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 2006 to Present : Director of Golf Operations for Premier Golf Group / Southern Ca. 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. 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 www.vjga.org |
| 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 is currently working as the swing coach for Tiger Woods and is listed in Golf Digest Top 5 Teachers in America . 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 www.southerncaliforniagolfschools.org |
| Billy Shoemaker Junior Golf Program Director Golf Teaching Professional in Riverside, California 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 teach full time for Southern California Golf Schools. Bill now holds the position as our Head Golf Instructor at Fairmount Golf Course in Riverside, California. Bill runs our Junior Golf Program in the Riverside area. Bill also teaches individual students and does playing lessons at Fairmount Golf Course. |
| Scotty (The Player) Pastor Golf Teaching Professional in the Inland Empire Active Mini Tour Player Scott Pastor a ten year mini tour player has joined the Southern California Golf Schools staff. Scott is currently sales manager at Golfsmith in Ontario, California.. Scott started his golf career at Escondido Country Club in Escondido, California. Scott is also a personal trainer. Scott spent more than five years competing as a body builder. Scott can show you how to correctly work out to retain or increase your strength for golf and more. For on course playing lessons call the golf school office at 951 286-0027. |
| Jay Lim Orange County Golf Director Golf Teaching Professional in Orange County Jay Lim is a 5th year golf teaching professional and former Tiger Woods Learning Center instructor. Jay is our Orange County Golf Instructor. Jay has written a golf instruction manual and is a expert teacher and player. Jay offers Individual, Couples, Group lessons as well as Playing Lessons and 3 & 5 Hour Golf Schools. To book at lesson with Jay in Orange County call the school office at 951 286-0027. |
| Brandon Smith Director of Instruction in Fallbrook Golf Teaching Professional in North San Diego, California Brandon Smith is our golf teaching professional at The Golf Club of California in Fallbrook (north San Diego County) California. Prior to this position Brandon was Tournament Director and 1st Assistant Golf Professional for The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore and the Retreat Golf and Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus private golf club in Corona CA. He has also been an Assistant Golf Professional for The Country Club at Soboba Springs where the Nationwide tour plays as well as The PGA of Southern California Golf Club. Brandon was raised in San Marcos CA, Brandon now lives with his wife and two children in Murrieta CA. Brandon is a graduate of the Golf Academy of San Diego with an AA in Golf Complex Management and hold’s an Advanced Teaching Degree. Brandon enjoys teaching beginners as well fine tuning the golf swings of more experienced golfers. |
| Louis Skovron Director of Operations 36 Year Golf Professional / Facility Manager |
| Steve Bean Director of Golf School Operations Thirty Year Golf Teaching Professional |
| Timmy "the tour player" Parun San Diego Golf Director 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 |
| "Kenan The Long Ball Silverwood" Golf Teaching Professional in Murrieta, California National Long Drive Entertainer Kenan is a National Long Driver Entertainer with a very respectable drive of 429 in competition. Kenan is available for golf lessons in the Murrieta/Temecula area and for golf tournaments, corporate outing and more. You can reach Kenan through the golf school office by calling 951 286-0027. |
| Sharon Flecther Women's Only Golf Schools Director Teaching Professional in Palm Springs, California 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. |
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| Kyle Safford Women's Only Golf Schools Instructor Teaching Professional in San Diego, California |
| After a outstanding college golf career Kyle has become an a very good technical instructor. Kyle will be doing our women's only golf schools in the San Diego area. Junior Golf Coordinator at Sycuan Golf Resort 1999-2003 SDJGA (San Diego Junior Golf Association) 2003-2007 Assistant Golf Professional at The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo in San Diego 2009-2010 Currently Assistant Golf Professional at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club in San Diego |
| Fred "The Other Tour Player" Hanover Golf Teaching Professional / Active Tour Player Director of Instruction at Lake San Marcos Resort 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. |
