MICHAEL WOLF USGTF Level IV Member, Evansville, Indiana

I believe God puts us here to make a difference. If you find your calling and follow it with all your heart, you’ll never have to work another day in your life. I truly feel that way about teaching golf. From the first time I picked up a golf club at age 14, I knew my life would revolve around this game. Looking back, after now being in the game for 33 years and teaching professionally on a full-time basis for nearly 18 years, it has been as interesting journey.

Although I have taken very few golf lessons in my life, I was fortunate to receive my first instruction from Mr. Chuck Cook, then pro at Evansville Country Club. He is now famous for his work with tour pros such as Payne Stewart and Tom Kite. I was impressed by his professionalism and willingness to help a young golfer. (He did this for free and is something I have never forgotten. I love to pay this favor forward). I got the chance to visit with him after my Level III course and to thank him for helping me find my way.

Recently, after completing the Level IV Masters certification course, I got the chance to speak with Mr. Bob Toski, another of my personal heroes. I have great respect for those who have made teaching the game their life’s work.

From April to October, I teach golf lessons from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. I see teaching golf as a ministry that involves all aspects of life.

Recently, I have completed a self-publishing project in the form of a book called The Driven Golfer: Building Your Method for Scratch Golf. It is the product of years of note-taking from the lesson tee. I am currently finishing a DVD to go along with the book. I hope to bring them to golfers of all levels through my website, www.thedrivengolfer.com.

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