Eric J. Mac Donald

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Join date: Apr 4, 2019

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Hi, I’m Eric, a PGA Specialized Teaching and Coaching Professional with 10+ years of experience working at Florida and New England golf courses. I have a broad set of tools and skills at my disposal to help golfers of all levels and abilities including multiple certifications in TPI, SuperSpeed Golf, TrackMan, FlightScope, SAM Putt Lab and ADM. I also have an MBA from Boston University.

I was recently awarded the 2023 Southeast Chapter of the South Florida PGA, Assistant Professional of the Year.

I attribute my professional success to the fact that I love what I do. Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile, and please feel free to reach out to me at ericmacdonald@pga.com.

Posts (89)

Jun 29, 2025 ∙ 2 min

Scoring Mindset: How I Coach Golfers to Think Like Champions on the Course

This post breaks down how I help players develop the Scoring Mindset—a system of routines, reflections, and mental triggers that work when it matters most.

Jun 21, 2025 ∙ 2 min

Transforming Practice: How I Help Golfers Lower Scores With Data, Drills, and Real-World Application

Too many golf tips online sound like this: "Keep your head down." "Swing easy." "Don't overswing." While these phrases are common, they rarely create lasting improvement. As a PGA Professional and Lead Assistant Golf Professional at The Old Course at Broken Sound, I’ve found that meaningful progress comes from data-driven training, customized drills, and real-world scenarios.

Jun 15, 2025 ∙ 2 min

Why You Chunk or Blade Your Wedges—and How to Fix It

If you’ve ever stood over a wedge shot just yards from the green and ended up chunking it short—or worse, blading it across the green—you’re not alone. These frustrating misses are common even for seasoned golfers. The good news? They’re usually caused by a few identifiable—and fixable—mistakes.