Teaching Philosophy
To teach each studentl with all of my knowledge and passion for the game of golf in order to maximize each individual's potential.
Formal Education
Associates degree in Business, Miami-Dade Community College Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Florida International University
Golf Education
- PGA Class A4 Member
- PGA Professional Readiness Orientation
- PGA Level I Professional Golf Management Program
- PGA Level 2 Professional Golf Management Program
- PGA Level 3 Professional Golf Management Program
- PGA Marketing & Merchandising Seminar
- PGA Golf Course Agronomy Seminar
- PGA Tournament Operations Seminar
- PGA Club Fitting Seminar
- USGA Rules Seminar
- Jim Mclean Teaching Seminar
- Jimmy Ballard Teaching Seminar
- Bob Toski Teaching Seminar
- Butch Harmon Teaching Seminar
- Jim Hardee Teaching Seminar
- Rick Martino Teaching Seminar
- Bob Rotella Psychology of Teaching Seminar
- Dave Peltz Short Game Seminar
- PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit 2006,2007,2008
Volunteer Work
- First Tee of Miami junior golf clinics
- Boys & Girls junior golf clinics
- Annual City of Miami Golf Tournament
- Doral Publix Junior Golf Tournament
- South Florida PGA Junior Tour rules official
- Career Day with Miami Dade Public Schools
- Former Board Member of Junior Orange Bowl Golf Classic
- Former Board Member of the Make a Wish Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament
- PTSA Member Coral Gables Elementry
- PTSA Member Ponce De Leon Middle School
- Coral Gables Youth Center Coach
- South Miami Youth Center Coach
- Special Olympics Golf Clinics
Employment
2008 - Present Teaching Professional, Melreese, International Links
I teach all types of golfers from beginners, weekend warriors, women, juniors, collegiate players and Professional Golfers on several tours. These lessons range from Video Analysis, Short Game, Full Swing
and Playing Lessons. I assist in the weekly First Tee Advance Girls Clinic and in the summer with the
Special Olympics Golf Clinics.
2005 - 2008 Director of Instruction, GolfTEC – Miami
GolfTEC is an indoor golf learning center that utilizes high tech video and motion analysis to enhance the
quality of the instruction. I was responsible for the day to day operations of the store. I developed solid
guerrilla marketing relationships with local partners, Capital Grille, Pro Golf, Chamber South. I have
developed a great team that works together and meets or exceeds the goals I set forth on a monthly basis. I
kept my staff and myself at the cutting edge of golf instruction. I enriched my knowledge of the golf swing
by attending teaching seminars offered by the PGA and GolfTEC.In my three years with GolfTEC I taught
over 3,500 lessons.
2002 - 2005 Head Golf Professional, Granada Golf Club
At this facility my customer service skills and keen tournament knowledge were essential. I coordinated the
annual tournament schedule for two men and ladies golf associations. We hosted three major tournaments
a year for each association, a Member-Member, Member-Guest, and a Club Championship. This facility
had a very active membership with very high standards. Working closely with the members and developing
strong and lasting relationships was my priority at this facility. I was responsible for the day to day
operation of the golf shop as well as the outside staff.
1999 - 2002 1st Assistant Golf Professional, The Biltmore Golf Club
This facility gave me the opportunity to put into practice all of the knowledge that I have learned through
the PGA Apprentice Program. My time is split between tournament operations and the daily operations of
the shop and golf course. I do all the staff scheduling for both inside and outside personnel. I handle the
golf arrangements for the V.I.P. guests of the hotel and coordinate golf outings with the hotel liaison. I
order all soft goods for the shop. I oversee four different leagues and sit on the International Junior Orange
Bowl Golf Tournament committee, one of the premier junior tournaments in the world. As far as teaching
is concerned; I give about ten hours of lessons a week. I coordinate and teach the junior summer camp.
1996 - 1999 1St Assistant Golf Professional, La Gorce Country Club
I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the golf shop. I was in charge of the club repair and fitting operations. Tournament Operations was my specialty at this facility. I coordinated the tournament
season for the members. In one season we ran over 20 tournaments, each with an average budget of
$75,000.00. I also coordinated the weekly men and ladies league. I learned and aggressively honed
my customer service skills. With the member base we had, it was a must. La Gorce gave me a unique
opportunity to see the industry from the private sector side.
1990 - 1996 Assistant Professional, Kendale Lakes Country Club, American Golf
In my five years with American Golf, I was exposed to many areas of the business, starting with the driving
range and cart barn and progressively moving in to the pro shop. I learned to run a 27-hole tee sheet and
how to maximize the amount of rounds played. I learned innovative ways to market and increase driving
range revenue. I gained great insight into the close relationship between the restaurant and the golf
shop. I coordinated the men and ladies league. I also helped coordinate and teach the various junior
programs. The most valuable thing that American Golf taught me is the value of knowing your particular
customer base and catering to them properly.
