Mike’s extensive background in teaching earned him Master Instructor Certification from the Jim McLean Golf/Resorts golf schools in Scottsdale, Arizona. His passion for teaching was recognized in 2005 as a nominee for Teacher of the Year in the Metropolitan Section PGA. Mike has published instructional articles for the New York Post, Golf Illustrated, and the Hudson Valley Golf Guide. He has been an ongoing member of the PGA President’s Council on Growing the Game since 2004. Mike has competed in Senior US Open qualifier and in the MGA Senior Open tournaments. He is the proud owner of 5 career Holes-in-One and has obtained certification in Golf Operations from the PGA of America. As a graduate of Syracuse University in Corporate Health, Mike interned at GE’s and Pepsico’s Corporate Wellness Centers. Mike holds certification from the Biofeedback Society of America in Stress Management. Mike has performed as a National AAU finalist in Karate. He currently holds the rank of 4th degree black belt from Master Hidy Ochiai in Binghamton, New York and obtained certification as a Yoga instructor from the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.