Partner’s Club
Help support the Iowa PGA and its programs by becoming a 2009 Iowa PGA Partner. The Iowa PGA strives to grow the game of golf from its Junior Events to its PGA Tournaments. By becoming an Iowa PGA partner your contribution will not only help grow programs like these but create new ones. By becoming a Par, Brirdie or Eagle Partner, you will receive exclusive Iowa PGA Partner benefits listed below.
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The Iowa Section PGA would like to recognize the following individuals for their support and contribution to the game of golf…
Eagle Partners
**Michael Sadler, Urbandale, IA**
**Rick Thomas, Moline, IL**
Birdie Partners
*Brad Brophy, North Liberty, IA *
*Nelson Chesney, Bettendorf, IA*
*Robert Christensen, Johnston, IA*
*Rick Elkin, Cumming, IA*
*Claude Freeman, Des Moines, IA*
*John Hecklsmiller, Cedar Rapids, IA*
*Robert Jordan, Cedar Falls, IA*
*Larry McKibben, Marshalltown, IA*
*Joseph McGillicuddy, Cedar Rapids, IA*
*Michael Ney, North Liberty, IA*
*John Riches, Bettendorf, IA*
*Michael Thornburgh, Dumont, IA*
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Thank You Iowa Section PGA Sales Representative Pat Dunphy
Par Package Includes:
* Iowa PGA Hat
* USGA Rules of Golf Book
* Subscription to Iowa Golf Magazine (produced quarterly)
* $5 coupon for 2009 Iowa PGA Golf Card
* 3-sleeve of Srixon Golf Balls
* Invitation to Iowa PGA Partner’s Club Outing at Blue Top Ridge in Riverside, IA ($80 value)
Cost for the Par Package is $25-tax included
Click Here to Sign Up for the Par Package!
Birdie Package Includes:
* 30 minute lesson from participating Iowa PGA Professional (listed below)
* Iowa PGA Hat
* USGA Rules of Golf Book
* Subscription to Iowa Golf Magazine (produced quarterly)
* $5 coupon for 2009 Iowa PGA Golf Card
* 3-sleeve of Srixon Golf Balls
* Name recognized on the Iowa PGA website
* Invitation to Iowa PGA Partner’s Club Outing at Blue Top Ridge in Riverside, IA ($80 value)
Cost for the Birdie Package is $45-tax included
Click Here to Sign Up for the Birdie Package!
Eagle Package Includes:
* 6 hour instructional DVD set “Be the Golf Coach”, JD Turner Master PGA Professional
* 30 minute lesson from participating Iowa PGA Professional (listed below)
* Iowa PGA Hat
* USGA Rules of Golf Book
* Subscription to Iowa Golf Magazine (produced quarterly)
* $5 coupon for 2009 Iowa PGA Golf Card
* 3-sleeve of Srixon Golf Balls
* Name recognized on the Iowa PGA website
* Invitation to Iowa PGA Partner’s Club Outing at Blue Top Ridge in Riverside, IA ($80 value)
Cost for the Eagle Package is $110-tax included
Click Here to Sign Up for the Eagle Package!
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Blue Top Ridge at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
will host the 2009 Iowa PGA Partner’s Club Outing
Sunday, September 27th, 2009!
Participating Iowa Section PGA Professionals by Region
Western / Central Iowa
Gary Babcock, PGA
Lake Panorama National GC, Panora, IA – (641) 755-2024
Teaching Style: Any change made to a students swing must have a positive effect on impact. In my opinion, anything else may make a swing look nicer, but if it has no bearing on impact, why bother? This is why I fix every student’s swing by starting in this order: ball-flight, impact, and swing plane.
Sarah Bidney, PGA
Jester Park GC & Toad Valley GC, Granger, IA – (515) 999-2903 & (515) 967-9575
Bio: Having held PGA teaching positions in Naples, FL and Park City, UT, I am excited to return to Iowa.
Teaching Style: Instruction will always be individualized, easy to understand, and based on your goals. Not only will I provide “how” to make a change but the “why” behind it. As an iClub staff member, swing motion analysis is also available along with V1 video analysis. “Here’s to better, more enjoyable golf!”
Mark Burke, PGA
Willow Creek GC, West Des Moines, IA – (515) 285-4558
Bio: I enjoy teaching the game of golf to all ages and abilities. I believe the game should be fun, so I try to make learning the game fun as well.
Teaching Style: Whether beginner or professional, my focus is always on the fundamentals. In addition to teaching the golf swing, I believe that it is my duty as a golf professional to teach people how to play the game of golf.
Ross deBuhr, PGA
Hyperion Field Club, Johnston, IA – (515) 276-1596
Mark Egly, PGA
Des Moines Driving Range, Des Moines, IA – (515) 289-1703
David Gantt, PGA
Longview Golf Center, Grimes, IA – (515) 986-9799
Bio: 2007 Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year ~ 16 years of teaching experience
Teaching Style: As the busiest PGA teacher in the state for many years, I have developed the ability to adjust the teaching style to the student. I consider the students ability, goals and learning style. I can style the lesson to be as technical or as simple as needed based on the students preference. I also have computer video swing anaylsis available. Lessons go rain or shine as Longview has the largest outdoor range in the state and the only indoor golf dome in the Des Moines area.
Jerry Johnson, PGA
Elmwood CC, Marshalltown, IA – (641) 753-8111
Bio: I have been a PGA member for 29 years and have taught golf for 32 years. I have taught golfers of all ages and abilities.
Teaching Style: I do not have a “style” of teaching, except to analyze a person’s game and go to the #1 cause of his or her problems, correct that, and then build good fundamentals from there.
Nichole Kentner, PGA
Golf Etc. for Women, West Des Moines, IA – (515) 263-1600
Bio: I have had the opportunity to instruct at some of the most beautiful golf courses on the east coast and in Germany. In 2001, I graduated with a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, and a concentration in Professional Golf Management, and I also brought home a ring from winning a NCAA Championship my senior year. After college, I started out my career instructing with Peggy Kirk Bell at Pine Needles Resort in North Carolina. In 2004, I made the big move over the pond to Heidelberg, Germany to fulfill the role as Assistant Manager for the U.S. Army Europe HQ Golf Course. During the 2005-2006 golf seasons I was a golf instructor and Head Golf Professional at Basin Harbor Club, a 4th generation family owned resort on Lake Champlain in Vermont. Now, I have moved back to Iowa to start my own business in promoting the game of golf to all kinds of people from all walks of life.
Dick Lane, PGA
Urbandale G & CC, Urbandale, IA – (515) 276-2983
Teaching Style: Teaching philosophy is based on the theory of keeping the swing very simple. Teaching the basic fundamentals is our foundation to making the swing simple. Adapting each person’s abilities to their past experience is one of our main emphases. I have a very strong tradition of teaching skilled players but really enjoy getting results for new players.
Jason Marvelli, PGA
Indianola CC, Indianola, IA (515) 961-3303
Teaching Style: I typically like to work with what the student has. I’m not one to completely “overhaul” ones swing. Most of my students need the basic fundamentals. I do like to see a proper grip before one leaves a lesson.
Ryan Rinnels, PGA
Wakonda Club, Des Moines, IA – (515) 285-1934
Bio: 2006 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Teaching Style: I believe that all players are doing something correct in their golf swing and I want to build on that. I have great rapport with my students and want them to feel as comfortable as possible during the lesson. Golf is a truly wonderful game and I want to get as many people playing golf as I can.
Dave Schneider, PGA
Wakonda Club, Des Moines, IA – (515) 285-1934
Bio: I have been teaching the game professionally to all age spans and abilities for over 15 years. I have taught the game at places that I have been employed including Illinois, Arizona, Hawaii, and Iowa encountering virtually all swing types.
Teaching Style: My philosophy and passion centers around the student understanding and enjoying the game to the best of my ability. In addition, you will not get through a session with me without understanding how important the short game is to the overall enjoyment of the game.
John Shawver, PGA
Newton CC, Newton, IA – (641) 792-6619
Teaching Style: My style of teaching comes from a player’s perspective, which means I am always learning as a player and a teacher. I have experience in private lessons, groups, clinics, corporate outings and golf schools. My goal is to make you a better player using the amount of time you have avaliable to practice and play. I strongly believe in keeping lessons simple and fun. Becoming a better player is simply a matter of enjoying the learning process.
Brad Sponseller, PGA
Westwood GC, Newton, IA – (641) 792-3087
Gary Sutton, PGA
Macomb CC, Macomb, IA – (309) 837-2132
Teaching Style: After initial introduction and emphasis on proper grip and stance, I am a strong promoter of balance and relaxation. One thought at a time is used to eliminate tension and promote a full swinging motion. Reputation is particulary based on ability to take a beginner and after a 5 lesson program over a 3 week period make an individual look, feel and swing like a golfer with motivating success. This approach is equally effective in group or individual sessions.
Tom Tays, PGA
AH Blank GC, Des Moines, IA – (515) 285-0864
Teaching Style: Most golfers are just one or two key ideas from really enjoying their games more and lowering their scores. If you’re hitting the ball at all, you’re doing something correctly. My job is to identify that which you are doing well and then make the most efficient corrections to your technique that will make you a better ball striker. I work with what you have, not insist you fit a pre-conceived model or method. Just look at the variety of swings that succeed on the PGA Tour. Your mental approach is also vitally important. At all times we will work with your self-management and psychological approach to golf.
Zachary Vervaecke, PGA
Jester Park GC, Granger, IA – (515) 999-2903
Jim Webb, PGA
Sugar Creek GC, Waukee, IA – (515) 987-5247
Bio: PGA Member since 1996 with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Teaching Style: I get results from students by linking the essential fundamentals of the game to the ability level of the player. Experienced in teaching all levels and ages of golfers – novice to highly advanced; ages 6 and up. Instructor for highly successful Operation State Camp Winter High School golf clinics. Also a staff member of JD Turner Golf Group that specializes in corporate group golf instruction.
Richard Wilkes
Fort Dodge CC, Fort Dodge, IA – (515) 955-8551
Bio: Former Director of Instruction at Jacksonville Golf Learning Center in Jacksonville, Florida ~ Coached High School Boys and Girls Golf in Oregon ~ 30 years of PGA experience.
Eastern Iowa
Terry Anderson, PGA
Saddleback Ridge, Solon, IA – (319) 624-1477
Bio: University of Iowa Head Men’s Golf Coach 1994 – 2007 ~ 2004 Iowa Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year
Teaching Style: Implement sound fundamentals into the physical abilities of the golfer being taught. Specialize in short game, mental game and course management.
Derek Birt
Brown Deer Golf Club, Coralville, IA – (319) 337-8508
Bio: 2008 Iowa PGA Assistant Player of the Year
Teaching Style: If you’re looking for a PGA Tour golf swing, I am not your guy. I believe that we all have our own strengths in our own swings and I will teach you how to get the golf ball in the hole in the fewest amount of swings as possible. Let me work with what God has given you and see if we can make it better and more enjoyable!
Joe Butler, PGA
Burlington GC, Burlington, IA – (319) 752-3720
Bio: 1996 IGA Professional of the Year ~ 2007 & 2008 Iowa PGA Senior Player of the Year
Teaching Style: Everyone has their own swing. Concentrate on the fundamentals.
Tim Chrzan, PGA
Dick’s Sporting Good, Cedar Rapids, IA – (319) 743-3066
Teaching Style: I believe a simple approach is best that is improving what skill set a student possesses rather than trying to rebuild the entire golf swing. I like to give less to work on rather than more.
Mark Davis, PGA
Hunters Ridge GC, Marion, IA – (319) 377-3500
Teaching Style: Teaching style is based on solid fundamentals of golf with an emphasis on swinging of the golf club and not hitting a golf ball. Need to have an understanding of grip, stance and alignment to be able to have a constant repeatable swing.
Jim Dickerson, PGA
Finkbine GC / University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA – (319) 335-9556
Bio: Former Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA.
Teaching Style: Every golfer comes to me with their own swing. I teach about 400 people each year, mostly returning students who want to continue to improve their game. I will help make your swing easier and more efficient without a dramatic change. Golf will be more fun after the lesson(s).
Jeremy Hawkins, PGA
The Meadows GC, Dubuque, IA – (563) 583-7385
Teaching Style: I stress pre-swing fundamentals. I believe that good set-up and alignment will give students the best chance of making a quality golf swing.
Thomas Hein, PGA
Pleasant Valley GC, Iowa City, IA – (319) 337-2622
Bio: 17 years of teaching all facets of golf at Pleasant Valley Golf Course.
Steve Hutton, PGA
Geneva G & CC, Muscatine, IA – (563) 262-8894
Sean McCarty, PGA
Brown Deer Golf Course, Coralville, IA – (319) 337-8508
Bio: 2007 & 2008 Iowa PGA Player of the Year
Mark Ruthey, PGA
Palmer Hills GC, Bettendorf, IA – (563) 332-8296
Teaching Style: Highly motivated believer in the basic fundamentals of grip, stance and alignment. An outgoing instructor with an easy to understand style that is adaptable to all levels of experience.
Richard Specht, PGA
Timberline GC, Peosta, IA – (563) 876-3422
John Valliere, PGA
Glynns Creek GC, Long Grove, IA – (563) 328-3284
Brian Wernimont, PGA
Elks CC, Iowa City, IA – (319) 351-3700
Teaching Style: My teaching philosophy focuses on finding a set of fundamentals that fit well for the individual and his or her particular level of advancement. I have vast experience with the beginner and junior golfer, with a yearly junior clinic that boast over 120 students.
Pat Zedrick, PGA
Meadowridge Golf, Cedar Rapids, IA – (319) 396-2234
Teaching Style: My style of teaching is to keep it simple. Start with the basics and work this into the player’s ability. My philosophy is to learn to hit the ball doft before you can hit it hard.
Nortern Iowa
Joe Hawkins, PGA
Fox Ridge GC, Dike, IA – (319) 989-2213
Bio: 1994 Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year ~ Golf Magazine Top 400 Teachers in the United States and Canada 2001 & 2005
Greg Mason, PGA
Waverly GC, Waverly, IA – (319) 352-1530
Bio: 2008 Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year
Teaching Style: I am a big grip, stance and set up person. This takes care of 80% of most people’s swing errors. Then the character of your swing will take place.
Todd Nierengarten, PGA
Oneota G & CC, Decorah, IA – (319) 382-4407
John Pritchard, PGA
Highland Park GC, Mason City, IA – (641) 423-9693
Teaching Style: Easy going style that is great for beginners as well as the more accomplished. Use of drills and teaching aids are important in my teaching, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of grip, stance and alignment.
Steve Reilly, PGA
Sunnyside CC, Waterloo, IA – (319) 234-1125
Randy Rohlfsen, PGA
Emerald Hills GC, Arnolds Park, IA – (712) 332-7100
Bio: PGA Member since 1975 ~ Ping Custom Club Fitter
Curt Schnell, PGA
Okoboji View GC, Spirit Lake, IA – (712) 337-3372
Bio: 2-time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year ~ 2-time Nebraska PGA Teacher of the Year ~ 3-time nominee for Golf Magazines Top 100 United States Teachers.
Southern Iowa
Darin Fisher, PGA
The Preserve at Rathbun Lake, Moravia, IA – (877) 677-3344
Noah Henson, PGA
Keokuk CC, Keokuk, IA – (319) 524-2002
Teaching Style: I use video and computer analysis to aid myself and the student in each lesson.
Bob Moreland, PGA
Ottumwa CC, Ottumwa, IA – (641) 684-4471
Bio: 6 time Iowa PGA Player of the Year ~ 10 time Iowa PGA Senior Player of the Year ~ Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Member ~ Former Iowa PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year
Jeff Smith, PGA
Harvest Point GC, Okaloosa, IA – (641) 673-3100
Bio: I have been a PGA Member and Head Golf Professional for 21 years. I average about 100 private lessons and numerous group lessons every year.
Teaching Style: My teaching style is primarily working on good fundamentals; grip, alignment, posture and swinging in balance. I like to use some teaching aids when necessary. I have a lot of patient and my low key personality along with twenty-one years of experience has allowed me many satisfied customers of all skill levels.
Greg Wilson, PGA
Cedar Creek GC, Ottumwa, IA – (641) 683-0646
Teaching Style: I believe that ball flight is the prime indicator of issues in a golf swing. We will watch your golf swing and your ball flight and solve any problems you may have.
Western Illinois
Aaron Krueger, PGA
Pinnacle CC, Milan, IL – (309) 787-5446
Bio: 2007 Iowa PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Brian Lorenz, PGA
Short Hills CC, East Moline, IL – (309) 755-1044
Heath Scott, PGA
TPC @ Deere Run, Silvis, IL – (309) 796-6000
Teaching Style: Work with student’s natural swing. Start from the basic grip, stance, positioning and swing planes. Like to set goals and meet the goals throughout the lesson.
Andrew Stoterau, PGA
TPC @ Deere Run, Silvis, IL – (309) 796-6000
Mitch Van Zuiden
TPC @ Deere Run, Silvis, IL – (309) 796-6000
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