GDC Instructors
An Introduction
Nancy Bannon, LPGA Class "A" Life Member Teaching Professional.
Nancy Bannon is a Member of The LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Division. The LPGA T&CP was founded in 1959 and boasts the largest membership of women golf professionals in the world. LPGA T&CP members are certified as golf instructors, coaches and business managers through a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the changing needs of the golfing public. More than 1,500 strong, LPGA T&CP members are dedicated to the advancement of golf and serve throughout the golf industry as head professionals, assistant professionals, teaching professionals, directors of golf, owners of golf schools and facilities, golf administrators, college and high school coaches and more. LPGA T & CP members support the LPGA's various grassroots programs that were created to involve women and youth in golf as well as contribute to the overall growth of the sport. These programs include LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, LPGA Tour Junior Clinics, the LPGA Lesson Zone Presented by Volvik, and LPGA Golf Clinics for Women. Nancy is located at Golf Development Complex (GDC) in Moorpark, CA. For more information about instruction or club-fitting availability, please contact Nancy via email or phone listed in the contact information.
818.706.8184 Home
Tyler Barnett, PGA Associate
805-404-2714 Cell
Rex Flory, Golf Professional
"Teaching golf since 1982" Rex Flory has been teaching and helping thousands of people play better golf since 1982 when he turned Pro and began his PGA Apprenticeship under PGA Tour Professional Tom Barber at Griffith Park Golf Course. Rex is a gifted teacher and keeps it simple to understand, is highly qualified and has years of experience teaching golfers of all levels, from professional athletes to beginners. Two of his past students are champions, one on the PGA Tour, and the other a Long Drive Champ. Rex is also experienced with the special needs of the handicapped and can help design a swing around a special need. Rex will help you understand and apply the high-level swing concepts the tour pros use so you can really improve when you practice. “Fun is what it’s all about. You don’t have to swing like a Pro to have fun, but you will have more fun when your golf game is fundamentally sound.”
818.749.5904 Cell
David Franks, PGA Class "A"
David co-founded the Calabasas Golf Academy in 2015. He has been a Class A PGA Professional since 2009. He is FlightScope and TrackMan Certified. He is also Hank Haney Certified. David graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a Bachelor’s in Marketing and PGA Golf Management. David has been playing golf for thirty years. He has over fifteen years of teaching experience, including six years at The Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs and five years at GolfTEC in Woodland Hills. In that time, he has taught over ten thousand golf lessons to players of all ability levels, ages, and backgrounds. David enjoys pursuing the highest level of his own game and competitive golf on local mini tours and in professional events. He loves to travel and play with aspirations of playing at the PGA Tour level.
Email: davidfranks@pga.com
818-518-5710
Shootlowerscores.davidfranksgolf.com
Roger Gunn, PGA Class "A" Professional
Graduated UCLA 1985 Economics
First Team All Pac-10
Two years on the PGA European Tour Three Years on the Nike Tour (Now the Web.com Tour)
SCPGA Clubfitter of the Year
SCPGA Teacher of the Year 2017
Inductee into the California Teaching Hall of Fame
Two Time US Open Participant
Senior Open Participant
GOLF Magazine Top 100 Alumni
818.879.0970 Cell
Email: gunnsmoke@earthlink.net
Rick Garboski, PGA Professional Golf Instructor
818.207.2489 Cell
Paul Holtby, PGA
Instructional Philosophy: I do not rely on a single methodology. I believe in fundamentals along with a swing style that fits your body ... one that you can repeat. What is best for you? Single Plane or 2 Plane, Single or Dual Pivot, Stack and Tilt, Wide Arc or Narrow Arc, Upright or Shallow, Natural Golf, One Piece Take-A-Way or Early Set, Hinge and Hold? "The Perfect Swing" is one that YOU can repeat with consistency, one that you can trust. Paul Holtby, PGA Teacher, Guide, Mentor and Coach with over 20 years of experience in both teaching and playing competitive golf.
Philosophy: Golf Swings and Golf Games are like Finger Prints. We all have them and they are unique to each person. Because everyone is built differently in regards to body type, muscle mass, flexibility and physical strength, we need to develop a golf swing and a golf game specifically for you. One that can be repeated, that will lead to lower scores, and create more enjoyable golf.
PGA Class A Member
NC - SCPGA Teacher of the Year 2009 & 2014
NC - SCPGA Board of Directors
Six PGA Tour Events: Four Buick Invitationals' and Two LA Opens Over 15 Nationwide Events, Three European Tour Events: Portugal, Wales and Austria
Winner Golf Channel’s Big Break IV at Carnoustie in Scotland
Twenty Two Holes in One
Set Fifteen Course Records Low Competitive Round of 61 "Mr. 61"
Titleist Player Advisory Staff
Top 100 of 27,000 PGA Members Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Level One TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
Level Two TPI Certified Golf Bio-Mechanics
Level Two Titleist Fitting Works Certified Dynamic Club Fitting Titleist Certified Advanced Club Fitter
Frankly Golf Certified Putting Instructor .
805.208.5055 Cell
www.paulholtbygolf.com for more information.
Jeff Jones PGA PGA Golf Professional
Since the age of eight, Jeff Jones has been involved in every aspect of the game of golf from playing and instructing to managing and promoting. Jeff played for the University of Toledo and after college Jones turned professional and won his first professional event, the Landmark Pro-Am Invitational in Las Vegas. He has continued his professional success with 21 tournament wins. Jones trained and studied under his mentors Mac O’Grady and Bob Toski. He has worked with beginners, top amateurs, club professionals, PGA and European Tour Professionals such as Peter Carsbo, as well as rocker Eddie Van Halen, R & B sensation Philip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire, Celebrities such as Susan Anton, George Lopez and Cheech Marin, and NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen. Jones is a 2-time PGA Teacher of the Year, a former Head Instructor for Golf Digest Schools and has been ranked as one of the Top 125 Golf Instructors and also a Top 10 State of Nevada by Golf Digest Magazine. Jones was a regular guest on The Golf Channel’s “Golf Academy Live” and has been a guest on the Golf Channel’s “Viewers Forum”. Since the Golf Channel is a worldwide cable show, Jones has given golf instruction to students from more than 15 different countries. He has also been seen on “Get Golf” produced by PGA Tour productions and produced an instructional video called “Pure Shot Golf”. Jones has written several articles for various magazines such as Golf Digest Magazine and Vegas Golfer Magazine. He was featured also in the SCGA Fore Magazine “Persistence and Patience"
(805) 607-6425
Email: jeff.jones@justusports.com
MakGenius Golf
Mak Paragon
951.283.4091
Douglas Michael, Teaching Professional
Specializing in Juniors and Junior Golf Classes
805.338.2166 Cell
www.facebook.com/SwinglinkGolf
Jonathan (JP) Nidetz
805.807.7370
Bret Paris Golf
805.298.3573 Cell
Steve Pratt, Hit IT Longer
After earning degrees in Kinesiology, I met my mentor Mike Austin in 1993. At the time he was perennially in the top 5 of Golf Digest’s Top100 teachers list. If you haven’t heard of Mike, it’s probably because his nickname was ‘Old Motor Boat’ – putt putt putt. It was really that bad, and kept him out of the winner’s circle on the PGA Tour. But his swing was something to behold; right out of a Leonardo DaVinci design. Even in his late 70’s he could smooth it over the driving range fence dead straight every time. The Austin method is, I believe, the most scientific and precise way to hit a golf ball efficiently. Mike taught me how to pivot and throw the clubhead, and all the precision details in between. In 2007 I used the Austin swing to average 332 yards per drive in professional tournaments. I believe I am the only human being on Earth to 1. have learned the swing directly from Mike, 2. possess a background in the same science as Mike, and 3. to have played professionally. I’ve now been teaching his method for over 20 years, to thousands of students. I use high speed video and Trackman technology to give students great feedback. I am committed to making golfers better – and always striving to find a better way to convey a message or a feel. Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions or would like to set up a lesson in person. Sincerely, Steve
818.522.2179 Cell
Gary Riewer, Golf Teaching Professional
UC Irvine graduate. Combined 25 years teaching and playing competitive golf. Available for junior, adult, group and playing lessons.
Instructional Philosophy: The best players are able square the club at impact with a repeatable compact swing. I do not believe in forcing a single swing method with my students. We work with slow motion video swing analysis, drills and proper set up and swing fundamentals.
Please check out my website for more information on instruction.
www.gdrgolf.com
805.208.2148 Cell
Email: garyriewer@gmail.com
Jae Suh, Golf Teaching Professional
DDx Golf Academy
917.371.6521 Cell
Email: jae.suh@ddxgolf.com
Julia Youn, PGA Apprentice
808.738.8443 Cell
