“Most golfers watch a tip, forget it by the weekend, and never actually get better.”
No structure.
One-off YouTube tips with no plan behind them and no order to follow.
No progression.
You watch, you don’t drill, and the lesson never becomes a skill.
No feedback.
No way to know if what you learned actually moved the needle.
WM Academy changes that.
One curriculum that builds your short game in the right order, then hands you the drills to lock it in.
WHAT’S INSIDE
A curriculum, not a video library.
Technique Library
The foundational movement patterns behind every shot in the bag — setup, low point control, strike quality — taught the same way James teaches Tour players.
Direct Coach Access
Ask James your questions directly and get feedback from a community of members working through the same curriculum.
Distance & Precision Control
Dial in carry, trajectory and control inside 30 yards — the shots that separate consistent scoring from good ball-striking that never quite adds up.
Bunker System
A dedicated module for escaping sand with confidence — every lie, every texture, every distance, broken down step by step.
Fault Fixes
The most common short game mistakes, named and corrected — with a clear explanation of the cause, not just the symptom.
Drill Library
Every lesson pairs with a specific practice drill, so the concept doesn’t stay theoretical — it becomes a repeatable habit on the practice ground.
Course Strategy
Learn how to navigate the course with a short game plan — not just how to hit the shot, but when to play it and why.
Advanced Deep Dives
Once the fundamentals are locked in, go further — advanced sessions on the finer points that separate good players from great ones.
More added weekly
New lessons, drills and modules added every week across Technique, Skill and Performance. The curriculum keeps growing with your game.
WM Academy teaches it. WM Track proves it.
Every lesson in the Academy sits inside the same three-pillar methodology used with players across the major tours. Learn the technique here — then take it to WM Track to measure whether it’s actually working.
01 — TECHNIQUE
Understand the Movement
Before you can build a shot, you need to understand what’s actually happening in it — setup, low point, strike quality, swing radius. The Technical pillar breaks each of these down into clear, correctable movement patterns, taught the way James teaches Tour players.
Setup and fundamentals covered before any swing work
Clear cause-and-effect explanations, not just tips
Every module paired with a drill to lock it in
WM Track’s Strike Fault system links straight back to the right lesson
02 — SKILL
Build the Shots
Technique alone doesn’t score. The Skill pillar is about turning a movement into a shot you can actually rely on — under different lies, different distances, different conditions. This is where repetition and variety turn knowledge into feel.
Shot-building sessions across every lie and distance
Drills designed to build adaptability, not just repetition
Direct link to WM Track’s SG Games to test what you’ve built
03 — PERFORMANCE
Train for What Lowers Scores
The final step is putting it all together under real conditions — strategy, decision-making and the shots that matter most when a round is on the line. This is where the system closes the loop between practice and playing better golf.
Course strategy and shot selection
Decision-making under pressure
Measured directly against your WM Track data
YOUR COACH
Taught by a Tour-level coach.
James Ridyard has spent years coaching short games at the highest level of the sport — the same principles, the same language, the same drills he uses with players on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV are the ones taught inside the Academy.
Tour experience.
Works directly with players competing at the highest level of professional golf.
One system, every level.
The same Three Pillars framework used with Tour players — scaled for every member of the Academy.
New lessons weekly.
The curriculum keeps growing — Technique, Skill and Performance content added continuously.
Find your starting point.
Every member starts in a different place. The Academy is structured so you can jump straight to the level that fits your game.
FOUNDATIONAL
Getting Started
For golfers exploring short game improvement for the first time — the core fundamentals that everything else builds on.
INTERMEDIATE
Consistency & Control
For golfers who have the basics and are ready to build a more reliable, repeatable short game around the greens.
ADVANCED
Tour-Level Detail
Deep dives into the finer points of the short game — for members ready to sharpen an already-solid foundation.
GET STARTED
Stop Watching.
Start Learning.
WM Academy is video learning built around a real curriculum. Join, pick your starting point, and get to work.
Ready to measure your progress? Explore WM Track →