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Brian J. Tolnar, PGA

PGA Director of Golf
PGA Crest

Boardman, OH
Mill Creek Park Golf Course, Canfield, OH

About Brian

Hometown: Hubbard, Ohio

High School: Hubbard High School, Hubbard, Ohio

College: Youngstown State University – Business Management & Marketing

Business School: PGA PGM University, Florida – Golf Operations Management

PGA Membership Status: Class A-4 with a Certification in Player Development and ADM

• Northern Ohio PGA Section – Board of Director 2018-2020 • Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau – Board of Director 2016-Current

Professional Awards & Accolades- • 2012 Western New York PGA Section Junior Leader Award • 2013 Western New York PGA Section Player Merchandiser of the Year • 2013 Western New York PGA Section Player Development Award • 2014 Western New York PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year • 2016 Northern Ohio PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year • 2017 PGA of America National Merchandiser of the Year Finalist • 2018 Northern Ohio PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year • 2019 American Junior Golf Association Golf Professional of the Year

  • 2020 Northern Ohio PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year

Married: Wife Amber of 10 years and Son Preston age 6

Turned Professional in June of 1996

Students

500

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Brian's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee

Get comfortable for business golf


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Connect with golfers of similar skill

Have more fun on the course


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 90

Break 80

Add 10 yards

Improve your Short Game

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Make the high school golf team

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Teen

Adult

Senior

Male

Playing with disabilities

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Brian's Facilities

Mill Creek Park Golf Course

Canfield OH

Facility

36 Hole Championship Golf Course designed by Donald Ross in 1928 North & South Courses Practice Facility Lighted Par-3 Course Fully Stocked Golf Shop Bar & Grille Callaway Custom Fitting Center PGA Professional Staff

*Coaching available to public

PO Box 596, Canfield, OH 44406-0596

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