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Mike Richards
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PGA of America

  Mike Richards, Director of Instruction

  • Coaches 2010 Florida Open Champion Ben Vertz
  • PGA Member for 20 years
  • Teaching golf for 22 years
  • Named to the PGA President’s Council on Growing the game, 2006-2008
  • From 2005 thru 2008 Mike has been nominated for the Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructors in America
  • Voted Golf Magazine Top Instructor in region, 2005-2008
  • Lead instructor of the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools & ESPN Golf Schools featuring Jim Flick and Hank Haney at the Boca Resort, 1996-2007
  • 1st team All-American at Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Coached 2006 Florida State Amateur Champion (Jeff Dennis)
  • Coached 11 winners on the JGA Junior Tour 2008
  • Coached 23 top 5 finisher on the JGA Junior Tour 2008
  • Coached 13 winners on the JGA Junior Tour 2009
  • Coached 28 top 3 finishers on the JGA Junior Tour 2009
  • Coached BenVertz-Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year 2009
  • Honorable Mention US Kids Golf Top 50 Golf Instructors - 2009

Bill Balash
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  Bill Balash, PGA Instructor

  • PGA Member for 20 years
  • Teaching golf for 28 years
  • Awarded1991 SEC South Florida PGA "Teacher of the Year"
  • Nominated 1993 South Florida PGA "Teacher of the Year"
  • Named the PGA President's Council on Growing the Game, 2005-2008
  • Instructor for the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools & ESPN Golf Schools, 1994-2004
  • Former Worldwide Director of Instsruction, Golden Bear Golf, Inc.
  • Former Education Faculty Member PGA of America Education Dept.
  • Former Director of Instruction PGA National Resort
  • President, Bill Balash Golf, Inc.

Jimmy Rios
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  Jimmy Rios,  PGA Apprentice Instructor

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Apprentice Professional
  • Coach of Coral Springs Charter School , 2008
  • Coached 4 winners on the JGA Junior Tour, 2008
  • Coached 8 top 5 finishers on the JGA Junior Tour, 2008
  • Coached 2 winners on the Gold Coast Junior Tour, 2008
  • Coached 5 top 5 finishers on the Gold Coast Junior Tour, 2008
  • Coached 1 winner on the JGA Junior Tour 2009
  • Coached 10 top 3 finishers on the JGA Junior Tour 2009
  • Coach for Coral Springs Charter Varsity Golf Team 2008/2009.                                    Team placed 2nd in the 09 Districts
  • Coach to  "Female Player of the Year" on the Platinum Tour
  • Currently instructing juniors in 5 Varsity School Teams

 

 

 

Ross Singmaster
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 Ross Singmaster, PGA Aprentice Instructor
  • Orignally from Massachusetts, has been living in Florida the last 3 years
  • Graduated from San Diego Golf Academy (Orlando, FL) in December 2007 where he received an Associates Degree in Golf Management/Operations and his teaching certificate
  • Assistant Golf Professional originally; County Club of Coral Springs from March 2008-January 2009
  • Pass the PAT (Players Ability Test) March 2009

 

Frank Cassisa, Golf Fitness Trainer
        All for One Fitness
          954-592-8982
  • Owner All 4 One Fitness Personal Training
  • ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor
  • NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Golf Conditioning Specialist

Mention Heron Bay Golf Academy and receive your first 30 minute evalation with Frank FREE!

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