Lou Skovron Director of Golf In my thirty five plus years in golf and quarter century member of the PGA, I have performed every job possible in a golf operation. First as an assistant Professional, Head Golf Professional, Golf Director and finally General Manager positions. I was in charge of golf course construction and golf course development for Avco Community Developers including start up of new golf operations. I have been lucky enough to be involved in three start up operations and reconstruction of two other golf courses. 2006 to Present : Director of the Valley Junior Golf of Southwest Riverside County 2005 to Present : Professional Golfers Career College, Golf Management Instructor / Murrieta, Ca. 2005 to 2007 : General Manager / Director of Golf Cherry Hills / California Golf & Art in Sun City, Ca. 1995 to 2005 : General Manager @ Vail Lake Resort / Temecula, Ca. 1996 to 1999 : Director of Instruction @ Murrieta Valley Golf Range / Murrieta, Ca. 1994 to 1996 : General Manager @ SCGA Members Club / Murrieta, Ca. 1987 to 1994 : Head Golf Professional @ Rancho California Golf Course / Murrieta, Ca. 1987 to 1994 : Director of Golf Operations @ Johnson & Johnson Land Development Corp. 1983 to 1987 : Director of Golf / Links at Monarch Beach / Laguna Niguel, Ca. 1978 to 1983 : VP of Golf Operations for Avco Developers @ Oaks North G.C. / Rancho Bernardo, Ca. 1970 to 1978 : Assistant Professional at various clubs in the greater San Diego area. Awards 1969 : MVP University of San Diego Golf Team 1977 : Assistant of the Year San Diego Chapter PGA 1980 : Employee of the Year Avco Developers 1984 : Nominated for Professional of the Year Southern California PGA 1986 : Nominated by Golf Digest for Golf Shop of the Year 1990 : Nominated by Golf Digest for Golf Shop of the Year 1990 : Named Merchandiser of the Year Public Courses Southern California PGA 2005-2007 : Inland Empire Chapter PGA Board of Directors |
Steve Bean Director of Golf School Operations Steve started his golf career at the Rancho Bernardo Inn & C. C. in San Diego. In the thirty years since Steve has taught on the staffs of some of the worlds best golf instructors. In 1988 Steve was on staff at Derek Hardy's California Academy of Golf. Derek at the time was and still is teacher to many LPGA stars. Derek is also in Golf Digest Top 50 Teachers in America. In 1994 Steve joined the Hank Haney Golf Instructional Staff of California. Mr. Haney worked as the swing coach for Tiger Woods and many other tour players and is listed in Golf Digest as a top 25 Instructor . In the last thirty years Steve has helped players of all skill levels to understand, improve and enjoy golf at a higher level. Job & Teaching Experience 1980 to 1985 : Asst. Professional @ Rancho Bernardo Inn & Country Club / San Diego, Ca. 1985 to 1986 : Asst. Professional @ San Vicente Country Club / Ramona, Ca. 1986 to 1987 : Golf Professional @ Stardust Hotel & Country Club / San Diego, Ca. 1987 to 1988 : Golf Professional @ Redlands Country Club / Redlands, Ca. 1988 to 1990 : Teaching Professional @ Derek Hardy's California Academy of Golf / Highland, Ca. 1990 to 1994 : Head Golf Professional @ Loma Linda Golf Center / Loma Linda, Ca. 1992 to 1994 : Owner and General Manager of Great American Golf Shops 1993 to 1994 : Teaching Professional for the Hank Haney Teaching Staff / Loma Linda, Ca. 1994 to 2001 : Head Golf Professional @ Palm Meadows Golf Club / San Bernardino, Ca. 2008 to 2009 : Custom Fitter @ Max Out Golf Labs @ SCGA Golf Course / Murrieta, Ca. 2001 to Present : Director of Golf Instruction @ Menifee Valley Golf Schools / Southern California 2009 to Present : Director of Golf Operations @ Southern California Golf Schools / Southern California 2009 to Present : VP of Instruction for United States Schools of Golf in California |
| Tim Parun San Diego Golf Director PGA & Senior PGA Tour Player Teaching Professional in San Diego, California Tim Parun is a PGA Member that has helped improved golfers since 1988 and a top competitive golfer, earning the title of San Diego Chapter PGA Player of the Year for 2003, '04 and '06. He also has competed in the 2004, 2010 Buick Invitational and 2006 Nissan Open on the PGA Tour as well as the 2010 US Senior Open. Tim's teaching philosophy emphasizes drills to improve swing mechanics and a mental approach to "relax and react" for each shot. Tim will show you how to improve your golf game at home as well as the golf course with quality practice time. Learn to simplify the game and create "a world of effortless energy". www.timparun.com |
| Fred Hanover Golf Teaching Professional / Former Tour Player San Diego, California Golf Coach CSU San Bernardino 3 Years CSU San Marcos Director of Golf 9 Years Coached 6 Men All-Americans, 5 Women All-Americans 3-Time Regional Coach of the year (1998, 2000, 2001) Coached National NCAA Champion 1997 20 year member Canadian Tour (1987-present) Worked with renown short-game artist, Dave Stockton, master professionals, and tour professionals Most valuable player for the UC Irvine golf team 1984 Has played the Ben Hogan and Nationwide Tour Experience Fred Hanover has been a professional golfer for 20 years. He has played the Canadian Tour and Hogan Tour (now Nationwide). He has been a successful college golf coach for 10 years and coached numerous All-Americans. Passion More than Fred's resume is his passion for teaching - his passion to guide golfers of all levels to their own personal goals. Whether those goals are to just make contact or play competitive golf, Fred is exciting and fun to work with. |
| Scotty Pastor Golf Teaching Professional in Las Vegas, Nevada Active Mini Tour Player Scott Pastor a ten year mini tour player has joined the Southern California Golf Schools staff. Scott is currently General Manager at the Golf Galaxy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott can help you with any golf club custom fitting you may need. Scott started his golf career at Escondido Country Club in Escondido, California. Scott is also a personal trainer geared towards golf fitness.. Scott spent more than five years competing as a body builder besides playing professional golf. Scott can show you how to correctly work out to retain or increase your strength for golf. For any golf instruction, personal training or custom fitting with Scott call the golf school office at 951 286-0027. |
| Sharon Flecther Women's Only Golf Schools Director Teaching Professional Sharon, a PGA/LPGA Class A Teaching Professional, graduated from Furman University with a BA in Exercise Physiology. Sharon has had extensive teaching experience, both domestically and abroad. She has taught at PGA National Academy of Golf under Mike Adams and has been a life-long student of Dana Rader. Sharon will be doing our Women's Only Golf Schools in the Palm Springs area. |
| Bill Shoemaker Junior Golf Program Director Golf Teaching Professional Bill Shoemaker has been a fixture at Fairmount Golf Course since the early 1990's. As the General Manager Bill ran all the activities at the club including teaching. Bill has since left that position to now teaches full time for Southern California Golf Schools. Bill now holds the position as our Head Golf Instructor at Fairmount Golf Course. |
| Sean Lanyi Golf Teaching Professional LA /Orange County Golf Director I was born in Phoenix, Arizona and grew up on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. I grew up in a snow skiing family until relocating to Southern California where I pursued playing soccer, baseball, tennis and eventually golf. I picked up golf during my junior year in high school, and haven't set the clubs down since. I pursued the golf business after high school and attended the Professional Golfers Career College earning a degree in Professional Golf Management eventually becoming a PGA Member in 2005. I began working in the golf industry as an Assistant Golf Professional at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, California where I first learned how to establish a junior golf program and was part of the Golf Channel's Drive, Chip and Putt event. I was promoted to work at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California as the 1st Assistant Golf Professional and Tournament Coordinator where I continued to establish and grow my teaching business. After winning my first professional golf tournament, I returned home in preparation for my next event and began developing severe pain in my elbow and determined that I needed reconstructive elbow surgery after dealing with some of the finest doctors in California. I spent twelve months working with a trainer and a physical therapist, training and rebuilding the strength in my arm, which led to establishing a consistent training plan. I pursued teaching full time and accepted a position as a Teaching Professional at the Kaanapali Golf Resort as well as the Kapalua Golf Resort, host of the PGA Tour's SBS Championship. After a few years on the island of Maui, I was promoted to Director of Instruction for the Ko Olina Golf Academy on Oahu. This opportunity allowed me to create and build a full service golf academy and what turned out to be the most popular junior golf program on the island. I developed a Link Up to Golf program offering player development classes for new players as well a full menu of golf schools for the intermediate to advanced player. Needing to be closer to family and friends, I accepted a Head Instructor position for the TOUR Academy at TPC Las Vegas. This position exposed me to the best players in the world; seeing players like Chris Riley, Alex Chejka, Bill Lunde, Charley Hoffman and Dean Wilson gave me great insight to the tour players practice regiments, habits and work ethic. After a few years with the TOUR Academy, I joined the staff as the Lead Instructor at the Jack Nicklaus Academy at DragonRidge Country Club. In early 2010, I accepted the position of PGA Director of Instruction at Coyote Hills Golf Club in California. Coyote Hills is designed by Cal Olson and PGA Tour Legend Payne Stewart in the heart of Orange County, minutes from Disneyland and great beaches in Southern California. I have been fortunate, learning and teaching with outstanding teachers including Jerry King, Ben Hongo, Stan Utley, Jim Waldron, Alan Ochiai, Glenn Deck, Mike Malaska, Seth Glasco, Greg Nichols and Tim Dietrich. I have worked with top juniors and collegiate players throughout the country and can adapt to players of different ages, skill levels and learning styles. Throughout the years golf has not only been a game and a career, but my passion. |
| Teaching and Tour Professional Playing Staff |
| Fred Arcaina was born into a golfing family and has continued the tradition, currently a member of the PGA program since 1999. He also combined military service of 22 years with his golfing career he taught and served around the world. He was a member of the US Navy Ryder Cup Team, competed in the Orient, the Mid-East and the United States. He was a member of the All US Navy Team one of the only 10 in his service. He taught since 1982 and his command of the fundamentals combined with high energy and enthusiasm instills into his students a great confidence in their own swing mechanics. He currently teaches with Southern California Golf Schools in the San Diego area. |
| Fred Arcaina Golf Teaching Professional San Diego, California |