Bert Walker

Head Golf Professional

Thorntree CC

A:825 W. Wintergreen
DeSoto, TX 75115
(View on Map)
P:972-296-7317
F:972-296-5282
E:bwalker@thorntreecc.com

Personal Info

I have been at Thorntree CC as the Head Golf Professional since 2010.

My teaching philosophy is very simple: use the natural ability of each individual. Everybody is different, both physically, mentally, and athletically. After meeting a student, I like to come up with a “game plan” that will help allow the golfer to see rapid results towards achieving there own respective goal.  My end result is not trying to achieve a “pretty swing”, but one that is functunal, repeatable, and will hold up under pressure.

During the process, we use everything from swing aides to video to help each student understand what they need to work on to become better.

I have been extremely successful with junior and women golfers, but also enjoy all players who want to learn and become the best they can. Over the course of my career, many of my students have gone on to Division I, II, III and NAIA schools.

Golf is a lifelong search for me, and I would like to share my passion for the game with all the students who want to learn the greatest game in the world.

Experience

Work Experience

Thorntree CC, Head Golf Professional,  2010 to present

Hackberry Creek CC, Head Golf Professional,  2009

Tangle Ridge GC, Assistant Golf Professional, Head Golf Professional, 1995-2000, 2002-2009

Prairie Lakes GC, Head Golf Professional, 2000-2002

PGA Class A Membership: 1998

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Southwest Texas State University (TSU), History Major, Communications Minor, 1993

Awards

US Kids Top 50 Teacher Honorable Mention, 2012

Northern Texas PGA, Horton Smith Award, 2008

Northern Texas PGA, Assistant of the Year, 1999

Northern Texas PGA Metro Chapter, Assistant of the Year, 1999

Northern Texas PGA Jordan Cup Captain, 1999-2000

Titleist/Foot-Joy PGA Scholarship Award, 1998

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1984

Professional Committees

Northern Texas PGA Education Chairman, 2008-2009

Northern Texas PGA Metro Chapter President, 2007-2010

Northern Texas PGA Vice President, 2005-2006

Northern Texas PGA Awards Committee, 2005-2009

Northern Texas PGA Assistants President, 1997-1999

National PGA President’s Council on Growing the Game, 2005-2013

Dallas Morning News Golf Rankings, 2005-2013

 

Rates

Individual Rates: $45 per 1/2 hour lesson

Group Rates: Varies, based on # of students and length of time

Videos

Comments