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Guiding the Next Generation of Golfers

Mike Hicks Golf started with one clear goal—share real tour experience with young players who want to get better on the greens. After 42 years as a professional caddie, including the iconic 1999 U.S. Open win with Payne Stewart, Mike knew he had more to give. Two years into retirement, he launched this business to help junior and college athletes sharpen their short game with clear, one-on-one instruction.

We’re based in Kingsport, TN, and Mike runs the business solo. That means when you book a session, you’re working directly with someone who’s walked thousands of rounds with top players. There’s no fluff—just honest advice, sharp tools, and reliable guidance you can count on. We focus on what most instructors overlook: putting.

It’s the difference-maker in your round, and it’s where many young golfers fall behind. Mike created this business to fill that gap. Through services like The Arc Master, Putting Instruction, Aim Point Instruction, and the Tour Caddie Collective, we bring meaningful instruction straight from the tour to your game. You’ll leave every session with a clearer stroke, better green reads, and more confidence where it matters.

We’re here to support the next generation of athletes with dependable training built on decades of experience, not trends. Looking ahead, our goals are simple: grow our client base, increase monthly revenue, and keep helping players develop putting skills they can trust when it counts. We appreciate your interest in Mike Hicks Golf. Let’s work together to build your short game the right way.

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What Drives Mike Hicks Golf

Our Values

Commitment to Improvement

Commitment to Improvement

We believe growth never stops. Whether you’re a junior golfer aiming for the next level or a seasoned college athlete fine-tuning your short game, we’re committed to helping you get better. Every session is focused on steady progress—no fluff, just the real work that leads to results. We pay close attention to the details, because that’s where the breakthroughs happen.

Excellence in Instruction

Our instruction is rooted in real experience—not just theory. Mike brings 43 years of caddie experience at the game’s highest level. His teaching style is clear, practical, and tailored to each athlete’s game. We keep things simple, but never shallow. You’ll get feedback that makes sense and coaching you can apply right away.

Passion for the Game

Golf has shaped Mike’s life, and that passion shows in every lesson. We care about the sport, the players, and the work it takes to get better. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to share knowledge and help others enjoy the game more. That energy is what fuels our sessions and creates a learning environment that’s motivating and real.

Results-Oriented Mindset

We focus on measurable gains. Whether it’s making more six-footers or learning to read slopes with confidence, we set goals and build plans that lead to progress. Our mindset is performance-driven, because we know you want to put your work to use when it counts.

Customer-Centered Service

Every client gets our full attention. Mike runs the business himself, so when you sign up, you’re not passed off to someone else. You get real-time, real feedback, and real guidance from someone who’s been inside the ropes. Your experience matters, and we build every session around making it count.

Meet the Instructor

Mike Hicks brings over four decades of tour-level experience straight to the practice green. As a former professional caddie, he spent 42 years inside the ropes, including a career-defining win with Payne Stewart at the 1999 U.S. Open. After retiring, Mike launched Mike Hicks Golf with one goal—to give junior and college players the kind of reliable, one-on-one putting instruction that’s often missing.

When you book a session, you’re working directly with Mike, not a team of rotating instructors. His approach is simple: focus on what matters, skip the fluff, and give players the tools to putt with purpose. From grip and stance to green reading and rhythm, Mike offers straight answers backed by real tour experience.

Mike Hicks

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