Elite Player Development

Cressend Golf Performance offers private golf lessons, junior development, competitive player training, and online coaching in Evans, GA. Led by PGA certified instructor and tour coach Gary Cressend, our programs focus on structured development and long-term improvement.

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About The Coach

Gary Cressend is a PGA Professional with more than 2 decades of coaching experience. For 22 years, he served as a Teaching Professional at Augusta Country Club, specializing in private lessons, junior development, and competitive player training.Gary has coached several players who have gone on to compete on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours. His honors include Georgia PGA North Chapter Teacher of the Year, the Georgia PGA Youth Player Development Award, and designation as a U.S. Kids Golf Master Teacher. His coaching philosophy focuses on structured player development, technical precision, and preparing golfers to perform at their highest level.

Testimonials

I have worked with Gary for several years. I am a husband, father and professional. Gary has helped me maximize my limited time, and I have dropped my handicap by 12 shots. More importantly, he has helped me enjoy the game so much more, and we will continue working together.
-Adam HatcherMost teachers at Gary’s level have a stable of students with similar swings. However, each of Gary’s students has a unique swing, even years after working with him. He takes your swing as it is and works to inject athletic feels that work for you and your body.His experience on the Tours and with some of the best Juniors has taught him the patience to understand what golfers go through during the brutal process of improvement. He’s not just a golf instructor. He is a true Coach.I started working with him three years ago when I decided to commit to competitive golf. This year I played in my first State Amateur, and I have no doubt I will compete in State and National events for the rest of my golf career or that he will be the only coach I ever have.His professionalism and patience are second to none. He is the best Coach I’ve seen in my golf experience.
- Gary OwenAs of 2026, I've been working with Gary for about 10 years. Gary is a massively important member of my team helping me with all aspects of my game. During our partnership he has helped me to qualify for 4 USGA national championships (three Mid-Amateurs and one Senior Open) and consistently perform well in national, regional and state events. I'm currently one of the top ranked senior amateurs in the world and give Gary a ton of credit for helping me to get there. Under his guidance, I'm confident I'll keep achieving my goals.While Gary is an expert in the playing aspects of the game, he also understands the competitive landscape and is a great partner to bounce ideas off of about anything related to competitive golf. He will also honestly tell you if something is out of his wheelhouse and with his network of contacts can guide you to the right people.I would recommend Gary to any competitive golfer regardless of whether they're looking to win a club championship or excel on the PGA Tour.
- Brian Quackenbush

Contact

Cressend Golf Performance
3001 McCrary Court
Suite 6
Evans, GA 30809706-799-7755
[email protected]

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