Allen Terrell - Director of Coaching

GOLF Magazine's 2021-2022 top 100 teachers in america

2020 CAROLINAS PGA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

GOLF DIGEST BEST TEACHERS (SOUTH CAROLINA) 2022-2023

Allen Terrell Teaching

Allen Terrell, PGA, is a highly respected coach celebrated for his ability to guide golfers at all levels, from juniors to seasoned professionals. Among his notable students is Dustin Johnson, a PGA TOUR winner and major champion. Johnson’s illustrious career, highlighted by over 20 PGA TOUR victories—including the 2016 U.S. Open and 2020 Masters Champion—is a testament to Terrell’s mentorship and technical expertise. Terrell has been recognized as a Golf Digest Best in State Instructor multiple times (2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2022-2023) and has earned the prestigious title of PGA Carolinas Section Teacher of the Year in 2020. As a two-time GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America (2021-2022, 2024-2025), he is widely regarded as one of the nation’s foremost instructors. In his role as the Director of Coaching at the Dustin Johnson Golf School, Terrell oversees one of the Southeast’s premier golf academies, which Golf Digest named a Top Golf Academy in 2019 and 2020. Through initiatives like the “Building Champions” program, he is also deeply committed to junior golf development, helping young athletes establish a strong technical foundation and achieve their personal goals. Allen Terrell’s dedication to excellence and his passion for coaching have made him one of the most respected figures in golf instruction today.

During his career as a collegiate men’s golf coach, Terrell was named Conference Coach of the Year 11 times, was the NCAA Southeast Coach of the Year and a NCAA National Coach of the Year finalist while at Coastal Carolina University. He previously coached at Duke University.

In nearly two decades of player development, Terrell—who works with golfers at all levels, from juniors to adults, amateurs and professionals—has coached more than a dozen players on the PGA and European Tours to more than 30 victories.

He also has coached more than 20 NCAA All-Americans, 50 players on the Developmental Tours, 20 Conference Players of the Year, and more than 80 All-Conference recipients. In all, he has worked with more than 300 college golfers. He has coached over 50 juniors to college scholarships and worked with thousands of amateurs.

Among Terrell’s many professional accreditations, he is:

  • One of 30 instructors in the world to achieve TrackMan Master status
  • One of only 30 worldwide Swing Catalyst Ambassadors
  • AimPoint Certified Instructor
  • Lynn Blake Certified Instructor
  • Dana Dahlquist Certified Instructor
  • Scott Cowx Certified Instructor 
  • TPI Level III Junior Coach
  • TPI Level III Golf Mechanic
  • TPI Level III Golf Professional 
  • Flatstick Certified Instructor
  • Swing Catalyst Level II Certified
 

Allen and the Dustin Johnson Golf School are committed to providing all clients with a comprehensive game plan for long term development. While coaching on the PGA & European Tour for more than two decades, Terrell clearly understands there is no perfect model for every student. He understands the importance of having proper function instead of just proper form. Through proper physical screening, individualized workout plans, cutting-edge training techniques and efficient practice programs, every client will have a road map to a lifetime of game improvement.

Credentials

Trackman University Master

Titleist Performance Institute Certifications: