- James Sieckmann