Shaun Barnes - PGA Professional

Shaun Barnes first started playing golf when he was 10 years old, playing with his father and brother.  Shaun and his brother played at Haggin Oaks in the Junior Golf program in the early 1980's but he never took the game too seriously until 10 years later while earning an A.S. degree in Physical Therapy in Loma Linda University.

Shaun believes the most important element of coaching golf is the ability to make learning the game fun for the student.  "If I am having fun during the coaching of the student, then in turn, I believe the student will have fun.  My coaching caters to the student's own abilities to help them develop proper fundamentals to maximize their potential and reach their goals."

Shaun's teaching philosophy is that for any golfer, new or accomplished, the game is best learned from the green to the tee.  In sequential order of learning the different parts of the game, Shaun's approach in coaching is:  putting, chipping, pitch shots (bunkers), full swing irons, full swing fairway metals, driving, playing the game, trouble shots and course management.  His approach also includes finding out the characteristics of each student by asking specific questions appropriate to the situation.  According to Shaun, "I need to fully understand the student and know what learning style (visual, auditory or kinesthetic) each student excels at.  I coach a strong base of fundamentals (grip, aim and setup), and the process (In-swing motion), which will produce desirable outcomes.  Coaching the student to be mindful of what they are doing and why they are doing it will allow them to become their own coach with the ability to self-analyze and self-correct."

Greg Ciavarelli - PGA Professional

Greg is a Class “A” P.G.A. Professional and a graduate of Methodist University’s P.G.M. Program in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he started golfing at the age of 7 years old and fell in love with golf at a young age. Greg keeps teaching and fitting simple, believing in basic fundamentals as the foundation of great golfers. He strives to teach his students to not only master their swings, but to master their short game and course management abilities. By creating better golfers and not just golf swings, Greg helps his students enjoy playing the game they already love even more. Whether you are a beginning golfer who is just learning the game, or someone who is trying to break 80 for the first time, Greg’s laid back and simple approach can help all golfers achieve their goals. His passion for the game is apparent in every lesson and fitting and is something he shares with each and every student. Greg has many years experience fitting all of the major brands of golf clubs. Greg is also certified on the Trackman Launch Monitor and Science and Motion (S.A.M) Putt Lab.

Marcus Judge  PGA Professional

Marcus was born and raised on the East Coast of England, learning to play golf starting at the age of 15.  He earned a Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Science but interestingly enough, chose a career as a golf professional. Marcus came to the United States in 1999 when he expanded a British Golf Market Research Company, creating its first international office.  In March of 2002, he joined the Haggin Oaks Team, worked on his game, and passed the PGA of America's Playing Ability Test.  During the next few years, Marcus worked through the PGA of America's apprentice program, becoming a Class A PGA Member in January 2010, now making him a member of an elite group of skilled professional dedicated to the game of golf.  Marcus strongly believes that everyone has their own individual swing because there is not a "Cookie Cutter Approach" to learning the game of golf.  He works hard to get to know his students so he is able to help them achieve success as quickly as possible.

Dick McShane Tenured Golf Professional

After retiring from the Air Force, Dick joined the teaching staff at Haggin Oaks as an instructor in 1981 and has been an instructor ever since.  During that period of time he has attended countless golf schools, teaching workshops and PGA Teaching and Coaching Summits.  Some of the highlight workshops he has attended are:

• Teaching the New Player and Highly Skilled Player
• Teaching the Lady Player
• Correcting Common Problems
• Do we Teach a Method or to the Individual's Differences?
• Teaching Juniors
• How does a fine junior player work towards attaining a college scholarship?

Dick is a certified club fitter for Ping, Titleist, Adams, Henry Griffitts, Tour Edge and Wilson Golf Club Manufacturer's.  He is a man of many talents but has been heavily involved teaching Haggin Oaks Junior Camps.   He was instrumental in starting the “California Eagle” Program in 1985 which earned him a “Community Service Award” honor for his work with the Special Olympic Down's Syndrome and Cerebral Palsey community.   Dick also teaches adult class lessons for the “Learning Exchange”, where he has taught over 6,000 students. 

He can regularly be seen on the tee giving private lessons to men, women, seniors and juniors.  He has been recognized by Sacramento Magazine as one of the top 25 Teachers in Northern California and he is well known for his patience, understanding and friendly manner.  Even though he has a wealth of knowledge and experience, his philosophy is to keep golf instruction simple and easy to understand. He endeavors to create an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment.  He proudly works with each student to help them design a personal improvement program.

Don Pottle Tenured Golf Professional

Don joined the Haggin Oaks Team in 1996 and became a certified teaching professional in 1997.  His knowledge of the golf swing and other facets of the game combined with his experience as a coprorate manager and trainer have enabled him to be a confident, effective and successful teaching professional.

Don has attended numerous golf schools, player development workshops and teaching seminars conducted by some of the worlds most acclaimed Golf Professionals:

• United States Golf Teachers Federation
• Natural Golf School
• Deve Pelz Short Game School
• Sport Psychologist Dr. Glen Albaugh
• PGA Player - Tecaher Development Forums
• Teaching Seminars with Dr. Gary Wiren, Chuck Hogan and Butch Harmon
• Slazenger Clubfitting School

He is blessed with the ability to put his students at ease and make the learning experience fun and enjoyable.  He teaches private and group lessons for men and women of all ages.

Dave Stockly PGA Professional

David is a PGA Class A Professional with fifteen years experience who is skilled at helping golfers of all ability levels improve their performance. A two-time PING Clubfitter of the Year, David is able to assist with all facets of the game: approach, mechanics, equipment, and maintainign a great attitude!  His approrach to teaching begins from the ground up. With the focus on a balanced athletic swing and David's friendly motivation style, the results will be conaistency and solid golf shots.

Specific lessons include:

• Beginning Golf:
• Grip, posture, alignment and a through understanding of the game and its approaches as the key to becoming a successful beginning golfer!
• Intermediate Golf:
• Focus on consistent shots through a pre-shot routine. Diagnose weaker areas of game and develop an effective practice routine to bring up the overall quality of your golf.
• Short Game Improvement:
• Learn to score from 60 yards and in. This course will give you the technique and club selection to improve this part of your game
• Putting to Win:
• Become the best putter in your foursome by following proven PGA putting drills.
• Driving:
• Learn to put the ball in play and take advantage of the par 5s. David will teach you the PGA drills to increase distance and consistency

Bing Maloney Instructors

Ben Hanson  PGA Professional

Ben Hanson is a Class A member of the PGA and a graduate of Professional Golf Management program at Methodist University.  Currently, he is finishing his Master program in Sports Science/Coaching from the University of Akron.

Ben has worked at several award winning facilities across the country.  In the summers of 2005 & 2006 he was the intern at Haggin Oaks, teaching group lessons, individual instruction, First Tee Camps, and club fitting.  In 2007, Ben decided to go back to school to complete his Masters in Sports Science/Coaching in Akron, Ohio.  While attending graduate school Ben was the assistant golf professional at Firestone Country Club.  This is the home of the PGA Tour’s Bridgestone Invitational.  After his time in Ohio, Ben was offered a position in Charlotte, NC to work at the Dana Rader Golf School, a top 25 Golf School in the country.  Ben trained and studied under Dana Rader, a Top 100 Teacher as listed in Golf Magazine and a Top 50 Teacher according to Golf Digest.

As the Golf Professional at Bing Maloney, Ben teaches every age group wanting to enjoy the game.  His approach and methodology in teaching is to build a strong foundation of fundamentals, understanding cause and effect, creating a clear plan of practice, and learning how to PLAY the game.

• Available Instructors for Haggin Oaks Golf Complex:  Shaun Barnes, Greg Ciavarelli, Marcus Judge, Dick McShane, Don Pottle, Dave Stockly
• Available Instructors for Bing Maloney Golf Complex:  Ben Hanson, Laura Martin