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Jeff Symmonds - Director of Golf

Jeff Symmonds, Director of Golf for the California/Las Vegas Golf Schools, has been a PGA professional for over 16 years. He started his career in Southern California at Santa Barbara Golf Club. Several years later he was teaching clinics, schools, and private lessons in; Bakersfield, CA; Tucson, AZ; Dallas, TX. Most recently he was the Head Instructor at the Hank Haney Golf Ranch in Austin, TX. Jeff also has had an extensive playing career, competing on the Nike Tour, California Golden State Tour, Texas Tour, Hooters Tour, and Coastal Carolina Tour. In 1991 he had a 2nd place finish in the Southern California PGA Match Play Championship at PGA West. Jeff has a tremendous passion for teaching the game of golf in the school setting. He has a unique style of connecting with students in order to bring out a student's best golf efforts.

Margaret Wolverton

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Margaret L. Wolverton is an LPGA Class A teaching professional who lives and teaches in Las Vegas, NV. Originally from Chicago, Margaret began playing golf at age 10, winning several junior titles, and playing college golf at Illinois State University in 1976. From there, she pursued a varied and successful business career in Chicago before returning, in 1996, to her first love, golf, as a player and LPGA member. She has taught for several prestigious golf schools in the country, including the Golf Digest Schools, She has chosen California Golf Schools as her home because, as she says "this is one of the only completely student-centered golf schools in the country, one which requires us as instructors to continue our golf teaching education, to focus solely on the individual talents and needs of our students, and to work to insure that their golf school experience produces the results they desire. We are not method instructors. We do not work under an owner's ego. We will bring to bear whatever instructional modalities are required to help you achieve your goals." (A note from Bruce Baird--the above remarks were unsolicited but right on !)

Bob Sather, U.S.N. (Ret.)

Welcome aboard to Bob Sather, U.S.N. (Ret.). From Desert Storm to the California Golf Schools is an interesting journey but Bob Sather has made the trip. Bob Sather, a PGA member, is a veteran of more than 25 years of golf instruction. His association with his mentor, the late Mr. Paul Runyan, 1934, and 1938 PGA Champion, highlighted his golf teaching experience. In addition, Arnold Palmer certified Bob as one of his premier instructor's at the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy. Bob's playing career, (cut short by injuries received during submarine service in the Viet Nam war), includes the PGA tour, and various mini tours. While teaching golf to Desert Storm personnel, Bob developed the personal belief that teaching must be "person centered" and says, "Mr. Runyan at 92 helped me to learn the difference between communicating the real essence of this game versus just passing on information." If there is any person whose opinion can attest to Bob's highly developed skills as a teacher, these remarks from the late Paul Runyan says it all. And we quote:

"Let me be clear that as long as I have been teaching, which is considerable by now, I have not seen many golf instructors with the degree of insight that Bob has. He definitely has that special ability that not many have of diagnosing swing faults, and more importantly finding solutions that the students can grasp and understand."

Bob is currently working toward his Doctorate in Education at Redlands University where he lives with his family, when not teaching golf. The California Golf Schools is pleased and honored to have Bob as a member of our staff.

Judy Carls

Judy Carls is a Class-A Member of the LPGA Teaching and Golf Professional Association; currently an applicant into the elite level LPGA Masters instructors program. She is also a member of the Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and a Member of the Who's Who of American Women, 1995-1999. Judy was formerly the Professor of Golf Education at Cyprus College (CA) and Director of Women's Activities. Judy's credentials in the golf industry are an impressive mix of academic excellence and practical teaching skills. Judy has a Master's Degree in Sports Management, which prepared her to move from theory to practical application. She communicates with great success on either level. In short, she can teach others how to do it and to understand the swing as well! She has been a long-term instructor in the Long Beach, CA area. Judy has conducted clinics for many notable women's organizations such as The Executive Women's Association, and Jane Blaylock Golf Clinics for over a decade. While serving as Chairman of the Girls Program in Moline, Illinois, her golf team were State Finalists in 1997, 1979, 1981, & 1985. She has actively supported charitable and community fund raisers by the donation of her time and expertise. Judy brings the golf swing to her students with a passion and love of the learning process which is contagious!

Fred Arcaina, Lt. U.S.N. (Ret.)

Fred was born into a golfing family and has continued the tradition as he is currently a member of the PGA program at Eastlake CC in California. He also combined military service of 22 years with his golfing career as he taught and served around the world. He was a member of the US Navy Ryder Cup team, competed in the Orient, the Mid-East and the United States and was a member of the All US NAVY Team one of only 10 in his service. He has taught since 1982 and his command of the fundamentals combined with high energy and enthusiasm instills into his students a great confidence in their own swing mechanics. For a player-teacher Fred is an outstanding mix, and CGS is pleased to have his talents available.

Kathryn Young-Robyn

A member of the LPGA since 1979, Kathryn has participated in 10 U.S. Open events, all major LPGA tour events, as well as playing in Great Britain, Canada and Japan. She has studied with the late Harvey Penick, Johnny Revolta, and Phil Rodgers. Kathryn's ability to enhance her students individual golf skills is a singular achievement for this outstanding instructor. In addition to her activities with The San Diego Golf School, she currently teaches at the Coronado Golf facility in San Diego, California.

Golf facilities at Bruce Baird's Las Vegas Golf School

Instruction

Grip/address
Alignment/pivot
Short game introduction
On-course play
Short irons
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Full swing/impact
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3 days of instruction (20 hours)
Unlimited range balls
Grass practice area
On-course practice
Take home video
Rental clubs available
Group discounts

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Jeff Symmonds - Director of Golf
	Jeff Symmonds, Director of Golf for the California/Las Vegas Golf Schools, has been a PGA professional for over 16 years. He started his career in Southern California at Santa Barbara Golf Club. Several years later he was teaching clinics, schools, and private lessons in; Bakersfield, CA; Tucson, AZ; Dallas, TX. Most recently he was the Head Instructor at the Hank Haney Golf Ranch in Austin, TX. Jeff also has had an extensive playing career, competing on the Nike Tour, California Golden State Tour, Texas Tour, Hooters Tour, and Coastal Carolina Tour. In 1991 he had a 2nd place finish in the Southern California PGA Match Play Championship at PGA West. Jeff has a tremendous passion for teaching the game of golf in the school setting. He has a unique style of connecting with students in order to bring out a student's best golf efforts.

Margaret Wolverton		Home Page Specials Corporate Program Presidents Program Questions? Class schedule How much? Mission Statement Monterey area San Diego area Las Vegas area Palm Springs School (fall 2003) School sites What do you teach? Women Only Student comments Reservations Bargain prices Accommodations Golf Forum Contact us
	Margaret L. Wolverton is an LPGA Class A teaching professional who lives and teaches in Las Vegas, NV. Originally from Chicago, Margaret began playing golf at age 10, winning several junior titles, and playing college golf at Illinois State University in 1976. From there, she pursued a varied and successful business career in Chicago before returning, in 1996, to her first love, golf, as a player and LPGA member. She has taught for several prestigious golf schools in the country, including the Golf Digest Schools, She has chosen California Golf Schools as her home because, as she says "this is one of the only completely student-centered golf schools in the country, one which requires us as instructors to continue our golf teaching education, to focus solely on the individual talents and needs of our students, and to work to insure that their golf school experience produces the results they desire. We are not method instructors. We do not work under an owner's ego. We will bring to bear whatever instructional modalities are required to help you achieve your goals." (A note from Bruce Baird--the above remarks were unsolicited but right on !)
Bob Sather, U.S.N. (Ret.)
	Welcome aboard to Bob Sather, U.S.N. (Ret.). From Desert Storm to the California Golf Schools is an interesting journey but Bob Sather has made the trip. Bob Sather, a PGA member, is a veteran of more than 25 years of golf instruction. His association with his mentor, the late Mr. Paul Runyan, 1934, and 1938 PGA Champion, highlighted his golf teaching experience. In addition, Arnold Palmer certified Bob as one of his premier instructor's at the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy. Bob's playing career, (cut short by injuries received during submarine service in the Viet Nam war), includes the PGA tour, and various mini tours. While teaching golf to Desert Storm personnel, Bob developed the personal belief that teaching must be "person centered" and says, "Mr. Runyan at 92 helped me to learn the difference between communicating the real essence of this game versus just passing on information." If there is any person whose opinion can attest to Bob's highly developed skills as a teacher, these remarks from the late Paul Runyan says it all. And we quote: "Let me be clear that as long as I have been teaching, which is considerable by now, I have not seen many golf instructors with the degree of insight that Bob has. He definitely has that special ability that not many have of diagnosing swing faults, and more importantly finding solutions that the students can grasp and understand." Bob is currently working toward his Doctorate in Education at Redlands University where he lives with his family, when not teaching golf. The California Golf Schools is pleased and honored to have Bob as a member of our staff.
Judy Carls
	Judy Carls is a Class-A Member of the LPGA Teaching and Golf Professional Association; currently an applicant into the elite level LPGA Masters instructors program. She is also a member of the Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and a Member of the Who's Who of American Women, 1995-1999. Judy was formerly the Professor of Golf Education at Cyprus College (CA) and Director of Women's Activities. Judy's credentials in the golf industry are an impressive mix of academic excellence and practical teaching skills. Judy has a Master's Degree in Sports Management, which prepared her to move from theory to practical application. She communicates with great success on either level. In short, she can teach others how to do it and to understand the swing as well! She has been a long-term instructor in the Long Beach, CA area. Judy has conducted clinics for many notable women's organizations such as The Executive Women's Association, and Jane Blaylock Golf Clinics for over a decade. While serving as Chairman of the Girls Program in Moline, Illinois, her golf team were State Finalists in 1997, 1979, 1981, & 1985. She has actively supported charitable and community fund raisers by the donation of her time and expertise. Judy brings the golf swing to her students with a passion and love of the learning process which is contagious!
Fred Arcaina, Lt. U.S.N. (Ret.)
	Fred was born into a golfing family and has continued the tradition as he is currently a member of the PGA program at Eastlake CC in California. He also combined military service of 22 years with his golfing career as he taught and served around the world. He was a member of the US Navy Ryder Cup team, competed in the Orient, the Mid-East and the United States and was a member of the All US NAVY Team one of only 10 in his service. He has taught since 1982 and his command of the fundamentals combined with high energy and enthusiasm instills into his students a great confidence in their own swing mechanics. For a player-teacher Fred is an outstanding mix, and CGS is pleased to have his talents available.
Kathryn Young-Robyn
	A member of the LPGA since 1979, Kathryn has participated in 10 U.S. Open events, all major LPGA tour events, as well as playing in Great Britain, Canada and Japan. She has studied with the late Harvey Penick, Johnny Revolta, and Phil Rodgers. Kathryn's ability to enhance her students individual golf skills is a singular achievement for this outstanding instructor. In addition to her activities with The San Diego Golf School, she currently teaches at the Coronado Golf facility in San Diego, California.