Ryan has been teaching and learning golf for over 17 years. His love for the game started at age 4 when his father put a club in his hands. An all-around athlete, Ryan played hockey, golf, football, and baseball growing up.He worked as an Assistant Golf Professional for 8 years in Colorado at two world class award winning courses. He then moved to Idaho and worked as the Head Professional at River Birch Golf Course, and then an Assistant Golf Professional at Crane Creek Country Club before becoming Director of Golf at Lakeview Golf Club. He has worked with all ages and skill levels and implemented several Golf Programs for Men, Women and Junior Golfers.He believes that the mental and fitness game is very important to all players and administers this philosophy in his instruction. Ryan has spent many years playing professionally in PGA Pro-Am Tournaments. He supports many charity golf tournaments. He is a leading professional for the PGA Junior League and the development of youth golf programs.With 3 young daughters at home he has a passion for teaching junior golfers.Ryan says he enjoys meeting hundreds of thousands of people through his golfing career. He believes that golf is a key component to life.