World-Class Putting Instruction with David Orr at Flatstick Academy
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Flatstick Academy at Pine Needles
Flatstick Academy at Pine Needles offers an immersive, in-person experience led by world-renowned PGA TOUR putting coach David Orr. Recognized among the most respected golf putting schools, and a standout among golf putting schools North Carolina offers, this program is designed for players seeking lasting improvement on the greens.
David Orr putting instruction is known for its thoughtful, holistic approach, helping players refine both the technical and mental aspects of their game. Through personalized guidance and detailed analysis, students develop greater consistency, confidence, and control in their putting performance.
At the core of the Flatstick Academy experience are seven principles of putting performance: mental state, putting skills, stroke fundamentals, your putter, generating speed, managing direction, and movement strategy. Together, these elements create a complete and structured path to improvement, tailored to each individual player.
Hosted at Pine Needles, Flatstick Academy provides a refined setting that elevates the learning experience and reinforces its place among leading golf putting schools.
For more information, please visit FlatstickAcademy.com.
Your Flatstick Experience
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Arrival & assessment
1-on-1 instruction
Customized drills
Follow-up practice plan
Choose Your Session
1 Hour Session
The Private
Recommended for students looking for a “Quick Fix” with 1 or 2 key points to have a little something to work on!
2 Hour Session
The Tune Up
Recommended to those students looking for an hour of putting instruction and an hour of putter fitting/putter recommendation.
3 Hour Session
The Overhaul
Recommended for students looking for In-Depth Private Instruction, True Spec Golf Putter Fitting, and SAM PuttLab 6 and SAM 3D Stroke Evaluation.
Meet David Orr
David Orr is a PGA Professional, who has been teaching golf for the past 32 years, specializing in putting for the past 17 years. David has worked with more than 85 touring pros worldwide, amongst his most notable clients: Justin Rose, Hunter Mahan, Paul Casey, Suzann Pettersen, and Esther Henseleit. Plus numerous touring professionals from the PGA, PGA Champions, Korn Ferry, LPGA, Canadian, and other professional tours world-wide.
David is highly regarded amongst his colleagues and peers, as a “world-renowned” putting coach, a public speaker, and 3D putting researcher. As a result, Orr is often invited to present his Tour-Tested Putting Instruction/3D research at Coaching Summits, Conferences, Open Forums, PGA Sections, and Golf Venues throughout the Domestic US and abroad. Furthermore, he loves to share his experiences,
information, and insight, with the other golf instructors through his “Flatstick Academy Certified Instructor Program.” His website, www. flatstickacademy.com was launched in July of 2015 and is considered a “Super Value” amongst avid golfers and instructors alike.
Career Highlights:
Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor
Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in America – #18
Golf Digest Teacher By State – #1 in NC
2011 Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year
Coached 3 Ryder Cup Players
Coached 3 Solheim Cup Players
Coached an Olympic Silver Medalist
Coached 3 Players in the Top 25 OWGR Rankings
Coached 3 Players in the Top 30 Rolex Rankings
Coached a US Open Champion
Coached a US Mid-Amateur Champion
Coached 2 US Amateur Champions
Coached Multiple State Amateur Champions
Coached Over 1,000+ Collegiate Golfers – Division I, II and III.
Coached Multiple AJGA Top Ranked Juniors – Boys & Girls
Coached Multiple State High School Champions
Guest Speaker at Numerous Conferences, Seminars, and Summits World-Wide.
Ready to book your session?
Connect directly with David Orr to schedule your time at Flatstick Academy. Whether you’re refining your game or starting fresh, each session is tailored to your goals and experience.
Contact David Orr AT 919.740.9616