Teaching Bio Philosophy:

Over many years of not only taking lessons; but giving them as well I have come to realize that fundamentals are essential. In golf it is very basic: grip, stance, alignment, posture, and balance. This 5 simple componence all attribute to keeping the game of golf fun and enjoyable.

Golf is not a game of perfect, but perfecting our own individuality as we all have limitations. The better we understand ourselves keeping these primary fundamentals the better chance we have to improve!

Lastly, “the best offense is a better defense”. This means concentrating on the Short Game will only enhance anybody’s ability to play the long game!

Credentials:

• 34-year Class A PGA Professional • Obtained PGA membership in 1991 • Previous Head Positions o GM Orchard Hills Golf & Country Club o Head Teaching Professional Royal Oaks Country Club o Senior Teaching Professional Kapalua Golf Club • Players Coached o Jonathan Moore "Walker Cup" Participant and Victor “NCAA Individual Champion” o Sulman Raza “NCAA Team Championship” o 15 Division 1 & 2 Scholar Winners o 7 State Individual Champions o 3 NCAA Finalists o 1 NCAA Champion • 2015 Inducted into the Sheldon High School Hall of Honor "Athlete and Coach" • 2014 Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Assistants Champion • 2005 - Awarded OSAA 5-A Golf Coach of the Year Girls/Boys Golf 2006 & 2013 • 2013 Set the OSAA Girls 6-A State Team Scoring Record • 2013 Coached Sheldon High School Girls to 6A State Champions • 2011 Oregon Chapter PGA Champion • 2010 Pacific Northwest Section and Oregon Chapter PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year • 2006 Set the OSAA 6-A & National Boys Team Scoring Records • 2005 & Coached Sheldon High School Boys to 6A State Champions 2006 • 2003 Oregon Chapter PGA Merchandiser of the Year • 2002 National Club Professional Championships 4-time qualifier • 1998 Pacific Northwest Club Professionals Champion • 1996 & Pacific Northwest Assistants Champion 1995 • 1995 Iceberg Open Champion • 1995 Broadmoor Open Invitational Champion • 1992 & Hawaiian Open Qualifier, PGA Tour 1993 • 1984 Oregon State High School Diving Champion, “All American Status” • 1983 Oregon State High School Golf Champion