
Accomplishments
- Golf Digest Magazine has named Rea ” One of the Best Instructors in Alabama!”
- PGA Gulf Coast Chapter Teacher of the Year – 4 Times
- PGA Alabama/Northwest Florida Section Player of the Year – 4 Times
- PGA Alabama/Northwest Florida Section Senior Player of the Year – 4 Times
- PGA Alabama/Northwest Florida Section Champion – 2 Times
- Qualified and played in 2017 PGA Senior Championship at Trump National
Rea Schuessler, PGA
Director of Instruction, Schuessler Golf Academy
Rea Schuessler is one of the most highly sought-after golf instructors along the Gulf Coast. Rea’s philosophy is very simple. Regardless of skill level from the beginner to the elite level is to help guide each golfer to accomplish their individual goals and enjoy the challenge!
Rea (pronounced “Ray”), a Mobile, AL. native, was recognized for his golf talent early on. In high school, he finished as a runner up in The National High School All American Golf Tournament in Tulsa , OK while representing the state of Alabama in the 1978 competition. Rea was fortunate to be mentored by long time CC of Mobile Head Professional Woody Woodall who helped countless young golfers and adults along the Gulf Coast improve their games under his keen eye. He continued to play competitive golf all four years in college graduating in 1983 from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Health Education.
After college he turned pro and competed on various mini tours including playing on The South African Tour. While competing professionally he spent time with Dr Bob Rotella. Dr Rotella is known world wide as the pioneer of improving how to “think” and “score” better and has coached multiple major winners on all tours. Rea was fortunate to be instructed during this time by Jack Grout who taught Jack Nicklaus the game and well into his professional career until Mr Grout passed away in 1989.
Certifications
- Aimpoint Express
- Titleist Performance Institute
- U.S. Kids Golf