Gil Davis Golf will help you play great golf now!
ABOUT US:
Building Champions on the South Side: The Story of Gil Davis
With over 25 years of professional experience and a resume that reads like a "who’s who" of elite golf instruction, Gil Davis is bringing a world-class training experience to Oak Lawn. Currently based at Stony Creek Golf Course, Gil is entering a new chapter as he transitions his brand, Gil Davis Golf, into the SouthSide Golf Academy.
A Legacy of Excellence
Gil’s journey in golf has taken him from the prestigious East Bank Club to the high-tech bays of GOLFTEC in Palm Beach Gardens and Boca Raton. His expertise was honed under the mentorship of industry legends Hank Haney and Ed Bowe while serving as the Midwest Regional Instructor for ESPN Golf Schools. He also contributed his talents to the Nicklaus-Flick Golf Schools at Harborside.
His return to Marquette Park in 2023, following a successful 10-year tenure as Lead Instructor at the Chicagoland Golf Academy, was met with overwhelming success—reaffirming his status as a pillar of the local golf community.
Award-Winning Philosophy
Recognized as the 2022 Best Golf Instructor in Chicago and ranked by African American Golfer’s Digest as one of the top instructors in the country, Gil believes in a "foundation-first" approach. His philosophy is simple: by mastering solid fundamentals, you eliminate the majority of swing flaws. Gil ensures every student understands the cause and effect of their movements, providing a clear roadmap to improvement.
The Future: SouthSide Golf Academy
At SouthSide Golf Academy, Gil is blending traditional expertise with modern technology. Whether you are looking for:
In-Person & Online Coaching: Leveraging the CoachNow video analysis system for 24/7 progress tracking.
Professional Club Fitting: Ensuring your gear matches your game.
Custom Equipment: Specialized entry-level builds to get you started right.
Competitive Coaching: For players ready to take their game to the next level.
Our Philosophy
We believe in building a solid foundation of fundamentals that is easy to understand and becomes the bedrock of your swing. Our process involves creating a short game and growing it into an effective, versatile, and powerful full swing. While your swing is being refined, we also work on your overall game and course management, because playing to the best of your ability, at any level, requires careful thought and an overall plan. When you learn course management from the beginning, you shoot lower scores and grasp the construction of your game better. Golf is the game of a lifetime and it's important to enjoy it from the beginning. Helping you to learn that is our main goal. So that whether you play occasionally or compete in tournaments, you will enjoy the journey.
