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 | Doug Hammer, PGA - Director of Instruction Doug Hammer is a PGA professional and has experience with golfers of all levels from all over the world. His client list consists of beginners to top ranked amateurs and professional players. His philosophy is simple—there is no perfect swing for everyone. Doug is a student of the game and studies every technique to be able to help every golfer, no matter what they may be working on or learning. In addition to helping grow the game of golf through teaching, Doug also manages the Callaway Authorized Performance Center at Troon North, one of only nine such facilities in the country. It is important to have equipment that fits your game—if you are playing equipment that is not correct for you, you may be able to improve your scores by improving the clubs you play. Doug is an experienced clubfitter and can help you with any equipment questions you may have or can make recommendations for the best clubs to fit your style of play. Doug Hammer is a Class A member of the Southwest Section of the PGA of America. Since 1999, Doug has worked for Troon Golf in various capacities and has been a PGA member since 2001. Originally from a small community in southeast Iowa, Doug came to Arizona in 1997 to enter the golf business and attend the Golf Academy of America. Doug began with Troon Golf at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa as an assistant golf |
professional and began teaching with Mike and Sandy LaBauve. In 2001, he became the head golf professional at The Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA and in 2002, the Director of Instruction at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena, IL where Doug began working with Troon Golf Director of Education and Top 100 teacher, Tim Mahoney. Doug spent four years as the Director of Instruction at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ, prior to coming to Troon North in December of 2007. He also has international experience working as Director of Instruction for the David Duval Golf Academy in Miyazaki, Japan, and the Banyan Tree Club and Spa in Seoul, South Korea.
In addition to his work at Troon North, Doug writes golf articles for Golf Tips Magazine, Today's Golfer (UK), and Sportsnetwork.com. Doug has also been featured in Par Golf (Japan), Asian Golf Monthly (Singapore), and The Club Magazine (S. Korea).
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 | Ryan Mahoney - Assistant Golf Professional Ryan has worked at Troon North Golf Club for the past six years. During his tenure he has had the opportunity to teach alongside such renowned teachers as Tim Mahoney, Steve Dahlby, and Doug Hammer. While at Troon North Ryan has provided instruction to hundreds of guest from all around world and has also taught dozens of clinics to various golfers of all abilities. Ryan’s philosophy is simple and easy to comprehend, he does not teach one method but emphasizes on creating a swing that will provide consistency. Ryan feels that focusing on progressive learning and having fun is the key to success in golf. Ryan Graduated from Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, Florida with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management and in Finance. (Book a lesson below with Ryan Mahoney online) |
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