John Montgomery III

About the coach

Native to Pittsburgh, PA, John L. Montgomery III stands as an elite figure in the professional golf and coaching worlds. Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the 'Best Young Coaches in America,' John is best known for his distinctive coaching style that champions the foundation of golf. Applying that as a Lead Coach with Celebration Golf Academy, John's mission is to inspire the next generation of golfers through a quarter-century of expertise, share his passion for the game, and offer high-quality coaching that melds innovative technology, performance measuring, and the spirit of sportsmanship. After a dedicated collegiate career at Alabama State University, John played as a full-time professional with numerous championship titles. This includes being a SWAC Medalist (2009), a SWAC Champion (2012), and a 4X SWAC first-team all-conference. John's passion soon materialized into coaching, including in South Korea for two years. This is complemented by becoming a PGA Associate, a USKids-certified coach, Scott Cowx certified, and TrackMan certified Level 1 and 2. Notably, John served as the Director of Instruction at Kings Ridge Golf and Country Club and the Head Golf Coach at Bishops Gate Golf Academy. In addition, he has worked with players on all major tours worldwide, such as PGA, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour, and Latin American tour, among others. During this time, John coached multiple Juniors who have competed and won on the US Kids tour, and several of his junior students have since gone to the best D1 and D2 colleges in the USA. Beyond the green, John’s social media presence has attracted a community of over 50,000 followers on Instagram, and his 6 video series “Through the Bag” on Golf Channel’s Golf Pass and appearance on the Golf Channel's Swing Expedition with Chris Como brought his expertise to a global audience.

Specialities

Sample Lesson

01.Original Videos

02.Analysis Videos

03.Other Videos

Videos

Move slow to learn fast!

Push fade (TrackMan breakdown)

Power from the ground up

6 exercises for your golf swing

Drill for hook miss

Great way to progress through swing changes

Putting

Chipping vs pitching

At home training drill

How to set up for a draw

Draw drill

Drill to help you get body through the ball

Distance wedge breakdown

6 steps to have a solid routine

Under plane?

Make swing changes faster

Quick drill for my over-swingers!

Control the low point of your swing

Impact zone training

A great way to “feel” how to shallow the shaft early in transition

Get the most out of your practice with this set up

My journey to hitting BOMBS 💣

My swing preferences

Understanding feedback from the golf ball

Routine routine routine!

Stop the early extension with this drill!

Control your wedge distance better with this tip!

Get more extension by using the ground

Poor Alignment: Biggest reason why golfers “lose it”

Perfect your take away with this drill.

3 quick tips to stop the slice!