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
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