Blake A. Smith, PGA

Blake A. Smith, PGA Professional
Director of Instruction
Main Address:
Paradise Valley Country Club
7101 N Tatum Blvd
Paradise Valley AZ 85253-3309
(602) 952-7232
Course:
7101 N Tatum Blvd
Paradise Valley AZ 85253-3309
(602) 952-7232

 

  • Provide daily golf instruction utilizing V1 teaching system, Coach’s Eye and HD video equipment as well as internet lessons utilizing and Apple iPad and iPhone.
  • Developed and in charge of the entire fitting program, demos, and TrackMan club fitting system as well as meet annual sales goals.
  • Responsible for meeting yearly instruction budget.
  • Played an integral role in doubling overall lesson revenue in 3 years at PVCC.
  • Sustain all technological aspects of the teaching program including TrackMan, V1 system, laptop updates and maintenance, iPad maintenance, HD cameras, and website maintenance.
  • Organize yearly top 100 instruction series two day clinic for the PVCC members. Past guests include Dr. Gary Wiren, Michael Hebron, and Charlie King.
  • Created clinic schedule and procedures utilized by the entire instruction staff.
  • Run men’s and ladies clinics of 5 to 35 members covering long game, iron game, short game, putting, fitness, and course management.
  • Conduct an average of 25 lessons per week based on 52 weeks.
  • Produce marketing material including brochures, flyers, website copy, e-mails, video marketing, and signage.
  • Provide monthly report to the golf committee on the instruction program including: budget, upcoming programs, and updates on current programs.
  • Write monthly newsletters promoting PVCC’s teaching and fitting program
  • Lead a monthly instruction book club attended

Services Offered:

  • Instruction
  • Trade-In Network
  • Club Fitting

National Awards

  • 2010 PGA President's Council on Growing the Game
  • 2009 PGA President's Council on Growing the Game
  • 2008 PGA President's Council on Growing the Game