“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER SCOTT HENRY

A native of Texas, Scott Henry started out playing golf at the age of 8 years old with his father, who was an accomplished local athlete himself. Once his abilities exceeded those of his father’s in the game of golf, he turned to several coaches and golf professionals in the area to further his training as a golfer.

With their coaching and guidance, Henry turned pro after playing college golf for the University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley. He went on to work as an assistant golf professional at Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen, Texas, moving his way up to the director of golf years later. In 1998, Henry became a certified USGTF golf professional. He has played in multiple United States Golf Teachers Cups across the country and in Canada. All the while, Henry was working with his students from ages 4 all the way to 94 years of age.

Henry is guided by one of golf’s unwritten rules: One gives back to the game what golf has given him. For this reason, he has worked as the head golf coach at local high schools. Henry is currently the head coach at Sharyland Pioneer High School in Mission, Texas, where the girls team is the defending champions. His desire is to continue this tradition and achievements with the team.