Jeff Kaneko, PGA.
Director of Instruction. Thirty years of teaching, ten of them as a Lead Instructor for Dave Pelz Golf, and a short game that has been trusted by tour players.
Thirty years, and a short game tour players trust.
Jeff brings more than 30 years of teaching experience to Traditions, with deep expertise in the short game and putting. He spent over a decade as a Lead Instructor for Dave Pelz Golf and is featured in The Dave Pelz Putting Bible.
Along the way he has worked with professional golfers including Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Vijay Singh, and has appeared on Golf Channel programming.
His teaching centers on good fundamentals, balance and rhythm, and on making sure every student is playing properly fitted equipment. Just as much attention goes into building practice habits that hold up once the lesson ends. That approach built the club’s junior program, and has helped numerous juniors earn college scholarships.
Credentials and recognition.
Certifications
- PGA Member
- U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach
- Certified PGA Youth Safety Advocate
- North Georgia Certified Academy Instructor
- Georgia PGA Senior Division Past President
Recognition
- Five-time Honorable Mention, Top 50 Kids Instructors in the U.S.
- Nominated, Georgia Section PGA Teacher of the Year (2017)
- Five-time Mullins Cup team member
- Lead Instructor, Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools (10+ years)
- Has helped numerous junior golfers earn college scholarships
Away from the range: a former soccer player and a tournament poker enthusiast, Jeff is a father of two daughters and a grandfather, and spends his time away from the club on cruises with his wife Dale.
Work with Jeff.
Book a lesson online, or email Jeff directly to ask about junior camps or schedule a club fitting. The Academy runs five days a week, year-round.