Megan Younkman, LPGA Class A Professional, has been dedicated to the golf industry with over 31 years of intensive teaching and competitive playing experiences and has given over 34,000 lessons in her professional teaching career. Currently, she serves as the Chief Operating Officer of The Golf Channel Academy with Kelley Brooke with sites at Bethpage Black Golf Courses, Merrick Golf Course and Lido Golf Club.
Megan is also a partner of the Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course in Montauk, New York. Prior, Megan owned and operated her golf schools in Tampa Bay, Florida from 2003-2018.
As a distinguished golf instructor, Megan is recognized for her exceptional contributions to the sport. As a 2022-2025 LPGA Top 50 Teacher, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise and commitment to excellence. Megan's achievements include being honored as the 2023 LPGA National Junior Leader of the Year and receiving the LPGA Northeast Section Junior Leader of the Year award in both 2021 and 2023. Additionally, she has been recognized as a two-time US Kids Golf Top 50 Teacher (honorable mention), highlighting her impact on young golfers.
Megan is the published author of "Managing Your Business Game”. Younkman runs a Junior Golf Development Academy, Junior Summer Golf Camps, an LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program, PGA Jr. League Program and adult group learning programs.
She plays an active role in LPGA leadership as a member of the LPGA Global Education Team. She was appointed to serve on the LPGA’s Executive Education Committee for 2019-2021 and served as the Chair of the National Continuing Education Committee from 2014-2018. She has also served as an instructor at the LPGA Leadership Academies and the LPGA Lesson Zones.
Megan is a member of Proponent Group and The Positive Coaching Alliance. She is a U.S. KIDS GOLF Certified Coach, an LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Site Director, Blast Swing Motion Technology Certified and V1 Video Swing Analysis Certified. Megan has proudly worked with both the University of Tampa and Saint Leo Women’s Golf Teams.