In 2011 I joined Larry Ward, a 4-time Kentucky PGA Teacher of the Year to create and co-own the High Performance Golf Academy, now located at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, KY.
Biography
My story begins in Harlan, Kentucky where I was born and raised. I grew up on a small par 34, 9 hole golf course in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. It was there that I learned this game that I have made my life. I began playing high school golf for Harlan High School when I was in 8th grade. After a junior golf career that included 2 Player of the Year honors from the Southeast Kentucky Junior Golf Tour, I signed to play golf at Cumberland College (now the University of the Cumberlands). Upon graduating college with a business degree, I began employment at Man O’ War Golf and entered the PGA Professional Golf Management Program where I became a Class A, PGA professional in 2010. In 2011 I joined Larry Ward to create and later co-own the High Performance Golf Academy, now located at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, KY. From March 2016 to May 2024 I was the women's golf coach at Transylvania University.
What I've Achieved
2017 and 2014 Kentucky Section PGA Teacher of the Year Award Winner.
2024 Kentucky Section PGA Player Development Award Winner
Nominated 4 Times for the Kentucky Section PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award.
K-Vest Level 2 Certified.
SeeMore Putting Institute Certified.
Putting Zone Certified.
Eyeline Golf Certified.
Women's Golf Coach at Transylvania University
4 Year Letter Winner at University of the Cumberlands.
Sam Putt Lab Level 3 Instructor
2017 and 2018 HCAC Coach of the Year