Kansas City Golf Show

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The Kansas City Star presents top instruction from local golf pro’s on our Main Stage.

Friday, Feb. 24

1:00 Tim Underwood, Head Professional at Hodge Park Golf Course 

Since 2001 Tim Underwood has been the PGA Head Professional at Hodge Park Golf Course. A graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State College and authored of two books, “Whys to Golf” and “Christian Golf Psychology” Tim is passionate about teaching the sport of golf.

2:15 Josh Nahm, Director of Instruction, Firekeeper Golf Course

Josh Nahm is the Director of Instructor at Firekeeper Golf Course. Before coming to Firekeeper Josh worked with world renowned instructor Hank Haney and PGA teacher of the year Peter Krause for over 5 years teaching some of the best junior golfers in the world. He has worked with professionals on almost every major tour in North America and knows what it takes to get to the next level.

3:30 Jess Hansen, Director of Golf at Drumm Farm Golf Club

Class A PGA professional Jess Hansen’s playing career ranges from membership on his college golf team to top-10 finishes in PGA Champions Tour Monday Qualifiers. His real love over the years, however, has been teaching golfers of all levels to enhance their skills. Jess Hansen’s students include PGA pros, college players and qualifiers for high school state tournaments. Jess is well known in the Kansas City area, having been assistant professional at several area courses. Jess currently serves as the Director of Golf at Drumm Farm Golf Club. Jess believes that the equipment needs to be fit to the student and great swings will come with great equipment.

4:30 Bill Skolaut, Director of Instruction at Cardinal Hill Golf Club

Bill Skolaut has been teaching golf for over 30 years and is currently  the Director of Instruction at Cardinal Hill Golf Club, formerly Claycrest Golf Club. Bill instructs both children and adults of all ages, ranging from as young as five years of age to players well into their nineties. He currently coaches the men’s varsity golf team for the William Jewell College Cardinals and enjoyed taking them to the 1998 NAIA National Golf Championships. Bill loves golf, and he loves to teach. He looks forward to helping all players enjoy a game they can play for the rest of their life!

Saturday, Feb. 25

10:00 Dan Dolan, Director of Instruction at GolfTEC

Dan Dolan is the Director of Instruction at GolfTEC where he has been teaching since 2001. With over 18,000 lessons given since that time he has been helping golfers of all skill levels play better and enjoy the game more. A member of the PGA Dan is a three time PGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year nominee.

11:30 Josh Nahm, Director of Instruction, Firekeeper Golf Course

Josh Nahm is the Director of Instructor at Firekeeper Golf Course. Before coming to Firekeeper Josh worked with world renowned instructor Hank Haney and PGA teacher of the year Peter Krause for over 5 years teaching some of the best junior golfers in the world. He has worked with professionals on almost every major tour in North America and knows what it takes to get to the next level.

1:00 Bill Skolaut, Director of Instruction at Cardinal Hill Golf Club

Bill Skolaut has been teaching golf for over 30 years and is currently  the Director of Instruction at Cardinal Hill Golf Club, formerly Claycrest Golf Club. Bill instructs both children and adults of all ages, ranging from as young as five years of age to players well into their nineties. He currently coaches the men’s varsity golf team for the William Jewell College Cardinals and enjoyed taking them to the 1998 NAIA National Golf Championships. Bill loves golf, and he loves to teach. He looks forward to helping all players enjoy a game they can play for the rest of their life!

2:00 Jess Hansen, Director of Golf at Drumm Farm Golf Club

Class A PGA professional Jess Hansen’s playing career ranges from membership on his college golf team to top-10 finishes in PGA Champions Tour Monday Qualifiers. His real love over the years, however, has been teaching golfers of all levels to enhance their skills. Jess Hansen’s students include PGA pros, college players and qualifiers for high school state tournaments. Jess is well known in the Kansas City area, having been assistant professional at several area courses. Jess currently serves as the Director of Golf at Drumm Farm Golf Club. Jess believes that the equipment needs to be fit to the student and great swings will come with great equipment.  

3:00 Matt Murdoch, Assistant Golf Professional at Mission Hills Country Club

Matt Murdoch, 2011 Midwest Section PGA Teacher of the Year, began his golfing career in eighth grade when he led his team to the 1994 State Championship. From there, he played in various collegiate and amateur tournaments before beginning his teaching career as the men’s and women’s golf coach at Barton County Community College. Matt led Barton to three Jayhawk Conference and National Championships, developing teaching abilities that have helped him to earn the reputation as one of the top instructors in Western Kansas. Matt has taught in Augusta, Ga., where he was Assistant Golf Professional at West Lake Country Club, and now serves as the Assistant Teaching Professional at Mission Hills Country Club.

Sunday, Feb. 26

10:00 Matt Murdoch, Assistant Golf Professional at Mission Hils Country Club

Matt Murdoch, 2011 Midwest Section PGA Teacher of the Year, began his golfing career in eighth grade when he led his team to the 1994 State Championship. From there, he played in various collegiate and amateur tournaments before beginning his teaching career as the men’s and women’s golf coach at Barton County Community College. Matt led Barton to three Jayhawk Conference and National Championships, developing teaching abilities that have helped him to earn the reputation as one of the top instructors in Western Kansas. Matt has taught in Augusta, Ga., where he was Assistant Golf Professional at West Lake Country Club, and now serves as the Assistant Teaching Professional at Mission Hills Country Club.

11:30 Dan Dolan, Director of Instruction at GolfTEC

Dan Dolan is the Director of Instruction at GolfTEC where he has been teaching since 2001. With over 18,000 lessons given since that time he has been helping golfers of all skill levels play better and enjoy the game more. A member of the PGA Dan is a three time PGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year nominee.

1:00 Josh Nahm, Director of Instruction, Firekeeper Golf Course 

Josh Nahm is the Director of Instructor at Firekeeper Golf Course. Before coming to Firekeeper Josh worked with world renowned instructor Hank Haney and PGA teacher of the year Peter Krause for over 5 years teaching some of the best junior golfers in the world. He has worked with professionals on almost every major tour in North America and knows what it takes to get to the next level.