Matt McClintic - Instructor

Matt McClintic is one of the newest members of the training team at Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy. He was born and raised in San Diego, California. He played football and baseball in High School and College before joining the Army. Matt served four years as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division where physical fitness and mental toughness are required to succeed.

Matt has been in the golf industry for 7 years in the Myrtle Beach area. He attended the Golf Academy of America-Carolinas and graduated in December 2006. Upon graduation he became the 1st assistant golf professional at Blackmoor Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, SC. Recently Matt comes to us from PGA Tour Superstore where he worked extensively in club repair and club fitting dealing with touring pros as well as the everyday golfer. As well as being a certified fitter for many of the top golf brands he is also a certified fitter for the SeeMore Putter Institute. His technical knowledge of the golf club and its components help maximize the potential in every player by ensuring they are fit for the right equipment.

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  • 15
    NOV
    Atkins Wins on NGA Carolina's Winter Series
    Congratulations to GNCGA tour player Matthew Atkins on his first professional victory in the NGA Carolina's winter series. Results »
  • 15
    NOV
    Follow Roberto Diaz at First PGA TOUR Event
    Good luck to GNCGA tour player Roberto Diaz playing this at the PGA TOUR's OHL Classic at Mayakoba. Leaderboard »
  • 23
    OCT
    Gutierrez Wins Charlotte Junior Challenge in Playoff
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Hector Gutierrez for winning in a playoff at the Charlotte Junior Challenge at Fox Den Country Club Statesville, NC, sanctioned by the HJGT. More Info »
  • 23
    OCT
    Martinez 2nd at Charlotte Junior Challenge
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Bernardo Martinez for winning 2nd place at the Charlotte Junior Challenge at Fox Den Country Club Statesville, NC, sanctioned by the HJGT. More Info »
  • 23
    OCT
    Gonzalez 3rd at Charlotte Junior Challenge
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Javier Gonzalez for winning 3rd place at the Charlotte Junior Challenge at Fox Den Country Club Statesville, NC sanctioned by the HJGT. More Info »
  • 23
    OCT
    Name Wins Charlotte Junior Challenge
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Ximena Name for winning 1st place at the Charlotte Junior Challenge at Fox Den Country Club Statesville, NC sanctioned by the HJGT. More Info »
  • 19-20
    OCT
    Good Luck to GNCGA Students
    Good Luck to GNCGA students playing the Charlotte Junior Challenge at Fox Den Country Club Statesville, NC sanctioned by the HJGT. More Info »
  • 1
    OCT
    Díaz Qualifies for OHL Classic at Mayakoba
    Congrats to GNCGA tour player Roberto Díaz on qualifying for the OHL Classic at Mayakoba, Mexico's only PGA TOUR event. Proud of you!
  • 30
    SEP
    Yoshio Yamamoto Wins on Coastal Players Tour
    Congratulations to GNCGA tour player Yoshio Yamamoto for his 1st place at the Coastal Players Tour, at the Thistle Golf Club, Sunset Beach, NC, shooting 70-64.
  • 30
    SEP
    Congratulations GNCGA Students
    Congratulations to GNCGA students Bernardo Martinez, Hector Gutierrez, Javier Gonzalez, Ximena Name and Fiona Hebbel for their results at the Myrtle Beach Junior Challenge, sanctioned by the HJGT. View results: Boys 15-18 Division | Boys 11-14 Division | Girls 15-18 Division
  • 22
    SEP
    Congratulations GNCGA Students
    Congratulations to GNCGA students Javier Gonzalez and Ximena Name for their 1st place and Fiona Hebbel for her 3rd place at the UNC Finley Golf Course, sanctioned by the North Carolina Junior Golf Tournament Series.
  • 21
    SEP
    Good Luck to GNCGA Students
    Good Luck to GNCGA students playing the UNC Tarheek Junior at UNC Finley Golf Course, Chapel Hill, NC.
  • 17
    SEP
    Yamamoto Wins on NGA Tour - Carolina Series
    Congratulations to GNCGA Professional Yoshio Yamamoto for his 1st place at the Black Bear Golf Club, sanctioned by the NGA Tour Carolina Series, shooting 64-67. View Results »
  • 17
    SEP
    Atkins Finishes 3rd on NGA Tour - Carolina Series
    Congratulations to GNCGA Professional Matt Atkins for his 3rd place at the Black Bear Golf Club, sanctioned by the NGA Tour Carolina Series. View Results »
  • 16
    AUG
    Yamamoto Finishes 2nd in Mexico
    Congratulations to GNCGA tour player Yoshio Yamamoto for his second place at the GPS 2013 at the Santa Anita Club de Golf, Guadalajara, Mexico sanctioned by the PGAM. View Results »
  • 30
    JUL
    Diaz Ties Course Record En Route to Victory
    Congratulations to Roberto Diaz for earning his second Coastal Players Tour victory. Diaz fired a 64 (-8) in round two to come from seven shots back and get the win at Myrtlewood. His score tied the course record on the 7,015 yard Palmetto Course. View Results »
  • 30
    JUL
    Hernandez Ties for Third at Charleston Junior Open
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Fran Hernandez on his T3 at the Charleston Junior Open sanctioned by the HJGT. View Results »
  • 24
    JUN
    Hernandez 2nd place at the GNCGA Jr Shootout
    Congratulation to GNCGA student Fran Hernandez for his 2nd place at the GNCGA Jr Shootout at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, S.C sanctioned by the HJGT. View Results »
  • 17
    JUN
    Diaz Wins Televisa Players Championship 2013
    Congratulations to Roberto Diaz for his 1st Place shooting -13 at the Televisa Players Championship 2013 in Acapulco, México. View Results »
  • 25-27
    MAY
    Good Luck GNCGA Students
    GNCGA students will be playing the Bridgestone Golf Tournament of Champions at Grand Cypress, Orlando, Florida sanctioned by the IJGT. View Leaderboard »
  • 20
    MAY
    Martinez 2nd at the Bluffton Jr. Open
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Bernardo Martinez for his 2nd place at the Bluffton Jr. Open at Crescent Pointe GC, sanctioned by the HJGT. View Leaderboard »
  • 21
    APR
    Atkins PBC Player of the Year
    Matt Atkins chosen Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year! Congratulations. Read More »
  • 22
    APR
    Martinez Wins Western PA Major
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Bernardo Martinez for his win at the Western PA Major at Nemacolin, sanctioned by the IJGT. Proud of you! View Leaderboard »
  • 22
    APR
    Ruiz 3rd at Western PA Major
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Luis Ruiz for his 3rd Place at the Western Pa Major at Nemacolin, sanctioned by the IJGT. Great Job! View Leaderboard »
  • 22
    APR
    Hernandez & Jauregui Get Top-10s at Western PA Major
    GNCGA students Fran Hernandez and Rafael Jauregui finished 7th and 8th place at the Western Pa Major at Nemacolin, sanctioned by the IJGT. View Leaderboard »
  • 22
    APR
    Gardner Low Amateur
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Anthony Gardner for the Low Amateur at Myrtle Beach National South Creek, sanctioned by the Coastal Players Tour.
  • 22
    APR
    Bercum 2nd at Myrtle Beach National South Creek
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Mauricio Bercum for his 2nd place Myrtle Beach National South Creek, sanctioned by the Coastal Players Tour. Good Job!
  • 20-21
    APR
    GNCGA Students Playing Western PA. Major
    Good Luck to GNCGA students playing the Western PA. Major at Nemacolin, sanctioned by the IJGT. View Leaderboard »
  • 1
    APR
    Come Visit GNCGA at the Valero Texas Open
    GNCGA will be at the Valero Texas Open promoting our boarding and non-boarding full time and summer programs. Visit us in the Interactive Golf Zone and enjoy a free lesson from our certified coaches.
  • 18
    MAR
    GNCGA Students at Hilton Head Jr. Shootout
    Good Luck to GNCGA students playing the Hilton Head Jr. Shootout at Eagle´s Point Golf Club. More Info»
  • 18
    MAR
    Yamamoto Qualifies For PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Event
    Congratulations to Yoshio Yamamoto for Monday Qualifying for this week's TransAmerican Power Products CRV Open from the Atlas Country Club in Guadalajara, México.
  • 18
    MAR
    China Golf Show
    Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy will be at the China Golf Show in Beijing . Come and Visit us st Booth #C731. More Info»
  • 14
    MAR
    Diaz and Yamamoto Competing in Mexican Golf Open
    Good Luck to Roberto Diaz and Yoshio Yamamoto playing the 55th Mexican Golf Open, sanctioned by the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, to be played at the Club de Golf Mexico. View Leaderboard»
  • 14
    MAR
    Atkins Wins Medalist Honors
    Atkins Claims Individual Medalist Honors at 16th Annual Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate. Congratulations! Read More»
  • 10
    MAR
    Greg Norman to Help Develop China's Olympic Golf Team
    The China Golf Association (CGA) has appointed Greg Norman as the exclusive advisory coach to the China National Golf Team in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. Read More»
  • 4
    MAR
    Yamamoto Wins TPC March Shootout
    Congratulations to tour player Yoshio Yamamoto for winning the TPC March Shootout at TPC Eagle Trace, Coral Spring, Florida. View Leaderboard»
  • 20
    FEB
    Yamamoto Wins on Golfslinger.com Tour
    Congratulations to Tour player Yoshio Yamamoto for winning the Jacaranda East Shootout at Plantation, Florida. View Leaderboard»
  • 15
    FEB
    Diaz Earns Full Exemption to PGA Latinoamérica 2013
    Congratulations to Roberto Diaz for finishing T13 at the Qualifying Tournament USA and earning a full exemption on the PGA Latinoamérica 2013. View Leaderboard»
  • 8
    FEB
    Kiawah Island Jr Challenge
    GNCGA students will be playing the Kiawah Island Jr Challenge, at Cougar Point, Kiawah Island, S.C, sanctioned by the HJGT Good Luck Tomorrow! View Leaderboard»
  • 4
    FEB
    Ruiz Wins VI Copa Yucatan
    Congratulations to GNCGA student Luis Ruiz for his win at the VI Copa Yucatan, in Merida, Mexico sanctioned by the FMG. Proud of you!
  • 2
    FEB
    VI Copa Yucatan
    GNCGA students will be playing Feb 2-4 the VI Copa Yucatan, at the Yucatan Country Club, Merida Yuc. sanctioned by the FMG. Good Luck!
  • 16
    JAN
    New Non-stop Service to Myrtle Beach!
    Life is about to get a little easier for golfers in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Spirit Airlines has announced new non-stop service to Myrtle Beach. Red More»
  • 16
    JAN
    Golf Bag Offer
    Get a personalized bag from Taylor Made when you book any junior program at GNCGA. Application»
  • 18
    DEC
    Gardner T5 After First Round of Dixie Amateur
    Anthony Gardner shots 68 on his first round at the Dixie Amateur and is T5 for the tournament. View Leader Board»
  • 3
    DEC
    Gardner Finishes T12 at HJGT Tour Championship
    GNCGA student Anthony Gardner shot 79-70 at the HJGT Tour Championship finishing T-12. View Results»
  • 3
    DEC
    Diaz 6th at Negra Modelo Tournament
    Roberto Diaz finished 6th at Negra Modelo Tournament, held in Valle Escondido GC, Mexico City.
  • 30
    NOV
    GNGCA Students at Identi Club Jr. Challenge
    GNCGA students will be playing the Identi Club Jr. Challenge, Palmetto Dunes-George Fazio GC, in Hilton Head Island, sanctioned by the Huricane Junior Golf Tour. Good Luck!
  • 28
    NOV
    Diaz and Flores Competing in Mexico City
    GNCGA full time student Emilio Flores and tour player Roberto Diaz are playing at Negra Modelo Tournament this week in Mexico City. Good luck guys!
  • 16
    NOV
    Yamamoto 6th at Carolina Winter Series Event
    Yoshio Yamamoto finished 6th at Aberdeen Country Club, sanctioned by the NGA Tour. View Results»
  • 15
    NOV
    PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Update
    Roberto Diaz is playing the first round at the Puerto Classic, East Course Dorado Beach Club sanctioned by the PGA Tour LA Good Luck! View Results»
  • 12
    NOV
    Carolina Winter Series Update
    Yoshio Yamamoto shot 69 and Sam Lyons shot 73 in the first round at Aberdeen Country Club, sanctioned by the NGA Tour. View Results»
  • 12
    NOV
    Gustavo Arizpe
    Gustavo Arizpe finished in 3rd Place at the College Prep Series at Furman University GC. View Results»
  • 12
    NOV
    Roberto Díaz
    Roberto Diaz finished the DR Open sanctioned by the PGA Latinoamérica with a score of 291. View Results»
  • 9
    NOV
    College Prep Series Update
    GNCGA students will be playing the College Prep Series at the Furman University Golf Club, Greenville S.C, sanctioned by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Good Luck!
  • 8
    NOV
    PGA TOUR Latinoamérica Update
    Roberto Díaz finished T-22 at the Lexus Peru Open. He is playing the Dominican Republican Open at Cana Bay GC, sanctioned by the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica. View Results»
  • 8
    NOV
    Carolina Winter Series Update
    Yoshio Yamamoto finished T-5 and Sam Lyons finished T-8 at the Carolina Winter Aeries event at Ocean Isle Beach, NC, sanctioned by the NGA Tour. View Results»
  • 2
    NOV
    Lexus Peru Open Update
    Roberto Díaz, shares the second position at the Lexus Peru Open, at the PGA Tour Latin America which takes place at Los Inkas Golf Club. Story | View Results»
  • 26
    OCT
    Carolina Winter Series Update
    Yoshio Yamamoto and Phillip Collier finished 6th and 11th place at the Black Bear GC sanctioned by the NGA Tour. Yamamoto shot 73 on his final round while Collier ended the tournament with a 72. View Results »
  • 23
    OCT
    Yamamoto in Action at Carolina Winter Series
    Yoshio Yamamoto is playing the Carolina Winter Series event at Longs S.C. sanctioned by the NGA Tour.
  • 15
    OCT
    Sam Lyons Qualifies For Web.com Tour Event
    Congrats to Sam Lyons for qualifying in this week's Web.com Tour event at TPC Sawgrass. Proud of you!
  • 14
    OCT
    Bernardo Martinez
    3rd Place at Major Championship at Pebble Creek sanctioned by the HJGT. View Results »
  • 13
    OCT
    Diaz Finishes 8th
    Diaz shoots 70 on his third and last round to finish 8th at the Negra Modelo Tour. View Results »
  • 12
    OCT
    Major Championship at Pebble Creek Update
    GNCGA students will be playing at the Major Championship at Pebble Creek, Taylors, S.C sanctioned by Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Good Luck!
  • 12
    OCT
    Diaz Competing in Chihuahua, Mexico
    Roberto Diaz playing in Chihuahua, Mexico the Negra Modelo Tour Good Luck!
  • 30
    SEP
    Martinez wins
    Gonzalo Martinez carded a final round 68 for a total score of -5 to take the win at the Myrtle Beach Jr Challenge. Martinez remains as the point leader for the 2012 Player of the Year on the HJGT. View Results »
  • 30
    SEP
    GNCGA's in the Top-10
    GNCGA Full-Time Students Martinez, Gardner, Arizpe, Flores, Martinez & Ruiz finished in the Top-10 at the Myrtle Beach Jr Challenge. View Results »
  • 29
    SEP
    Flores leads at MBN
    Emilio Flores shot a bogey free 68 to take the lead at the Myrtle Beach Jr. Challenge event sanctioned by the HJGT.
  • 17
    SEP
    Gardner Top-10
    GNCGA's Full-Time student Anthony Gardner had a last round 76 which moved him up a couple spots at the Copa Mazatlan event in Sinaloa, Mexico. View Results »
  • 16
    SEP
    PGA Tour LA Update
    Yamamoto finished with a 71 on the last round which placed him 22nd while Diaz ended with a 68 which moved him up to 36th at the Transamerican Open, event sanctioned by the PGA Tour Latinoamérica. View Results »
  • 16
    SEP
    Copa Mazatlan
    GNCGA's Full-Time players Gonzalo Martinez and Alfredo Ruiz are 5th and 9th entering the last round at the Copa Mazatlan Junior event in Mexico. Anthony Gardner is 11th. View Results »
  • 13
    SEP
    PGA Tour LA Update
    Yoshio Yamamoto started out strong with a 65 and tied for the lead at the Transamerican Open event sanctioned by the PGA Tour LA. Meanwhile Roberto Diaz shot a 70 which places him 41st. View Results »
  • 7
    SEP
    Yamamoto shoots 68
    Yoshio Yamamoto had a good third-round 68. One more round to go. Good luck! View Results »
  • 6
    SEP
    Yamamoto makes the cut
    After a great second round (66), Yoshio Yamamoto bounced back to make the cut on the number at the Mundo Maya Open event sanctioned by the PGA Tour Latin America. View Results »
  • 2
    SEP
    Yamamoto Qualifies for PGA LA
    Yoshio Yamamoto shot a 69 on Sunday which gave him a spot at the Mayan Open, first event of the PGA Latin America's tour. The tournament starts on Wednesday. Good luck!
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