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Rick Walker
Rick Walker is a former PGA tour player and has spent the past 30 years as a PGA class A Teaching professional. Johnny Miller, PGA Tour Hall of Fame member and TV Analyst says "Rick is one of the top 5 teachers in golf". The PGA has recognized Rick for his contributions to Junior Golf and is the author of "The Functional Golf Swing". He is a Master FGS instructor and has coached students to the PGA tour, Hogan / Nike / Buy.com tours, US Women's National and State Amateur Championships.



Tom Braun
Tom Braun has been honored as one of "America's Top Golf Instructors" and one of "Northern California's Top 25 Golf Instructors". He earned a Master's degree in education and counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Tom is a past Head Golf Professional and is currently the Director of Instruction for Functional Golf. As a Class A Member of the PGA and Master FGS instructor, Tom has coached students to the Canadian tour, various mini tours, State Amateurs and State H.S. Championships.



Debi Schafer-Braun
Debi Schafer-Braun is a Cal-State Hayward graduate, earning a Master's degree in physical education and sports performance. She has worked the past 20+ years as a teaching professional, coach and physical educator within the California Community College system. As a California hall of fame coach and past Olympic athlete, Debi has an exceptional understanding of dynamic sports performance. Debi is a class A member of the LPGA and is a Master FGS instructor.



Jenny Swanson
Jenny Swanson attended Sacramento State on a golf scholarship where she graduated with a BA in Childhood Development before earning her teaching credential from Bethany College. Jenny learned the fundamentals of the Functional Golf Swing from Rick Walker and applied the teachings throughout her collegiate and amateur career. Later Jenny had the privilege to apprentice with Tom and Debi while teaching the FGS to adults and juniors. Jenny brings a background in education, passion and respect for the game, and a strong understanding of swing mechanics to the junior program.



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