Meet the Coaches (in Phoenix, AZ)
Martin Chuck, PGA
541.948.2480
After a long and storied path as a golf professional, Martin started the Tour Striker Golf Academy in the Spring of 2011 and it has become one of the most successful Golf Academy and Coaching Programs in North America.
Top-100 Coach, Martin Chuck developed his love and talent for the game of golf north of the border in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Like most kids from Canada, ice hockey was Martin’s first sporting love. It wasn’t long before the allure of golf took hold. Like any true outlier in his given profession, Martin found himself in the shadow of two of the World’s best ball strikers and Canadian Legends, Moe Norman and George Knudson. “The time spent around George and Moe was invaluable and back then, I didn’t realize how truly special of an opportunity it was.” says Chuck. “I was able to watch, witness and in the case of Mr. Knudson, work for one of the best ball strikers of all-time. I started as a teaching assistant for Mr. Knudson 30 years ago. I guess I owe him for my overnight success as an instructor!”
Martin has consulted and taught PGA Tour Winners, Ryder Cup, President’s Cup and Major Champions. Martin is not a traveling Tour Coach. His preference is to stay home with his family and help Amateur golfers improve their games. During summer months, escaping the heat of Phoenix, he takes his family and Tour Striker Golf Academy on the road to various facilities in the US, Canada and abroad.
Along the way, he owes a debt of gratitude to all the coaches who have helped him gain a greater knowledge of the game, including; Mike Hebron, Ben Doyle, Brian Manzella, Mark Evershed, Mike LaBauve, Herb Wimberly, Ben Kern, Mike Bennett, Andy Plummer, Joe Mayo, Aaron Olson, Jeff Ritter and Peter Croker, to name but a few.
Jim Waldron (Phoenix, AZ)
480.353.1404
Jim is from the small town of Fairbury, Nebraska. This is his third year instructing at The Tour Striker Golf Academy. In 2009 he received his degree from the Golf Academy of America in Chandler, Arizona. He credits his coaching skills from learning from top coaches Andrew Patnou, Aaron Olson, Martin Chuck and Jeff Ritter.
“I have improved my teaching skills and knowledge tremendously and love to share my knowledge with every level of player,” notes Jim. Besides his Staff Instructor designation at The Tour Striker Golf Academy, Jim works at Pebble Beach during the summers coaching at the Nike Junior Golf Camp. Jim competes successfully in long drive competitions and won the Arizona Championship Series in May of 2014 with a drive of 426 yards! His fastest club head speed recorded is 147 miles per hour!
Improving the games of golfers each and every day is what drives Jim. Keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed but also educational and goal orientated is Jim’s specialty.
Mike Krahe (Phoenix, AZ)
928.699.0361
Coach Mike is a Master Instructor with Tour Striker Golf Academy, located at the beautiful Raven Golf Club Phoenix. He was recently selected by Golf Digest for “The Best Young Teachers Under Age 40” and “Golf Digest Best in State” lists. He holds an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Sports Psychology.
Mike grew up in Flagstaff, AZ. He played his college golf for Grand Canyon University. Wanting to stay in athletics, Mike then pursued a graduate program in Sports Psychology. Soon after completion, he began his coaching career at the Vision54 Golf School in Scottsdale, Arizona. After a few seasons, he transitioned over to Tour Striker Golf Academy where he has been coaching alongside Martin Chuck for the past nine seasons.
Mike’s coaching philosophies and methods closely parallel those of Martin’s. He believes that in order to improve your ball flight, you have to improve your impact alignments. The process for improvement is different for everyone, but it always includes changes in a players feel or visual intention. This process is often enhanced with the use of training aids; which help to narrow a players attention to the specific area of change. Players should expect to see an immediate change in ball-flight during a lesson; but they must understand that the predictability of those shots will be directly related to the practice they put in after the lesson. No pixie dust here. Learn what needs to be improved, then go to work to earn the results.
Whether you have a challenge with your full-swing, short-game, or mental-game, coach Mike will guide you through the process of improvement. You’ll identify your strengths and weaknesses, develop a plan for improvement, and leave the lesson with video from your training as well as any drills specific for you to ensure you practice effectively moving forward.
Bryan Pate (Phoenix, AZ)
Bryan Pate has been a student of the game for many years, and draws upon the knowledge of many mentors including Martin Chuck, Dana Dahlquist, James Ridyard, Andy Plummer, Andrew Rice, David Orr, Mario Bevilacqua, Dr. Kwon, Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and may more.
From November to April, he coaches at The Raven Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona with the TourStriker Team. In the summer months, coaches in Lake Tahoe, CA.
Bryan stays versed in all areas of the game to help coach students to their full potential. This includes attending continuing educational seminars, workshops, and shadowing top instructors.
Accreditations: AimPoint, Dana Dahlquist Certified, WedgeMatrix Certified, Kwon Level ll, Stack & Tilt Network, Forces & Motion.
Awards: 2018 Northern California PGA Section Fitter of the Year.
Garrett Louis (Phoenix, AZ)
Garrett Louis began taking lessons from Martin when he was just fourteen years old. After a successful college golf career, Garrett played the professional mini-tour circuit gaining valuable experience playing with high-level players. After that, Garrett became a coach at the Tour Striker Golf Academy and, in addition to teaching adults, he quickly developed knack for coaching junior golfers, too. Garrett is now our junior golf "specialist" and is the director of our highly sought after junior golf camps. His patient and welcoming demeanor works extremely well with new golfers who want to get to the next level.
Bryan Geiberger (Phoenix, AZ)
I’ve been around the game of golf and it’s industry my entire life. Having a family that has achieved the highest success in the game, I’ve been around best that the game has to offer. From talent to instruction to equipment, I know the best and strive to exceed it.
I’m drawn to making people better than they currently are. Same goes for products. I constantly look for ways to make something better and/or appealing. I’m a creative analyst that knows there is always something more, looking at both sides of every situation when dealing with it.
I like to have a good time with people and use my sense of humor to make life more enjoyable. I hope you are having a good one!
Meet the Coaches (Outside Phoenix, AZ)
Courtney Mahon (Kansas City, Kansas)
785.221.7814
Courtney developed a love for the game of golf at an early age. Her father is a Class A PGA Professional, and his passion for the game encouraged her to become an elite competitor and coach.
She had a successful amateur and professional career, competing for the University of Arkansas as well as on various professional golf tours including the LPGA Symetra Tour.
Throughout her competitive experience she found her passion for the game included introducing people of all ages to the game of golf. Additionally, she has played a role in inspiring women and young girls to embrace the sport.
Mahon contributes her successes as an instructor to her past experiences as a collegiate and professional golfer, as well as her time as a division one collegiate coach. She has studied under multiple accomplished top ranked instructors including Martin Chuck, Aaron Olson, Stan Thirsk and her lifelong coach, her father, Charlie Mahon.
She is currently the Director of Instructor for Tour Striker Midwest located at Falcon Ridge Golf Club in Kansas City, Kansas. Over the past five years, she served as the Lead Instructor under Martin Chuck for the Tour Striker Golf Academy at the Raven Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona. In the summer months Mahon served as the Head Instructor for the Nike Junior Golf Camps in Pebble Beach, California, in conjunction with traveling to coach various Tour Striker Golf Academies across the West coast and internationally with Martin Chuck. Mahon is heavily involved in the LPGA, serving as the Central Section Treasurer and the National Director of the New Member Committee. She earned her LPGA Class A card in 2012.
Josh Adams (Dublin, Ireland)
https://bookeo.com/joshadamspga
+353 083 308 4345
Josh Adams is the head golf coach at St. Columba’s College in Dublin Ireland where he also operates Josh Adams Golf Academy. He has helped many junior golfers develop from complete beginners to national panel golfers. Josh also has experience working with multiple touring professionals and he prides himself on continuing to develop his coaching ability by working with and studying alongside many top international coaches including Martin Chuck.
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