Meet Mike, Head Instructor of the Golf Academy at Riverway Golf Course!
Many of you have seen Mike around the Riverway Golf Course, whether it's giving lessons to Golf Academy members or saying hello at the pro shop. We wanted to ask Mike what makes him tick, what drives his passion for golf, and what he does when not on the links:
Why are you passionate about playing golf?
I love executing quality shots. Golf is an opportunity to create a vision and to realize it. To really want an outcome and to get it with relative frequency is the result of thoughtfulness, attention and effort. I get a lot of satisfaction out of running a process and achieving a result.
Why do you love teaching golf?
I love teaching people, especially those who are open to experiencing and learning. It’s just been clear to me this was a major purpose in my life, I love it and live it every day.
Are there any aspects of golf that are your specialty? At one time I would have said putting, the short game in general. Everything is about equal now. That said, I invite everyone to come out and try my 9 hole Putting Challenge. There are some special insights in that challenge that will come to light.
What do you enjoy doing outside of golf? I have many interests, time with family and travel. Rare is a day I do not play my bass guitars, learning new songs and approaches to playing constantly. I have always had a fascination with aircraft and flight thus enjoy plane spotting and studying such.
Mike teaches both group and private lessons at our Golf Academy. Book with Mike today!