OUR COACH

Chris is a Pacific Northwest native, born and raised in Lacey, Washington. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Recreation from Western Washington University, he spent five years in Oahu, Hawaii, working at Ko Olina Golf Club. There, he completed the PGA Professional Golf Management program, earned Class A membership with the PGA of America, and built his foundation as a coach through lessons and junior golf programs serving underprivileged youth.

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In 2011, Chris returned to the South Sound to help open Salish Cliffs Golf Club in Shelton, WA. Over the next 10 years, the course earned Top 100 Public Course recognition, and Chris served as Head Golf Professional for the final three years.

In the fall of 2021, Chris opened The Golf Loft, an indoor golf studio built around coaching, development, and community.

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Why Train With Chris

• Proven coaching results

  • Beginners, competitive juniors, and NCAA Division II athletes

• Simple, effective instruction

  • Cause-and-effect coaching that actually sticks

• Built around your game

  • No one-size-fits-all swings

• Practice with purpose

  • Clear plan after every session

• Confidence on the course

  • Skills that hold up under pressure

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Competitive & Collegiate Coaching

In 2025, Chris served as Head Coach of the Tumwater High School Girls Golf Team, helping three players qualify for the State Championship, with two finishing 16th and 28th overall.

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In the fall of 2025, Chris joined the Saint Martin’s University golf staff as an Assistant Coach for both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division II teams—a role he continues to hold today.

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Coaching Philosophy

Chris believes lasting improvement comes from clarity and ownership. When golfers understand why the ball behaves the way it does, they can self-correct, practice with intention, and continue improving long after the lesson ends.

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Playing Accomplishments

• Career Low: 63 — The Home Course

• Qualified: 2015 PGA Professional National Championship

• Top 10 — 2014 PNW PGA Section Championship

• Top 35 — 2016 PNW PGA Section Championship

• Top 25 — 2013 PNW PGA Section Championship

• Champion — 2013 WWCPGA Patriot Day Event

• 2012–13 WWC Assistant Match Play Champion

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