Mike Malaska

About Mike

Certified through Malaska Golf and the M-System™ Mike Malaska is one of the most respected golf instructors in the world, known for his ability to simplify the golf swing through a deep understanding of how the body moves and how great players actually perform. With over 50 years in the game, Mike’s career has evolved from elite player to one of the game’s leading teachers. He was named PGA National Teacher of the Year in 2011, one of the highest honors in golf instruction, and in 2024 was inducted into Golf Digest’s inaugural Legends of Golf Instruction. He has consistently been ranked among Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in America and Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers for decades. Mike is the creator of the M-System™, a structured, proven approach to the golf swing built on natural movement patterns. By connecting concepts from other sports and focusing on how the body instinctively reacts, his system helps golfers eliminate confusion, reduce mechanical thoughts, and develop a swing that is simple, powerful, and repeatable. Throughout his career, Mike has worked with PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour players, as well as elite amateurs, corporate leaders, and athletes from other sports. He spent over a decade working alongside legendary instructor Jim Flick and has served as Director of Instruction for the Jack Nicklaus Academies Worldwide, where he trained instructors and taught golfers across the globe. As a player, Mike was a collegiate All-American at Weber State University, later inducted into both the Weber State Athletic Hall of Fame and the Utah Golf Hall of Fame. He is the author of I Feel Your Pain and The Invisible Swing. At the core of Mike’s teaching is a simple philosophy: “Anyone willing to practice — regardless of physical limitations — can reach their highest potential in golf.”

Profile information updated 2026-09-19.