Qualifications

From my experience as a contestant on The Golf Channel’s “The Big Break” series as well as positions as a college golf coach, golf instructor, honor caddie and a member of the grounds crew at reputable institutions and golf courses, I have developed comprehensive teaching and management skills as well as a thorough knowledge of golf course procedures and operations. In addition, my experience as a salesman in the retail and marketing industries has further enhanced my customer service, sales and management background.

Education

Marshall University, industrial psychology/business

U.S. Army Reserves

Employment

Present
Professional Golfer/Guest Golf Instructor at Windermere Golf Center, Windermere, Fla.

Fall 2003
Contestant on The Golf Channel’s “The Big Break”
Selected from a nationwide search as one of 10 aspiring professional golfers to participate in The Golf Channel’s first reality show series, which garnered the highest ratings in The Golf Channel’s history of programming.

Men’s Head Golf Coach, Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio
Prepared the men’s team competition schedule for fall and spring, organized and planned agenda for practice schedules, coordinated travel plans and other necessary day-to-day administrative duties.

Head Golf Instructor, Devola Golf Practice Facility, Devola, Ohio
Operated the facility, arranged and administered golf lessons.

Golf Instructor, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Administered golf lessons and developed golf instruction programming for juniors and adults. Taught the basics and advanced techniques in relation to the golf swing, course management, the short game, golf etiquette and the player’s mental approach.

Honor Caddie, Muirfield Village Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio
Accommodated members and guests of Muirfield Village Golf Club with caddie services. Besides serving as a caddie, helped to set up and prepare the course for the 1999 Memorial Tournament.

Grounds Crew Member, Muirfield Village Golf Club
Maintained the golf course by taking care of the greens, including cutting greens, tees and fairways, developing bunkers and creating golf holes. Helped to set up and prepare the course for the 1998 Solheim Cup.

Golf Events

	Brothers of the Links Tournament Champion, 2001 & 2002, Woodridge Golf Club, Parkersburg, WV
	Les Birdies 15^th Annual Scholarship Tournament Champion, 2002, Neumann Golf Course, Cincinnati, Ohio
	Tommy Armour Tour, Heathrow, Fla., 1998
	Tornado Tour, Cleveland, Ohio, 1999, 2000

The Big Break

In the fall of 2003, I was featured as one of 10 aspiring tour professionals chosen from a nationwide search to participate on The Golf Channel's first reality show series. Learn about my experiences.

My Objectives

Find out what my objectives are in the game of golf.