“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – GLENN MASON

By Glenn Mason

In 1995 I became certified in club fitting and golf club repair at GolfWorks of Newark, Ohio, and applied these skills working at Illini Golf in Peoria, Illinois. In 1998 and 1999, I was the golf pro and pro shop manager at Sunset Hills Golf Course, Pekin, Illinois, where I also was tournament director for the largest best-ball tournament of Central Illinois. In 2005 I earned my Certified Golf Teaching Professional status from the USGTF, and from there I elevated even further.

From 2000 to 2012 I taught accredited golf classes at Illinois Central College, also giving private lessons. From 2007 to 2010 I instructed the junior golf program for East Peoria Park District. During this time, I was also the golf teaching professional for Quail Meadows Golf Course. In in 2009 I accepted the assistant golf coach position for Illinois Central College, getting the opportunity to receive CPR and AED certifications for the role. And in 2014 I received my golf psychology certification.

My love for golf kept me persistent in learning, teaching, learning some more so I could teach better and improve myself. Now, the USGTF is the most important to me. It gave me the opportunity to meet so many people and help them improve their golf game so they can improve their game for a lifetime. One of the most satisfying aspects of my teaching golf was when I taught special-needs children through the PGA in my local area. I got to study with Barry Smith and Don Trahan of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and Rick Sellers of Bloomington, Illinois, all instructors of PGA and LPGA tour players. And I got to play at phenomenal professional golf tournaments such as the U.S. Golf Teachers Cup and the World Cup. So, be persistent. Keep learning, get certified, teach, and learn some more not to just improve your teaching but to improve yourself and assist others.