BLACKBURN GOLF

BLACKBURN GOLF

Coaching The World's Greatest

BLACKBURN GOLF

Coaching Tomorrow’s Greats

BLACKBURN GOLF

Coaching Those On Their Way To Greatness

BLACKBURN GOLF

Coaching the World's Greatest
blackburn golf is the culmination of over 20 years research and study in improving golf performance.
Through a holistic teaching approach students of all ages and abilities learn to apply effective golf performance processes, which in turn produce lower scores and better golfers. Whether a beginner or PGA Tour Professional, with precise instruction the golf of your dreams is attainable one stroke at a time! 

The Blackburn Golf Academy is based at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The Academy offers students a state of the art teaching center, access to championship courses, driving ranges and short game facilities. 

Our site serves as a directory of our services and will provide you with everything you need to know before booking a lesson.
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PGA.com | Hit the Ball Solid Like Max Homa
May 11, 2022
Golf Digest's Masters 2022: As Conditions Firm at Augusta National, Iron Play Separates Contenders from Pretenders
April 8, 2022
Titleist.com | Mark Blackburn and Max Homa: Inside the Coach/Player Partnership
February 17, 2022
Alabamagolfnews.com | Greystone’s Mark Blackburn Honored as PGA’s 2020 Teacher, Coach of the Year
November 4, 2021
MyTPI.com | Mark Blackburn Shares Max Homa's Body-Swing Connection
February 26, 2021
Golf.com | The Unlikely Path this Swing Coach Took to the Pinnacle of His Profession
January 23, 2021
PGA.com | PGA Members Ronny Glanton, Mark Blackburn and Dana Garmany Headline 2020 PGA of America National Award Recipients
July 28, 2020
Golf.com | Putt Like A Winner
November 1, 2017
Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers by State (2017-18)
October 19, 2017
Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers in America (2017-18)
October 19, 2017
Golf.com | 30-Second Fix: Hook-Proof Your Swing
February 1, 2017
Golf.com | 30-Second Fix: Hit a draw... Right now!
December 1, 2016
Golf.com | Performance: Drive It Farther
September 1, 2016
Golf.com | Performance: Instant Fix
May 1, 2016
Golf.com | Performance: Make The Putt
March 1, 2016
Golf.com | Performance: Stroke Save
February 1, 2016
Golf.com | Performance: Bust Your Slice
January 1, 2016
Golf Magazine | Your Game: PlaySmart - A simple Way to Shape Shots
October 1, 2014
Golf Magazine | Back To Basics: 3 Steps to Perfect Takeaway
August 1, 2014
Golf Magazine | Your Game: Play Smarter
March 1, 2014
Golf Magazine | Your Game: Fix Your Slice
January 1, 2014
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TESTIMONIALS
“Mark has given me a better understanding of my golf swing and fundamentals. I have also gained a great friend along the way in our journey to make me the best golfer I can be.”Derek Anderson, #3 Carolina Panthers QB NFL
“Mark Blackburn is a rising star in the golf instruction world. He is one of the best I have ever seen at diagnosing and implementing change. He is one of the Top 10 Teachers in the World. Everyone he works with from weekend warrior to Tour player gets better. ”Mike Adams, 2016 PGA National Teacher of the Year
“Mark is, in my opinion, the evolution of the golf coach. His ability to mix the mechanics of the swing, the optimization of the body combined with on course strategy and management of the mental aspect of the game is unparalleled. As a teammate he has made me a better strength coach and I consider him a mentor.”Jason Glass, Kinetica Golf, Coach Glass Podcast
“Mark Blackburn's knowledge of the golf swing and how the body moves are second to none! He understands how to navigate individuals limitations in order to help them improve and play their best golf! He has help me drastically improve and build a foundation that I rely on to try and win on golf's biggest stages!”Chez Reavie, 2015 Web.com Finals Champion PGA Tour
“Mark Blackburn is a rare breed of instructor who can teach the beginning golfer to the world’s best. He has all the new technologies available but the old school wisdom, humor and instinct that’s imperative to help a player improve all parts of their game. I was very impressed that he actually asked me what type of shot I would like to play. Seems so simple, but that’s rarely brought up! If you want to shoot lower scores Mark Blackburn will make that happen.”Brad Faxon, 8 Time PGA Tour Winner, Fox Sports
“Mark's quest for knowledge and his ability to convey his information to me was key to lots of my success on and off the golf course. His coaching expertise has been invaluable to my growth.”Heath Slocum, 4 Time PGA Tour Winner
“Marks enthusiasm, knowledge and inspiring lessons was one important part in my development that took me to number 1 in Europe and at best number 6 in the world! We had a great journey together. ”Robert Karlsson, European Tour Order of Merit Winner 2008, Ryder Cup Vice Captain 2018
“Coaches coach players to find their best, working through their challenges and strengths to build their individual process for success. Mark Blackburn understands the complete player - body, swing, and mind - to build a process for continued success. From the emerging junior to the seasoned tour professional, Blackburn’s holistic approach coaches players to find their excellence.”Dr. Bhrett McCabe PhD, The Mindside
“Mark has devoted himself to understanding how best to foster improvement in a golfer's swing. He has spoken in-depth with the top scientific experts in the field and effectively applied these concepts to improve the performance of his pupils whether recreational golfer or one of his PGA Tour players. ”Dr. Sasho McKenzie PhD, Biomechanist, St. Francis Xavier University
“Mark has all the attributes that a world class coach possesses. His attention to detail and his thirst for knowledge is second to none. This gives him the unique ability to work with any level of golfer and help them achieve their goals. I am honored to have him as a friend and mentor.”Dave Phillips, CoFounder TPI
“I became aware of Mark Blackburn more than 10 years ago. I had played with Robert Kalson in his rookie year in Europe and to see the transformation into a world class player I knew 2 things were at play, his dedication being one and the right voice in his ear being the other. I am fortunate over the last 5 years to not only get to know the man behind the voice but I lean on him as a source of truth in this great game. Mark doesn’t take shortcuts in this multifaceted Rubik’s cube game we all love. He is as hungry as the players he coaches, his hunger is for the correct information he can glean from the best and distribute to all. While there will never be one way to swing there are truths to be found along the way. Spend a little time with Mark you won’t regret it.”Frank Nobilo, The Golf Channel & NBC Sports, CBS Sports
“Marks drive to improve his knowledge of the game and how to get his players better is what makes him one of the best instructors in the world.”Kevin Chappell, Texas Open Champion & Presidents Cup Team 2017
“A good mentor or coach is someone who is willing to listen, has knowledge and expertise and knows how to inspire and motivate their students. Mark Blackburn is a true coach. At TPI, we can always trust that our players will not only play better, but grow as students of the game with Mark on their team.”Greg Rose, TPI CoFounder
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“Mark Blackburn is a world class instructor and coach who has the unique talent to help players at every level achieve their goals. Regardless if you are a beginner, aspiring college player or PGA tour player, Mark can provide the guidance you need to succeed.”Brendan Ryan, College Placement Services
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