Staff Spotlight:
Scott Shaffer
Position
Senior Coach
Describe your role at BGGA?
Coach Full-Time Students in the afternoon and
Short-Time Programs in the mornings.
What’s your favorite part about your job?
I always learn something. The staff here is
very knowledgeable, so it is fun to learn from
everyone and help students improve. It’s great
to be part of a team.
How did you get started in golf?
My father loved golf and started me when I
was around four years old. He said I used to
aim for the bunkers to play in the sand.
Why do you love the game of golf?
It has always been a big part of my life. Even
on my days off I still want to play or practice.
It challenges you to always get better. I
could never imagine my life without golf in it
somehow.
What’s the best piece of advice you have
ever received?
Always be open minded to learn something
new. Just because something is different to
your thinking does not make it wrong.
What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Carne Asada with Rajas and Bombas with
Chorizo.
What is always stocked in your refrigerator?
Cream for Coffee (a lot of coffee) and Salsa
If you could live anywhere in the world,
where would it be and why?
Probably Florida, as I have lived in Hawaii and
up north and I prefer Florida.
Is there anything you are addicted to? Or
can’t live without?
I have quit drinking diet soda so many times I
lost count, so I would say Diet Coke.
What movie do you watch again and again?
I watch a lot of movies over again -
Goodfellas, Major League and Star Wars just to
name a few.
Where is your favorite place to travel and
why?
Mexico. The lifestyle is so much more relaxed.
Also, the FOOD!!!
What’s one thing we don’t know about you?
I love heavy metal music like Metallica, Tool
etc. I have always wanted to play the guitar.
I have bought three but always gave them to
my son.
Favorite quote?
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone
could give another person, he believed in me.”
Jim Valvano
Favorite sport besides golf?
I played a lot of sports growing up and loved
them all, but as I get older I like watching F1
racing. I would absolutely love to go to a race.