Michael Breed

Michael Breed is one of the most dynamic, engaging, and entertaining teachers in the game of golf. He hosts “Course Record with Michael Breed,” which airs on CBS before coverage of the PGA TOUR. He is also a regular contributor to CBS Sports HQ.

Michael also hosts “A New Breed of Golf” on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio weekday mornings from 8-10 AM EST, and “The Best of A New Breed of Golf” weekend mornings from 9-10 EST.  The digital series “A New Breed of Golf” is available on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also join Michael for “A New Breed of Golf Live” on YouTube every Thursday for a truly interactive live instruction show featuring Michael answering LIVE questions from the audience.

Michael has led the way in the development of digital golf instruction. He further serves as the Chief Digital Instructor for Golf Digest, where he is focused on innovating how the game is taught.  He also oversees the “Golf Digest Best Young Teachers” program.  He previously hosted The Golf Fix, their highest-rated golf instruction series on Golf Channel.  Michael is also a member of the PGA of America and contributes to their digital broadcast of the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup

Golf Digest has ranked him as the top instructor in New York State and #16 in America. Golf Magazine ranks Michael in the Top 100 Instructors in America, and the PGA of America named him the National Teacher of the Year in 2012.  The Metropolitan PGA Section has recognized Michael for several awards, including Teacher of the Year in 2000 and 2009, the only two-time award winner. He won the Horton Smith award in 2006, 2007, and 2017 and the Ely Callaway award in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Michael and his wife have two children and live in Connecticut.