Recognition

Recognition

  • 2023-2025 Golf Digest – #1 in State of Minnesota

  • 2012-2022 Golf Digest – Best Young Teacher

  • 2012-2024 Golf Digest – Best in State

  • 2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

  • 2019 Gustavus Adolphus College Hall of Fame

  • 2011-2013 NCAA Coach of the Year (Midwest Region)

  • 2012-2013 MIAC Coach of the Year

  • 2014 Gustavus Adolphus College “First Decade Award” – Given to one male and one female graduate for outstanding accomplishments 10 years after graduation.

    Credentials

    • Ph.D. in Kinesiology at the UMN (2021)

    • Masters of Education in Kinesiology at the U of MN (2009)

    • PGA Certified Professional of Instruction

    • Level 2 TPI Certified Golf Fitness Professional

    • B.A. Economics – Gustavus Adolphus College (2004)

      Playing accomplishments

      • 2014 and 2012, 2020 PGA National Championship Qualifier

      • Winner of 18+ professional tournaments, including 2009 Bhutan Open

      • DIII National Runner-Up (2004)

      • Three-time All-American

      • Academic All-American

      • Career low 60

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