T.J. Mannen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Soon after, he earned his PGA certification from the Professional Golfers Association of America in 2005. He has helped many students as well as coaches with golf instruction along his career as Head Golf Professional at Elbel Park Golf Club in South Bend, IN. from 2003 til 2017. ​ T.J. took over in 2012 as Head Men's & Women's Golf Coach duties at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, IN was named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach of the Year. Last season, the men’s golf finished second in the CCAC Championship and has earn themselves 8 bids to the NAIA National Tournament in the last 10 years.

“Every golfer swing is as unique as their own fingerprint. I focus on making their swing more consistent and more repetitive, basically everything 4 your swing. I am a PGA Class A Certified Instructor who has played professionally and has coached a collegiate program to multiple national championships appearances. I can help anyone on all levels. The moment a player gets that feeling of success and are learning how to improve. Thats the best feeling as a teacher when the student is learning and succeeding.”