About Brian O'Connor

Hello, I'm Brian O'Connor, a PGA Golf Professional based in South Euclid, Ohio

Golf has been part of my life since I was five years old. Although I grew up playing the game, I focused on football throughout high school and continued competing at the junior college level. After my football career ended, I was searching for another competitive outlet. That's when I rediscovered golf and realized it was a sport I could enjoy and compete in for the rest of my life.

As my passion for the game grew, I dedicated myself to studying every aspect of the golf swing and developing a deeper understanding of what it takes to become a complete player.

Today, growing the game is my passion. Teaching allows me to give back to a sport that has given me so much throughout my life.

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student return after a lesson with noticeable improvement because of the effort they invested in practicing. Watching students gain confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve goals is the reason I love coaching.

My mission is simple: help every golfer improve, enjoy the game more, and develop skills they can carry with them for a lifetime.

Accomplishments

Experience

• 10+ years of golf instruction experience
• 17+ years in the golf industry

Awards & Tournament Results

• 2024 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year – PGA Southern California Section
• 2024 – T2, APA Championship (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2024 – T2, APA Division Stroke Play (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2024 – T2, Fujikura Pro-Am (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2024 – T4, Callaway Pro-Am (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2024 – 5th Place, Associate Championship (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2024 – T7, Range Mart Pro-Am (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2024 – 10th Place (-7), Monterey Open (Northern California PGA Section)
• 2023 – T2, Fujikura Pro-Am (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2023 – T3, Match Play Championship (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)
• 2022 – T5, Fujikura Pro-Am (PGA Southern California Section, San Diego Chapter)