Don Leone has been recognized as Silicon Valley's top golf instructor for 20 consecutive years (2003–Current) and was named the 2012 Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year — with a subsequent nomination for the National PGA Teacher of the Year award in 2013.

With over 30 years of experience, Don has developed a reputation for producing results at every level of the game — from first-time beginners picking up a club to nationally competitive juniors earning college scholarships and playing professionally.

Don's career includes serving as Lead Instructor for ESPN Golf Schools and the prestigious Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools, where he trained under two of golf's greatest teaching minds — Jim Flick and Hank Haney. He has also served as swing coach for the men's golf programs at Santa Clara University and San Jose City College.

Today, Don operates his academy at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in San Jose, offering private instruction, junior development programs, and adult clinics using the latest technology including FlightScope launch monitors and video analysis.