Turned professional in 2016 and became a PGA Member in January of 2020. Ben has worked his professional career at Tumwater Valley Golf Club, GOLFTEC- Sugar Land, Chambers Bay, and Meadow Park prior to his current positions with First Tee - South Puget Sound and The Valley Golf Academy. Ben has taught juniors and adults, from beginner to competitive players. Focusing on fundamentals, game management, and having a simplistic approach have always been Ben’s top priorities. Ben currently has a limited schedule for private lessons but encourages to reach out to him for opportunities on group lessons/suggestions on private lessons with one of the many great instructors with the Valley Golf Academy. Class A PGA Professional - Specialized in Teaching & Coaching (2022) Level 2 First Tee Certified 2021 Youth Player Development Award - Western Washington PGA Chapter Active in PGA Northwest Section and Western Washington Chapter tournaments BA in Marketing with a minor in Sports Management from Concordia University-Portland. Class of 2014 Timberline High School (Lacey, WA). Class of 2010 4 Year Collegiate baseball player (2 All-Regions, 2 Gold Gloves as a catcher) Continued education through the PGA of America