About Brian

Brian possesses an MS ED and PGA credentials and has devoted the past 22 years to educating youth and coaching golf in the Rochester City School District. He has been awarded local, state and national teaching awards for his excellence in education in addition he has been recognized by the PGA Foundation for growth of the game of golf.

Brian was trained in the Western New York Section as he served the memberships at Midvale Country Club, Locust Hill Country Club and The Country Club of Rochester as an Assistant Golf Professional. Brian served as the Assistant Director of Instruction at The Victory Golf Academy at Ravenwood Golf Club where he taught all levels and ability of player and currently instructs 2010 Carolina Player of the Year and 110th US Amateur Qualifier Tom Muto, Jr. Brian also worked as a Lead Instructor for ESPN Golf Schools where he has trained under Hank Haney.  Brian currently is the Director of Instruction at Irondequoit Country Club and is a Hank Haney Golf Certified Instructor, being 1 of 4 Instructors Worldwide to possess the certification of Level 3.  He continues to be mentored by Hank and his staff.

In addition to being an effective teacher Brian is an accomplished player and competes in a limited tournament schedule in the Western New York Section. In 2000 Brian was Medalist for the PGA Players Ability Test shooting 71-67. Brian has also caddied in the United States Amateur and on the LPGA Tour where his experiences allow him to bring an “inside the ropes” perspective to his students regarding course management and managing one’s self within a round of golf.

Brian is committed to staying current with his teaching methods while educating, empowering and improving the students in his charge and is proud to represent Nike Golf as a Staff Professional.