Logan Murphy

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
Other (Indicate specific awards below in 3-a)

Other awards won:
Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America — 2027–2028, GOLF Magazine Teachers to Watch — 2026–2027, and 2025 Gateway PGA Professional Development Award

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 600
Female: 300
Junior: 600

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
115

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
This year, I expanded player development opportunities at Oak Brook Golf Club through PGA HOPE Boot Camps and the High School 5-5-5 Development Program.

I launched two six-week PGA HOPE Boot Camps, each serving four golfers, to provide veterans with continued coaching beyond their initial PGA HOPE experience. The camps alternate practice-area instruction in putting, short game, and full swing with on-course coaching. This small-group format gives participants individual attention while helping them apply their skills, build confidence, and develop relationships that encourage continued participation in golf.

The High School 5-5-5 Development Program provided five weeks of structured group coaching, averaging eight players per session, to help golfers prepare for high school competition. The program emphasized skill development through purposeful drills and on-course application, helping players transfer what they practiced into competitive play. Every participant made their high school golf team.

Both programs give golfers a clear next step in their development, connecting instruction with opportunities to play and remain involved in the game.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
I keep students engaged by connecting instruction with purposeful practice, opportunities to play, and clear goals for continued improvement.

Logan Murphy Golf Performance Studio provides year-round coaching and practice opportunities, allowing students to continue developing through the winter. Individual coaching begins with an assessment and a plan based on each player’s goals and needs. I give students specific practice priorities and use TrackMan, video, 3D, and ground reaction force analysis when appropriate to help them understand their progress and what to work on between lessons.

At Oak Brook Golf Club, I co-run the 13U PGA Jr. League program with PGA Head Professional Mike Suhre, the 2025 PGA National Youth Player Development Award winner. Our program serves 150+ juniors, combining regular practices with team play. The team environment helps players build friendships and stay engaged, while our All-Star team provides an additional competitive opportunity. As lead instructor for PGA Junior Camps, I teach both Peewee and half-day formats, providing age-appropriate instruction and helping families become involved in our junior programming.

The High School Development Program connects skill-building drills with on-course application, giving motivated juniors structured preparation for team golf. Through PGA HOPE and PGA HOPE Boot Camps, I help veterans develop their skills and confidence while building connections through golf. The boot camps provide a next step with continued coaching and on-course experiences beyond the initial PGA HOPE program.

I also share student accomplishments and progress through social media, including my Instagram “Student Success” highlights. Recognizing achievements alongside ongoing coaching helps students feel supported and connected to our golf community.