He is excited and honored to help co-coordinate the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Academies. He has attended several PGA National Teaching Seminars, and has studied under the guidance of Jim Flick, Hank Haney, John Redman, Phil Rogers, and Mike Adams. Jim was born and raised in St. Paul, and attended Gustavus Adolphus College. He has instructed students at many Twin City Area golf courses and country clubs and has an especially good rapport with juniors. Jim encourages students to have fun while learning golf.
Some skill is required as well as a serious interest in the game and a desire to improve.
In addition to swing mechanics, exhibitions and practical illustrations of course management, rules and etiquette will be covered. Mental preparation techniques are also included as a vital important component of the instruction and curriculum program. A number of activities are planned for each session, including a putting tournament, drills and playing competitions, a long drive contest, and other fun and competitive special events. At each academy, students will receive supervision by Minnesota PGA Academy staff, practice balls, a USGA rules book, a Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Academy tee gift, lunch, and a personalized instruction video and swing analysis. Students will have the opportunity to play at least nine holes at the facility where the academy is being conducted.