Dave brings stunning coaching and playing credentials to you and your game. As a student of Dave’s you can expect outstanding professionalism, excellent communication, a message that is catered to your personal learning style, and a deep knowledge of full swing and short game technique. Dave works with students of all playing ability from junior and beginner golfers, to scratch amateur and professionals. He has a passion for learning about the game of golf and sharing that knowledge and enthusiasm with his students. Dave believes that golfers can always strive for improvement through a process of focused and consistent effort.

Certifications:

PGA Associate Golf Instructor, TrackMan Level 2 Certified Instructor, Science & Motion SAM PuttLab Level 2 Certified Instructor, 5 Simple Keys Certified Director of Instruction, EyeLine Golf Elite Instructor, Lowest Score Wins Certified Scoring Coach, BodiTrak Certified, Swing Catalyst Level 2 Certified, Smart2Move Level 1 Certified, Certified Club Fitter with Ping, Titleist, Mizuno

Achievements:

2024 WNYPGA Match Play Champion, 2024 WNYPGA WNYAA Match Play Champion, 2024 WNYPGA Wellsville Pro-Am Champion, 2023 Orchard Park High School Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee, 2023 WNYPGA Assistant Player of the Year, 2023 WNYPGA WNY Classic Co-Champion, 2023 WNYPGA WNYAA @ Wild Wood CC Co-Champion, 2023 WNYPGA Spring Meeting Golf Champion, 2022 WNYPGA Club Car Hole-In-One Shootout Champion, 2022 WNYPGA Assistant Professional Champion, 2022 WNYPGA Africa 6000 Pro-Am Champion, 2022 WNYPGA WNYAA @ Wild Wood CC Champion, 2022 WNYPGA Seneca Allegany Casino Pro-Am Co-Champion, 2020 WNYPGA Holiday Valley Memorial Library Pro-Am Champion, 2015 Gannon University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009, 2010 Head Men’s Golf Coach at Gannon University, 2009 US Open Sectional Qualifier, 2007 WNYPGA Assistant Professional Champion, 2006 WNYPGA WNY Open Champion (Amateur), 2005 USGA Amateur Public Links Qualifying Medalist, 2005 Buffalo District Player of the Year, 2004, 2005 Buffalo District Golf Association Champion, 2002, 2003,2006 Porter Cup Participant