The Vision Behind WedgeMatrix
WedgeMatrix was founded by James Ridyard, a leading authority in short game instruction. With a career dedicated to the mastery of golf’s short game, James established WedgeMatrix with a clear mission: to make world-class short game coaching accessible to every golfer — not just those with access to Tour-level instruction.
That mission has two parts. The Academy delivers James’s complete short game system through structured video content, training plans, and live coaching. WM Track puts that system to work — a practice and performance app that tracks every shot, scores every session, and uses AI analysis to show you exactly where your game is improving and where strokes are still leaking.
Learn it. Practise it. Measure it. That’s WedgeMatrix.
James Ridyard: A Pioneer in Short Game Coaching
James Ridyard is widely recognised in the golf world for his innovative approach to short game instruction. His ability to simplify complex golfing concepts has made him a trusted resource for both amateur players and seasoned professionals alike.
With 20 years of experience coaching golfers of all abilities — including multiple Tour winners across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV — James brings a wealth of practical knowledge to WedgeMatrix.
The WedgeMatrix Approach
Problem-Solving for Every Golfer
At WedgeMatrix, everything is built around a single question: what does this golfer actually need to improve? James Ridyard’s coaching philosophy identifies each golfer’s unique challenges — technical, tactical, and mental — and delivers specific, actionable solutions.
That philosophy runs through both products. The Academy diagnoses and teaches. WM Track measures and tracks. Together they form a diagnostic loop — identifying where strokes are lost, building the skills to recover them, and proving over time that practice is actually working. It’s not a video library with a tracking bolt-on. It’s one system, built from the ground up to deliver real results.
A Resource for Golfers and Coaches Alike
James Ridyard’s impact extends beyond individual players. WedgeMatrix gives coaches the tools to enhance their own teaching — through the Academy’s curriculum, the Certification program, and a coach dashboard inside WM Track that surfaces player data, session history, and AI coaching snapshots. Whether you’re a golfer looking to lower your scores or a coach looking to sharpen your players, WedgeMatrix was built for you.
Ready to Elevate Your Short Game?
Take your skills to the next level with personal coaching from James Ridyard. Visit his coaching website for one-on-one guidance and tailored solutions that will transform your short game.