Rick is a member of the PGA of America. After playing and graduating from New Mexico State University in '07 with a degree in Business Marketing and Professional Golf Management he became head golf professional at The Healdsburg Golf Club in Healdsburng, California till '09. From there he became the Program Coordinator and Head Teaching Professional for The First Tee of Singapore in Singapore. After working for The First Tee, Rick competed briefly on the Asian PGA Tour and after his travels took him to Sydney, Australia where he pursued post graduate education and worked at The Australian Golf Club in the golf operations department whilst earning his degree.

He came back stateside in the beginning of '14 and was lead instructor at Queenstown golf club in the Washington, D.C. Area. In 15, Rick became Director of Instruction of Topgolf Allen (Dallas, TX) and was there for 2 1/2 years before Topgolf moved him to Orlando, Florida to become the Director of Instruction of Topgolf Orlando. Today, Rick oversees and runs his own academy at Metrowest Golf Club in Orlando. Rick loves teaching a wide range of golfers from the beginner to the elite player and enjoys seeing his students reach their golfing goals.