Dave brings stunning coaching and playing credentials to you and your game. As a student of Dave’s you can expect outstanding professionalism, excellent communication, a message that is catered to your personal learning style, and a deep knowledge of full swing and short game technique. Dave works with students of all playing ability from junior and beginner golfers, to scratch amateur and professionals. He has a passion for learning about the game of golf and sharing that knowledge and enthusiasm with his students. Dave believes that golfers can always strive for improvement through a process of focused and consistent effort.

Professional Certifications: PGA Associate Golf Instructor TrackMan Level 2 Certified Instructor Science & Motion SAM PuttLab Level 2 Certified Instructor 5 Simple Keys Certified Director of Instruction EyeLine Golf Elite Instructor Lowest Score Wins Certified Scoring Coach Sportsbox AI Level 1 Certified BodiTrak Certified Swing Catalyst Level 2 Certified Smart2Move Level 1 Certified Certified Club Fitter with Ping, Titleist, Mizuno Head Men’s Golf Coach at Gannon University (2009, 2010)

Playing Achievements: 2025 WNYPGA Tour Championship Champion 2024 WNYPGA Match Play Champion 2024 WNYPGA WNYAA Match Play Champion 2024 WNYPGA Wellsville Pro-Am Champion 2023 WNYPGA WNY Classic Co-Champion 2023 WNYPGA WNYAA @ Wild Wood CC Co-Champion 2023 WNYPGA Spring Meeting Golf Champion 2022 WNYPGA Club Car Hole-In-One Shootout Champion 2022 WNYPGA Assistant Professional Champion 2022 WNYPGA Africa 6000 Pro-Am Champion 2022 WNYPGA WNYAA @ Wild Wood CC Champion 2022 WNYPGA Seneca Allegany Casino Pro-Am Co-Champion 2020 WNYPGA Holiday Valley Memorial Library Pro-Am Champion 2009 US Open Sectional Qualifier 2007 WNYPGA Assistant Professional Champion 2006 WNYPGA WNY Open Champion (Amateur) 2005 USGA Amateur Public Links Qualifying Medalist 2004, 2005 Buffalo District Golf Association Men's Individual Champion 2002, 2003, 2006 Porter Cup Participant

Awards: 2023 Orchard Park High School Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee 2023 WNYPGA Assistant Player of the Year 2015 Gannon University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee 2006 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Third Team All-American 2005 Buffalo District Golf Association Men's Player of the Year