Kellie Stenzel is a PGA Master Professional and Class A LPGA Teaching Professional. She is a member of the Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America, Golf for Women Top 50 Teachers list as well as Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Florida list and #24 on Golf Digest 50 Greatest Women Teachers.
Originally from Geneva, New York, Kellie’s grandfather was a PGA Professional and her father played briefly on the PGA Tour. After graduating from high school, she attended Furman University in Greenville, S.C., and played four years of Division I Women’s golf. During her senior year at Furman, the team finished second in the nation at the NCAA finals.
After college, Kellie played professionally for five years on several tours around the world including the Futures Tour, The European Tour, Asian Tour, South African Tour and Australian Tour. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and presently runs the Kellie Stenzel Golf Academy at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida.
Contact Kellie by email or phone 561-714-7305. For more information visit her website kelliestenzel.com and follow Kellie online on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube
Originally from Geneva, New York, Kellie’s grandfather was a PGA Professional and her father played briefly on the PGA Tour. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and presently runs the Kellie Stenzel Golf Academy at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida.
Frustrated by pulling or hooking the ball? The root cause is often hidden in your trail hand grip. Kellie Stenzel shows you how a hand that sits too far under the club face closes it down, and shares a quick pre-swing check to straighten out your ball flight.
Kellie Stenzel shows how building your setup around a hip bow and adjusting your feet so your hands hang naturally below your shoulders creates the perfect foundation to launch the ball effortlessly.
Many golfers are taught to put their lead thumb straight down the shaft, but this common setup error often leads to an open clubface. Kellie Stenzel shows you how to find your natural hand position for a square strike.
Kellie Stenzel shows why you should never bend over more when choking down on the club and how to adjust your stance for solid contact.
LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel explains why the putter is often your safest bet from off the green. Learn the secret to mastering long-distance putts by focusing on backstroke length rather than hitting the ball harder.
If you have smaller hands or struggle with hand strength, the 10-finger (baseball) grip could be the key to a more secure and powerful swing. LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel explains why getting more “skin on the club” helps recreational golfers hit it straighter without excessive tension.
Are you guiding the club instead of swinging it? Kellie Stenzel introduces the 3:1 tempo rule to help you find the perfect rhythm for your full swing. Discover how a faster forward swing creates the necessary momentum for solid contact and better distance, ensuring you strike the ball cleanly and follow through with confidence.
Rhythm and speed are the keys to hitting the ball farther. Most top players don’t have a static, slow backswing; they use momentum. Kellie Stenzel demonstrates a unique practice drill that uses a forward-start motion to trigger a fluid, high-speed backswing that leads to consistent, powerful strikes.
Don’t let worn-out equipment hold you back. Kellie Stenzel reveals the tell-tale signs that it’s time to re-grip your clubs—from the “sunlight shine” to a loss of tack. Learn why a yearly replacement across your entire bag is one of the simplest ways to ensure a tension-free, powerful strike.
Struggling to clear bunkers or obstacles with your pitch shots? LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel reveals how a simple change in your posture can unlock a more natural, athletic motion. Learn how to treat your pitch like an underhanded throw for better contact and perfect direction.
Are you aiming at the target but still missing the green? You might be confusing aim with alignment. LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel breaks down why these are two separate fundamentals and shows you a simple two-stick drill to ensure your club face and body are working in harmony.
Learn how to use your 5 or 6-hybrid to escape fairway bunkers with ease. Kellie Stenzel shares the simple setup and swing adjustments needed to take sand and get the ball back in play.
