Meet Derek
Coach Derek is a current PGA Level 1 Professional early in his golfing journey. He has channeled his competitive baseball experience into a passion for golf. As a former elite baseball player, Derek began his golf journey later in life and loves that golf is a sport you can enjoy and stay competitive in even into your later years. He believes that golf should always be FUN, regardless of your skill level.​
Derek teaches golf to encourage as many people as possible to become captivated by the game and develop a true love for it. Despite its challenges, golf is immensely gratifying, and Derek aims to help others enjoy the journey of reaching their full potential. If he could do it all over again, he wishes he had started playing golf from the beginning, so he's dedicated to helping others realize and achieve their potential sooner rather than later. Believing that everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses, Derek strives to find YOUR unique swing and help you play to the best of your abilities. He will test your potential and unlock it through a mix of fundamentals, creativity, scoring methods, and physical and mental strength training as needed. The 3 pillars of Derek's teaching style will unlock your love of the game and help you reach your greatest potential. Derek hopes to work with you soon and help you unlock the best golfer inside of you.