Lessons and Clinics

With almost 11 years of experience as a committed PGA Professional, my journey began after graduating from Eastern Kentucky University. It was at EKU where I had the privilege of meeting Mike Bender, a Top 50 Golf Digest Instructor. This encounter sparked a lasting passion for golf instruction, which has remained my primary focus ever since.

My teaching philosophy and approach have been significantly shaped by the continued mentorship of esteemed instructors, each of whom has been a pupil, mentored, or played professionally under the influential Mike Bender. This includes The Golf Room’s Kyle Morris, Alex Shattuck, and Ben Pellicani, PGA of Tennessee — a renowned figure in the golfing community and recognized as one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Every State.

Highlights of my golf journey include:

• Class A PGA Teaching Professional in Virginia
• The Golf Room Everywhere Certified Instructor
• 2023 All-Area High School Golf Coach
• 2023 Northern VA Daily Coach of the Year
• Past Collegiate Golf Coach
• Leveraging technology such as the Shot Pattern app, and CoachNow app for in-person and online instruction, ensuring continued guidance for all my students.
• Adept in club fitting, recognizing its profound impact on enhancing each player’s game.
• Serving as a coach for both junior and adult clinics in Virginia, fostering a passion for golf across all ages.
• Operating a growing high school junior golf academy, contributing to the development of aspiring young competitive golfers in Virginia.

Playing Career:

Having achieved two State Runner-Up titles and a Top 15 finish as an individual during my senior year, I bring experience on a competitive level and a deep understanding of the game to every lesson.