Melanie Trowbridge
LPGA Master Professional
Director of Golf Instruction
574-287-6634
or 574-299-4768 ext.402
In the 30 years since she graduated from the University of Arizona,
Melanie has been teaching players of all ages and abilities how to
play and love the game. Her background as a nationally ranked junior
golfer has helped her become known as the local "guru" of junior
golf. As a certified HeartMath (an emotional management company)
trainer, it is her goal to help each player become his/ her own
coach. She believes in teaching to the player's individual learning
style and teaching the "complete" game.
Dave Firestone
Head
Golf Professional
574-291-3216
Dave has thirty years experience in
the golf industry. He worked at
Bobick's Pro Shop for ten years from
1978-1988 under the tutelage of John Bobick
and Greg Milligan. 1988-1989 he worked
as assistant golf professional at Crystal
Springs CC in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
He became the Head Golf Professional at Candlestone
Golf an Resort in Belding, Michigan from
1989-1991. In 1992 he came to Erskine Park
as the Assistant Golf Professional, becoming
the Head Golf Professional in February of
1994. Since 1988 Dave has instructed
beginners to accomplished golfers of all
ages..
dfiresto@soutbendin.gov |
Randy Nowacki
Director of Golf
(574) 299-1496
rnowacki@southbendin.gov
TJ Mannen
PGA Class A Member
Golf Professional - Elbel 574-271-9180
T.J. graduated from Ball State University with a Business
Management Degree in 2000, where he was also a member of the golf
team during the '95-'96 school year. He has played
professionally on the NGA Hooters Tour (Winter Series) in Orlando,
FL from 2002-2003. T.J. recently obtained his Class A membership to
the PGA in December 2005. Since 1998, T.J. has been helping players
of all ages to improve their game.
tmannen@southbendin.gov
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