Susan's Philosophy
When I began my career in golf as an instructor, I quickly realized how important having properly-fit equipment is to my students’ overall improvement in their golf game. After spending years researching and designing equipment, I know that even the smallest changes in design and technology can affect a golfer’s ball flight. That’s why at CGC we provide so many equipment options and test clubs on the driving range where we can see the all-important ball flight. We have the capability to fit every different type of player by combining our swing, custom-fitting and equipment knowledge to produce amazing results for our customers. I love seeing the smile on my student’s and customer’s faces when they hit the ball better than they ever have before – and then later hearing how much they’ve improved when playing with their new clubs.
sUSAN'S lIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Worked as a golf professional since 1990
- Elected to membership of the PGA in 1993 and the LPGA in 1994
- Southern California PGA Hall of Fame -- 2018 Inductee (In recognition of exemplary lifetime achievements and legendary service to the game of golf.)
- Golf Professional of the Year Award Winner:
- PGA Southern California Section -- 2011
- PGA San Diego Chapter -- 2010
- Callaway Golf Company, National -- 2010
- LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals, National – 2005
- LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals, Western Section -- 2005
- Merchandiser of the Year – Public Facilities Award Winner:
- PGA National -- 2011
- PGA Southern California Section – 2010, 2008 & 2004
- Finalist, PGA National – 2009 & 2005
- PGA San Diego Chapter -- 2009 & 2003
- Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient (service to the membership), PGA Southern Calif. Section -- 2014
- Horton Smith Award recipient (education contributions to membership), PGA Southern Calif. Section - 2009
- President's Award recipient, PGA Southern Calif. Section -- 2016
- Clubfitter of the Year Award Winner:
- World's Top 100 ClubFitters by KZG – 2015
- PING Golf Company, National -- 2011
- PGA Southern California Section - 2007
- PING Golf Company, Regional -- 2007
- PGA San Diego Chapter -- 2006
- Member:
- Communications/Marketing/Public Relations Committee, PGA National -- 2015-2016
- Board of Directors, PGA Southern California Section -- 2010 and 2012-current
- Board of Directors, PGA San Diego Chapter -- 2010-2014
- Board of Directors, North County Junior Golf Association -- 2008-2016
- Advisory Board, Golf Range Association of America -- 2012-current
- Communications Committee, PGA Southern California Section -- 2008-09, 2012-current
- Competition Committee, PGA Southern California Section – 2008-current
- Investment Committee, PGA Southern California Section -- 2010-current
- Player Development Committee, Chairperson, PGA Southern California Section -- 2010-current
- Junior Tour Foundation Advisory Board, PGA Southern California Section -- 2011-2016
- SCPGA Foundation Board of Directors -- 2017-current
- Advisory Board, KBS Shafts -- 2012-current
- Local Advisory Board of Directors, Golf Academy of America, San Diego Campus, 2009-2010
- Teaching Committee, PGA Southern California Section – 2008-09
- Chairwoman, National Marketing Committee, LPGA T&CP -- 2008
- Officer of the PGA San Diego Chapter -- Honorary President 2014, President 2013, Vice-President 2012, Secretary 2010-11
- Golf Digest Magazine "Hot List" Retail Panelist & Equipment Tester – 2006-2007, 2009-2016
- Featured in Golf For Women Magazine clubfitting article – March/April 2006
- Golf For Women Magazine Top 50 Instructor in USA - 1997
- Former West Coast Equipment Manager for Golf Digest Companies
- Former Manager of Women’s Golf at Cobra Golf (when part of Acushnet Co.)
- Former Vice President of Lange Golf, Inc. (golf equipment for women)
- Former assistant professional at Rolling Hills Country Club in Denver, CO
- Former Apprentice Head Pro Laramie Country Club in Laramie, WY
- Former Secretary of the LPGA T&CP Western Section Membership - 2006-2008
- Instructs and speaks at various PGA & LPGA educational workshops and seminars
- B.S. Degree in Business Administration, University of Wyoming
- Earned four-year athletic scholarship and was two-time All-Conference golfer
- Inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, 2003 (individual) and 2016 (team - Dominant Dynasty Award)
- Three-time individual & four-time team high school Nebraska State Class B golf champion
After working in various aspects of the golf industry for many years and, at times, being a frustrated golf consumer disappointed by my shopping experiences at other places -- my goal was to create the golf pro shop where I would want to shop. At Carlsbad Golf Center, our team works diligently to provide all our customers – women and men alike -- with a pleasant shopping experience in a store where they can get just about anything they need or want to enjoy the game of golf. We constantly seek out and stock the latest and greatest products and equipment as well as make sure that we carry the newest models in sizes, variety and colors so we have something for everyone. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we’re always happy to special order it for you.
Do you have a question or suggestion regarding any aspect of the Carlsbad Golf Center facility or custom clubfitting?
Do you have a question or suggestion regarding any aspect of the Carlsbad Golf Center facility or custom clubfitting?