IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks February 2019 | Page 5

DOWN THE STRETCH WITH STEVEN CHALMERS Q & A with Steven Chalmers ... What are your top five/six favorite golf courses that you’ve ever played? Carnoustie - Scotland St. Andrews Old Course - Scotland Prestwick - Scotland Kiawah Island Ocean Course - South Carolina TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course - Florida Congaree Golf Course - South Carolina golf. Recently, I have become a PGA of America Member which I am extremely proud of. The daily improvement of my students is my biggest personal reward. Nothing beats seeing them improve and develop. Community Service Beach Clean-Up IJGA student-athletes and staff spent the day volunteering and assisting Palmetto Ocean Conservancy’s beach clean-up efforts of Hilton Head Island’s beautiful beaches. Which courses are on your bucket list? Augusta National and Pebble Beach. How did you first get into the game of golf? My family encouraged me to play lots of sports and golf was one of them. How many “hole-in-ones” have you had? I have had three hole-in-ones … Notable courses include Banchory Golf Club, Scotland and Ballater Golf Club, Scotland. Outside of golf, what do you like to do during your “down” time? I love traveling, weekend adventures sightseeing, kayaking and snowboarding — if I can find snow! Favorite place you’ve ever visited? I love Europe and the Mid-West region of America, no particular reason just always fun hanging out there. List three things your co-workers probably don’t know about you ... 1. I love rock music 2. Singing in the shower 3. My favorite movie is the Rock Name any golf awards or career accolades you’ve received or earned: Mark Your Calendar ~ Standard-Bearers Wanted! RBC Heritage, April 15 - 21, 2019 Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island IJGA is seeking middle and high school students who are interested in walking inside the ropes with the PGA tour players, representing IJGA and participating as a standard- bearer. For more information and to reserve your space, contact IJGA Director of Mental Performance and Character/Leadership Mentor Skylar Jewell, [email protected]. I was awarded a PGA Advanced Professional status by the United Kingdom PGA for my work in the field of coaching 5