Meet Coach Jill Briles-Hinton
Your Trusted Partner in Elevating Your Golf Game to New Heights
At JBHGolf, we’re dedicated to helping golfers of all ages and skill levels unlock their potential, lower scores, and genuinely enjoy the game. From first-time beginners to seasoned players refining their short game, mastering the mental game, and personalized instruction makes all the difference.
Led by Jill Briles-Hinton, an LPGA Tour veteran (1987–1998) with over $589,000 in career earnings, three runner-up finishes, and the recipient of the William and Mousie Powell Award given to the LPGA Tour member who embodies the LPGA spirit, our coaching draws on elite first hand experience. After a standout playing career, Jill served as Head Women’s Golf Coach at the University of Florida (2008 SEC Coach of the Year, guiding the Gators to an SEC Championship and multiple NCAA Regional titles), later coaching at Richmond and Randolph-Macon. As a proud LPGA Class A Teaching Professional since 2003, she passionately tailors lessons for juniors, adults, beginners, and advanced players alike, adapting to individual needs, physical considerations, and goals with expertise and enthusiasm.
My Journey in Golf – From Passion to Purpose
Golf captured me in the 1970s thanks to my dad, Joe, who equipped me with Patty Berg clubs and PGA lessons. That spark led to years of practice, tournaments, LPGA Tour success (12 exempt years), and a lasting lesson: structured short-game work turns good finishes into wins. After stepping away in 1998 to raise my son, I coached college teams, then shifted fully to teaching in 2012. In 2020, COVID took me to golf part time as I moved up the ranks in supply chain management – now offering hands-on lessons in the Elk River area while working retail.
- Early Roots: proper clubs, professional instruction, and endless practice built my foundation with a hit it hard obsession.
- LPGA Years: Qualified first try, competed 12 exempt seasons, mastering short-game drills to assist in potential victories.
- Teaching Today: College coaching post-1998, full-time instructor since 2012, now delivering lessons locally in Elk River.
Who I Teach in Golf & How
Who I Teach
Tailored for Every Golfer
From juniors building confidence with their first driver swings, to adults fixing basics like grip and stance, seniors sharpening their short game, and advanced players fine-tuning for peak performance—I welcome golfers of all ages and skill levels. No matter where you are in your journey, lessons are customized to you.
How I Teach
Personalized, Supportive & Fun
Every lesson starts with you—your goals, swing, and equipment. I provide hands-on guidance, clear feedback, and positive energy to make learning enjoyable. Whether adjusting stance on the range or refining putting feel, sessions focus on real improvement while keeping the vibe encouraging and light-hearted.
Equipment Note
Use What You Have—or Upgrade Smartly
No need for fancy new clubs to start. I work with your current equipment to build solid fundamentals first. When you’re ready, I offer practical advice on fitting and upgrades that truly match your swing and game—no pressure, just smart progress.
Ready to take your game to the next level?
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