PLAYER STAFF
In addition to our staff, AmateurGolf.com has a loyal team we call the Player Staff who inform us about important events, provide course and equipment reviews, and even test new products.
Greg AustinSan Marcos, CA
David Duval's long lost twin brother.
I graduated from Texas A&M University with an aerospace engineering degree and work for a defense contractor designing and building unmanned spy planes.
My former...
G. Davis BolandLouisville, KY
Real Estate Developer and Home Builder in Louisville, KY who still plays competitively. Love the game and the people you get to meet around the country. Fortunate to have played in 6 USGA events including...
Brent BrockermeyerLos Angeles, CA
Golf Agent / Attorney, love competitve golf
and
helping my clients achieve their dreams.
Tony CaiazzoHenderson, NV
I reside with my wife
Shelley (GM/COO of Anthem CC) in Henderson, NV. We have been
here since 1998 and relocated from West
Palm Beach, FL, where we lived for 14 years. I enjoy the competitive golf landscape...
Michael CarrSan Francisco, CA
Go West young man to find your fame and
fortune. That's exactly what I did. I am
originally from Augusta, GA where they
hold an annual gathering of golfers every
year at Augusta National. The...
Jay CsipkesMckinney, TX
My cut shot is a 7 yard draw.
Born and raised in Omaha, NE., attended
college in New Orleans, live in DFW, my
father is a member of the Nebraska State
Bowling Hall of Fame. I won the 8th grade city...
James CunninghamVero Beach, FL
Retired real estate partner. Father of
three boys(all golfers). Reside in Vero Beach, FL.
in winter. Member of
United States Seniors Golf Association.
Interests include golf travel and
experimenting...
Peter DavisonWest Hartford, CT
Greatest Game Ever Played - Every time we tee
it up! I have been playing golf for almost 40
years and still find every moment an enjoyable
challenge! Go Play!
Dominic De BellisBrentwood, CA
Dom spent a year caddying on the Web.com Tour.
He's qualified for
multiple California State Amateurs and won NCGA individual events in Davis and Tracy, and better ball events in Santa Rosa and Antioch...
Ed DonlinConcord, NC
Volunteer Rules official for the Carolinas Golf
Association since 2000. Learned to play
caddying as a youngster at Shepard Hills CC in
Waverly, NY. Love to play, hate to practice!
Favorite courses...
Darryl DonovanGilroy, CA
Former professional who finished 56th at the 1992 US Open at Pebble Beach. A veteran of the Northern California amateur golf circuit who has won many major titles including the Cal State Am, NCGA Am, (2)Alameda...
Bob FaganPleasanton, CA
Bob Fagan has one of the most
interesting backgrounds in golf. Not
only has Bob played more golf courses
than any living person, he has been an
accomplished player and instructor,
innovative...
Matthew FisherWoodstock, GA
Founder of the fast-growing YouTube channel Mr.
Short Game, with over 300,000 subscribers
worldwide
Stuart GoldsteinHaworth, NJ
I run a Public Relations agency with my wife in
Northern N.J. We have three kids 16,13, and 9.
Started playing when I was 12 haven't looked
back. Love the game of golf-the only sport
where I...
Scott HardyWALNUT CREEK, CA
Golf coach at his Alma mater, St. Mary's
University. In addition to coaching Scott
plays a busy amateur schedule and
advanced to the semifinals at the 2006
and 2007 USGA Mid Am. More recently he...
Eric HjortnessWisconsin Rapids, WI
2006 WSGA State 2-man Team
Champion
2007 WSGA Bestball Runner-up
1993 WSGA State Match Play Champion
1992 – USGA Amateur
Keith JohnsonBedford, TX
Let it blow!!! Growing up in Oklahoma
taught me to play in all kinds of weather.
Came in handy in Scotland and Ireland.
Ready to go back again!
Trey KempDallas, TX
I am a golf course architect in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Dan KoehnOakland, CA
I am a member at Sequoyah Country Club. I started playing when I was 27 and like to play competitvely. Like many, just when I start playing well I decide to play around with my equipment, buy something...
Randy LanceLufkin, TX
Winner, 2010 South Texas Mid-Amateur,
2008 Texas State Club Team, 2006 South
Texas Mid-Amateur, 2006 Tyrrell Garth
Invitational
Ken LarneyOrland Park, IL
I’m a confessed equipment geek, always
looking for that little edge. Played college
golf at Illinois State, and qualified for 2
USGA events. The latest was the 2011
Senior amateur. I really enjoy...
Ben LarsenWestfield, MA
I've been playing golf for the last 15 years
- competing in high school and continuing
ever since. I currently work for
amateurgolf.com, serving as Managing
Editor.
David MacCallumPembroke, MA
I was a tennis player in High School and
College. I played golf when I was young, but
didn't take it up seriously till later in life. I
am a pretty good club player and have won
a fair amount of...
Jonathan MathiasElgin, SC
A stalwart in the Texas Amateur scene, Mathias had a career year in 2007.
Jeremy MorenoSANTA MARIA, CA
I remember my 5th birthday at Chuck
E. Cheese, when I got my first set of clubs. I
have had a passion for this game forever. I
played golf in college
at Fresno State along with my former
teammate...
David OberRiverside, CA
Former starting catcher for nationally-ranked U.C. Riverside Baseball Team. Took up golf at age 20 and fell in love.
Tom PowersBradenton, FL
Master Planned Community Developer, with golf. Retired and now enjoying getting back into tournament golf! Family, Our 'Kids--including the Grand Kids!' are always important. Florida golf season is terrific...
Kyle RectorPhoenix, AZ
2017 SCGA Mid-Am, runner-up; 2015 SCGA
Mid-
Am, T26; 2015 Winner,
Temecula
Valley Amateur; 2015 San Diego City, T9; 2015
Top-5 Paso Robles City;
2014 SCGA Mid-Am, qualifier
Joey SchalkAustin, TX
I am 25 years old and I live in Austin, TX. I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and moved out here for school. My family is spread out all over the country, with my parents in Wyoming, brother in California,...
John ScholtzSan Jose, CA
Rocket Scientist by trade, golf nut by
choice!
Keith SchwartzSan Mateo, CA
There are two things I like most about
golf...the places you can go and people you
meet. I have been fortunate to play in many of
the finest courses across the US, Hawaii,
Scotland, Ireland, Europe,...
Paul SeverinoNutley, NJ
Studio host at MLB Network. Husband and
father
of a son.
Jason P. SkodaMesa, AZ
Father, Husband, Sports writer, griller, golfer
and hiker.
Michael SmithCHANDLER, AZ
65 year old married, father of four, grandparent of seven. I still work but not a lot, mainly pursue my lifelong dream of being a 5 handicap. Hasn't happened yet.
Doug StilesBogart, GA
Got hooked on golf when I was about 6 but never could play much till about 17. Played small college baseball till hurt my knee and then really got interested in golf
Tom StuderChicago, IL
I have qualified for 17 USGA Championships over the years, including the '09 USGA Senior Am and the '04 and '08 Senior Opens. I won the Illinois Senior Amateur in 2007 and 2008 and was named Illinois Senior...
Bret TaylorFoothill Ranch, CA
Husband for 30+ years, father of four, college mathematics professor....but since I first learned the game at age 8, golf has been one of the main things that has been integral in defining me ever since....
Zan TerrySan Antonio, TX
I am a golf junkie, period. Whether it
is playing or messing around with golf
club, I seem to be occupied with golf
some each day. I played Mini Tours
throughout the country in addition to
being...
Tim ThompsonHouston, TX
I'm either Titanic Thompson, 1-IRON,
Greyhound
or ***** depending on the day.....After
years in
politics and government, I now work for
an
offshore equipment design and build
company
here...
Kenneth WeixelNew Albany, OH
USGA Mid-Am Participant (1999, 2002,
2007, 2008); Member of the USGA Mid-
Amateur Championship Committee;
Advanced to US Open Sectional
Qualifying (2007); Columbus District
Amateur Champion (1993);...
Cyrus WhitneyOro Valley, AZ
Live in Oro Valley AZ since 2004. Married to Betsy since 1980 . Four Children and three Grand Children.
Pete WlodkowskiSan Diego, CA
Founder of AmateurGolf.com,
launched June of
2000 in Pebble Beach at the U.S. Open.
Member, Olympic Club, Goat Hill Park, and
Torrey Pines
Mens Club. I love to play all types of
courses,
muni...