Lou Guzzi Golf Academy

Award Winning Instruction

Lou Guzzi
A Philadelphia PGA
"Teacher Of The Year"

Member of the National
PGA Instruction Committee

One of only 15 in Pennsylvania

One of only 10 in Pennsylvania

"Knowledge is power; The formula is simple, you learn the mechanics, these fundamental positions, you practice and practice and practice, and then they become natural."

- Lou Guzzi

Lou Guzzi is a Class A - Member of the PGA of America. In 2003, Lou was named the Philadelphia Section PGA Teacher of the Year, an award given by the PGA of America to a Professional who has performed outstanding service as a golf instructor in their section. Lou has also been added to Golf Magazines exclusive list of Top Regional Instructors in America, along with Golf Digests "Best Teachers in your State" for Pennsylvania and Golf Range Magazines Top 50 Golf Instructors in America.

Over the past 30 years Lou has had the opportunity to meet, study and mentor some of the greatest golf instructors in the world. In the 80's and 90's Lou had a successful tournament career, competing in US Open qualifiers, US Amateur & Mid-Amateur qualifiers, PGA Section Tournaments, along with Club Championships. With his passion for playing and teaching, Lou has taken his knowledge and tournament experiences and put it into his own unique package, working with some of the best PGA Professionals in our Philadelphia Section, along with many Club Champions, area celebrities, beginners, juniors and seniors. Lou is an excellent communicator, specializing in one-on-one instruction, bringing a dynamic teaching style to every lesson.

Lou writes instructional articles for Local and National Golf Magazines. He has also made several appearances providing Golf Tips on ABC, Channel 6 Action News in a segment called, "Tee Time", and on CBS Channel 3 with Beasley Reese on the Sports Zone. He has appeared on Comcast CN8 Sports providing Golf Tips and working as a Broadcaster with legendary broadcaster Lou Tilley and CN8's Kevin Walsh. Lou has also appeared in a commercial on The Golf Channel with Hall of Fame Teacher Bob Toski. Lou also provides Golf Tips for Golf Talk Live during the show and also on their website as their Official Director of Instruction.

Lou is a frequent speaker for the Philadelphia Section PGA, along with other PGA Sections, providing information about the business of Golf Instruction to fellow PGA Professionals.

Golf Talk Live

Education History

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Career Highlights

2003 Philadelphia Section "PGA Teacher of the Year"
Member National PGA Instruction Committee 2009-2010
Nominated 2003 & 2009 National "PGA Teacher of the Year"
Chairman of the Philadelphia PGA Teaching Committee
Named by Golf Range Magazine as a "Top 50 Golf Instructor in America"
Named by Golf Magazine as one of the "Top Regional Teachers in America"
Named by Golf Digest as one of the "Best Teachers in your State"
Nominated Golf Magazine "Top 100 Teachers in America "
Class A - Member of the PGA Of America
Member PGA Presidents Council
Director of Instruction - Talamore & Applecross Country Clubs
Director of Instruction - Golf Talk Live Radio Show #1 show in America
Director of Instruction - Experienced Golf Center Teaching Academy
2002 - 2005
Head Golf Professional - Flourtown C.C. 1992 - 2001
4 Time Club Champion
Low Round 64, Low Round for 9 holes 29 (-6)

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Darren Mills
PGA Teaching Professional
Director of Club Fitting

“Those who question the game ask; those who know the game answer!”
- Darren Mills

               Darren has spent the previous fourteen years here in the Philadelphia Section PGA as First Assistant Golf Professional at Northampton Country Club in Easton, PA. His leadership role in regards to all functions of the golf operation directly contributed to its performance and success. His wealth of experience in the area of teaching and club fitting will be a great addition to an already successful environment here at the Lou Guzzi Golf Academy and Talamore Country Club.

               Darren resides in Souderton, PA with his wife of fifteen years and their eleven year old daughter.

Career Highlights

Class A - Member of the PGA Of America

PGA Class A Member   Elected 1996

Taylor Made Elite Assistant Staff Member

Taylor Made Certified Club Fitter

Philadelphia PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Nominee 2007

PGA “Growth of the Game” National Council Member

Philadelphia PGA “Buddy Program” Participant

Active Participant in all Sectional and National Education and
Tournament Programs.

Annual Participant in both the Taylor Made Invitational and Adidas
Golf International Pro-Am’s since 1997

First Assistant Golf Professional Northampton Country Club, Easton,
PA 1995-2008

Assistant Golf Professional Hinsdale Golf Club, Clarendon Hills,
IL 1993-1995

Assistant Golf Professional Westmoreland Country Club, Wilmette,
IL 1991-1993

Career Low Round-65, Career Tournament Low Round-67,
Low Round for Nine Holes-29

Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley Service Volunteer

AED and CPR Certified

Play Golf America Volunteer

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Darren Mills
Golf Professional

267-252-0141
Darrenpga@hotmail.com