PAT CHURCH USGTF Level III Member, Eugene, Oregon

I grew up in New Orleans watching my father teach and manage the pro shop at New Orleans Country Club in the late ’60’s and early ’70’s. Since then, I have always been involved in golf in some way. When I saw the opportunity to become a “certified golf teaching professional®,” I jumped at the chance. Since my first training session in 2005, I’ve been able to carve out quite a career.

I am lucky enough to be a staff instructor at River Ridge Golf Complex in Eugene, Oregon. We have programs for golfers of all ages and abilities. My client list has grown over these last couple of years, which keeps me quite busy. When I’m not involved with the junior programs, I coordinate the Women’s Club and give women’s clinics through the spring and summer. Our complex teaches the University of Oregon recreational golf classes year round, which adds to my teaching time.

Our complex is also the home of The First Tee of Willamette Valley, which I have a fantastic time helping with. April through July brings the most exciting part of my job: I volunteer as the head coach for the Special Olympics golf team in our area. What an awesome experience!

All of this has been made possible through my training with the USGTF. I cannot picture myself doing anything else for the next 20+ years!

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