CHRIS'S TEACHING BIO:
Chris has probably taught more junior golfers in the past 5 years than anyone. He has worked with and watched the training habits of most of San Diego's Top Players. He has collected swings of some of the nation's best young talent and strives to have the best junior golf instruction program in the nation. He has consulted with Top 100 teachers and has spent all of his time pursuing the best way to help a junior golfer reach his or her goals. He has also discussed in great detail the practice routines of many of the countries best junior players and knows the right approach that parent's should take with their kids.

  • Teaching Golf at Stadium Golf Center Since 2001
  • Developer of Future Champions Golf Academy, San Diego Junior Golf Academy, Chris Smeal Golf Schools,
    Callaway Golf Challenge Tour, Little Linksters in San Diego, San Diego Junior Amateur Championship, and the California Junior Amateur Championship.
  • Head Instructor for the American Golf and Tennis Academy: 2006
  • Head of Group Clinics at Stadium Golf Center- 2001-2005
  • Assistant Golf Coach for Rancho Bernardo High School- 2001
  • Assistant Coach for Scripps Ranch Girls Team 2005-2006
  • Assistant Coach for Serra High School Boys Team- 2005
  • Instructor for USA Camps at Pro Kids Golf Academy and Learning Center- 2003
  • Junior Camp Instructor- 2001-Present
  • Attendee of Teaching Workshops and Seminars by Top 100 Golf Instructors
  • Became a Scratch Golfer in two years from age 15-17
  • Rancho Bernardo High School Standout
  • Course Record 63 at Carmel Mountain Ranch and 21 at Four Points GC
  • Played 3 Years for San Diego State University
  • Turned Professional in 2001.

    AWARDS and DEGREES
  • San Diego PGA Junior Golf Leader- 2005
  • Recognized as One of the Top 50 Junior Instructors in America--2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Apprentice Professional of the Year, San Diego Chapter PGA-2004
  • Certified Body Balance Teaching Professional
  • Became a PGA Member in January of 2005 by completing the PGA PGM Program.
  • Bachelor Degree in Economics from San Diego State University--2001



"This was the best Golf Camp I have ever been to. I learned more about my game and how to improve over the next few years. I wouldn't have changed a thing."-NL

"The format was great. We played a lot of golf on the course with Chris which was very helpful. I played the best round I have ever played this week." -JE

"Chris is very easy to talk to. I felt very comfortabel asking him questions about my game. He was right on about everything I was doing wrong and was very encoouraging of my strengths as well." -SH

"During our weeklong session with Chris all 4 of us shot our personal best scores during one of the rounds we played. That was fun!". -SZ