Can I get coaching remotely?

Yes. The academy website lists remote coaching as a service, and reviews mention Doug facilitating remote support for students outside the Cincinnati area.

Do you measure or analyze my swing before teaching?

Yes. Multiple reviews mention measurement and body-structure analysis at the start of lessons to identify specific swing problems.

What areas do you serve?

Their website lists Charlotte NC, Huntersville, Birkdale, and Ohio. The academy has been operating since 2013.

Spencer Golf Academy

Updated 2026-07-26 · 817 reviewed · 53 listed · Scored from 24 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(24) 72 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Junior Golf LessonsWomen's Golf LessonsSwing Analysis & Club Fitting TechOn-Course Playing LessonsIndoor Simulator LessonsGolf Academy / SchoolPrivate One-on-One Coaching

Services: Junior Golf Lessons, Women's Golf Lessons, Swing Analysis & Club Fitting Tech
Reviews: 24

What recent reviews say

Staff diagnose and fix swing issues with immediate, measurable results. Doug Spencer and his team (Dennis Wells, Matt Cannon, Jared) adapt instruction to each golfer's body and learning style, with students reporting score drops of 10+ strokes after attending academy sessions or lessons.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

knowledgeable instructors (Doug, Dennis, Matt, Jared)
personalized swing analysis and body-structure assessment
quick visible improvement in scores and technique
patient teaching style and attention to detail

knowledgeable-propersonalized-planimproved-scorespatient-teachingclear-communicationresults-driven

Best for: Golfers wanting measurable score improvement through personalized, body-aware swing coaching.

Strengths

Doug Spencer and named instructors with strong reputations
body-structure and swing analysis that produces immediate corrections
remote coaching available for out-of-area students
AimPoint green-reading certification

Worth knowing

Doug Spencer, founder; named instructors Dennis Wells, Matt Cannon, Jared
AimPoint green-reading certification
Swing measurement and body-structure analysis at lesson start
Remote coaching offered
Operating since 2013
Students report 9-hole average drops from 61 to 50, low round of 43 after academy attendance

What reviews say by service

Private One-on-One Coaching: Instructors adapt swing fixes to each golfer's body and natural feel; immediate visible gains.
Swing Analysis & Club Fitting Tech: Body-structure analysis and swing measurement identify root problems; reviewers see quick corrections.
Golf Academy / School: Multi-day academy sessions lead to sustained score improvements (examples: 61 to 50 average, 43 low round).
Junior Golf Lessons: Named instructors work with juniors and college-level players; feedback emphasizes patience and knowledge.
On-Course Playing Lessons: Limited mention but college golfers and Division I players report ongoing skill development.
Swing Analysis & Club Fitting Tech: AimPoint green-reading and clubfitting mentioned on website; swing analysis reviews praise diagnostic depth.

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.65 average across the 42 junior golf lessons businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 86

Review volume 61

Review recency 48

Review sentiment 65

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I get coaching remotely?: Yes. The academy website lists remote coaching as a service, and reviews mention Doug facilitating remote support for students outside the Cincinnati area.
Do you measure or analyze my swing before teaching?: Yes. Multiple reviews mention measurement and body-structure analysis at the start of lessons to identify specific swing problems.
What areas do you serve?: Their website lists Charlotte NC, Huntersville, Birkdale, and Ohio. The academy has been operating since 2013.

Contact

Phone: +1704-619-6883
Website: http://www.spencergolfacademy.com/
Address: 15801 Northstone Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-07-26

Opening hours

Monday: 09:00-20:00
Tuesday: 09:00-20:00
Wednesday: 09:00-20:00
Thursday: 09:00-20:00
Friday: 09:00-20:00
Saturday: 09:00-20:00
Sunday: 09:00-20:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Golf lessonsCoaching programsPlayer success coachingCollege recruiting guideClubfittingAimPoint green readingJunior programsJunior camps

Credentials claimed:AimPoint-Certified

Operating:2013

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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