Larry Rinker Golf

Total Game Golf Instruction That Delivers Results

Larry brings an extraordinarily rare combination to golf instruction, having competed in 525 PGA Tour events, made 283 cuts, and amassed over 20,000 hours of teaching experience. With this dual perspective, he delivers both the wisdom gained through professional competition and seasoned teaching skills to improve your total game.

Most importantly, Larry knows what it takes to get the ball up and down, having led the PGA Tour in putting in 1990. As both a competitor and short game golf instructor, he provides elite-level instruction that transfers directly to the course.

In addition, Larry Rinker Florida Golf Schools has been recognized by Golf Digest as an Editors’ Choice for Best Golf Schools and Academies in America.

A Comprehensive Total-Game Approach

Building on this foundation, Larry’s instruction is structured to improve every area of performance—combining the precision of a short game golf instructor with the vision of a total game coach.

Complete Game Instruction: From putting through full-swing mechanics, built on Tour-tested experience and over 20,000 hours of teaching.

Specialized Short Game: As a leading short game golf instructor, Larry helps you save shots inside 100 yards—where scores are truly made.

Mental Game Coaching: Strategies developed through decades of competition and work with top sports psychologists.

On-Course Application: Playing lessons and course management sharpen decision-making and self-coaching during real rounds.

Cutting-Edge Instruction with Wright Balance®

Going beyond traditional methods, Larry integrates Wright Balance® Technology to deliver instruction based on how your body is designed to move.

This system identifies whether you are an upper core, mid core (Tour Model), or low core player. As a result, instruction is personalized—never one-size-fits-all—and builds a swing that is natural, repeatable, and efficient.

Teaching Locations During Renovation (May–October)

Larry Rinker serves as Director of Instruction at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, where the golf course and practice facilities are currently closed for renovations May through October.

During this period, instruction continues at nearby Marriott’s Grande Vista, with full-day golf schools conducted at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club at the Marriott World Center.

Both locations are just minutes from Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios, providing an ideal setting to train with a proven short game golf instructor while improving your entire game through 1-, 2-, or 3-day golf schools.

Ultimately, Larry Rinker combines the rare perspective of an elite PGA Tour competitor and experienced coach to deliver instruction that transforms total game performance. As a trusted short game golf instructor, he helps golfers lower scores, improve consistency, and get the ball up and down more often.