Improve Your Game at the Golf Academy

When you’ve had enough of the hook and slice, it’s time to perfect your swing at The Nemacolin Golf Academy — one of the most innovative training and practice facilities in the country. The curious golfer will be pleasantly surprised with this indoor-outdoor training facility.

You’ll find personalized instruction; bootcamps and curated schools; Trackman Simulators, Range, and Analysis; Swing Catalyst Balance & Dual Force Plates; a Foresight GCQuad Launch Monitor; and a putting room. With four specialized bays, space to accommodate dining and private groups of 60, upscale and modern decor, some of the most advanced technology in the industry, and a team that can deliver magic for every golfer, the Golf Academy is the place to bring your game to a whole new level.

“With what we offer, guests can find evaluation and improvement immediately, and membership brings opportunities for every member to play their best golf ever,” says Michael LaBella, director of golf instruction at Nemacolin. He adds, “The most exciting part about the Golf Academy is that it includes the ability to provide five-star golf instruction every month of the year. We are available at the academy for analysis and customized instruction, and we can take it onto the courses for game management and skills enhancement.”

LaBella joined the Nemacolin family in 2020, and has accumulated a few accolades, including recognition as one of the Best Young Teachers in America by Golf Digest magazine. Michael tailors his coaching style to fit the needs of the player in front of him, not adhering to a specific model or one-size-fits-all approach. Through the use of skills assessments, testing, statistical analysis, on-course training, and the use of technology, Michael can assist golfers of all skill levels to reach their personal goals and make golf more enjoyable.

Another resource is Lead Golf Instructor Jarren Harper. He’s been at the academy since the summer of 2021. Prior to his arrival, Jarren spent several years in the Dallas, Texas, area as a lead instructor, developing his coaching style and building relationships with players of all ages and skill levels. Jarren enjoys observing the mental aspects of golf and providing insight to players about managing their thought processes and expectations on the course while working with each player’s individual strengths to reach their desired goals.

The golf team’s desire to bring energy and enthusiasm to the resort experiences is to your advantage as a new, budding, or got-it-going-on golfer. With two Pete Dye-designed courses, a state-of-the-art academy with professional instructors, a turfgrass team who keeps the greens and fairways pristine, membership opportunities and advantages, a retail shop offering the best equipment and attire to elevate your play, and tee times on Mystic Rock or Shepherd’s Rock, golf at Nemacolin needs to be a resort aspiration and on your itinerary.