Partner’s Club
Sign up now to become an Iowa PGA Partner! By becoming an Iowa PGA Partner, your contribution will not only help grow our programs but also create new ones. A significant portion of each contribution will directly support the Iowa PGA Junior Golf program and Growth of the Game initiatives. Individuals have the choice to select from three different levels: Par, Birdie, and Eagle. Each level of the Iowa PGA Partner’s Club receives exclusive benefits listed below.
2010 packets will be mailed beginning February 1st
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Par Partner – $25
- Iowa PGA Hat
- USGA Rules of Golf Book
- Subscription to Iowa Golf Magazine (produced quarterly)
- $5 coupon for 2010 Iowa PGA Golf Card
- 3-ball sleeve of Srixon golf balls
- Invitation to Iowa PGA Partner’s Club Outings
Birdie Partner – $45
-Birdie Partners receive everything at the Par level plus:
-30 minute golf lesson from a participating Iowa PGA Professional (listed below)
-Name recognized on the Iowa PGA website
Eagle Partner – $110
-Eagle Partners receive everything at the Birdie level plus:
-A special Iowa PGA customized gift
The Iowa PGA would like to thank the following 2009 Birdie & Eagle Partners for their support and contributions…
Robert Burns, Solon, IA – Eagle Partner
Bruce Kout, Iowa City, IA – Eagle Partner
Michael Sadler, Urbandale, IA – Eagle Partner
Rick Thomas, Moline, IL – Eagle Partner
Brad Brophy, North Liberty, IA – Birdie Partner
Nelson Chesney, Bettendorf, IA – Birdie Partner
Robert Christensen, Johnston, IA – Birdie Partner
Rick Elkin, Cumming, IA – Birdie Partner
Claude Freeman, Des Moines, IA – Birdie Partner
John Hecklsmiller, Cedar Rapids, IA – Birdie Partner
Robert Jordan, Cedar Falls, IA – Birdie Partner
Larry McKibben, Marshalltown, IA – Birdie Partner
Joseph McGillicuddy, Cedar Rapids, IA – Birdie Partner
Michael Ney, North Liberty, IA – Birdie Partner
John Riches, Bettendorf, IA – Birdie Partner
Michael Thornburgh, Dumont, IA – Birdie Partner
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Participating Iowa PGA Section 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 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 and 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 analysis 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.
Jay Giannetto
Ames G & CC, Ames, IA – (515) 232-8334
Teaching Style: Teaching is an opportunity for me to open an individuals eyes to the game of golf, the game that I love, and devote all my time and energy to.
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 2005-06 golf season 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 from 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.
Roy Michael
Echo Valley Country Club, Norwalk, IA – (515) 285-0101
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.
Scott Reuter, PGA
Bos Landen Golf Club, Pella, IA – (641) 628-4625
Bio: Enjoy giving lessons to all levels of the game. Given many group lessons and hold Junior Camps.
Teaching Style: My philosophy is simple and incorporate different interpretations to make it easy to learn. My goal is to get the golfer to understand and feel the correct swing so it makes golf more enjoyable.
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 import the short game is to the overall enjoyment of the game.
Bradley 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 o balance and relaxation. One thought at a time is used to eliminate tension and promote a full swinging motion. Reputation is particular based on ability too 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 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, GPA
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. Experience in teaching all levels of 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, PGA
Fort Dodge CC, Fort Dodge, IA – (515) 955-8551
Bio: Former Director of Instruction at Jacksonville Golf Learning Center in Jacksonville, FL. Coached High School Boys and Girls Golf in Oregon. 30 years of PGA experience.
Eastern Iowa
Terry Anderson, PGA
Brown Deer GC, Coralville, IA – (319) 337-8508
Bio: 1994 Iowa PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year.
Teaching Style: My teaching style is simple, apply sound golf fundamentals to the physical abilities of the student. Improvement will be noticed quickly and the game will be a lot more fun. As former Head Men’s Golf Coach at the University of Iowa (1994-2007), I have many creative ways to make practice fun. Mental game skills wil also be implemented during each session.
Derek Birt
Brown Deer GC, 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 Golf 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: Based on the 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, 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.
Steve Hutton, PGA
Geneva G & CC, Muscatine, IA – (563) 262-8894
Sean McCarty, PGA
Brown Deer GC, Coralville, IA – (319) 337-8508
Bio: 2007, 2008, and 2009 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 golf, 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 soft before you can hit it hard.
Northern 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 & Legend Trail GC, Waverly, IA & Parkersburg, IA (319) – 352-1530 & (319)346-1499
Bio: 2008 Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year
Teaching Style: I am a big grip, stance, and alignment 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 175.
Curt Schnell, PGA
Okoboji View GC, Spirit Lake, IA – (712) 337-3372
Bio: 2-time Iowa PGA Teacher of the Year. 2-time Nebraska Teacher of the Year. 3-time nominee for Golf Magazine Top 100 United States Teachers.
Southern Iowa
Darin Fisher, PGA
The Preserve on Rathbun Lake, Moravia, IA – (877) 677-3344
Bio:I have been a PGA member for 3 years and in the golf business for 13 years. I recently was involved in the start up of The Preserve on Rathbun Lake, which is a part of Honey Creek Resort State Park.
Teaching Style: I prefer to evaluate a student and set goals based on their input. I like to focus on strong fundamentals and create a simple and repetitive swing that will allow the student to make a more centered contact more often. Each player’s swing is unique; lessons will be conducted with that in mind. Our goal, aside from making them a better player, is to allow them to enjoy the game and play with less tension and stress.
Noah Henson, PGA
Keokuk Country Club, 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 PGA 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. I like to use some teaching aids when necessary. I have a lot of patience and my low key personality along with my 21 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 plane. Like to set goals and meet the goals throughout the lesson.
Andy Stoterau, PGA
TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL – (309) 796-6000
Mitch Van Zuiden
TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL – (309) 796-6000
