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Q. Who or what was your inspiration to pursue a career in golf?
A. Golf was my inspiration. I love the game, and when I found out that there was a major called Professional Golf Management that would allow me to go to school while working toward a career as a golf professional I was all in.
Q. How/when did you decide to pursue instruction?
A. The internships I did at WestLake CC, Olympia Fields CC and Merion GC along with my first Assistant Pro job at Sankaty Head GC helped me acquire many valuable skills and build a solid resume for a career as a head professional. However, those experiences also helped me realize that a life as a head professional might not be the right direction for me. My parents were both teachers, and I feel like teaching and helping others is in my blood, so after my first season at Sankaty Head I decided to join the crew at GolfTEC in Denver, CO and become a full-time teaching professional. It’s been a great decision for my career and my lifestyle.
Q. Where do see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
A. In five years my main career goal is to have made GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest’s lists of the best teachers and to have taught players on the PGA and/or LPGA Tours. Ten years down the road is more difficult for me to see. I like to see what opportunities arise which keeps me on my toes and allows me to continue to grow and adapt in my career.
Q. Who would be your dream foursome and where would you play?
A. I love to laugh and have a good time, so my dream foursome would be Stephen Colbert, Shaq, and Arnold Palmer. Cypress Point is at the top of my list of courses I haven’t played yet, so that’s where we’d play.
Q. Please list your awards and professional accomplishments.
A. 2008 Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest #3 ranked teacher in the state of Colorado, Golf Digest Best Young Teachers (Top 40 under 40) 2009-2014.