Trained by Butch Harmon, ranked among GOLF Magazine’s Top 100, and a coach to PGA Tour champions, Justin Parsons teaches at Sea Island, Georgia. Here is an overview of his background, his teaching method, and a summary of his lessons.
Who is Justin Parsons?
Justin Parsons is a golf instructor from Killinchy, Northern Ireland. He is Master Instructor at the performance center in Sea Island, in Georgia, and a Titleist ambassador.
He coaches many PGA Tour players, including Louis Oosthuizen, Brian Harman, Harris English, and Davis Love III.
The Journey of Justin Parsons, a Teacher Trained by Butch Harmon
From Dubai to Sea Island
Starting in 2008, he headed up the coaching program at the Butch Harmon School of Golf in Dubai, where he learned the trade from Butch Harmon and Claude Harmon III. He joined Sea Island in 2019. He specializes in 3D analysis and physical ability assessment.
Career Highlights
- Ranked among GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Instructors in 2024 and 2026.
- Ranked among the top 50 golf instructors in the United States by Golf Digest (2026–2027).
- TPI Level 3 Certified.
Justin Parsons' Method: Mastering the Basics
Justin Parsons starts with a simple observation: your stance drifts without you even realizing it. After a few bad shots or a few days of wind, you move the ball back, and then you keep doing it. So he suggests some easy checkpoints—both on the driving range and on the course—to help you regain a consistent stance.
Justin Parsons' Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Ball Position (Ball Position by Club): Check Your Ball Position at the Driving Range and on the Course.
- Transition (Downswing and Transition): Swing Transition: Three Key Points from the Butch Harmon School.
Titleist also filmed Cameron McCormick, Jason Baile and Trillium Rose.
FAQ About Justin Parsons
Who is Justin Parsons?
Justin Parsons is a Northern Irish golf instructor, a Master Instructor at the Sea Island Performance Center in Georgia, and a Titleist ambassador.
Which players does Justin Parsons coach?
Sea Island specifically mentions Louis Oosthuizen, Brian Harman, Harris English, Davis Love III, Branden Grace, and Luke List.
What is his connection to Butch Harmon?
He headed up the teaching program at the Butch Harmon School of Golf in Dubai starting in 2008, where he was trained by Butch Harmon and Claude Harmon III.
What lessons by Justin Parsons can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Two lessons summarized: controlling ball position (Titleist) and three reference points for the transition (Butch Harmon School).
