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| Instructor Name | Course Location | Phone Number | Website/Email | Additional Instructor Information | |
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Garry Rippy PGA Player Development Coordinator |
All Courses | 512.974.9353 | www.garryrippygolf.com | Garry is an Austin native and has been a PGA golf professional teaching the game since 1978. He has won numerous STPGA tournaments and has played professionally around the country. | |
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Steve Hammond PGA Head Golf Professional |
Jimmy Clay Roy Kizer |
512.974.4653 | steve.hammond@austintexas.gov | Steve has been with Golf ATX since 1995 and obtained his PGA professional status in 2001. He was very involved with the development of the Austin Junior Golf Academy and designed the current player development RangeGrinder program. | |
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Patricia Henry LPGA Golf Professional |
Jimmy Clay Roy Kizer |
512.577.8268 | www.ohenrygolf.com | Patricia has been teaching at the Jimmy Clay/Roy Kizer facility since 1999. She is an LPGA T&CP "Class A" teaching professional and is one of the top female instructors in the Austin area. | |
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Wes Phillips |
Jimmy Clay Roy Kizer |
512.576.5150 | www.phillipsgolfacademy.com | Teaching golf at the Clay/Kizer facility for over 15 years, Wes has helped thousands of Austin golfers improve their games. "We focus on fixing the problems, not the symptoms" is his motto. | |
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Erik Lopez PGA Associate |
Lions | 512.507.9443 | erik.lopez@austintexas.gov | Erik has been with Golf ATX for 19 years and teaching for 15. He is a homegrown golfer winning many of the City's Jr. tournaments and earning a scholarship to play collegiate golf. Erik uses bio-mechanics to improve your golf game and natural ability. | |
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Mike Wooldridge PGA Golf Professional |
Morris Williams | 512.974.8333 | michael.wooldridge@austintexas.gov | A Quarter Century and Life Member of the PGA, Mike has been teaching the game for over 35 years. He has competed at all levels from Sectional and National PGA events to the PGA Tour. | |
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Billy Bynum
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Morris Williams |
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billy@bynumgolf.com |
Billy has been teaching golf for over 20 years to players of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. He is available by appt 7 days a week. contact via phone, text or email. |
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Doug Kennemer |
Morris Williams | 512.587.7623 | Doug has been teaching at the city operated courses for over 15 years. His philosophy is "fundamentals first to build a repeating golf swing". | ||
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Mike Marak |
Morris Williams | 512.825.1216 | Influenced by Harvey Penick and Dave Pelz, Mike has been teaching since 1991. His philosophy is "simplicity first, always mindful that everyone learns differently, I formulate a plan geared to fit the individual student". | ||
| Jennifer McNeil | Clay/Kizer | 512.659.7983 | riehlmcneil@yahoo.com |
Jennifer is a two time UIL State Golf Qualifier, Former standout at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and 2019 Inductee into the Heartland Conference Hall of Fame. Jennifer had 17 successful years leading the St Edwards ladies golf team and has routinely been recognized as one of the top golf coaches in the country. |
