Michael Jacobs was voted by his peers as one of the 10 Best Teachers in America by Golf Digest, he is also one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America, Golf Digest’s Best Young Teacher in America and Golf Digest’s #1 Teacher in New York State. The PGA of America has recognized him as the 2025 National Award Winner for his contributions to education and teaching.  

He is the only golf instructor to have designed his own research software, which measures the forces and torques at work in a golf swing. He is the author of the Elements of the Swing, Swing Tips You Should Forget, and his latest release, The Science of the Swing. Michael has also published several academic papers with Dr. Nesbit, and is working on a comprehensive history of the golf swing.