PRESORT STD FREE FEBRUARY U.S. Postage PAID COPY 2017 ISSUE The source for northwest news Port Townsend, WA Permit 262 If it’s winter time, it must be time for NW golf shows Golf shows in the have set their dates for 2017. First up will be the Boise Golf and Travel Show, set for Feb. 11-12. The Golf and Travel Show will be held Feb. 18-19 the same weekend as the Spokane Golf and Travel Show. Next comes the Portland Golf Show, set for Feb. 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center with the Golf and Travel Show March 4-5 CenturyLink Events Center.

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Seattle area for Shoot-Out at PGA West is desert golf destination a February event If you have ever needed a reason to head Topgolf might have made its move into the to the Palm Springs area, you have one now Pacific Northwest by opening a facility in Hills- with the 2017 Shoot-Out at PGA West, an boro, Ore. but the company has not made it to event hosted by Cascadia Events. The three- the Puget Sound area. day tournament features golf at the area’s top Until now. courses including PGA West and LaQuinta Topgolf isn’t opening a new facility in the Resort. In fact, PGA West is the where the PGA Puget Sound area just yet, but is giving golfers Tour it up for the Career Builder Challenge. The tournament features a best-ball format over a sample of what has made it one of the fastest three days with $5,000 in cash and prizes. Rates growing golf companies around. start at $675 and accommodation packages are Ever heard of Topgolf, the hottest concept available. Call 206.351.3704 for information. in sports entertainment taking the country by storm? Topgolf hasn't yet opened in Seattle, but the company is bringing its iconic social experi- Central Oregon Shootout ence to Safeco Field President's Day weekend. sets dates for 2017 event From Feb. 17-20,golfers can hit balls from the stands into targets on the outfield. Safeco Field The Central Oregon Shootout, a popular will be transformed with great music, snacks and two-player event at some of Central Oregon’s drinks, plus the opportunity to challenge your top courses, will be played April 28-30. The three-day event features three different friends to addictive, point-scoring golf games formats and three different golf courses. There that even non-golfers can enjoy. will be a variety of divisions and this is an event Craving a competitive edge? The Topgolf that sells out so act fast. technology tracks the flight path of your balls and The host courses include Aspen Lakes, Eagle instantly scores them so you can see how your Crest and Black Butte Ranch. The formats for the skills stack up. Individual and VIP tickets are three days are scramble, best-ball and chapman. available for a one-hour time (sold in pairs). Lunch and tee prizes are included as part of the VIP tickets include game play, parking, VIP entry fee. lounge access, a stadium tour ticket and Spectator For more information about this year’s event, call 541.549-4653 ticket. A limited number of tee times are available for this thrilling one-of-a-kind experience. See Riverbend Ball Buster www.ticketmaster.com for more information. tourney set for February LPGA, Web.com and Riverbend will host its 22nd annual Winter Ball Buster on Saturday, Feb. 18. The new format calls for two-player teams Champions Tours set to take on a course which will feature the course stretched and pins tucked. Entry fee is $130 per team and features an 8:30 a.m. shotgun dates for NW events start. For more information call Riverbend at The Pacific Northwest again be a hotbed for 253.854.3673. professional golf with four events set for late August and early September. The Web.com’s WinCo Foods Open will be North Shore will play host held Aug. 24-27 at Pumpkin Ridge’s Witch Hol- to -3 tourney in March low. The event has become one of the top desti- nations for the tour because the top 25 from the North Shore Golf Course in Tacoma will tour will earn cards for the following PGA Tour host a par-3 tournament March 4. The course season after that event. Several NW professionals will be shortened to par-3 holes and the format is a two-man Best Ball with a maximum of seven will take part including Brock Mackenzie from shots in . Entry fee is $50 per player. Yakima, Joel Dahmen from Clarkston, Andrew Call 253.927.1375 for more information. Yun from Tacoma and more. During the same week, the Champion Tour’s will be held at the TPC Sno- Rules Quiz qualmie Ridge, running from Aug. 25-27 and featuring the best from the Champions Tour. The player’s tee shot comes to rest in is the defending champion for the fairway. The player did not mark his the tournament. golf ball and so accidently plays his fel- The LPGA makes its annual visit to Columbia low competitor’s golf ball. He takes three more strokes to get on the green and an Edgewater Country Club in Portland with the additional two putts to hole out. It now Cambia Portland Classic set for Aug. 31-Sept. becomes obvious he played someone 3. The four-day tournament will feature a star- else’s ball. He is advised to return and find studded lineup and Canadian his ball which he does and finds it within 5 Looking for a Northwest golf instructor to get your game fine tuned for the 2017 is the defending champion. minutes. Three more strokes to the green golf season? Then look no further than Inside Golf this month. Premier Golf’s Eric Finally, the Albertson’s Open will take place and one putt. What is the player’s score Sept. 14-16 at Hillcrest Country Club in Boise for the hole. See the answer on Page 2. Driessen works with a student (top) while Justin Harvey helps Megan Martin at Riverbend (lower). Check out inside this section for a golf instructor in your area. to round out the Pacific Northwest schedule of professional tour events.

Printed in U.S.A. • • • INSIDE GOLF NEWSPAPER • • • ©All Rights Reserved • Page 2 • • Inside Comments • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • Poston Butte: Jewel in the Arizona offers terrific desert golf - and an island green There are plenty of choices when head- ing south for a winter golf trip to the Arizona desert. In and around the city of Phoenix, you can have your choice of just about any kind of course. Bob Marlatt But a little ways out of town, on the high- Publisher way to the southeast of Phoenix sits the town of Florence. Not a big town, but right before Steve Turcotte you get there a housing development has Editor-Advertising

popped from the desert floor. And part of Steve the development is Poston Butte Golf Club, Kathy Marlatt a course that is about as desert as you will Turcotte Operations Manager find anywhere in the area. If you close your eyes and picture Arizona is more to like. A new restaurant opened Contributing Writers desert golf, this is the place for you. Not many and was awarded the 2016 Best New Public Jeff Coston, Russ Wing, trees, desert lined fairways and some red Restaurant Golden Fork Award by Golf Inc. Durel Billy sand along the way in the desert areas gets Magazine. Photography: Scott Bisch your attention too. Cartoonist: Harold Bluestein Poston Butte might seem a bit out of the Steve Turcotte is editor of Inside Golf Newspaper. way, but this is a course which needs to be He can be reached at [email protected]. Subscription rates: on the list of courses to play in Arizona. It $17-one year and $30-two years (U.S. can play long - stretching over 7,000 yards or funds). can play more manageable. The fairways are wide, seemingly making for easy tee shots, Unsolicited articles and photos are wel- but trust me, nothing is easy. Wide fairways come, however we will accept no liability sometimes aren’t even enough for my game. for their loss or damage, and will only The greens are large and undulating. return them if prior arrangements have As you putt out on the par-4 16th hole been made with the publisher. and make your way to the 17th tee, you see some water. And a bridge. And then more Courier Address water. There is an island green on this par-3, 460 Dennis Blvd which seems large from the tee box but when Port Townsend, WA 98368 you stand there with an iron in your hand, the green starts shrinking. It might seem relatively Mailing Address easy to hit this green, but think again. P.O. Box 1890 Architect Gary Panks did it right with this Port Townsend, WA 98368 design - having this memorable hole come at the end of a round. Phone There are many reasons that Poston Butte (360) 379-4080 is ranked 14th Best Course in Arizona by Golf Advisor - the island green being near or at E-mail Address the top of the list. And off the course, there [email protected] Poston Butte outside of Phoenix offers a true desert experience plus an island green on a par-3. www.insidegolfonline.com Inside Golf Newspaper is a trademark of Northwest Publications, Inc. and is published on the first of each month.

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InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • • IN THE NEWS • • Page 3 • Pacific NW superintendents recognized nationally with awards Ken Nice, the director of agronomy at Bandon course superintendent at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. has been selected Ill., who won for the Public Golf Course category. the national award winner as an environmental leader The awards are presented annually by GCSAA Furyk named captain for 2018 in the Resort Courses category for 2016 by the Golf and in partnership with Syngenta and PGA of America President Paul Levy announced ‘12, ‘14), which is the second-most appearances in Course Superintendents Association of America Rain Bird’s Golf Division. The winners will be that Jim Furyk will serve as the Ryder U.S. Ryder Cup history. Only Phil Mickelson, with (GCSAA). recognized Tuesday, Feb. 7, during the Opening Cup Team Captain for the 42nd Ryder Cup, which 11, played in more among Americans. Nice, a native of Corvallis, Ore. who served as the Session at the 2017 Golf Industry Show in Orlando, will be played September 28-30, 2018 at Le Golf A West Chester, Pennsylvania native, Furyk superintendent for each of the resort’s four courses Fla. Winners will also be featured in upcoming is- National in Guyancourt, France. Furyk is the 28th was a member of winning U.S. Ryder Cup efforts before ascending to the director of the entire facility, sues of Golf Digest and GCSAA’s official monthly U.S. Captain since the Ryder Cup began in 1927. in 1999, 2008 and ‘16, the latter as a Vice Captain. A 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, Furyk also has a multi-faceted and environmentally-friendly publication, Golf Course Management magazine. “For more than two decades, Jim Furyk has stood proud and tall on the American golf stage and we played in seven Presidents Cups, an event at which program at . Bandon • In other superintendent news, Carl Thompson are thrilled to have him as our Ryder Cup Captain," he served as a Captain’s Assistant in 2015. was voted the “Best Green Workplace” in Oregon , the head superintendent at Columbia Point in the said Levy, who joined Furyk for a news conference Last fall, the United States reclaimed the Ryder in 2016 and the resort has been a Golf Digest Green Tri Cities and Michael Bednar of Palouse Ridge in at PGA of America Headquarters. “His accomplish- Cup for the first time since 2008 by defeating Eu- Star Award winner. Pullman, were both awarded as an environmental ments as a player are well known, but his inherent rope, 17 to 11, at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Other national award recipients include Shannon leader award for the 2016 golf season. Thompson competitive spirit and leadership traits are what “I am anxious to get started and recapture the Easter, the maintenance director and environmental has also been a winner of the Superintendent of the made his candidacy so attractive. Jim offers the total momentum we enjoyed at Hazeltine, both in the consultant at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton, Fla., Year by the national superintendent group. package and is well suited for the task at hand.” team room and on the golf course,” Furyk said. who was chosen as the Overall and National Private Also, Gary Heath of Glendoveer Golf Course The 46-year-old Furyk played in nine consecu- Thomas Bjorn, 45, of Denmark was named 2018 recipient of the 2016 Environmental Leaders in Golf in Portland was named as an environmental merit tive Ryder Cups (1997, ’99, 2002, ‘04, ‘06, ‘08, ‘10, European Ryder Cup Captain last month. Awards (ELGA); and Alex Stuedemann, the golf winner.

InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 4 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • WinCo Foods Portland Open sets record for Twin Lakes is set to celebrate 50th year charity donation for 2016 with $1.25 million Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. During The WinCo Foods Portland Open presented Ranch - Glaze Meadow Course, Broken Top Golf awards dinner and more. Call 1.800.833.8798 2017, Twin Lakes will be returning to a strictly by Kraft Heinz announced that the event raised Club, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest Resort for more information. private club. It will be offering affordable mem- a record $1,250,000 for charity in 2016, growing - Challenge Course, Eagle Crest Resort - Resort bership packages along with a new Young Adult the three year total to over $3.1 Million since the Course, Juniper Golf Club, Lost Tracks Golf North Shore offers par-3 tourney membership. inaugural tournament in 2014. Club, Meadow Lakes Golf Course, Pronghorn North Shore Golf Course in Tacoma will play Twin Lakes has a lot to offer - swimming A portion of the charity funds are generated Club - Nicklaus Course, Quail Run Golf Course, host to a Par-3 tournament on March 4. All of pool, fitness room, tennis court, great menu through the Nabisco TICKETS Fore CHAR- Sunriver Resort - Meadows Course, Sunriver the holes at the course will be converted to par-3 and a fun filled lounge to come in for a cocktail along with18 holes of scenic and tree lined golf. ITY program in which non-profit organizations Resort - Woodlands Course, Tetherow Golf Club, holes for the tournament. sell tournament tickets and receive 100% of the Widgi Creek Golf Club. Twin Lakes also has a professional staff ready The format is a 2-man Best Ball with a to assist you in improving or just learning the proceeds. In 2016 more than 160 charities from The Players Card is valid after 12:00 p.m. maximum of seven shots difference in handicap game of golf. The best thing about joining a the greater Portland area registered to participate seven days per week with discount applied to between partners. Gross and net prizes will be private golf club is the saving of time. Twin and sell tickets. The 30 highest selling organiza- the prevailing rate at time of play. One round per awarded for the top teams. Lakes understands that your time is extremely tions were on hand at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, course, per card holder. Entry fee is $50 per player and includes green valuable and that time spent with your family where each was congratulated and presented with fees and lunch. Cash games will also be part of outside of the house is very important. That’s their check. O’Donnell named top OGA player the tournament. The tournament will kick off why joining up is the right fit. Call the office or The tournament estimates a local economic After a stellar year locally, regionally and with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. stop by for a tour, we are here to fit your needs at 253.838.0432. impact of about $6-8 million each year and over nationally, Pat O’Donnell (Happy Valley, Ore.) For more information, contact North Shore $20 million in total over the last three years as has been named the 2016 OGA Golfer of the Golf Course at 253.927.1375. patrons travel from all over the Northwest and Year, the Oregon Golf Association announced. even across the country to attend the event. In This marks the second time that O’Donnell, It’s almost time to start posting again PSGA 2017 Schedule 2016, there were more than 3.8 Million viewers 63, has won this award; he also earned the honor On March 1st you can again begin posting of the Golf Channel live coverage which broad- back in 2009. scores for rounds played within the boundaries of casts all four rounds around the world. In 2016, O’Donnell dominated the senior Includes Private Clubs the WSGA and the OGA. Both organizations do Puget Sound Golf Association invites NW ranks throughout the OGA Championship sea- not take scores played during the winter months golfers to sample Chambers Bay, Gamble Central Oregon Players Card has deals son. He was the only player to win two OGA at Northwest courses. Sands, The Home Course & 13 private If you are looking to save some money this Championships this year, and was named the If you happened to play in an area of the coun- country clubs @ special group rates during year playing golf in Oregon, then the Central Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) try (i.e. California, Arizona, etc…) that accepts the 2017 golf season. Oregon Players Card might be your answer. The Senior Men’s Player of the Year in November. year-round score posting, you must post those cart costs $169 and offers over $700 in savings This annual PSGA program gives you an scores as soon as practicable. Please remember opportunity to enjoy the fun and benefits of for rounds of golf. Myrtle Beach hosting spring event that the preferred score posting procedure is to playing a wonderful private venue & other Golf Trail Players Card holders receive If you are looking to see how your golf game always post your score, immediately after the quality courses in with an 50% off at 15 of Central Oregon’s finest golf is coming out of the winter months, then the round, on the handicap computer at the club established golf organization. A Gross-Net courses. Myrtle Beach March Championship might be where the round was played. competition is available at some of the A portion of the proceeds from the 2017 your answer. The tournament is set for March 4-7 On March 1, you can start posting again. scheduled outings. Player’s Card benefits the Central Oregon Junior at some of Myrtle Beach’s top courses including E-mail handicap reports are sent to golfers No membership required. Golf Association (COJGA), enabling the Central Barefoot Dye Club, Founder’s Club, Tiger’s Eye, on the 1st and 15th of every month throughout To review the PSGA 2017 itinerary Oregon Golf Trail to sponsor a COJGA scholar- True Blue, Sandpiper Bay and Glen Dornoch. the year. Each of these reports contains not only visit nationalgolftours.com (PSGA link). ship worth $1,000. The event is limited to the first 200 and is “like your handicap report but also items of interest Event registration at Participating courses include: Black Butte a mini World Am.” Cost is $299 for 54 holes for you. [email protected] Ranch - Big Meadow Course, Black Butte of hole plus a players gift, welcome reception, (206) 226-5332

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Vancouver, B.C. will play Tour Players With Northwest ties

PGA Tour host to USGA symposium • Kevin Chappell • Kirkland • 145th on the list with $87,496 The United States Golf Association will host the strategic partnership with the University of Minnesota. • Ben Crane • Portland • 111th on the list with $151,507 2017 North American Golf Innovation Symposium • Joel Dahmen, Clarkston • No cuts made One of the partnership’s first studies measures the • Robert Garrigus • Gresham • 97th on the list with $191,883 on March 6-7 in Vancouver, B.C., gathering leaders in impact of green speed on pace of play. • Andres Gonzales • Olympia • 137th on the list with $95,293 sustainable facility management and sports research to • The USGA confirmed the sites and dates for its • Ryan Moore • Puyallup • 30th on the list with $673,507 share knowledge and advance the game. 2017 championship schedule, which includes 13 annual • Cheng Tsung Pan • Ex-UW• 19th on the list with $810,413 Symposium attendees will discuss how research, championships as well as the Walker Cup Match and • Kyle Stanley • Gig Harbor • 43rd on the list with $462,083 science, and data can help golf facilities around the the USGA Women’s State Team Championship. The • Nick Taylor • Ex-UW • 93rd on the list with $208,923 world reduce their costs, operate more efficiently and season begins with this week’s third Latin America provide a better experience for golfers. Over two days, Amateur Championship, which will be played from Web.com Tour the USGA and other contributing innovators will share Jan. 12-15 at the Club de Golf de Panama in Panama • Jason Allred • Ashland • Nu cuts made details of their ongoing work in areas such as resource • Jeff Gove • Seattle • No cuts made City. • Scott Harrington • Portland • 86th on the list with $1,740 management, golf operations, revenue management, , located approximately 35 miles north- • Brock Mackenzie • Yakima • No cuts made pace of play and equipment standards. west of Milwaukee in the town of Erin, Wis., will host • Alex Prugh • Spokane • 71st on the list with $2,985 “Golf facilities have saved water and fuel, solved the state’s first U.S. Open in June. The USGA will also • Michael Putnam, • Tacoma • 71st on the list with $2,985 problems that cause bottlenecks on the golf course, and visit Southern California for three amateur champion- • Andrew Putnam • Tacoma • 9th on the list with $30,600 introduced programs to welcome more people into our ships: the U.S. Women’s Amateur at San Diego Country • Aaron Wise • Ex-Oregon • No cuts made game – simply by learning and sharing best practices Club in Chula Vista and the U.S. Amateur at Riviera • Andrew Yun • Tacoma • 4th on the list with $54,276 discussed at these forums,” said Mike Davis, executive Country Club in Pacific Palisades, both in August, and director/CEO of the USGA. “It’s a significant priority the Walker Cup Match at The Los Angeles Country Champions Tour- for the USGA to bring these leaders together, and foster • • Seattle • 2nd on the list with $165,000 Club in September. • Bob Gilder • Corvallis • No events this kind of innovative thinking each year.” The 117th U.S. Open will be contested at Erin Hills • Brian Henninger • Eugene • No events The 2017 event will be the fourth symposium from June 15-18. Designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, • Peter Jacobsen • Portland • No event hosted by the USGA, and the first conducted outside Dana Fry and Ron Whitten, and opened in 2006, • Kirk Triplett • Pullman • 3rd on the list with $120,000 the United States. The 2017 event, supported by Erin Hills sits on 652 acres of rolling topography in Golf Canada and the Mexican Golf Federation, will ’s Kettle Moraine region. Despite its short Mackenzie Tour (Canada) center on three major themes: Golfer Experience, history, the daily-fee public golf course has already • Cameron Pack • Olympia • No cuts made Facility Sustainability and Innovation in Governance. hosted the 2008 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public • Chris Williams • Ex-UW • No cuts made The USGA will introduce technologies and tools, in and 2011 U.S. Amateur championships. Kind of like addition to presenting research results from the USGA’s LPGA Tour a story about when Chambers Bay hosted. • SooBin Kim • Ex-UW • No cuts made Did you know…. • The Evans Scholars Foundation held an open house at • Sadena Parks • Tacoma • 65th on the list with $3,036 the newest Scholarship • Jing Yan • Ex-UW • 31st on the list with $8,642 • Golf raises more money House, this one at the for charity nationally than all University of Oregon LPGA Symetra Tour other sports (NFL, NHL, MLB, in Eugene. It is the new • Molly Aronsson • Ex-UW • No Events NBA) combined. Annually, the home of the 31 Evans • Kelli Bowers • Chelan • No Events game generates $3.9 billion for Scholars who are attend- • Jimin Kang • Seattle • No Events philanthropic causes. ing the university. The • Mallory Kent • Seattle • No Events students, all attending • Erynne Lee • Silverdale • No Events the school on full tuition • Kristen Rue • Gig Harbor • No Events and housing Evans Scholarships, moved into the house • Renee Skidmore • Everett • No Events at the start of fall quarter. • Kim Welch • Ex-WSU • No Events

InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Golf teachers pull-out Section • 2017 Golf Teacher Directory Inside Golf’s annual list of golf instructors in your area Be sure to save this section for reference if you plan on taking golf lessons this year Don’t start the 2017 golf season with the same old problems. What better way to start the season than with a better golf game. Information you take away from a professional instructor will stay with you for a lifetime and the rewards you will gain are priceless. Golf lessons are the best investment you can make for your game, no matter what your experience level. Whatever your needs, you will benefit from taking quality lessons from an experienced professional instructor. Never before have golf instructors been so equipped with technology as they are today. Gilbert Quitlong gives a lesson at the Interbay range in Seattle. Golf Teachers in Oregon and Washington

FUNdaMental Golf & Learning Center, Oregon City The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge Shanda Imlay – PGA Head Professional Bryan Stevens – Bryan is the Director of Instruction at The Shanda Imlay, co-owner and PGA Head Professional was recently award- Club at Snoqualmie Ridge (formerly TPC Snoqualmie Ridge) and ed the OGA Golf Professional of the Year for 2014. She has well over 30 offers individual lessons, group clinics, junior camps and longer term years of experience in teaching all levels of players. These include: PGA coaching programs to members and non-members. He runs a Junior and LPGA professionals, Collegiate players, coaching the Girl’s Junior Golf Performance Academy and regularly works with some of the top America Cup, along with coaching the Cleveland Girl’s Golf Team for junior players in the area preparing them for collegiate golf. the last three years. Bryan teaches fundamentally sound body mechanics, swing principles I believe that everyone, regardless of age, or physical ability, can learn and sequencing based on proven movement patterns and positions of to play golf. I have developed a “three element” program that is easy to PGA Tour players. He also teaches his students how to best practice understand and effective. I help the player identify his or her golf skills to and make lasting improvements. Bryan utilizes slow motion video, play their best based on physical abilities. The instruction is Fine-tuned K-Vest and launch monitor data for in-depth analysis and instruc- to the person, rather than a teaching methodology. tion. Some of Bryan’s qualifications include: My primary goal is to bring FUN into playing the game of golf. I use the latest best visual teaching aid, V1 Swing Analysis Software. Swing Smart Golf Analyzer is new for 2016. More than mechanics FUN- · TPI Certified Level 1, Level 2 Golf and Level 2 Junior Coach daMental Golf helps the golfer develop a CORE golf swing through timing, tempo, rhythm and balance. · K-Vest Level 1 & 2 Certified Instructor If you are interested in learning to play the game, improving your golf skills or bringing FUN back into · Titleist Certified Club Fitter your game, check out my web page fundamentalgolf.net or call 503.632.3986. I look forward to talking · Seattle City Amateur Champion 1997 with you, Shanda Imlay, PGA · 2015 & 2016 NWAC Women’s Coach of the Year Bryan can be reached at: 206.619.4575 – www.bryanstevensgolf.com

GolfTEC Cascade Station, Portland North Shore Golf Course, Tacoma – PGA Professional Jake Bader – PGA Member, Director of Instruction Bart Turchin Jake is a second generation PGA member, instructing and coaching golf North Shore Golf Course • (253) 927.1375 or 1.800.447.1375 since the age of 15. Jake has a very high success rate and has helped Bart Turchin has been a PGA member for over 20 years. his students achieve some remarkable goals. Jake uses a comprehensive Had the privilege of teaching golf to people of all walks of life including approach when it comes to golf instruction. By utilizing state-of-the-art business people, juniors and golfers of all ability. technology and his teaching experience, he’s able to work on all areas of Taught high school coaches summits as well. the game including tee to green skills, course management and mental If you are looking to learn the basics with sound fundamentals, you will approach. He is a Certified Club Fitter with many different manufacturers enjoy his teaching. and can fit everything from a full bag of clubs to your golf ball. Jake is Ladies and mens group lesson welcome as well. A fun to learn especially very passionate about helping all skill levels and finds it very rewarding to if you are new to the game. see his students achieve their goals. For more information about fees and instruction, please visit www.golftec.com/portland. Dawn Dempsey – Golf Instructor Pat Akins – PGA Member, Certified Personal Coach North Shore Golf Course • (253) 927.1375 • 1.800.447.1375 Class “A” PGA Professional for 37 years. Over 5,000 lessons taught Teaching professional since 1985 from beginners to Tour Professionals. Coached high school boy’s and Whether you are a beginning, intermediate or advanced golfer my goal girls teams with 4 Oregon State Playoff appearances and 4 top individual is to make the game of golf a more fun and enjoyable experience for championship performances. My teaching philosophy is sequential you. lessons starting from the hole backwards . . . putting, chipping, pitching, and on to the FULL SWING. “EXPECT TO IMPROVE.” Pat can be reached at [email protected] For more information about fees and instruction, please visit www.golftec.com/portland.

Jerry Olson – PGA Member, Certified Personal Coach Golf Channel Callaway Make-Over Series Instructor. Class A PGA Professional for 18 years. Expert Club Fitter with 20-plus years Launch Monitor experience. Jerry loves working with golfers of all skill levels. For more information about fees and instruction, please visit www.golftec.com/portland.

InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 2 • • Golf Teacher Directory • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • GolfTEC Beaverton Christopher M. Woods – PGA Member, Director of Riverbend Golf Complex, Kent Instruction, Center Manager Marti O’Neill – PGA Class “A” Member Chris started his career in golf at the Golf Academy of America where he Head Professional received his Associates Degree in Golf Business Management in 1999. Marti O’Neill has been a teaching professional at Riverbend for over 19 After working at golf courses in the Southern California area, Chris years and a lifelong protégé of the Northwest’s leading golf instructors and quickly moved up to Head Golf Professional and General Manager at club designers. His ability to distinguish the strengths and weaknesses Talega Golf Club in San Clemente, CA. Since moving back to the Port- of each individual and to create an instructional regimen accordingly is land area and joining the GolfTEC team in 2010 he has become a Certi- second to none. Marti’s personality, teaching diversity and patience has fied Club Fitter and taught thousands of lessons. Chris has a passion for helped elevate the game of golf to students of all abilities with an accu- coaching and enjoys helping his students reach their goals. Whether you mulated 12,000 lessons to his credit. In 2008 he was awarded the Western are a low handicap player and just looking to make one or two adjust- Washington PGA’s President’s Plaque for his extraordinary and exemplary ments in your swing or someone that has never played the game before, contributions and achievements in the area of Player Development. Chris is ready to help you improve your game. For more information about fees and instruction, please Lesson Rates visit www.golftec.com/portland. 30 Minute Lesson: Adults $50 • Juniors (under 17) $45 1-Hour lesson: Adults $90 • Juniors (under 17) $80 Carmine Alley – Certified Personal Coach Series of 4-30 minute lessons: Adults $180 • Juniors $160 Carmine can be reached for lessons at www.golftec.com/portland. For information on playing lessons, semi-private and group lessons call 253.859.4000.

Jon Shabel – PGA Apprentice Teaching Professional Jon Shabel started his golf education working at the Riverbend Driving Range in 2002 and also at Auburn Golf Course. Jon is currently in his third year of the PGA education program. This is his 9th year assisting at Riverbend where he has been honing his skills in the area of club-fitting. Upon seeking his membership into the PGA, Jon has proved to be a great addition in assisting with the complex’s production of junior camps. In 2009 he was offered a position as an assistant instructor to the First Tee of Greater Seattle. Jon has an extensive knowledge of golf swing fundamen- Stanley Witko – Certified Personal Coach tals, golf fitness and club fitting which fosters a great approach to learning Stanley worked internationally in Nepal. He was responsible for the game at any skill level especially with his friendly attitude. instituting a massive junior golf program and became the first Lesson Rates American to play on the Nepal Professional Golf Tour. He is a 30 Minute Lesson: Adults $50 • Juniors (under 17) $45 graduate of The Golf Academy of America with honors, and has 1-Hour lesson: Adults $90 • Juniors (under 17) $80 racked up nearly 500 lesson-hours in his career. Series of 4-30 minute lessons: Adults $180 • Juniors $160 For information on playing lessons, semi-private and group lessons call 253.859.4000.

Eric Hinrichs – PGA Class A Professional Eric Hinrichs is a familiar face after spending the majority of his youth playing golf with his father, an accomplished amateur golfer, at River- bend. After setting almost every golf record at Thomas Jefferson High School and winning his share of regional events, Eric decided to become a golf professional at an early age. For 12 years, Eric has helped run Riverbend’s 18-hole golf course and he has also helped coordinate River- GolfTEC Tualatin bend’s junior golf camps, clinics and tournaments. Eric has ascertained a Brad A. Hunter– PGA Member, Certified Personal Coach thorough understanding of the golf swing, becoming one of the top left- I started playing golf at the age of 14 and soon fell in love with the chal- handed players in the section and has assisted many high school and col- lenges that golf could offer over any other sport. Golf is such a mental lege players throughout their early careers. As a result of his abilities, Josh game you must be able to let yourself get out of your own way. After Immordino secured Eric as his caddie when he qualified as an alternate for playing in high school for four years I decided to go play golf at the the 2008 U.S. Open Championship. Eric’s disposition and willingness make him a perfect fit for all your collegiate level. I played two years at Columbia Basin College in Pasco instructional needs. WA, receiving all region awards both years. After school I decided to turn Lesson Rates professional, and took my talents to the San Diego Golf Academy to learn 30 Minute Lesson: Adults $50 • Juniors (under 17) $45 more about the business of golf. After 8 years being an Assistant Golf 1-Hour lesson: Adults $90 • Juniors (under 17) $80 Professional at numerous clubs I soon realized my true passion is teaching Series of 4-30 minute lessons: Adults $180 • Juniors $160 the game. I joined the GolfTEC team in March of 2013 and have over For information on playing lessons, semi-private and group lessons call 253.859.4000. 5000 lessons taught with this company. I thoroughly enjoy watching my clients break their career low rounds and personal goals. I am still an avid player and compete in about 25 Josh Immordino – PGA Class A Member Professional events a year. If you want to learn how to score the rock I am the instructor for you!!! Josh Immordino has been a standout golfer in the Pacific Northwest ever since his years as a junior. After setting almost every golf record at Anthony Wik – Certified Personal Coach, PGA Apprentice Kentwood High School, Josh continued his golfing prowess at Western Anthony has been playing golf since he was 6 years old. He began his Washington University where he finished as a 3-Time All American. Josh professional career right after high school where he was the Assistant Di- captured the Seattle Amateur Title, representing Washington in the USGA rector for the First Tee of Portland. Anthony decided to go back to college State Team Championship, qualifying for the prestigious Hudson Cup in South Carolina where he played for 3 years, was named the team captain Matches and in 2006 capturing the exclusive Washington State Open Title. for two years and made the All Conference team for all three years. After He turned professional shortly after his win and followed that up with a finishing his college playing career, Anthony moved back to Portland where win at the 2007 Oregon State Open, a qualification into the 2008 U.S. he regained his professional status and began working at Pumpkin Ridge Open Championship as an alternate and a 2009 win at the Pacific North- Golf Club. He worked at Pumpkin Ridge for the last 4 years as the First west PGA Pro-Assistants Championship. He brings a great understanding Assistant Golf Professional where he taught hundreds of lessons to all types of the game of golf to players of every age and ability, especially junior golfers. His patience, demeanor of players. Anthony joined the GolfTEC team in December of 2015 and is and personal experience make him a perfect fit for educating our local youth. very excited about the future with the company. Anthony has a great passion for the game and is ready to Lesson Rates help you learn, whether you are new to the game or a seasoned vet! 30 Minute Lesson: Adults $50 • Juniors (under 17) $45 1-Hour lesson: Adults $90 • Juniors (under 17) $80 Series of 4-30 minute lessons: Adults $180 • Juniors $160 For information on playing lessons, semi-private and group lessons call 253.859.4000.

Linden Golf & Country Club Justin Harvey – PGA Apprentice Teaching Professional Justin has been a familiar face at Riverbend for years. He started golfing Ben Nelson – PGA Apprentice in Jr. High School and has always had a passion for sports, especially the Ben is an accomplished player and brings a wealth of competitive game of golf. Once out of high school he decided to take his passion for the th experience to his golf instruction. Ben finished 2015 at 14 on the game to the next level and attended Skagit Valley CC as a member of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Player of the Year points list, including a golf team. Justin is now in his 9th season at Riverbend and over that time th 7 place finish at the Washington Open. His club-based swing principles he has amassed multiple wins in the Riverbend Men's Club as well as other are simple yet comprehensive, and will make you a better player. Ben local events. He has studied under all of Riverbend's PGA instructors and utilizes the Trackman 4 launch monitor for full-swing lessons. has worked as an assistant coach and consultant to the Seattle Christian • Trackman Full Swing Lesson: $70 per lesson or $300 for a series of 5 High School Team. Justin's easy going and friendly nature allows him • Short Game/Putting Lesson: $50 per lesson or $200 for a series of 5 to work well with players of all ability levels but he also takes his students Contact Ben at (253) 845.2056 or visit www.lindengolf.com for information development and progress seriously. Justin has also embraced current about Linden Golf & Country Club technology by using "Swing A'tem" computer software for swing analysis. Justin's goal as your instructor is to reduce strokes and improve overall play consistency. He has a passion to help new and experienced Will Styler – PGA Head Golf Professional golfers improve and grow the game. Will brings 15 years of competitive golf and instructional experience to and a common-sense approach to teaching to help you build on strengths and address weaknesses in your game. There is always a way to get Riverbend Complex has an 18-hole championship course, better at golf, regardless of your athletic ability. Come down to Linden a 9-hole executive course, in Puyallup and see Will for a full-swing lesson in our studio featuring Trackman 4. driving range, merchandise center, a mini-putt-putt course • Trackman Full Swing Lesson: $70 per lesson or $300 for a series of 5 • Short Game/Putting Lesson: $50 per lesson or $200 for a series of 5 and a full-service restaurant. Contact Will at (253) 845.2056 or visit www.lindengolf.com for information about Linden Golf & Country Club • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • • Golf teacher directory • • Page 3 •

Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, Portland Erik Kotheimer – Golf Professional Erik Kotheimer has been in the golf business for over 20 years. After graduating from The University of Dayton with a degree in Industrial Engineering, he moved to Phoenix, AZ to continue working in golf. He spent nine years working at The Arizona Biltmore Golf Club as 1st Assistant Golf Professional and giving lessons to all ages from small juniors to retirees along with corporate lessons to groups as large as 80 people. Also, Erik was Men’s Head Golf Coach at NCJAA level Phoenix College and Paradise Valley Community College. He led his Phoenix College Bears to a 7th Place finish at the 2010 NJCAA National Championship and placed many of his students on four year university golf teams. Erik uses his education and experience in every lesson to simplify the golf swing and reach his client’s goals. With a covered range with 8 heated bays, Glendoveer and Erik are a perfect combination to improve your game all year long!

Call Erik at (503) 253.7507 or email [email protected] to get started on improving your swing and game!

Mark Wurtz giving a clinic at Discovery Bay GC in Port Townsend, Wash. Megan McGrew – Assistant Golf Professional. I have been in the golf industry for 8 years now and am currently the First Assistant at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis. I graduated from and played golf for George Fox University where I received first team all Meadow Park Golf Course, Tacoma region as well as runner up for freshman of the year. Throughout my Erik Haag – PGA Head Golf Professional time in the industry I have worked with a lot of junior clinics as well as Meadow Park Golf Course - Tacoma (253) 473.3033 the First Tee of Greater Portland. I offer lessons at Glendoveer Golf and [email protected] Tennis. Please contact the for more details. • PGA Certified Professional Call Megan at (503) 253.7507 or email: mmcgrew@playglendoveer. • Professional Golf Association of America (Member) com to improve your game! • Experienced in Adult & Junior player development programs • Former instructor of the Palm Springs Japanese Golf Academy • WWC PGA Junior Golf Committee Member • WWC PGA Golf In Schools Instructor • Active in PGA-ProAM series Pro Golf Discount, Southcenter • Continuous lesson education provided by the PGA of America Jim Bennett – PGA member with 30+ years experience and voted • Golf Management Degree from the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA the #5 Teachers in Washington 2015-2016 -Golf Digest. Erik turned golf professional in 1995 and has been with Meadow Park Golf Course since July 2008. Erik After having taught at Southcenter Golf for 15 years Jim Bennett has provides a state-of-the-art lesson, junior golf & club fitting programs which provides multiple levels of service moved down the street to the New Pro Golf Discount store in Southcen- for golfers of all ages. ter, 17305 Southcenter Parkway across from Red Robin. “It has been a fantastic fit for me to continue my relationships in the Southcenter area.” Doug Gullikson – PGA Professional The new technology with the Pro Golf Theatre, state of the art launch My passion is to teach this great game of golf to adults and juniors! With monitor, simulator, and video equipment makes it easy helping students all the great technology available, I use some, my philosophy is to be with their game, and club fitting. “I have all the tools to help every level as simple as possible! We all know how hard the game is, I work hard of golfer, with every aspect of their game.” With the ability to give put- to KEEP IT SIMPLE! I work with all abilities and make sure that my ting, pitching, and chipping lessons it makes the indoor experience com- students have a fun time with feedback that is always striving to “stay in plete. Coming into this time of year it’s going to be great to be inside out the moment!” of the weather.” Please give me a call and let’s unlock your potential in your golf game! Jim has been teaching for 30 years and still enjoys helping all levels of golfers. Come down to Pro Golf To arrange an appointment call: 253.304.1751 or e-mail me at: and check out the new digs, and start working on your game now, so when spring comes, you are ready [email protected]. to go! You can contact Jim at (206) 431.0100.

Rick Giroux – PGA Golf Professional Columbia Super Range, Everett, WA Meadow Park Golf Course – Tacoma (253) 473.3033 Kevin Mackay – PGA Class “A” Professional [email protected]. Kevin has over 30 years of teaching experience. He has been a PGA • Experienced Golf Clinician Class “A” member since 1987. His career started in 1981 at the Univer- • Experienced Instructor at college and high school level sity of Montana where he earned a degree in Business Administration, he • Active in PGA - Pro Am series spent several years teaching in California and has been at the Columbia • Continuous lesson education provided by the PGA of America Super Range since 1992 where he owns and operates Class “A” Golf. WWB/VA Hospital Clinician and Volunteer Kevin works with players on the basics of grip, stance and setup and • Four-time Hagen Cup Team Member wants his students to understand basic “cause and effects” of their own Rich has been involved in the golf industry for over 30 years. His prior particular games. We have a great facility at Columbia Super Range that experience included The Classic Club (Head Golf Professional), Twin will help students with all facets of their game from video lessons, short Lakes Golf & CC and University Golf Course. Rick provides individual, game practice areas, full service pro-shop which offers club fitting and state-of-the-art instruction with a common sense touch for fundamentals. Beginners and juniors will repair to one of the best outdoor ranges in the area with heated stalls for benefit from Rick’s simple teaching methods. the cold weather. He enjoys teaching all levels of players from beginners to more advanced. He has worked with many local area juniors that have gone on to play collegiate level Golf. Currently he is the Joseph Kim – Teaching Professional Head coach for the Jackson High School Girls Varsity Golf team. Experience and Achievements: To book a lesson call me at (425) 338.2424, or visit our website, www.superrange.com. • Graduate of Clover Park High School - 1979 • University of Washington - 1984 Val Patrick – Class A LPGA member. • WPGA Teaching Professional since 2004 Val has been a golf professional since 1983 and has been teaching at • Attended Mike Bender Golf Academy - 2004 Columbia Super Range for 2 years. She enjoys working with golfers • Instructor at Meadow Park Golf Course since 2005 of all ages and levels of skill and ability. She teaches to the students • Low Career Round - 65 (-7) at Tumwater GC learning style. For new golfers she begins teaching solid fundamentals, • Participant in PGA Pro-Member Series in 2010 and 2011 and helps the student understand ball flight. She encourages the student A lifetime golfer and student of the game, Joseph has been a golf to develop effective and efficient routines that will help them create a professional since 2004 and has been with Meadow Park Golf Course repeatable swing within their ‘own’ trusted rhythm that will help with since 2005. all aspects of improvement. Also a certified OPTI-Brain/OPTI-Train You will walk away from each session with a clear understanding Instructor. Through a special series of lessons you will learn how to of how to make easy improvements to your all-around golf game. Joseph can be contacted at: manage your thoughts under pressure to perform ‘better than your best’. [email protected]. Using a muse to produce brain maps at rest and during performance practice. Give Val a call. She would love to help you with your game. Half hour private lessons $50; series of 5 lessons $225. One hour private lessons $80; series of 5 lessons $350. Juniors (17 and under) half hour $40; series of 5 lessons $170. To book a lesson call me at (425) 338.2424, or visit our website, www.superrange.com. Long Drive Lab Brad Habenicht – Master Golf Instructor LONG DRIVE LAB, LLC Chuck Notestone – PGA Master Professional Learn the Secrets and then “BOMB YOUR DRIVER” Chuck is a PGA Master Professional (certified in teaching) for 23 years, LONGER AND STRAIGHTER DRIVES! GUARANTEED! an award winning member of the PGA for 34 years, having a wealth of Swing Transformations - “Miracles Performed Daily” experience teaching all ages and skill levels to enjoy better golf games. Pound for pound, one of the Longest Hitters on the Planet! In the process of helping you play better golf, my focus begins with the Member of Long Drivers of America (LDA) 1995-2016 basic fundamentals grip, set-up and swing motion. Whether out for fun 10 Time REMAX World Long Drive Championship Finalist or desiring a better number out of your golf, my goal is helping you get Winner of 27 LDA and REMAX Long Drive Competitions there. Teacher, coach, psychologist, and trainer are a few of the hats I Winner of Pacific Northwest Pinnacle Distance Challenge wear with my students. Outlining a proper practice regimen for making Former University of Washington Baseball DH and Outfielder the changes more repeatable and permanent are keys to improving my Technique/Training/Technology = Speed/Leverage/Power student’s games. Having had the privilege of working with some on the State of the Art - Driving Distance/Accuracy Golf Fitness Training world’s most recognized teachers has given me a depth of knowledge to Long Drive Exhibitions - Charity/Corporate Golf Tournaments connect with a wide range of golfers. I look forward to helping you get better with your golf. To book To schedule Your Driving Lessons call Brad at: (206) 856.9501 a lesson call me at (425) 338.2424, or visit our website, www.superrange.com. E-mail: [email protected] web: www.longdrivelab.com • Page 4 • • golf teacher directory • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 •

Premier Golf Centers Premier Golf Centers Bellevue Golf Course, Bellevue Jackson Park Golf Course, Seattle Steve Wayne Wozeniak – PGA Director of Instruction – PGA Professional 425-452-7250 or www.bellevuepgc.com Dave Boivin (206) 363.4747 Steve is the only instructor in the Pacific Northwest that has taught win- It’s Dave’s belief that having fun while playing the game is key. Dave ners on all four of the major Tours. The PGA, LPGA, Champions and began his career as a member of the Canadian PGA. Since moving Nationwide. He consistently is working with the best Junior and ama- to the USA in 1994, he’s focused on his passion of teaching. As the teur golfers in the state. He quickly turns any level of golfer into Masters former Director of Instruction at Kayak Point GC, Dave specialized in of their own swings, with easy to understand sound fundamentals. See Short Game and Scoring Golf Schools, as well as player development how easy the golf swing can be, “If you are not being video-taped you programs for High School Golf Team Building, Corporate Golf and are not learning.” Call for specific lesson prices. Discounts available for Coaching for Couples programs, and a Yoga for Golfers program with groups or muti-lesson packages. For more information or to book a les- the Golf Channel’s Katherine Roberts. son, call (425) 452.7250 or visit www.bellevuepgc.com. Dave is certified as a First Tee Instructor, certified Level 1 Titleist (TPI), FITforeGOLF certified, 4Putting Element (4PE) certified, and an Elite Matt Anderson – PGA Apprentice Diplomate 425-452-7250 or www.bellevuepgc.com Matt Anderson has been a professional at Bellevue Golf Course since Val Patrick – PGA Professional 2002. As a PGA apprentice with over 10 years of teaching experience (206) 363.4747 and a unique outlook on the game of golf, Matt can help better your Val has been teaching in the Seattle area for the past 10 years and has game regardless of your skill level. Matt understands that not every successfully helped golfers of all abilities improve different areas of golfer is the same, we all move, learn, and feel things differently. It’s their game. She believes that keeping the learning experience fun and this understanding paired with years of acquired golf knowledge that unique to each golfer is what makes getting better at golf enjoyable. will allow Matt to help you become a better golfer. For more informa- She particularly enjoys helping people improve their short game skills. tion or to book a lesson, call (425) 452.7250 or visit www.bellevuepgc. It is when our short game gets better that we are able to see our scores com. go lower.

Patrick Vaughan – Teaching Professional (425) 452.7250 or www.bellevuepgc.com Jefferson Park Golf Course, Seattle Patrick has been a teacher for over 40 years. After graduating from the University of Washington with a Masters degree in Physical Education, Tony Wilkins – PGA - Head Golf Professional he taught at the High School level and coached various varsity sports (206) 762.4513 or [email protected] including the boys’ and girls’ golf teams. He became a golf teaching Tony’s goal with each student is to create an enjoyable environment professional in 1994 and has worked as an Instructor at Bellevue Golf in which to focus on their individual swing characteristics and goals. Course for the past 12 years, working primarily with the beginning to Whether you are a beginning golfer or an experienced tournament intermediate level player. His teaching methods include drills that help player, your game will be improved by utilizing state-of-the-art teaching develop the golf swing. He has great communication skills and the be- and learning theories while integrating video software and teaching aids. lief that golf lessons should be fun and result in a person learning to Skills are further enhanced with focus on golf fitness, course manage- love the game. ment, and mental skills. Please contact Tony at [email protected] or (206) 762.4513.

Cheryl Mahan – Teaching Professional (425) 452.7250 or www.bellevuepgc.com Lyndsey Devenish – PGA Professional Cheryl promotes learning the game of golf through solid fundamen- (206) 612.2122 or [email protected] tals, building on each individual’s natural athletic skills. Similar to the Originally from Scotland, Lyndsey returns to the Premier Golf Teaching teaching methods taught by PGA Golf Professional Steve Wozeniak, Staff bringing a vast amount of knowledge and passion for both playing she will show you how to reach your potential with positive actions and teaching the game of golf. Teaching all skill levels, ages, physical rather than tired restrictions like “keep your head down” and “left arm abilities; Lyndsey prides herself on being able to help everyone improve straight.” She encourages her students to find aspects of the game that their game to achieve their personal goals on the course. they can succeed at to help them master new techniques and confidently Please contact Lyndsey at [email protected] or (206) 612.2122. apply them to their golf game.

Randy Burgeson - Teaching Professional (206) 762.4513 or [email protected] Premier Golf Centers Randy grew up playing golf right here in the Pacific Northwest and has been instructing golfers of all ages and abilities for 15 years. No matter Pierce County your handicap, Randy will target & build upon the fundamentals and ar- eas of the game that are important to you, and that will LOWER YOUR Lake Spanaway Golf Course SCORES! He excels at helping people understand how top players play the game, while helping students improve the skills that each individual Shane Prante – Teaching Professional already possesses. • #1 ranked DII player in NCAA 2004 Please contact Randy at [email protected] or (206) 762.4513. • DII 1st Team All-American Saint Martin’s University 2004, 2005 & 2006 • 2005 USA vs Japan Cup Team Member • 8 Professional Victories; including 2013 Northwest Open and 2014 Washington State Assistants Championship Shane is dedicated to helping each player improve in their areas of weakness, while helping them build on their current strengths. He enjoys Premier Golf centers building a rapport with students and walking alongside them in their journey toward improvement. If you are interested in booking a lesson, Lynnwood Golf Course, Lynnwood contact Shane at (253) 531.3660 or [email protected]. Mykel Carbaugh – PGA Apprentice Mykel grew up in San Diego and studied Kinesiology and Psychology at San Diego State University. For 7 years, he has helped golfers of various skill levels and abilities, including a former World Blind Golf Fort Steilacoom Golf Course Champion. Mykel has helped golfers play better through improving Matt Montecucco – Head Golf Professional overall fitness, mental toughness, and short game. Let him help you Matt Montecucco, the Head Golf Professional at Fort Steilacoom, is reach your golf goals in 2016. dedicated to helpling each player improve in their areas of weakness, Please Contact Mykel at [email protected] or (425) 361.2459 while helping them build on their current strengths. He enjoys building a rapport with students and walking alongside them in their journey toward improvement. If your are interested in booking a lesson, contact Matt at (253) 588.0613 or [email protected] Tour players take lessons, so you should too. Lessons Premier Golf Centers are the best investment you premiergolfcenters.com can make as a golfer. InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • • golf teacher directory • • Page 5 •

Premier Golf Centers Interbay Golf Center, Seattle Eric Driessen - PGA Professional, Director of Instruction Eric's desire to teach the game of golf was inspired by a member at his local country club who gave him a copy of Hogan's 5 Fundamentals at the age of 10. Since then, Eric has spent 35 years teaching the game of golf to players of all levels and abilities. In 1995 Eric opened The Seattle Golf Zone, one of the original golf video learning studios in the country. Eric is devoted to helping people enjoy the game of golf at their desired level. Customer service and relationship building are also very important to him and his teaching philosophies. To book an appointment with Eric, call (206) 838.4549 or email [email protected].

Ron Hanson – PGA Professional WWC PGA Teacher of the Year 2007 Golf Range Magazine’s Top 50 Golf Instructors in America 2009, 2011 Ron came to Interbay 1999 having been the Head Professional at Fair- wood Golf and Country Club for seven years. He became a Class “A” PGA Professional in 1990. He has worked successfully with several At Interbay Golf Center in Seattle, golf instructors are able to use their iPad to check the lesson. satellite tour players, top adult and junior amateur players and countless golfers who wished to improve their golf games. Ron has an innate ability to present vivid and understandable ex- amples that enable students of all levels to understand and duplicate Premier Golf Centers the mechanics of the golf swing. His patience and demeanor allow his students to feel comfortable and at ease in their golf experience. Ron Cedarcrest Golf Course, Marysville looks forward to helping you with your golf game. Shayne Day – PGA Professional Phone: (206) 838.4549 [email protected] Shayne has been in the golf industry for over 16 years and has experience teaching students of all different ages and abilities. Shayne Peter A. Dixon – PGA Professional has taught golf all over the world as he used to work on Cruise Ships as a golf Instructor. Shayne will help you achieve your goals as a golfer by Jimmy Ballard Certified Teaching Professional giving you the tools necessary to improve your swing. His instruction Pete is a Class A Member of the PGA since 1991 with 35 Years generally includes visual aids, training aids and video analysis to Experience. He has given more than 35,000 golf lessons, a number breakdown the swing and compare it side to side with the top players in that ranks among the very top of PGA Teaching Professionals. Pete the world. Shayne’s patience, leadership and customer service skills will will help you learn the proven fundamentals of the golf swing. In 1999 make for a great lesson experience. Shayne is ambidextrous and feels and in 2001, Pete’s teaching career was enhanced after working with very confident teaching both lefty’s and right handed golfers. To contact Jimmy Ballard, one of America’s top five golf instructors. He spent two Shayne, please call (360) 363.8460 or email [email protected]. weeks working with Jimmy. Since that time Pete has not wavered in the concepts that he teaches. If you are serious about learning golf and improving your skills, Pete is a great choice as an instructor. Please e-mail to: [email protected] or call (206) 838.4549. Premier Golf Centers Gilbert Quitlong – PGA Apprentice Gilbert picked up his first golf club at a very young age and has since Legion Memorial Golf Course, Everett built a passion not only for the game but also teaching the game to – PGA Apprentice others. Gilbert founded AWM Golf Foundation, a nonprofit golf foun- Luc McLeod Luc grew up in Burlington where he found his love for golf. He has dation that focuses on teaching adult women and minorities the game experience in numerous different sports and likes to connect everything of golf. he has learned to make the golf game simpler for you. He loves to get Golf has been an integral part of his life gaining experience in both people excited about the game and truly believes that every person competitive golf and teaching golf over the years, Gilbert has fostered can improve no matter what stage of life they are in! He believes that the understanding and passion in helping others reach their golfing po- each person is unique and has a unique swing. Luc’s goal is to help you tential. find that unique swing and is committed to helping each student build You can contact Gilbert at: (206) 838.4549 [email protected] on their strengths as well as improve in areas of weakness, all while making the game enjoyable! If you are interested in booking a lesson, or series of lessons, contact Luc at (425) 259.4653 ext.4 or LMcleod@ Ken Overby – PGA Professional premiergc.com Ken brings a broad background of teaching experience from South Florida where he developed a love for the game at an early age. His strong interest in growing the game led him to create an instructional approach that works with students of all ages and skill levels. Ken is a member of the PGA of America and a graduate of the PGA’s Profes- Walter Hall Golf Course, Everett sional Golf Management program. He is a Titleist Performance Insti- Greg Morris – PGA Professional tute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Level 1 and Junior Coach Level 2. (425) 353.4653 – www.everettgolf.com Ken’s teaching philosophy is based on Fundamentals, Fitness, and Fun! Greg grew up in Issaquah and began working in the golf industry Focusing on strong fundamentals, adjusted to meet each individual’s because he enjoyed golf, but he soon found that he enjoyed the great objectives and physical abilities, can yield positive results. The goal relationships that he made over the years working at various golf is to build a simplified, efficient swinging motion. Taking that ability courses. His teaching philosophy is geared solely on students’ agreed to the golf course allows you to play with more confidence, increases your level of personal satisfac- upon goals for improvement. He believes the entire setup, in-swing, tion, and most importantly....increases the FUN! Ken’s passion for the game is obvious in his teaching. impact and finish should be performed and learned in the simplest His contagious enthusiasm helps make people feel comfortable and enhances the learning experience. and most repeatable way possible for each student. To him, video and To make a lesson appointment, phone: (206) 838.4549 [email protected] or [email protected]. computer technology is important to speed up a student’s progress. Greg always determines how a student learns best and uses the visual tools, training aids, and simple drills to reach students with varying learning styles. Andrea VanderLende – Golf Professional Originally from Orlando, Florida, Andrea was a highly successful Andrew Crabtree – Assistant Golf Professional collegiate golfer for the University of Florida. She was the 2003 NCAA (425) 353.4653 or [email protected] Championship runner-up and was Honorable Mention NCAA All Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Andrew began playing golf American in 2002 and 2003. at the age of 8 years old and instantly fell in love with it. As a lifelong Andrea served her past 7 years as Associate Head Coach for the UW “student of the game”, Andrew’s golf as a Golf Professional is to share Women’s Golf Team and was mentored by Hall of Fame Coach, the enthusiasm that comes from learning and improvement. Andrew Mary Lou Mulflur. The highlight of her coaching career is when the enjoys working with golfers of all skill levels, and often utilizes video Huskies won the 2016 NCAA Championship, beating Stanford in the technology to help students relate the specific feels that are achieved finals. Andrea’s focus is directed at your overall performance as well on the lesson tee into visual references that will help them on their own as your golf swing. She is looking forward to helping you reach your later. Andrew strive to empower every player with the knowledge and competitive goals. To make a lesson appointment with Andrea, please tools necssary to continue improving their game, for as long as they’re call (206) 838.4549 or email [email protected] willing to work at it.

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Chambers Bay, University Place Ryan Young – Director of Instruction, PGA Certified Professional 2016 Pacific Northwest PGA Section Player Development Award Winner Ryan received this honor for establishing the world-class Chambers Bay Golf Academy, which features over 18 golf instruction programs for all ages and abilities.

For more information on his instruction programs, please visit www.chambersbaygolf.com/academy or contact Ryan at [email protected] or (253) 363.3861.

Jeff Coston giving lessons at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Wash. Skyridge Golf Course, Sequim Kelly O’Mera – PGA Teaching Professional I have been the PGA teaching professional at Skyridge GC in Sequim for the past 10 years. Mental Golf Clinic, various locations I am a Certified Ping Club Fitter, and winner of Pings regional Fitter of Lean how to use your mind to Play the Best Golf of your life. You will the Year award. Was seen on KSTW tv for many years as the Golf Doctor. I have 29 years experience teaching in the Northwest at some great clubs learn a variety of techniques including Relaxation, Imagery, EFT, NLP including Glendale and Tacoma CC. and Getting into the Zone. Can be contacted or followed on Facebook or Twitter. (360) 460.6335. Please call or e-mail me at [email protected] if you have any Willis Olson, CHt questions about lessons or fittings, pricing or to make an appointment. Known as the Zone Doctor, Willis has a proven record as an effective teacher of mental golf techniques Senior and Junior discounts available. Jay Thompson – Golf Instructor Jay is a Professional Golf Instructor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Artist, Author and Advocate of the Mind Sahalee Country Club, Sammamish, WA Body Connection with 25 years experience as a golf instructor. Ryan Benzel – Director of Instruction / Player Development at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, WA. Sahalee has first Willis and Jay do clinics for class facilities to improve your golf game, including a large grass golf clubs as well as one-on-one tee practice range, two putting greens, chipping green, and an coaching. indoor state-of-the-art teaching studio using FlightScope launch monitor. Video analysis is included with each lesson utilizing V1 Golf HD Digital Coaching software and BodiTrak Sports Pressure To find out more about the Men- Mat. Ryan’s goal is to improve ball flight and consistency, which tal Golf Clinic, please call can be wide ranging depending on the player. Contact Ryan at (206) 362.4400 or (206) 856.8476 (206) 683.0025 or visit http://www.sahalee.com. Willis Olson Jay Thompson • 2016 Western Washington PGA Teacher of the Year • 3-Time Pacific Northwest PGA Section Player of the Year • Competed in 4 PGA Championships • Guest Instructor on the Golf Channel’s “The Golf Fix” with Michael Breed Non-Member Lesson Information Tumwater Valley Golf Course • Single Lesson $80 (50 minutes) Benjamin Talbot - Assistant Golf Professional • Series of 3 $225 Benjamin believes in setting a strong foundation, in your game, • Junior Lesson $65 (10-17), $55 (9 & under: 30 minutes) through set up fundamentals and a short game that will help you score. Whatever your needs, wants, goals or desires are with the game of golf, Benjamin can help you get there. Sessions are high energy and include goal setting, clear communication and an understanding of “why” the instruction will create lower scores. Meridian Valley Country Club Benjamin is a PGA Apprentice, instructor in The Valley Golf Academy, Brian Thornton – PGA Teaching Professional a level 1 certified First Tee instructor, 2015 Tumwater Valley Men’s Playing Experience Club Champion, and a former college athlete at Concordia University • 2016 PNWPGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR (Portland). • 2016, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007 Western Washington Chapter PGA Champion Rates • 2016, 2010, Northwest Open Champion • Junior (6-18) $35 for 45 minute individual lesson or $90 for three 45 • 2014, 2007 PNW PGA Section Champion minute individual lessons • Adult (19 and over) $60 for 45 minute individual lesson or $150 for three 45 minute individual lessons or give him a call at his cell phone: • 2012 Oregon Open Champion (360) 951.0673 or work phone: (360) 943.9500 • 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007 Western Washington Chapter PGA Player of the Year • 2009 Washington Open • 2005, 2004 PNW PGA Section Assistant’s Champion The Valley Golf Academy (VGA) Our instructors have built a curriculum unlike any in the region. What • Every Hudson Cup from 2006 through 2016, – Hudson Cup Team Member makes it unique? Because it’s built around YOU! We will build a Teaching Experience program that covers your specific goals. Whether you are an advanced 2011 Teacher of the Year – Western Washington Chapter PGA. player or someone just learning the sport, together we will cover every PGA Teaching Professional at Meridian Valley Country Club 2006 – present. aspect of the game in detail. We will touch on all fundamentals of 16 years of teaching experience with over 10,000 lessons given, 26 students to college. the game and provide efficient practice drills. Each player will have a Lesson Rates: customized program created for their personal improvement with ample Adults (18 years and older): $80/hr, Series of 5 for the price of 4 ($320) follow up. You, the player, will have a professional program designed Juniors: $60/hr, Series of 5 for price of 4 ($240) for success! To register or for more information please visit; www. Call the MVCC Pro Shop for more Information (253) 631.3133 – [email protected] thevalleygolfacademy.com or contact us directly at (360) 347.6282.

Semiahmoo Resort, Blaine Jeff Coston – The Jeff Coston Golf Academy officially opened at Se- Twin Rivers Golf Course, Fall City miahmoo Resort in 1994 and has been there since. Prior to Jeff’s 20 years Erin Szekely – A Life Member of the LPGA Teaching and Club at the resort, he played the PGA Tour and was a winner on the Nationwide Professional Division. Erin has been a Class A member of the LPGA Tour. Jeff is a 21-time Pacific Northwest PGA Player of the Year, the Teaching and Club Professional Division since 1996. Erin has given 2014 Western Washington Chapter Teacher of the Year. He is also the thousands of lessons over the past twenty years. all time major tournament winner in Pacific Northwest golf history. Erin’s philosophy about the golf swing and the game is to keep it Jeff qualified and played on the Champions Tour in 2015 and will con- simple: that the swing is like any other physical move. Moves that tinue to play on the tour for 2017. Jeff also taught the 2014 Pacific NW we make every day....We make it hard by breaking it down into small PGA Player of the Year, Senior Player of the Year and Assistant Player of parts instead of staying with the whole and making the swing be a the Year. He was inducted into the PNW PGA Hall of Fame in 2013. response to what we do with the club. She follows the principles of Mike Bender the 2009 National PGA Teacher of the Year and coach to PGA and Hall of Fame member Manuel de la Torre and is featured in Masters Champion Zack Johnson and recent tour winner Jonathon Byrd his dvd “Understanding the Golf Swing”. states “Jeff is one of the very best instructors in America.” Erin has an instructional dvd called ‘Golfing with Erin.’ Jeff has taught beginners to players on every tour and enjoys all equally. Jeff’s hourly rates are $150 per Lesson Rates hour for an adult and $125 for a junior. See www.jeffcoston.com for more information. Private (50 minutes)...... $60.00 • Series of 4 private lessons...... $200.00 Your “Inside Golf” Special: bring this ad and you will receive four lessons for $500. A $150 saving. Semi-private (1hr.) (2 person).....$90.00 • Semi-private (1hr.) (3 person)....$120.00 Semi-private (1.5 hr) (4 person)..$150.00 For more information about Erin you can visit her website: www.GolfingWithErin.com One lesson can change your game! or by phone at (425) 273.4948. • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • • GOLF teacher directory • • Page 7 •

GolfTEC Southcenter Jordan Cooper – Director of Instruction A Wenatchee native, Jordan is a Class A PGA Member and one of the top coaches in the state. He utilizes high-speed video, 6 degrees of freedom 3D motion-measurement, and the latest in launch monitor technology in every session with his students. He has taught over 7,500 individual les- sons and custom-fit hundreds of students for new equipment. Jordan has worked with club champions, Golf Channel Am Tour winners, AJGA and WJGA champions, State high school competitors, USGA national cham- pionship participants, and hundreds of weekend warriors. He was one of the first golf instructors in the country to certify in Biomechanics by Dr. Young-Hoo Kwon, a leading expert in the industry. Jordan also works closely with an elite team of medical and fitness professionals to help his students perform at their highest potential. He is a certified fitter for Callaway, Taylor Made, PING, and a 2014 Mizuno Top 100 Fitter. Jordan’s teaching philosophy is to help his students understand the physics behind how their ball flight is influenced by their swing, with an emphasis on swinging the club within their own unique physical abilities and limitations. Please visit GolfTEC.com.

Peggy Conley – Certified Personal Coach GolfTEC’s Jordan Cooper helps a student at the Southcenter location. PNGA Hall of Fame Inductee; 15 year LPGA/European Tour career; 3 professional wins; 2nd British Open; 2xCurtis Cup Team;USGA Jr.Champion;3xPNGA Jr.Champion. Teaching players of all abilities for over 23 years with a wealth of knowledge as a high performing player. Former Instructor for John Jacobs Golf Schools.Before GolfTEC had GolfTEC Bellevue instructed locally for 16 years at G.C.at Newcastle and Sahalee C.C. Brett Wilkinson — PGA Member, Director of Instruction A PGA Member since 1991, Brett has been cemented in the PNW golf scene for over 20 years. Earning the admiration of countless students, he welcomes the challenge of helping golfers on all levels, abilities or dis- abilities, achieve their dreams. After a 14-year stint as Riverbend Golf Complex’s head golf professional, Brett joined the GolfTEC Seattle team Thomas Siebert – Certified Personal Coach in 2008. His teaching credentials include giving over 25,000 lessons and Thomas is a coach with a passion for teaching players of all abilities. hundreds of club fittings, and he is nationally recognized by GolfTEC as He is a graduate of the Golf Academy of America with Certifications in one of the few Select Instructors in the country. He has taught 30 college Advanced Teaching and Club Fitting. Thomas worked as a Golf Profes- scholarship recipients, 4 All-Americans, and 9 USGA National Champion- sional at Des Moines Golf & Country Club, Host of the 1999 US Senior ship participants. A recipient of the PNWPGA President’s Plaque award Open & 2017 LPGA Solheim Cup for player development and the WWCPGA Junior Golf Leader, Brett has also been nominated six times for Western Washington PGA’s Teacher of the Year. He is the 2013 GolfTEC United States Coach of the Year and the 2013 Mizuno Top Club Fitter. He is committed to guiding every one of his students toward reaching their desired golfing goals. Please visit GolfTEC.com.

Erin Menath – LPGA Class A Member Certifications: • TPI Certified • Golf Biomechanics Certified Honors: GolfTEC South Lake Union • GolfTEC Select Instructor Todd Barney – Certified Personal Coach/Certified Personal Club • Mizuno Top 100 Club Fitter Fitter/Certified TPI Instructor • 5 year recipient of Nevada’s “Best Of” award; best golf professional Raised in Issaquah, Todd followed his passion of becoming a Golf Pro- A Carson City, Nev. native and LPGA member, Erin has instructed over fessional. Graduating with high honors in the Professional Golf Manage- 11,000 lessons/club-fittings. Prior to joining GolfTEC in 2011, she spent ment program at the Professional Golfers Career College in Temecula, CA, 4 years as Director of Instruction and Tournament Director at Silver Oak Todd pursued Assistant Professional positions in both Arizona and Iowa. Golf Club in Carson City. She coaches Washington States top juniors, Todd started as GolfTEC Seattle’s first Certified Personal Coach in 2007. Tour Professionals, winners on both the Pepsi and Golf Channel tours as well as players of all skill Since then he has given over 6,000 Lessons and Club Fittings. Providing levels. Her students excel due to her strong belief in student centered instruction, the stressing of proper outstanding customer service and a thorough understanding of the swing, fundamentals and her love for teaching the game. Todd takes great pride in making sure each of his students understand For more information about fees and instruction please visit GolfTEC.com. their swings. For more information about fees and instruction, please visit GolfTEC.com.

Brandon Flynn – PGA Member, Certified Personal Coach Rance Yanabu – Certified Personal Coach/Certified Personal Club PGA Member and graduate from New Mexico State University Profes- Fitter/ PGA Member. sional Golf Management program. 10 years of coaching and club fitting Rance has been a PGA member for many years. experience with over 1,000 lessons taught including numerous Club He graduated from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas PGA program. He Champions. Helped a number of golfers achieve career-low rounds. started his career at Brentwood Country Club in Los Angeles where he did club fittings and golf lessons for 3 years. Rance joined GolfTEC in 2011 and since then has given over 3000 lessons and club fittings. His career focus is teaching and improving his student’s game so they may enjoy playing the game of golf with friends and family for the rest of their lives. Please visit GolfTEC.com.

Tyler Hella – Certified Personal Coach Ron Akin – PGA Member, Certified Personal Coach Tyler can be reached for lessons at GolfTEC.com PGA Member since 1990. Taught over 10 thousand golf lessons and given over 1 thousand club fittings. Gateway Section PGA Golf Professional of the year 2002. 7 hole in one, lowest score of 64. Certified Ping Club Fitter.

Brian Walley – Certified Personal Coach Seattle native with over a decade of golf experience | Affiliated with the PGA of America, with intentions of becoming a PGA member | Golf Academy of America Graduate, Phoenix campus | Utilizes his knowl- edge of Motion Measurements to analyze the golf swing | Certified Club Fitter | Patient, passionate and diligent with correcting student’s swing flaws, and turning swing weaknesses into strengths. GolfTEC is the World Leader in Golf Lessons Washington locations Southcenter, Bellevue, Lynnwood, South Lake Union Oregon locations Beaverton, Cascade Station, Tualatin

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GolfTEC Lynnwood Twin Lakes Golf & C C, Federal Way David McMillon – PGA Class “A” Member, Certified Personal Swing – Coach and Certified Club Fitter Kris Runge PGA Head Professional David learned to play the game in South Texas. He placed 7th individual Teaching philosophy: Anybody who has played golf knows how difficult in State during High School and played at the college level for Schreiner and complicated the game can be at times. This idea of complexity takes University. He also played as an amateur in the local state events before on a whole new meaning when taking lessons. I attempt to keep the les- turning professional when he qualified for the Texas State Open with a 69 son simple by focusing on set-up and the impact that has on swing plan at San Angelo Country Club. David started his teaching career at Riverhill and swing path and how these areas effect the flight of the golf ball. See Country Club as the 1st Assistant working with all level of golfers, including how simple that sounds? developing junior golf programs. Now with GolfTEC for 3 years, David has If this has peeked your curiosity, for $45, we can talk about this in more taught over 2,000 lessons and is certified club-fitter. He is actively playing detail for 45 minutes. in the Western Washington PGA and has shot a career low 60 and a low I can be contacted at Twin Lakes pro shop: (253) 838.0345. tournament round of 65. In addition to his golf success, David has earned his 1st degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. The key to lower scores and playing your best game is developing solid fundamentals and a versatile short game inside 100 yards. David can be reached at (425) 412.3999. Nate Smith – Assistant Pro Nate is entering his fourth year at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club Ryan Wanamaker – PGA Member, Certified Personal Coach in Federal Way. He is just beginning his teaching career and comes with Ryan has been teaching at GolfTEC – Lynnwood since 2014. Before that a youthful enthusiasm about working with people of all ages and all he was an instructor at The Plateau Club in Sammamish, WA primar- abilities. He enjoys working with juniors and golfers who are relatively ily focusing on Junior Golf and Women’s programs. Ryan also has new to the game and looking to expand their performance. Nate’s main experience coaching golf and life skills with The First Tee of Seattle. goal is to teach sound, simple fundamentals that lead to the development He is currently the Boys Head Golf Coach at Shorecrest High School of a solid all-around game from tee to green. He also helps with the in Shoreline. Ryan’s golf instruction gets results – students of Ryan’s in mental aspect and ways to keep thoughts under control. Nate played 2015 won the Snohomish County Amateur as well as the WSGA Senior for Green River Community College and is excited about beginning Best Ball. Ryan enjoys helping all levels of golfers attain their goals. his career in the PGA Northwest Section. Call (253) 838.0345 for Ryan can be reached at (425) 412.3999. information. David K Hobson – PGA Professional David has 24 years of teaching experience. Jonathan Angell – Certified Personal Coach He welcomes all levels of golfers from beginning to experienced players, Jonny is TPI Level 1 Certified and is a Golf Academy of America including juniors. graduate. His previous experience was at Riverbend, Mirabel Club David has three Junior Leadership Chapter Awards. (Scottsdale, AZ) and most recently, Jonny was assistant pro at Twin He is also a Certified Club Fitter. Lakes Golf & Country Club for the last 4 years. He has been teaching He can be contacted through the Twin Lakes pro shop at: (253) 838.0345. golf since 2011. Played tournament golf in AZ and has competed throughout his career at many levels. A very thorough analysis on all aspects of your game will be delivered at his lessons. Jonny is a Certified Club Fitter with multiple manufacturers and is also a high school golf coach. Jonathan can be reached at (425) 412.3999. Josh Scothorne - Assistant Golf Professional Josh was on the Walla Walla Community College Golf Team for two Josh Arndt – PGA Member, Certified Personal Coach years. He was won the 2015 Washington State Assistants Champion and Taught golf since 2005. two-time North/South Cup qualifier, the 2016 Western Wash. Chapter Graduate of St. Cloud State University. Top 10 Player of the Year. Previous Experience: 10 years with Bridgestone Golf in Marketing Josh’s charges $45 per half-hour lesson. (Midwest Region). Pheasant Acres GC (Rogers, MN) for 2 seasons. “My teaching philosophy is to reshape and improve the player’s natural Played Mini Tour golf in Florida with a career-best score of 61. Josh can swing while also improving the player’s setup positions. I believe most be reached at (425) 412.3999. flaws in a player’s swing stem from poor setup positions and too much tension throughout their body. Please call (253) 838.0345 to arrange a lesson with Josh.

Maplewood Golf Course, Renton Mike Toll – Mike grew up in Bellevue attending Sammamish High School and Bellevue Community College. He turned Professional in 1984, became a class A PGA member in 1992 and has been Head PGA Professional at Maplewood since 1997. He provides golf lessons to in- dividuals with all different ability levels. After a brief interview with students, he will determine how involved and what changes need to be made. His teaching philosophy is to work with basic swing principles such as grip, posture, alignment and ball position which for most players results in immediate improvement.

Kirk Gleason – Kirk is a Class “A” PGA Assistant Professional and has taught golfers of all abilities and skill levels since 2001. Maplewood is in a great location easily accessible from all areas with a great winter practice facility with heated and covered stalls. He is ready to work with anyone interested in learning golf to enhance their golfing experience.

Chris Hughes – Chris is a Class “A” PGA Assistant Professional, attaining his membership in 2000. Working at Maplewood has given him the opportunity to work with a wide range of golfers. Core fundamentals and a solid understanding of how to improve your game is what you can expect from him. For additional information give him a call at Maple- wood Golf Course.

Two additional instructors are available for lessons – Jodie Knapp and Teresa Calouri

Maplewood Lesson Rates 1 Hour – $65.00 • Series of 4 – $240.00 1/2 Hour – $45.00 • Series of 4 – $160.00 1 Hour 2 people – $65.00 • 1 Hour 3 people – $75.00 Juniors 1/2 Hour – $25.00 Playing Lesson $15 per hole (3-Hole Minimum/9-Hole Maximum) Phone: (425) 430-6800 • Website: www.rentonwa.gov

• Page 16 • • IN THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • Rules of the Game: USGA, R&A offer up a temporary rules fix that should work for all Russ Wing

In December, the USGA and the R&A jointly announced the introduction of a new optional Lo- cal Rule that eliminates the penalty for accidentally moving a ball on the putting green. This new optional Local Rule was available starting Janu- ary 1, 2017, and it was described in a front-page article in the January paper. The USGA/R&A infographic accompanying this article gives their description of “How It Works” and “How It Doesn’t Work.” This new optional Local Rule addresses a part of the Rules that has been problematic for some time – i.e., how to handle situations where a ball moves on the putting green. The key question has always been who or what caused the ball to move. If the player caused the ball to move, the player got a 1-stroke penalty under Rule 18-2 and replaced the ball. If something else (like wind or gravity) caused the ball to move, the player got no is the current “poster boy” incident highlighting Local Rule that must be adopted by tournament penalty and played the ball from its new location. this problem. Committees in order to be in effect. I expect the The problem is that over the years, advances This new optional Local Rule is designed to USGA, R&A, PGA, LPGA, NCAA, WSGA, PNGA, in agronomy equipment and techniques have en- recognize the problem and not penalize the player and other such golf organizations to implement abled green speeds measured by the stimpmeter for accidently causing the ball to move on the this optional Local Rule via their “hard cards” to be increased from ~10 to ~14. When a green putting green. (more on this in a future article). But other tourna- is rolling ~14, it doesn’t take much wind or grav- It is important to understand that the USGA ment Committees (men’s clubs, women’s clubs, ity or anything else to cause a ball to move. And and the R&A have not modified the Rules of Golf. etc) will need to explicitly adopt it if they want to so it became very difficult to determine whether That is only done every four years, and it won’t be use it. or not the player caused the ball to move. The done again until 2020. Instead, they have issued Additional information about this new optional Dustin Johnson incident at last year’s US Open a temporary fix in the form of an approved optional Local Rule is available on the USGA web site.

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• Page 18 • • THE LESSON TEE • • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • The Lesson Tee: If the backswing is on track, then your game should be Happy February - spring is getting closer by the day. This is still a super time of year to get better. Set some goals for golf and life! Pick out a couple of tournaments to get your fire started. The time is now. I know I have been teach- ing up a storm in my dry warm academy build- ing at Semiahmoo. Personally, I intend to be better and ready for my tournament season. Jeff I can hardly wait. Let's talk about a couple elements of the C oston backswing. For most of us, the purpose of the backswing is mainly twofold; to accumu- Come up to see me and we will get 2017 late power by turning and coiling our body started on a super track. and hinging our wrists. (The wrist hinge is a fantastic power source). Jeff Coston is a 21-time Pacific Northwest Secondly, the backswing should get us PGA Player of the Year. Jeff can be reached in a proper position to allow us to make a at Semiahmoo by calling 360 201 4590. See proper approach to the golf ball. An on plane jeffcoston.com Rory McIlroy approach. If everyone practiced with a couple of driver shafts at equal height of their right shoulder and two inches to their right; golfers would not only have a more proficient backswing, they would also have a shallower approach to the ball on the downswing, (Photo 1). As you practice in this swing station, turn your hips 30-45 degrees as you make your backswing. You need not try to shift your weight. Stay a bit more stable and centered as you turn. Make sure you keep your arms and shaft below the pole or swing station. This station is like the plane of glass Ben Hogan spoke of in years past. This lower arm swing and hip turn produce "depth" to the golf swing which is very helpful to a successful technique! (Rory is in Photo 2). Shallow angle of attack, not over the top. Jeff Coston

InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Inside Golf - February Issue 2017 • • IN THE NEWS • • Page 19 • Hickory Happenings: Group announces hickory events for 2017 By Durel Billy, Special to Inside Golf • April 1 Sat. – Hickory Masters | Wing hosted by the SoHG | Society Members 7th at Meadow Park Golf Course est.1915. AP National Hickory Players has a terrific Point Golf & Country Club Only Chambers Bay Hickory Open is set for June schedule of events set for 2017. There are • April Sat. – TBA Riverbend Hickory • July 29 Sat. – Madrona Links Hickory 3. Play in the U.S. Hickory Open July 10-12 events in the late winter all the way through Demo Day | Riverbend Golf Course Open | Madrona Links Monterey, California. the fall. Here’s a look at where to play this • April 24 Mon.– Jim Barnes Legends • August 19 Sat. – 2 Man Hickory Best For more information: apnationalgolf- year and break out those hickory-shafted Cup | Tacoma Country & Golf Club May 7 Ball | Glen Acres Country Club September [email protected] or visit http://www.apna- clubs. Sun. 5th Annual Vintage Hickory Invitational 9 Sat. Washington State Hickory Open | tionalhickoryplayers.com • February 18 Sat. – Crooked Mashie 4 | Meadow Park Golf Course The Home Course Man Winter Scramble | Linden Country Club • May 7 Sun.– National Hickory Golf Day • September – TBA Hickory Players • March 4-5 – Seattle Golf Show “Start Your Collection Assemble a Playset” Championship | Washington State Antique Hickory Demo & Antique Show presented • May 26-29 – Bandon Dunes Match Show | Member Only Event by APNational Play Invitational | Sponsored by Auld Golf • October 7 Sat. – Past vs Present Cup • March 11 Sat. – Don Mojean Cup Society | Allenmore Golf Course Match Play | Highlands Golf Course • June 3 Sat.– Chambers Bay Hickory • December – TBA APNational Players • March 17-19 – Portland Antique Show Open | Chambers Bay | REGISTER HERE! Ball | Riverside Country Club, Portland Oregon • June 24 Sat.– 59 Hickory | Olympia Come see us at the 2017 Seattle Golf | hosted by GCS Member Pat Sutton Country Club Show March 4-5. “Start Your Collection • March 25 Sat. – Seattle Old Sticks • July 10-12 – U.S. Hickory Open | Del & Assemble a Playset and remember to Hickory Classic | Fairwood Country Club Monte Golf Course | Monterey, California celebrate National Hickory Golf Day May

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