BGA ANNOUNCEMENT 16 September 2025
Coach Scott Barla Named Golf Digest’s No. 1 Teacher in Indiana (2026–2027)
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Recognition earned through measurable player improvement and a data-driven coaching system.
Every two years, Golf Digest asks the top instructors across the country to name the best teachers in their states. After surveying several thousand teachers, we present the state winners from coast to coast. View Golf Digest Article >
Barla Golf Academy is proud to share that Coach Scott Barla has been named Golf Digest’s No. 1 Teacher in Indiana for 2026–2027. This honor reflects Scott’s measurable student results, advanced use of technology, and a clear, fundamentals-first coaching approach. Ready to train with Indiana’s top teacher? Let’s get to work.
Ready to train with a top teacher? Let’s get to work.
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Designation: Golf Digest No. 1 Teacher in Indiana (2026–2027) Golf Digest >
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Method: Data-driven coaching (launch monitors, biomechanics, on-course transfer)
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Students: Adults & juniors; competitive and recreational
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Focus: Data-driven coaching (launch monitors, biomechanics, on-course performance)
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Students: Adults & juniors; competitive and recreational golfers
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Coach Barla Awards
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Golf Digest No. 1 Teacher in Indiana, 2026–2027 Golf Digest
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2024 IN PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year Ferris State University
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2024 PGA Jr. League – Game Changer Award
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2023 PGA Jr. League – Game Changer Award
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2022 Ferris State PGM – Bill Strausbaugh Award Ferris State University
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2019 IN PGA Section – Player Development Award
Contact Coach Barla
Phone: 317-210-3499
Email: sbarla@barlagolfacademy.com

