Golf Lessons

Susie Helmerich, LPGA – Head Golf Professional 
HOME TOWN: Austin, TX
LOCATION: City Park Golf Course  
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Sciences from DU, Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from UNC, teaching professor at MSU, certified LPGA instructor since 2006, 2009 LPGA Central Section Professional Of The Year.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Susie is an avid golfer with a deep passion for teaching and mentoring her students. She always considers the goals of the student and designs her lesson plan to fit the individual to help them perfect their golf game. Susie always reminds her students to never sweat the small stuff, and remember that even Tiger Woods was a beginner once. 
FAVORITE CLUB: 7-iron, because of the creativity is allows from any point on the golf course.
FAVORITE GOLF PRO: Davis Love III

Steve Kurtz, – Assistant Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Littleton, CO
LOCATION: Evergreen Golf Course   
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Steve has been playing Denver courses for 40 years and has worked with the Denver Golf team for 20 years. Steve earned his class A golf professional certification in 1993. 
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Steve believes the foundation of the golf swing is having the proper grip on the club. Once the grip is established, he teaches students to use the bigger muscle groups in their swing in order to create more coil to hit the ball farther. Steve loves to watch his students game develop over time and see their drive go straight down the middle of the fairway!
FAVORITE CLUB: Driver, because there is no better satisfaction than hitting a pure shot straight down the middle of the fairway.  
FAVORITE GOLF PRO: Jack Nicklaus

Devon Puleo, PGA – Head Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Denver, CO
LOCATION: Kennedy Golf Course  
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A Graduate of Littleton High School, Devon has been playing golf ever since he could hold a club and has been teaching for over 20 years. After studying Architecture and drafting at a technical school in Phoenix, he moved into the golf business. He worked at Cherry Hills for 10 years as a caddy, a caddy master and a bag room attendant. He was an assistant pro at The Pinnacle Club (Arkansas), Highlands Ranch Country Club and the Country Club at Castle Pines. He then became the head pro at City Park and moved to Kennedy as the head golf professional in 2009.  
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Devon likes to keep it simple throughout the lesson and is a firm believer that practice is the best way to shave strokes off your game.  
FAVORITE CLUB: Putter, most important club in the bag.  
FAVORITE GOLF PRO(S): Calvin Peete and Freddy Couples

Miles Hains, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Fort Collins, CO
LOCATION: Kennedy Golf Course
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associates degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management from The San Diego Golf Academy. Class A PGA member since 2014 and certified instructor since 2015.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Miles is passionate about teaching and growing the game. He works to give each student a comfortable learning environment that will allow them to absorb and retain the information provided. Miles likes to keep lessons brief and to the point, so that students do not get overwhelmed and can leave each lesson feeling that their goals are accomplished. With Miles you will never be confused and will come out of each lesson an improved golfer.
FAVORITE CLUB: Putter and he can't wait to show you the proper technique!
FAVORITE GOLF PRO: Justin Rose

Chris Hamilton, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Northglenn, CO
LOCATION: Kennedy Golf Course
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduated from UCCS with a Bachelor of Science in the PGA Golf Management program. PGA certified Player Development Professional, 2017.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Chris models his teaching after Jack Nicklaus and believes that 90% of a golf swing happens prior to swinging the club. He believes in developing your game from tee to green, which is why he emphasizes the importance of chipping and putting during his lessons. Chris takes great pride when he sees his students confidence grow after hitting a well-executed shot. Always remember, GRIP – AIM – STANCE! FAVORITE CLUB: Putter – if the putter is clicking then all the confidence grows from there.
FAVORITE GOLF PRO: Payne Stewart

Joe Pinson, PGA – Head Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Denver, CO
LOCATION: Overland Park Golf Course v EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: New Mexico Highlands University and golf team alum, Golf professional since ’87, PGA member since ’91. PGA certified in golf operations and golf management.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Joe's teaching philosophy is simple and very easy to remember; whatever you’re doing wrong, just do the opposite (i.e. if you are hitting a big slice or fade, learn how to hook or draw the ball). Joe loves teaching golf and passing on the life lessons of the game to other players.
FAVORITE CLUB: Sand wedge, because you can be so versatile with this club.
FAVORITE GOLF PRO(S): Jack Nicklaus and Fred Couples

Kirk Mease, PGA – Head Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Denver, CO
LOCATION: Wellshire Golf Course
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: George Washington H.S. graduate and golf team alum, Bachelor’s Degree from CSU in Recreation Resource Management, Class A PGA certification ’93. Kirk has over 35 years of experience playing Denver courses and 26 years teaching. Kirk has worked with the VA and Craig Hospital to build the PGA HOPE (Healing Our Patriots Everywhere) program at Wellshire—and received the Pillar award for his work in 2017 and the Growth of the Game award in 2019 from the Colorado PGA Section.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Kirk is passionate about sharing this game with everyone and providing opportunities for Veteran’s and others with disabilities to learn. His goal in every lesson is to make sure you are having as much fun as possible! FAVORITE CLUB: Putter, since the majority of your strokes (and heart burn) come off that club!
FAVORITE GOLF PRO: Tom Watson

Geoff Strasser, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Buffalo, NY
LOCATION: Wellshire Golf Course
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Geoff has been working in the golf industry for over 30 years. He graduated from the PGA/PGM Program in Port St. Lucie, FL and has been a PGA certified instructor since 2004.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Geoff likes to keep it simple when giving lessons. He is a firm believer that too much information can become overwhelming. Geoff loves it when his students have that “aha” moment in their development.
FAVORITE CLUB: 7 Wood, because he can hit it from anywhere!
FAVORITE GOLF PRO: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy

Ben Tremayne – Assistant Golf Professional
HOME TOWN: Houston, TX
LOCATION: Willis Case Golf Course v EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Certified PGA instructor since 2011, assistant Golf Professional for 10 years.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Ben wants his students to have fun and leave the lesson feeling accomplished. He can't wait to see you become the golfer you have always wanted to be. Ben gets the most satisfaction from seeing a student smile after making good contact with the ball and hit a great shot.
FAVORITE CLUB: Sand Wedge, which he uses 95% of the time within 100 yards.
FAVORITE GOLF PRO: Ben Hogan who he idolizes for his golf abilities.