| Steve Bean Director of Golf School Operations Steve started his golf career in 1980 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn & C. C. In north San Diego County. In the twenty nine years since Steve has worked around 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. In 1994 Steve joined the Hank Haney Instructional Staff of California. Mr. Haney is currently working as the swing coach for Tiger Woods . In the last thirty years Steve has helped players of all skill levels to understand, improve and enjoy golf at a higher level. 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 : Asst. Professional @ Stardust Hotel & Country Club / San Diego, Ca. 1987 to 1988 : Asst. 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 1995 : Owner of Great American Golf Shops with two locations in the Inland Empire area of Ca. 1993 to 1994 : Teaching Professional for the Hank Haney Instructional Staff of California / 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 / Murrieta, Ca. 2001 to Present : Director of Golf Instruction @ www.MenifeeValleyGolfSchool.com 2008 to Present : Director of Golf School Operations @ www.SouthernCaliforniaGolfSchools.org |
| Louis Skovron Director of Golf In my thirty 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 First Tee of Southwest Riverside County 2006 to Present : Director of Golf for Menifee Valley Golf School / 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 CC 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 Golf Course, 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 : Currently Serving on PGA Board of Directors for Southern California PGA : Past President of San Diego Chapter PGA of America |
| Scott Pastor Teaching Professional / Southern Nevada Custom Fitter / Tournament Player Scott Pastor a ten year mini tour player has joined the Menifee Valley Golf School staff. Scott has General Manager experience at a number of off course golf shops and is our lead instructor in southern Nevada. 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. Contact Scott for golf instruction or personal training through the golf school office. |
| Jay Lim Teaching Professional / Fullerton Jay Lim is a 5th year golf instructor. Formerly a instructor with the Tiger Woods Learning Center as well as other golf academies in the area. Jay is Menifee Valley Golf School's instructor in Orange County at the Paradise Golf Center. Contact Jay through the golf school office. |
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| Tim Parun Golf Teaching Professional / San Diego PGA Member that has 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 Buick Invitational and 2006 Nissan Open on the PGA Tour. 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 with quality practice time. Learn to simplify the game and create "a world of effortless energy". |
| Kenan Silverwood Golf Teaching Professional / Murrieta National Long Driver Entertainer Kenan started his golf career in the 1990's around the Canyon Lake area of Riverside County. Kenan is a National Long Drive Entertainer with a respectable long drive of 429 in national competition. Kenan is available for fund raiser golf tournaments, corporate outings and more. Kenan is also an long time mini tour player. Kenan can be reached through the golf school office. |
| Patty Atkins Teaching Professional / San Diego / Inland Empire Patty is a graduate of the Golf Academy of America, San Diego Campus and the Director of Player Development for Women On Course. Patty specializes in teaching women who are new to golf. She has over 20 years of education experience and tailors her instruction to the client's individual goals and learning style. Patty believes that above all golf should be enjoyable and teaches not only full swing and short game fundamentals but also incorporates social, emotional, and mental aspects of the game into her instruction. She will help you develop an improvement plan that will allow you to track your progress and reach your goals. Patty will be doing all our Women's Only Golf Schools in the Inland Empire and San Diego area. Contact her through the golf school office. |
| Sharon Flecther Women's Only Golf Schools Instructor / 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. Sharon has taught at PGA National Academy of Golf under Mike Adams and has been a life-long student of Dana Rader. |
| Bill Shoemaker General Manager / Golf Teaching Professional Fairmount Golf Course & Learning Center Bill Shoemaker is General Manager and Director of Instruction at Fairmount Golf Course & Learning Center in Riverside, California. Bill has been teaching golf in the Riverside area for the last twenty years. Contact Bill through the Menifee Valley Golf School office. |
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| Brandon Smith Director of Instruction at The Links of Summerly, Lake Elsinore Five Year Golf Teaching Professional Brandon Smith is the 1st Assistant Golf Professional for The Links at Summerly Golf Club in Lake Elsinore, California. Prior to this position Brandon was Tournament Director and 1st Assistant Golf Professional for The Retreat Golf and Country Club, a private golf club in Corona CA. He has also been an Assistant Golf Professional for The Country Club at Soboba Springs and 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. |