Proven at the Highest Level

Larry’s coaching includes guiding a 17-year-old to become the youngest player ever to qualify for the PGA Tour. He continues to develop elite juniors who have earned scholarships at top universities including Florida State, UCF, SMU, Miami, Michigan, Princeton, and UC Irvine.

Larry has also worked with PGA Tour professionals such as Ernie Els, Darren Clarke, Chris DiMarco, Donnie Hammond, Kelly Gibson, Fulton Allem, Jeff Freeman, and Cliff Kresge.

Working With Your Natural Abilities, Not Against Them

Every golfer faces unique physical challenges, and my approach is built around working with your natural abilities rather than against them. Through a Wright Balance Swing Analysis, I can identify whether someone is a low, mid, or upper core player—helping them to understand and optimize how their body naturally wants to swing the club. There is more than one way to swing a golf club.

Four Decades of Elite Competition Experience

My expertise comes from real-world performance at the highest level of professional golf. As a 40+ Year PGA Tour Veteran Member and 40 Year Member, PGA of America, I've competed where few golfers ever reach:

• Qualified for the PGA TOUR in 1981 at the last spring qualifying school
• PGA TOUR Q-School graduate four times: 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1996
• Finished top 125 Money List 12 times (1984-1993 and 1997-1998)
• Played in 525 PGA TOUR events with 283 career cuts made

As a nationally recognized Short Game Expert who led the PGA Tour in putting, I've faced the same pressure situations player's encounter—just at the highest level. That experience drives my teaching philosophy—I know what it takes to get the ball up and down when it matters most.

Unmatched Combination: Elite Player and Master Teacher

My expertise comes from an extraordinarily rare combination that few instructors can claim—world-class competitive experience paired with decades of dedicated teaching excellence.

Four Decades of Elite Competition As a 40+ Year Veteran Member PGA TOUR and 40 Year Member, PGA of America, I've competed at golf's highest level:

• Played in 7 U.S. Opens, 3 British Opens, 3 PGA’s, 2 Masters & 13 Players.
• Best finishes in Majors; 1992 British Open, T-12th, 1982 U.S. Open, T-15th
• Led the PGA Tour in putting (1990) and eagles (1985)
• 18 career hole-in-ones, seven in PGA TOUR events.
• Mentored by legends: Bob Toski, Peter Kostis, David Leadbetter, Jim McLean, Chuck Cook

Proven Teaching Excellence at Premier Facilities My teaching career demonstrates sustained success at golf's most prestigious venues:

• Director of Instruction, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando (10+ years) - maintaining their exacting standards
• Director of Instruction, Red Sky Golf Academy, Colorado (12 years) - longer tenure than predecessors Chuck Cook and David Leadbetter combined
• SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio Host (2013-2020) - "Rinker's Golf Tips"

The Complete System: Rinker's 5 Fundamentals

My ebook from 2017, "Rinker's 5 Fundamentals" forms the foundation of my instruction, creating a comprehensive system that develops every aspect of the game:

Putting - Build confidence on the green through better concepts and commitment
Short Game - Master those crucial scoring shots around the greens
Distance Wedges - Control your approach shots inside of 100 yards
Golf Swing - Develop a repeatable, efficient motion that works for you
Course Management - Make smarter decisions and learn how to self-diagnose on the golf course

What's Included in Your Instruction

Comprehensive Resources & Publications

• Complete e-book library: "Rinker's 5 Fundamentals," "The Upper Core Swing, Revised" and "The Journeyman"
• 600+ instructional videos on YouTube channel

Advanced Technology

• Personalized V1 Video Analysis using cutting-edge V1 Technology
• Frame-by-frame swing breakdowns and improvement plans
• Flightscope X3 Launch Monitor for ball and club data

Ready to Unlock Your Best Golf?

From PGA Tour starts and radio hosting to developing competitive talent, my goal is simple: help people make practical changes that unlock their best golf within their physical capabilities in every part of their game.

Get Started Today:

1. Visit our Golf Instruction page for complete program details and pricing
2. Schedule your session: Email LarryRinkerGolf@gmail.com or text/call 407-810-7489

Best Year on the PGA Tour: 1985
• Finished 30th on the final PGA TOUR Money List for the year.
• Won the J.C. Penney Mixed Team Classic with sister, Laurie Rinker.
• Tied for 2nd at the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach.
• Finished 3rd at the Players Championship and the Milwaukee Open.
• Led the TOUR in eagles with 14. Made 24 out of 30 cuts.
• Finished 19th in Ryder Cup points with six top tens in 1985.

Other Highlights
• 1994, 1997 Player Advisory Council, PGA TOUR.
• 1980 Mini-Tour Player of the Year, Golfweek Magazine.
• 1978 Southeastern Conference Champion. All SEC 1978 and 1979.
• Doug Beldon Award (Most Outstanding Graduating Athlete, U. of Florida)

3. Larry Rinker Florida Golf Schools

1-2-3 Hour Private Golf Lessons to 1-2-3 Day Golf Schools. 1-2-3 Day Private Golf Schools, Short Game Golf Schools, 1-2-3 Half Day Golf Schools, 1-2-3 Hour Group Golf Lessons, Putting Lessons, Junior Golf Lessons, and Corporate Outings. All Golf Instruction programs. 

2015-present. Director of Instruction, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando at Grande Lakes near Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios.

I would like to thank the PGA Tour membership along with Bob Toski, Peter Kostis, David Leadbetter, Jim McLean, Dr. Bob Rotella, Dr. Richard Coop, Chuck Cook, Fred Shoemaker, Stan Utley, Sean Foley, James Leitz, David Orr, James Sieckmann, Dr. Rob Neal, Dr. David Wright, and last but not least my family, my dad, Laine Jr., Lee, and Laurie for their help in making me the teacher that I am today. My philosophy is based on ALL my experiences with these great people.