About the PGA Instructor

PGA and LPGA Professionals are universally recognized as the experts and teachers of golf. There is no quick and easy way to achieve PGA certification -- PGA Members earn their status only by undergoing a multi-year series of work, study and training in every aspect of golf.

PGA Professionals teach everybody how to play golf: juniors, seniors, inner-city youth with limited access to golf courses, Special Olympians, the physically disabled, high handicappers, heads of state, royalty, scratch golfers, tour players -- and you.

Excerpted from About the PGA Instructor on PGA.com

Golf Instruction

Marietta Golf Center is proud to host some of the best golf instructors around.

Instructors at Marietta Golf Center:

Ted Fort

Instructor Ted Fort Ted Fort was elected to membership in the PGA of America in June of 1996. The Georgia PGA Section named Ted "Assistant Professional of the Year" in his first year of membership, and in 2006 named him Georgia's PGA Section Teacher of the Year. He presently works with Lori West, an 18-year veteran of the LPGA Tour, who's first victory came in 2002 on the Women's Senior Golf Tour. She followed that performance with a second victory in 2003. In addition, Ted works with Brian Nash, the 2000 National Long Drive Champion and Pinnacle Long Drive Team Member. Brian's personal best is a 418 yard drive.

Deb Hankey

Instructor Deb Hankey Deb has achieved the Life Membership status with the PGA of America. She received her Class "A" membership status in 1983, and was one of the first 20 women in the U.S. to do so.Deb is very adept at relating to all ages and abilities. Her successful instructional skills incorporate 25 years of experience with her Education degree from Miami University of Ohio. Deb continues to expand her knowledge through professional seminars and educational programs. In 2003, she further distinguished herself by attaining her G.S.E.B., or Golf Stroke Engineering Bachelor. Deb played competitively on The Futures Golf Tour from 1986-1989 and continues to participate in professionally-sanctioned events.

Denise King

Instructor Denise King Denise King is an LPGA "Class A" Teaching Professional and has been teaching at Marietta Golf Center since 1994. Prior to joining the LPGA Teaching Division in 1993, Denise enjoyed a successful playing career as a junior, collegiate, and professional golfer. Highlights of her career include over 20 Jr. Tournament wins, AJGA All-American, Player of the Year, All-SEC University of Georgia, Futures Tour Winner, and Finalist-LPGA Qualifying School.

Steve Ferguson

Instructor Steve Ferguson Steve Ferguson has over 20 years experience as a PGA professional and is Golf Machine trained instructor. He also has over 16 years as a club and putter fitting specialist.