Okay so here’s what went down today. I was scrolling through golf forums, right? Kept seeing this dude David Abell pop up. People arguing whether he’s actually a top golf teacher or just hyped. Figured I’d dig into it myself, see what’s real.
The Initial Hunt
First step, obviously, hit up Google. Typed in “David Abell golf instructor”. Tons of stuff came back, felt a bit overwhelming. Saw he works at some big Florida resorts, sounds fancy. But like, working at a nice place doesn’t automatically make you top tier, you know? Needed more.
Tried searching for “David Abell awards” or “David Abell rankings”. Hit more paywalls than actual info. Seriously annoying. Golf digest lists? Didn’t see him on the big national ones. Saw maybe some local Florida “best of” nods, but nothing screaming “TOP teacher in the world!”
Digging into Credibility
Okay, no major awards jumping out. What about his actual certifications? Went looking. Found he’s a PGA Master Professional. Okay, that is a big deal. Only like, 300 people in the whole PGA have that? Means he put in serious work, passed some tough exams. Point in his favor for sure.
Then I poked around his social media. Saw some posts where he explained swing mechanics. Made sense to me, but I’m not a pro. Saw loads of thank you posts from regular folks. Things like “Finally broke 90 thanks to David!” or “He fixed my slice in one lesson!”. That stuff feels genuine. People don’t lie about that. So, clearly helps people get better. Another point.
The Big Question Mark
But here’s the rub. What defines “top”? The internet says “top 100”, but I dunno. Found articles talking about how many tour players he coaches regularly. Couldn’t find concrete proof of him being the main guy for a bunch of famous PGA Tour winners. Maybe he’s helped them occasionally? Saw he coached some big names early on, like back in the day? Hard to tell. The really big-name current players? Didn’t see him listed as their primary coach. This part was fuzzy.
Reaching Out (Sorta)
Thought about trying to contact him, but then remembered I don’t have time for that. Checked his lesson fees instead. Dude is not cheap. Like, way more than the guys at my local muni. But then, he works at high-end resorts. The price kinda made sense for that environment. People are paying it, seems like. So he’s got a strong reputation in those circles.
The Verdict I Landed On
After bouncing around all day, clicking links, getting frustrated when sites crashed… here’s where my head’s at:
- Is David Abell a top teacher? Heck yes, absolutely. The PGA Master Pro title is legit proof. His student feedback is overwhelmingly positive. He clearly knows his stuff and helps golfers improve. That’s the core job.
- Is he “TOP” like one of the 2 or 3 most famous in the world? Ehh… Maybe not at that absolute peak name recognition level where everyone knows him instantly. But he’s definitely elite, highly respected, and probably top-tier within his specific sphere at those high-end resorts and among serious amateurs who seek him out.
So overall? Definitely a top golf teacher. Just maybe not in the tiny, tiny club of household names. But he’s the real deal for sure. Found a ton more respect for the guy after doing this. The internet noise was confusing, but looking at his results and credentials? Solid.
