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Don Sargent, “Sarge”, is the Director of Golf Instruction at legendary Scioto Country Club, in Columbus, Ohio. Don’s 30 plus years of teaching experience have proven successful to golfers of every level. A PGA professional since 1988, Don has mentored and taught under many of the finest teachers in the history of the game.

  • A Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructors in America
  • Recognized by Golf Digest as the #1 Teacher in Ohio
  • 5 Time Southern Ohio PGA Teacher of the Year 
  • 2016 and 2021 PGA of America’s National Teacher of the Year Finalist
  • 2024 S.O.P.G.A. Hall of Fame

Bo Hoag, PGA Tour

LPGA Senior Tour

Bob Sowards

PGA Club Professional
8 time National PGA Club Professional of the Year

About Don Sargent

Bio, Recent Awards, and Articles featured in Golf.com Publications

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Big results today Don! I had a 74 with three birdies. My new stronger grip is giving me much more distance. Drove it to the top of the hill on 12 and on 13 I had 105 left. More work to do but it’s sure is fun! Thanks!!

    Matt V.

  • "Sarge on range after 2nd round of q-school it clicked in. I freaking got it, finally!"

    Bob Sowards, PGA Sr. Player

  • Since our 2 lessons, I’ve had a 78, 79 and today, a 76 on OSU Scarlet.

    Tim Maglione

  • I took a lesson from you back in early August and you quickly put the fun back into my game (I had been really struggling all year). I feel like I have my favorite hobby back and I can’t tell you how much fun it has been to play good golf again. I will definitely be back often!

    Nathan F

  • Thanks so much for your help this morning. Shot 73 this afternoon, hit 13 greens and burned the edge on 5 other putts! Didn’t miss a single drive left either. Feeling confident again and just wanted to let you know much I appreciate your help.

    Drew Engler

  • I strongly believe in ongoing instruction and have taken lessons from dozens of teaching professionals. Don Sargent is one of the best teachers I know. He thoroughly understands the golf swing and communicates simple solutions to fix any issue. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to improve their game.

    Jeff DeLeone, Columbus, Ohio

  • Sarge has been a tremendous influence in my teaching career and personal game. The knowledge that he brings to the table is unprecedented and backed up by his list of clients.

    Parker Reeves, Assistant Golf Coach James Madison Univ.

  • Thank you my friend! Just shot 3 under at NACC. First time breaking par! Owe it to you. Only missed 3 fairways!

    Nick L

  • Sarge has been an integral part of both of my sons development in competitive junior golf. His teaching philosophy, rooted in fundamentals, builds upon a student's natural swing. Sarge is the "go-to" teacher for elite junior golfers in Central Ohio.

    Scott Miller, Father of Dalton and Miles

  • I have been working hard on keeping the club square and played yesterday. Although I shot 73, I hit the ball the best in years. The ball is coming off the face with more power and control than I can remember. Thanks again for your help!

    Dave Smith, Indiana, Pa

  • Your fulcrum thought seem to work immediately for me. My index will probably drop by at least a stroke when the next revision comes out on Monday. I don't think I'm exaggerating one bit when I say this may be one of the best tips I've ever gotten. Thanks again!

    John Doty

  • A great teacher inspires his student to learn and conveys more than simply the lesson, creates enthusiasm & excitement about the task at hand, he shares his vision about how the lessons will change the student for the positive. Thank you for being a great teacher.

    Phil Nick

  • Big results today!

    Big results today Don! I had a 74 with three birdies. My new stronger grip is giving me much more distance. Drove it to the top of the hill on 12 and on 13 I had 105 left. More work to do but it’s sure is fun! Thanks!!

    Matt V.

  • Bob Sowards

    "Sarge on range after 2nd round of q-school it clicked in. I freaking got it, finally!"

    Bob Sowards, PGA Sr. Player

  • You are a miracle worker !

    Since our 2 lessons, I’ve had a 78, 79 and today, a 76 on OSU Scarlet.

    Tim Maglione

  • Put the fun back into my game!

    I took a lesson from you back in early August and you quickly put the fun back into my game (I had been really struggling all year). I feel like I have my favorite hobby back and I can’t tell you how much fun it has been to play good golf again. I will definitely be back often!

    Nathan F

  • Feeling confident again

    Thanks so much for your help this morning. Shot 73 this afternoon, hit 13 greens and burned the edge on 5 other putts! Didn’t miss a single drive left either. Feeling confident again and just wanted to let you know much I appreciate your help.

    Drew Engler

  • One of the best

    I strongly believe in ongoing instruction and have taken lessons from dozens of teaching professionals. Don Sargent is one of the best teachers I know. He thoroughly understands the golf swing and communicates simple solutions to fix any issue. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to improve their game.

    Jeff DeLeone, Columbus, Ohio

  • Tremendous influence

    Sarge has been a tremendous influence in my teaching career and personal game. The knowledge that he brings to the table is unprecedented and backed up by his list of clients.

    Parker Reeves, Assistant Golf Coach James Madison Univ.

  • Owe it to you

    Thank you my friend! Just shot 3 under at NACC. First time breaking par! Owe it to you. Only missed 3 fairways!

    Nick L

  • Sarge is the “go-to” teacher

    Sarge has been an integral part of both of my sons development in competitive junior golf. His teaching philosophy, rooted in fundamentals, builds upon a student's natural swing. Sarge is the "go-to" teacher for elite junior golfers in Central Ohio.

    Scott Miller, Father of Dalton and Miles

  • Hit the ball the best in years

    I have been working hard on keeping the club square and played yesterday. Although I shot 73, I hit the ball the best in years. The ball is coming off the face with more power and control than I can remember. Thanks again for your help!

    Dave Smith, Indiana, Pa

  • One of the best tips I’ve ever gotten

    Your fulcrum thought seem to work immediately for me. My index will probably drop by at least a stroke when the next revision comes out on Monday. I don't think I'm exaggerating one bit when I say this may be one of the best tips I've ever gotten. Thanks again!

    John Doty

  • Thank you for being a great teacher

    A great teacher inspires his student to learn and conveys more than simply the lesson, creates enthusiasm & excitement about the task at hand, he shares his vision about how the lessons will change the student for the positive. Thank you for being a great teacher.

    Phil Nick

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