It was during my time in the Army that I discovered the game of golf. I was hooked instantly and found every excuse to find myself on the golf course. Following my deployment in 2019, one of my therapists asked me what physical activity I wanted to be able to do. There was only one answer: golf. My therapist told me about a program he had just learned about called PGA HOPE. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a PGA HOPE program in GA at the time. It took several more months of therapy before I was allowed to start playing again and it was in golf that I found an unknown mental and emotional respite. When faced with the need for a new career, I was determined to ensure no other Veteran would find themselves without a PGA HOPE program. My girlfriend (now wife) was moving to Fayetteville, NC in late 2020, so I looked for options for a pathway to PGA membership in the area. A quick Google search revealed the obvious choice: Methodist University.

My teaching philosophy extends beyond the physical golf swing to include mental strengthening exercises and emotional control techniques. This holistic approach combined with cutting edge technology helps each individual find the complete golfer inside them. I recently moved into purposeful performance coaching. Whether it's a mobility issue or elevated stress levels, we can address them.

The most important thing is that my system works! I've been fortunate to work with all level of players from beginners to recreational golfers to amateur players competing in USGA events to DIII National Champions and professionals. Playing golf is much more than just learning the physical moves. My students have experienced so much success first because of their dedication and hard word but also understanding course management and strategy to get the ball in the hole! At the end of the day, that's what really matters; not how perfectly you swing the club.

Pieces of paper are great but application of all this knowledge is what really matters to help you play better golf. I hold certifications from the Gray Institute, Titleist Performance Institute, Stack&Tilt, GOATA, BioSwing Dynamics and as well as from every technology manufacturer in my Swing Lab and I am constantly studying biomechanics, cognitive psycology, anatomy, physics and more. I want to ensure that no matter the reason you come to see me, I have an answer for you.

I use a large amount of technology when I teach and its use varies lesson to lesson based on what we are working on. This allows me to measure and not guess when it comes to your swing and ball flight. Technology is a tool that I use and helps me decide what changes are needed to achieve the desired outcome. I am one of three golf coaches in the country who integrate the NX Pro from NeuX Technologies into golf instruction. The NX Pro is Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation device that harnesses the body's natural processes to enhance physical performance, mental well-being and so much more.

During the school year, I have limited availability as my full-time position is as the Head Golf Professional / Director of Instruction for the Methodist University PGA Golf Management program. In that role, I work with students studying to become PGA Professionals as well as members of both the highly successful Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams (41 combined National Championships).