University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Men’s Golf Alumnus Mark Blackburn Named No. 1 Teacher by Golf Digest
12/8/2023 9:48:00 AM | Men's Golf
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss golf alumnus Mark Blackburn recently earned the title of No. 1 Teacher by Golf Digest Magazine.
He earned the top spot in the publication's biennial ranking of the 50 Best Teachers in America.
"The Southern Miss Golf family is beyond excited for Mark, and all of his accomplishments throughout his career," said Southern Miss men's golf coach Eddie Brescher. "To be named No. 1 in anything is extremely difficult. Mark is such a great supporter of our program and an invaluable asset toward our program. I know Coach Sam Hall is looking down smiling about this fantastic news."
Blackburn earned his degree from Southern Miss in 1999 after a four-year career for the Golden Eagles' men's golf team. He earned two letters as a junior and senior, while competing in 11 tournaments for the school.
After graduating from Southern Miss, Blackburn entered the golf instruction career. Since 1999, Blackburn has mentored and coached some of the PGA's best, including Max Homa, Charlie Hoffman, Hudson Swafford, Trey Mullinax, Adam Hadwin and Chez Revie.
Blackburn earned induction into the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame last month.
He was also recognized as one of the best teachers on the PGA Tour when he received the 2020 PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year Award. He currently owns and operates the Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Ala.
He earned the top spot in the publication's biennial ranking of the 50 Best Teachers in America.
"The Southern Miss Golf family is beyond excited for Mark, and all of his accomplishments throughout his career," said Southern Miss men's golf coach Eddie Brescher. "To be named No. 1 in anything is extremely difficult. Mark is such a great supporter of our program and an invaluable asset toward our program. I know Coach Sam Hall is looking down smiling about this fantastic news."
Blackburn earned his degree from Southern Miss in 1999 after a four-year career for the Golden Eagles' men's golf team. He earned two letters as a junior and senior, while competing in 11 tournaments for the school.
After graduating from Southern Miss, Blackburn entered the golf instruction career. Since 1999, Blackburn has mentored and coached some of the PGA's best, including Max Homa, Charlie Hoffman, Hudson Swafford, Trey Mullinax, Adam Hadwin and Chez Revie.
Blackburn earned induction into the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame last month.
He was also recognized as one of the best teachers on the PGA Tour when he received the 2020 PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year Award. He currently owns and operates the Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Ala.
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