A teaching professional for more than 35 years, I have had the great pleasure of working with Carl Welty, who pioneered the practice of video analysis of the golf swing. I use a state of the art, multiple camera video system and TrackMan Launch Monitor, enabling students to receive the same detailed feedback as touring professionals. This comprehensive computerized system is especially beneficial to serious golfers with high aspirations.
Jack Nicklaus’ longtime coach, Jack Grout, stated that it took five years to develop a junior’s game. With my system and approach to teaching, that time can be significantly reduced. I also teach course management, keeping statistics and analysis, charting greens and green reading.
I have had tremendous success helping numerous students achieve golf scholarships. Many of my students have become nationally ranked and have won major junior championships.
Accomplishments:
Golf Digest top 50 Instructors in California since 2002
San Diego Club Fitter of the Year – 2001
Work Experience:
Graduated Montana State University – 1987
Torrey Pines 1989-1997 (Pro shop manager, Director of Instruction, Range Manager)
Encinitas Ranch 1998-2002, 2009-2013 ( Staff Instructor )
The Hodges Learning Center 2003-2009 ( Staff Instructor, Director of Instruction )
The Hodges Learning Center, Director of Instruction
Playing Experience:
2002 Arizona Open Champion
Player of the Year, San Diego PGA 2008, 2009
Player of the Year, Southern California PGA 2012
Stroke Play Champion, San Diego PGA 2008, 2009, 2011
Match-play Champion 2008
Greg Casagranda, PGA 