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Maybe you’ve been golfing your entire life or are looking to get started. Maybe you play competitively or as a pastime. Whatever it is, I can help you improve your golf skills and find more joy in the game. I’m a PGA golf professional of more than 45 years and experience teaching at all levels. Here are some of my highlights: Wisconsin PGA Teacher of the Year Best Teachers in your State 2017 - 2018 as published in Golf Digest Golf professional in Milwaukee and Chicago who played professionally on the mini-tour circuit. Director of Golf at the 4-Star Rancho Las Palmas Resort in the Palm Springs, California area where my golf operation won numerous awards. Featured on the nationally syndicated program, Inside Golf, and the southwestern United States Visitors Video cable network. Featured instructor on promotional videos for golf equipment manufacturers and the PGA’s Southern California Golf Almanac television show. Golf tip columns have been featured in numerous west coast newspapers. Golf Performance Consultant for Los Angeles Centinela Hospital’s noted fitness institute. Guest speaker at PGA Business Schools, universities, and golf expositions. Instructor of LPGA and PGA professional golfers, celebrity players, collegiate and junior champions and fortune 500 companies. Even though I have produced a significant number of successes in competitive golf situations, my most cherished accomplishments still come from helping the average golfer or beginner develop a lifetime love for the game of golf through new-found ability to play well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62487890160e6114880ea8b4/40b27186-475f-466f-8290-4e7300016b41/earlgees.jpg https://www.tomgeesgolf.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-07-09 https://www.tomgeesgolf.com/success-stories daily 0.75 2022-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62487890160e6114880ea8b4/1656984045309-1J4XKJWMZVZ4YSE6B0VC/unsplash-image-LUPJoR3OfEg.jpg Success Stories - Coaching the champions I have coached, mentored and taught numerous golf students who have competed and achieved remarkable success as they have captured coveted titles in national, regional, state, club and local competitions. Some highlights include: PGA, LPGA and professional Sports Athletes 14 Junior Golfers now PGA/LPGA Professionals 3 College All-Americans Boy’s High School All-American Boy’s AJGA Champion 3 Women’s State Amateur Champions Men’s State Governor’s Cup Champion 6 Boy’s Junior State Amateur Champions Girl’s Junior State Amateur Champion 6 Boy’s State High School Champions Boy’s Westfield State Junior Champion 3 Boy’s State High School Team Championships Girl’s State Country Club Championship Boy’s and Girl’s State High School Tournament Qualifiers Men, Women, and Junior Club Champions Boy’s Junior Masters Champion 3 County Amateur Champions State Father-Son Champions Capital Times Tournament—Professional and Junior Champions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62487890160e6114880ea8b4/07a7102d-7a95-4233-9470-a1d5d065bff3/IMG_1210.jpg Success Stories - Success Stories Here are some snapshot stories of successful golf students I have helped develop in over five decades as a PGA Teaching Professional: Dr. Leo Malin – When Leo began he was shooting well into the 100’s. After two winter 10-hour sessions he came in with a 76 the second summer. Tom Gullikson - Former United States Davis Cup Tennis captain lowered his handicap index from 6.0 to 1.0. Claudia Pilot - Started with Tom when she was 40 years old, carrying a solid 6-handicap, yet not achieving the success she wanted when playing in state competitions. Two years after working with Tom, Claudia won the Minnesota State Women’s Amateur and repeated in the following year. She also won the Minnesota Publinx and was player of the year four out of five years. Claudia also has qualified and reached the Quarter finals of the United States Mid-Amateur Championship. She recently was introduced into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame. Bruce Lenio - After winter sessions, Bruce lowered his handicap from 22.0 to an 8.0, with scores now consistently in the mid 70’s. Dr. Scott Rathgaber - Lowered his scores from the 90’s to lower 80’s after one winter session. Shar Lewis- Prior to working with Shar, she was in the high 90’s. She now has moved into regular slots in area tournaments and is carding rounds in the 80’s. Bob and Mary Beth Brooks- Enjoyed such great improvement in their games that they built a home in Florida for winter golf. Stu Hoel- Increased his skill level so much that he plays in Arizona in club events in the winter. Dr. Bob Witte- Has improved his game so much that he is a solid single handicapper. Nick Roush- Has ramped up his game where 300 yard drives are common while lowering his scoring average. Stephen Noe- Has taken his game to a new level. Breaking 80 is not uncommon. Tom Molland- He has cut his handicap in half and regularly shoots in the 70’s. Jay Sparks- He has really cooked his game to a new level. Hitting quality shots unlike never before. Shooting scores in the 70’s on difficult courses. Hillary Peterson- She was one of my former junior golfers who has come back as an adult and honed her game to a new level, shooting scores in the 80’s. Amy and Dave Coleman- Coming as a couple they have improved so that they now can enjoy playing many rounds together. Dr. Dan Mullenbach- Dan has rekindled a floundering game that had him thinking of quitting. He now is back shooting scores he hasn’t shot in years. There are many more Success Stories of juniors and adults who have accomplished more with their game than they ever thought was possible. 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