Originally from the golf-rich community of Pinehurst, North Carolina, Matt Fields brings over two decades of elite coaching experience and a deep passion for player development to IJGA. A former collegiate player at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, Matt went on to compete professionally before transitioning into coaching as a Head Golf Professional. His career flourished at several of Pinehurst’s most respected clubs, including Pinewild Country Club, Talamore Golf Club, Pinehurst Plantation, and The Mid South Club.
Matt’s dedication to helping players grow, both on and off the course, sparked his passion for instruction and led him to IJGA, where he played a pivotal role in developing many top-ranked juniors. Now returning to IJGA Bishops Gate as Director of Golf Instruction, Matt leads the academy’s coaching program with a wealth of knowledge and experience, having taught over 50,000 lessons across the U.S. and internationally.
He holds multiple coaching certifications, including PGA Certified Professional, Hank Haney Certified Coach, Gary Gilchrist Certified Coach, Putting Zone Certified Coach, and Mach 3 Speed Training Certification. With international coaching experience in more than 10 countries, Matt has also trained fellow coaches and built elite junior golf programs worldwide.
