About Michael Breed

 

Michael Breed is one of the most dynamic, engaging and entertaining teachers in the game.

He is the host of “Course Record with Michael Breed” on CBS leading into PGA Tour coverage.  He is also a regular contributor to CBS Sports HQ. Michael also hosts "A New Breed of Golf" on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio weekday mornings from 9AM-12PM EST, and Sunday morning from 9-10 AM EST. Best of A New Breed of Golf airs on Saturday mornings from 9-10 EST. Michael's digital series, A New Breed of Golf is available on YouTube, along with regular instructional content on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Michael has led the way in development of digital golf instruction. He further serves as the Chief Digital Instructor for Golf Digest, where he is focused on innovating how the game is taught. He also oversees the "Golf Digest Best Young Teachers” program. He previously hosted The Golf Fix, on Golf Channel, their highest rated golf instruction series. Michael is also a member of the PGA of America and contributes to their digital broadcast of the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup.

Golf Digest has ranked him as the top instructor in New York State, and #10 in America. Golf Magazine ranks Michael in the Top 100 Instructors in America, and the PGA of America named him the National Teacher of the Year in 2012. The Metropolitan PGA Section has recognized Michael for a number of awards, including Teacher of the Year in 2000 and 2009, the only two-time winner of the award. He won the Horton Smith award in 2006, 2007, and 2017 and the Ely Callaway award in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Michael and his wife have two children, and live in Connecticut.

Career Highlights

  • 2012 PGA National Teacher of the Year
  • Currently ranked by Golf Digest as the #1 Teacher in New York State and #10 on Golf Digest's Iconic Top 50 Teachers list.
  • Former host of the hit TV Show “The Golf Fix” on the Golf Channel
  • In September of 2011, his second instructional book The 3-Degree Putting Solution was released through Penguin Group.
  • 2009 Metropolitan PGA Teacher of the Year
  • In May of 2008, his first instructional book “The Picture-Perfect Golf Swing” was released
  • 2006 and 2007 Metropolitan PGA Horton Smith Award Winner
  • Randolph-Macon College Hall of Fame Class of 2004
  • GOLF MAGAZINE Top 100 Instructor since 2003
  • Head Golf Professional at Sunningdale Country Club from 2001-2013.
  • Head Golf Professional at Birchwood Country Club from 1996 – 2001
  • 2000 Metropolitan PGA Teacher of the Year
  • Worked as an Assistant to Darrell Kestner at Deepdale Golf Club from 1992 – 1995
  • Played in the 1994 Greater Hartford Open on the PGA Tour
  • Assistant Golf Professional at Augusta National Golf Club from 1990 – 1992
  • Played a number of events on the Ben Hogan Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour) in 1991
  • Graduated from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia in 1985

Tour Pros

Michael has worked with over 30 touring professionals and nearly 100 PGA professionals. His players have won on the PGA Tour, Web.com Tour (formerly the Nationwide Tour), LPGA and mini tours.

 

What's in the Bag

I am currently playing all Titleist clubs, and the golf ball too. I am so fortunate to be affiliated with Titleist for over 20 years now. The GT Woods, T100 Irons, and SM10 Wedges create the best set Titleist has ever made for me. Every GT Wood, T Series Iron, and SM10 Wedge offer an optimal look and feel, and they're very user friendly. Regardless of your playing abilities, there is a perfect set of Titleist golf clubs for your game. 

 

 






Driver - Titleist GT2 10 degree loft, Fujikura Atmos Red shaft with Lamkin UTX Blue Grip

3 Wood - Titleist GT2 15 degree loft, Fujikura Atmos Red shaft with Lamkin UTX Blue Grip

5 Wood - Titleist GT2 18 degree loft, Fujikura Atmos Red shaft with Lamkin UTX Blue Grip

3/4 irons - Titleist U505 with KBS Tour 120 Shafts and Lamkin UTX Blue Grips

5-9 irons - Titleist T100 with KBS Tour 120 Shafts and UTX Blue Grips

Wedges

46 Degree | Vokey Wedge SM10 F Grind with 8 degrees of bounce with Lamkin UTX Blue Grip

54 Degree (bent to 53) | Vokey Wedge SM10 S Grind with 9 degrees of effective bounce with Lamkin UTX Blue Grip

60 Degree (bent to 58) | Vokey Wedge SM10 K Grind with 12 degrees of effective bounce with Lamkin UTX Blue Grip

Putter - Scotty Cameron Phantom 11.5 with SuperStroke Tour 2.0 Grip


Golf Ball - 2025 Titleist ProV1x, Play numbers 85 and 20