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Learn backgrounds guiding athlete-centered coaching methods.

Find Your Balance... Find Your Game

Gig Hilton

USGTF Master Golf Instructor

Appointments Available Monday - Saturday
ghilton@saponagolfacademy.com | (336) 596-0446

Specialty Focus: Chipping, putting, short game. Leveraging Wright Balance Technology and Athletic Motion Analysis. All Skill Levels.

Philosophy

The Method

Through Wright Balance, I help golfers quantify and train balance— the unseen foundation of a repeatable, powerful golf swing. Balance influences setup, sequencing, ground interaction, and club delivery. When balance improves, golfers swing with more consistency, control, and confidence. Golf Instruction Built Around Your Body Every golfer moves differently. That’s why my instruction combines: Wright Balance analysis to identify how balance impacts your swing TPI physical evaluations to assess mobility, stability, and strength This allows lessons to be built around what your body can actually do—not a model swing or generic method. How I Coach Golfers Evaluate before we change Instruction is based on your physical capabilities, limitations, and goals—not trends or teaching systems.

Teach solutions, not positions I simplify the swing by removing unnecessary thoughts and mechanics that don’t serve your game. Connect lessons to the course Every lesson includes a clear practice plan so improvements transfer from the range to the golf course. Protect your game at all costs Never make the golfer worse. Changes must improve ball flight, contact, and confidence—immediately and long-term.

What Is Wright Balance?

Wright Balance is based on over 30 years of research by Dr. David Wright into how balance affects human movement and performance. Good balance is essential to all athletic performance, yet for years it was difficult to clearly define, measure, or teach. Wright Balance changes that by providing a way to measure and quantify balance—making it something that can be understood, trained, and improved.
At the core of Dr. Wright’s research is the principle that all people move athletically from their core. Every individual naturally operates from one of three core balance patterns: Upper Core, Middle Core, or Lower Core. Each pattern represents a different way the body organizes balance and movement.
There is no right or wrong core pattern. All three are represented among elite athletes and Hall of Fame performers. Success isn’t about changing who you are— it’s about understanding your natural balance pattern and learning how to perform at your best within it.
Curious which core pattern you are? If you’d like to improve your performance with clarity and confidence, feel free to contact me.

What To Expect

A Clear, Structured Path to Better Golf

Every lesson follows a proven process designed to identify what matters most in your swing—and improve it efficiently.

• Swing Evaluation- Your swing is analyzed using high-speed video and 3D technology to identify movement patterns, sequencing, and impact tendencies.

• Balance & Movement Profiling- We determine who you are as a golfer by measuring core balance and how you interact with the ground.

• Physical Screening (TPI)- A TPI assessment screens for mobility, stability, and strength limitations that influence your swing mechanics.

• Custom Solution Design- Based on your swing and physical profile, a personalized improvement plan is prescribed—no generic drills or positions.

• Test for Improvement- Changes are validated through retesting, ball-flight feedback, and movement efficiency to ensure measurable progress.

• Practice Plan & Routine- Each session ends with a clear, structured practice plan you can take to the range or course with confidence.

Rates & Packages

Gig keeps it simple and fun—great for players who want fundamentals that stick on the course.

Get In Touch

Start by calling Gig: (336) 596-0446

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Golf With Alex

Alex Buie

Golf Professional

Focus:

Junior lessons • Junior clinics • Individual lessons • Group clinics

Alex blends range reps with on-course decision making to turn practice into scoring.

Justin Malone

PGA Certified Professional – Golf Operations
Campbell University PGA/PGM Graduate

With over 25 years in the golf industry, I’ve helped more than 4,000 golfers improve their game through personalized lessons and clinics. My coaching focuses on how each golfer learns best — tailoring instruction to meet your goals and build lasting fundamentals. We’ll work together on grip, posture, and alignment to create consistent, effective practice habits and a more reliable swing.

I’m a proud volunteer at the Wyndham Championship and have earned top finishes in regional Pro-Am events, including:

🥇 1st Place – First Responders of the Triad Pro-Am (2020)

🥈 T-2 – CPGA Harrah’s Cherokee Pro-Am (2021)

Golf With Justin

Transform Your Game

Transform your golf game with our expert instructors who combine three decades of teaching experience with cutting-edge technology to help you find your balance and unlock your potential.

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