Philosophy

Jonathan's teaching philosophy is keeping the golf swing simple by making sure the student has all the basics down first before working on the swing. He gives his students one or two things to work on at a time and focuses on the first swing flaw he sees. Working on the first swing flaw in the swing helps change swing flaws later in the swing and usually makes the process of creating a better swing much faster.

History

Jonathan currently works at Tierra Verde Golf Club in Arlington, Texas as the Lead Golf Instructor. He started there as an assistant golf professional in 2005 and shortly after, took over the lead golf instructor position and assistant to 1999 LPGA Teacher of the Year, Amy Fox. In the past 3 years, Jonathan has taught over 1000 lessons, icluding private, semi-private and clinics. He's been heavily involved in the Hooked on Golf Instructional Programs at Tierra Verde Golf Club and has helped grow the program to over 1000 members in the last 3 years.

Education

Jonathan graduated from Methodist University (Fayetteville, NC) in 2005. His degree includes a Bachelors of Science with a major in Business Administration and Concentration in Professonal Golf Management. The Professional Golf Management program is accredited by the P.G.A. of America and Methodist University is only one of a few schools in the nation that has the program. During his four years at Methodist, Jonathan studied all aspects of the golf industry, including Golf Shop Management, Teaching Philosophy and Golf Club Fitting and Repair. He also participated in 15 months of internships at many of the Dallas/Fort Worth areas top golf courses. These courses include Trophy Club Country Club (2002), The Links at Waterchase (2003), Vaquero Club (2004 & 2005), and Tierra Verde Golf Club (2005). During these internships he worked many different practices, including Junior Clinic Instructor, Assistant Golf Professional, Caddie and Member Services.