About Us

Bernard Sheridan is a highly certified, veteran golf instructor who has been teaching the game since 1998. Best known as the Lead Master Instructor at Impact Zone Golf in Naples, Florida, Sheridan specializes in full-swing mechanics, advanced putting techniques, and digital instruction. [1, 2]Coaching & Career Roles

• Impact Zone Golf: Serves as a Senior Staff and Lead Master Instructor under PGA Tour winner Bobby Clampett's impact-based curriculum.
• Par Breakers Golf Academy: Founded this academy to expand his personalized golf training and online instruction programs.
• Golf Channel Certified: Recognized as a "Swing Fix" online instructor, providing remote video swing analysis.
• Media & Writing: Contributed educational articles as an instruction writer for Golf WRX and The Golf Channel Instruction Blog. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Digital Media & Broadcaster

• Breaking Par Podcast: Host and founder of the weekly Breaking Par with Bernard Sheridan golf podcast. He has interviewed top global golf coaches, mental game experts, and product innovators to break down modern training concepts. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Advanced Certifications & TechnologySheridan integrates cutting-edge biomechanics and tracking technology into his lessons. His core credentials include:

• Putting Specialist: Certified Level 3 SAM PuttLab, EyeLine 4 Elements, and the Putting Zone.
• Swing Analytics: Certified in TrackMan (Level 2), Foresight Sports, and Swing Catalyst.
• Body Mechanics: Certified by Penn State Biomechanics and the United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF).
• Junior Development: Certified U.S. Kids Golf Instructor. 
• Bernard founded Par Breakers Golf Academy in 2000 and owned a 10,000 sq. ft. indoor facility in Oaks Pa. which closed in 2013. 
• Bernard moved to Naples Florida and Joined the Impact Zone Golf team in Naples at Tiburon Golf Club and an indoor facility in North Naples. 2015-the present.