About Drew

Originally from Portage, Michigan, Drew Belt graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Professional Golf Management. A PGA of America Class A Professional since 2006, Drew brings more than two decades of experience in golf instruction, player development, coaching, and club operations.

Before becoming the Director of Instruction at Tupelo Country Club in 2019, Drew served as the Assistant Women’s Golf Coach at the University of Mississippi. During his tenure, he helped guide the program to more than 22 school records and its first-ever appearance in the NCAA National Championship. Prior to his time at Ole Miss, Drew served as the Head Golf Professional at West Lake Country Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Recognized as one of the leading golf instructors in the Gulf States Region, Drew has delivered more than 30,000 hours of instruction through private lessons, group clinics, and comprehensive player development programs. His students have included PGA Tour and Web.com Tour winners, LPGA Tour professionals, NCAA National Champions, club and state champions, and nationally ranked junior golfers.

Drew's commitment to teaching excellence and growing the game has earned him numerous professional honors, including:

2026 Gulf States PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year
Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State (2026–2027)
2025 Gulf States PGA Youth Player Development Award
2025 Robbie Webb Award for the advancement of junior golf in Mississippi
U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Instructor in the United States

Drew also serves as a Managing Partner of the North Mississippi Coke Tour, the recognized developmental junior golf tour of the Mississippi State Golf Association. Through this involvement, he continues to expand competitive opportunities and foster the next generation of golfers throughout the region.

In addition to his work on the lesson tee, Drew is a regular contributor to the SuperTalk Mississippi morning sports radio show, sharing his knowledge and perspectives on golf, coaching, and player development.

For more information about the North Mississippi Coke Tour, visit nemsjrtour.com.