CHUCK ENGEL:  Founder and President

Chuck has been teaching golf for over twenty years. Through his professional career, he has developed his teaching philosophies and techniques by studying with some of the most renowned and respected instructors in the world.

Chuck taught side-by-side for five years with teaching legend Bob Toski at St. Andrew's Country Club in Boca Raton Florida. Bob's thoughts on Chuck as a teacher, "Chuck has a tremendous knowledge of the golf swing, and his ability to communicate his message in a manner that is simple to understand and inspiring to his students makes him an excellent teacher." In 1993 Chuck was personally selected by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and hall of fame instructor Jim Flick to be a lead instructor with the famed Nicklaus/Flick and ESPN Golf Schools working closely with Jim Flick in corporate programs across the country. In addition, Chuck worked for three years with the late Davis Love Jr. in Sea Island, Georgia. Davis said," Chuck has a great attitude toward teaching, is very knowledgeable and makes his students have fun while learning the game."  There are only 8 instructors in the P.G.A. teachers hall of fame and Chuck has spent considerable time working with 3 of them, Bob Toski, Jim Flick and Davis Love Jr.

Chuck's professional playing career includes three years of competition on the Florida Mini-Tour and the Space Coast Tour. He also played in the Florida Open and in 1987 made it to the final qualifying of the British Open. Chuck continues to instruct and is passionate about leading CORPRAgolf with a "hands on" methodology.

ROSS KROEKER:  Western Regional Director/Instructor

Ross was the Director of Instruction at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco, CA and was a lead instructor with the ESPN Golf Schools (formerly Nicklaus / Flick Golf Schools) since 1994. Working with the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools, Ross has taught with many of the nation’s “Top 100” instructors including hall of fameinstructor Jim Flick for 8 years as well as Martin Hall, Laird Small and Mike Malaska.. He recognizes the individual nature of each golfer and each golfer’s swing. Rather than trying to make everybody’s swing look alike, he works with each student to develop their golf fundamentals and improve their existing swing. With over 25 years of competitive golf experience, Ross understands how to help golfers lower their scores. He is an excellent short game instructor and recognizes that course management skills and mental preparation including an effective pre-shot routine and proper attitude are necessary for one to reach their true potential. Ross can also provide a physical analysis of strength and flexibility plus recommend exercises to help one achieve their desired level of performance. A graduate of East Central Oklahoma University, Ross was a tournament winner and was twice awarded Academic All-American in 1985 & 1986. A P.G.A. Member in 1992, Ross was the former Head Golf Professional at The Lakes at El Segundo, A Golden Bear Learning Center, and at Palos Verdes Golf Club in the Los Angeles area.

Ross's keen knowledge of the golf swing and his ability to help students visually see there mistakes, with the aid of our video system, and more importantly understand what they need to do to improve make him an invaluable part of the CORPRAgolf instructional team. 

BILL RISLOVE:  Central Regional Director/Instructor

Bill is in his third year with CORPRAgolf. A golf professional and teacher for over 30 years, Bill is currently a Life Member and a Quarter Century Club Member of the PGA of America.

During his years in the golf industry, Bill served as Head Professional at Southview Country Club, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He also held the Head Professional position at Fair Oaks Golf Park, a nationally rated golf complex in Fairfax, Virginia. Another aspect of his experience entailed a number of years with a golf club manufacturer in Tampa, Florida.

Bill relates that while being a lifetime student of the game himself, his deep involvement with teaching has been the most rewarding. Throughout his professional career, Bill has formed his teaching philosophies with numerous top instructors. He also feels that teaching the game is the most valuable skill a golf professional can develop.

In college, Bill was a member of the Valencia College and East Tennessee State University golf teams, and won 4 individual titles including the Tennessee Intercollegiate and Ohio Valley Conference Championship. After turning professional, Bill won the Chattanooga Open in 1975 and again in 1977, the Minnesota State Assistant’s Tournament in 1979, and the Minnesota State PGA Match Play in 1983. He also competed in the final stage of PGA Tour School. More recently he has 2nd and 3rd place finishes in the Maryland Open and has competed in a number of PGA Champions Tour Qualifiers.

MARK CAMMARENE:  Eastern Regional Director/Instructor

Mark has been the Director of Golf at the Club at Pointe West located in Vero Beach, Florida since 2000.  Mark has been teaching the game for the past twenty-three years and has had the opportunity to study the golf swing under some of the game’s finest teachers and players.  From 1995 through 2002, Mark was on the teaching staff of the world-renowned Nicklaus/Flick golf school.  In addition to being trained directly by teaching legend Jim Flick, Mark has taught with many outstanding teachers such as Davis Love II, Bob Toski, Mark Wood, Mike Malaska, Martin Hall and Stan Thrisk. (Coach of Tom Watson)  Furthermore, Mark has been blessed to spend time with the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus during his tenure as head golf professional at the Nicklaus owned Golden Bear Golf Club at Hammock Creek.  Mark has always been very active in junior golf and was recognized as the South Florida PGA Chapter’s Junior Golf Leader in 1996.  Mark is also the director of the Indian River Charter High School of Golf.  This program is targeted for skilled junior golfers wishing to play golf beyond high school or enter the field of golf as a career directive.

 

Mark played his collegiate golf at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and still competes in various South Florida PGA events. 

DAVE TENTIS:  Instructor

Dave brings to CORPRAgolf an extensive playing and teach background at the highest levels. He has been involved in golf professionally for over 20 years and is currently the director of golf at Troy Burne Golf Club.

Dave's Playing career includes being a member of the University of Houston golf team from 1980 - 1984 with P.G.A. tour players Steve Elkington and Billy Ray Brown. In 1984 Dave competed in both the Masters and US Open golf tournaments. He has competed and won numerous tournaments on the Canadian tour, Australasian tour and played on the P.G.A. tour for 2 years. Dave also played in 4 consecutive PGA Championships from 2002 - 2005.

He has developed his teaching skills and philosophies from legendary teachers/players Claude Harmon, Butch Harmon, Dick Harmon and Jackie Burke. Dave helps CORPRAgolf students not only with learning the game but also strategies on how to play the game.

BRENT SNYDER:  Instructor

Brent has been immersed in the golf industry since he graduated from the University of Denver in 2002. He received a degree in business management, as well as communications, which seemingly has created his ability to work so comfortably with so many different types of students, and personalities. When not conducting programs with CORPRAgolf, Brent is the Director of instruction at Troy Burne Golf Club, which is just outside St.Paul, Minnesota.

During the winter months, Brent is a part of the professional staff at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia. Brent has studied the golf swing under renowned instructors Jack Lumpkin, Todd Anderson, and Gale Peterson, who are all recognized has “top 100” instructors in the country. Brent’s playing career includes multiple wins through the Minnesota section, as well as years of competition on the Florida mini tours. Brent won the Minnesota Assistants Championship in 2004, and competed in the National Championship. Brent’s teaching methods are known to create swings that are simplified, and focus more on the emphasis of impact, and what the face of the club is doing at impact.

ED OLDHAM:  Instructor

Ed is a PGA Certified Master Professional in Golf Instruction and was the 1999 Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year. Ed is annually listed as one of the Top Teachers in the Southwest Region by Golf Magazine and one of the Top Teachers in Colorado by Golf Digest. Ed has been a PGA Member since 1986 and has been the Head Golf Professional at The Ranch Country Club in Westminster, Colorado since 1991.

 

Ed is very passionate about teaching the game of golf and has a goal of helping every student every time. He has spent time observing the instruction of many of the top teachers and would include Hank Haney and Dr. Jim Suttie as the two instructors with the most influence on his teaching style. Ed believes that the road to better golf includes swinging the club on the proper plane and improved scoring through efficient technique and practice strategies in the short game. Ed enjoys working with players of all abilities from beginners to professionals.

MIKE GRAY:  Instructor

 

Mike has been teaching golf for over twenty years and through his career has taught players of all skill levels, from beginners to P.G.A. Tour players.  Mike was selected in 1993 by Jack Nicklaus and Jim Flick as one of the 30 national instructors to be a part of the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools were he worked as a lead instructor from 1993-2003.

Having a very extensive teaching background, Mike worked with numerous top 100 teachers including Jim Flick, Bob Toski, Martin Hall and Mike Malaska.  He has been the director of golf at clubs such as the Loxahatchee club in Florida and DC Ranch in Scottsdale. Mike is also the proud owner of his own golf course in Indiana.  It is these experiences and dedication that have made Mike one of the countries top golf instructors.