Cortney Murphy, PGA
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Cortney Murphy, PGA Member
ISSA Certified Golf Fitness Trainer

 

Teaching Philosophy
In teaching the game of golf, the strategy that I elect to use is largely dependent upon the student. There is no such thing as a lesson plan for everyone. Assessing the student's physical capabilities and getting to know his or her goals will dictate the plan for improvement.

 

Teaching Approach
As a Division I Academic All-American collegiate golfer, I attained a BS degree in Preventative & Rehabilitative Exercise Physiology. My background in kinesiology has significantly impacted my teaching approach.

My teaching approach focuses on ball flight laws, pre-swing principles, strategies to improve physical capabilities to maximize power, education and mental preparation. Although my approach may sound technical, I keep my lessons simple. My artsy, creative side thrives on deriving colorful illustrations to demonstrate objectives based on the learning styles of my students. I seek to identify the single underlying problem that will ultimately cure the flaw and enable the student to play to their fullest potential.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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Certifications

Class "A" Member of the PGA, 2004

 

Certified PGA Professional in Golf Operations 

(One of only 75 PGA members to attain this certification)

 

Certified PGA Professional in Retail

(One of only 35 PGA members to attain this certification)

 

Professional Experience

  • Current PGA Teaching Professional at Redlands Country Club.
  • Six years of Professional & Teaching experience at the 
    Country Club at Castle Pines, 2001-2007.
  • Interim Head Golf Professional at the Country Club at Castle Pines, 2003 & 2004.
  • One year of Professional & Teaching experience at the Cherry Creek Country Club, 2008.
  • Director of Instruction at Deer Creek Golf Club, 2008-2011
  • Former Golf Instructor at the Indiana University Golf Schools for Women, Purdue University Junior Golf Schools & the Chicago Golf Schools for Women.
  • Worked for the United States Golf Association back in the day.

 

Playing Experience  

  • Represented the Colorado PGA in the
    2006, 2008 & 2009 Colorado Cup Matches.
  • Twice nominated for the PGA's Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award.
  • Selected to Audition for the Big Break IX & Big Break X reality TV shows.
  • PGA President's Council Award Recipient, 2004-2009
  •  Played Collegiate Golf for Northern Illinois University 94'-98'
  • NCAA Division I Academic All-American 95'-98'
  • MVP & Captain of the NIU Women's Golf Team
  • 11 top ten finishes including runner-up honors at the University of Minnesota Invitational.
  • Recipient of the NIU Outstanding Woman of the Year Award.