Golf Instruction
Golf. One of the most satisfying, or maddening games to play. There is technique to be learned, etiquette, tools to acquire, and methods to master. Our seasoned staff of professionals are eager to help you learn the game, and begin enjoying it. Lower your score, correct your swing, better your putting. Let us give you some solid tips, and some inspiration to create those wonderful golf moments. Private, semi-private, or group lessons will help you improve your game. To learn more, contact us by comleting the below form.
Mitzie M. Sundberg
Mitzie Sundberg is Director of Instruction at San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Mitzie is a CHEK Certified Golf Biomechanic as well as a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. Conditioning is a passion Mitzie has pursued since her professional playing days. Her experience over several decades in golf gives her the belief that simple physical conditioning makes the game easier to learn, easier to improve and can then truly become the "game of a lifetime."
Mitzie started playing golf at age 7, in a small town on the plains of Colorado. With no organized sports available for girls, Mitzie turned to golf as the outlet for her athletic abilities. In the 1960's there was not much competition for the use of the golf course, leaving plenty of opportunity to play golf, as much as 36 to 54 holes some summer days.
Mitzie picked the college she wanted to play for, The University of Northern Colorado, north of Denver and earned a scholarship, the very first golf scholarship ever awarded to a woman. She won several local tournaments but the highlight of her collegiate career was earning All American Honors her senior year. Mitzie played professionally on the woman's tours throughout the United States, before settling into a golf teaching career. Since that time she has lived and worked in Southern California for 20 years. Mitzie has received accolades for her leadership in the golf industry, such as her completion of the Advanced Professional Training Program offered by the PGA of America. Also, she has twice been voted to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Chapter of the Southern California PGA. During her time on the board she chaired the Apprentice Committee and helped many young professionals through the rigorous training necessary to become a member of the PGA.
In 1998 Mitzie graduated from Chapman University in Orange, California with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She then was appointed to General Manager of one of the busiest golf courses in Los Angeles County as well as the entire United States. After several years in this position and many awards later Mitzie realized she longed to get back closer to the game itself and the love of teaching it to others.
Mitzie believes that Golf Instruction should be an experience as unique as each individual. "My talent is giving you that experience. Allow me to share it with you."
She can be reached for appointments and consultations at 949-235-8151 or e-mail mitzie@sanjuanhillsgolf.com.
Craig Clark
Craig Clark started playing golf at age eleven. He played on his high school golf team achieving the status as the "Most Valuable Player" in his senior year. During this time he became the Assistant Golf Pro with the China Lake Golf Course.
After high school Craig attended college playing on the golf team. He continued his pursuit of golf from 1978 to 1979 where he played on the California mini tour, winning San Diego's Assistant Championship. Craig has successfully completed PGA business schools I, II, and III as well as receiving his Class A PGA requirements. Craig has been a successful golf instructor for the past thirty yeas through out San Diego and Orange Counties.
Larry Brotherton
You wouldn't think Minnesota would produce many great golf professionals considering that it is below freezing for many months out of each year. Larry Brotherton is the exception to the rule. Larry was raised in Duluth, Minnesota. He spent summers caddying at Ridgeview Country Club just blocks from his home. In the winters he ski-jumped and cross-country skied.
As a young adult he helped manage a driving range and miniature golf course in Duluth while working winters at a ski shop. In 1980 Larry attended the Lake Placid Olympics in the event of ski jumping, and then hung up the skis to move to California. His first job in California was at Irvine Coast Country Club now called Newport Beach Country Club. From there he went to Salt Creek Golf Course which is now, The Links @ Monarch Beach. Moving up the coast again Larry worked for Aliso Creek Golf Course.
Now Larry is a permanent fixture at San Juan Hills Country Club. Larry has been named Teacher of the Year by the PGA Metropolitan Chapter in 2000 and again in 2006. Larry lives in Aliso Viejo with his wife, Jill, and has three children.
Larry is available for groups, clinics and individual private lessons.
Call the range at (949) 493-2291, or Larry at (949) 280-7506 for more information or to book a lesson time. |
