Meet The Golf Pros

Ron Philo, Jr.
Ron Philo, Jr. is an accomplished competitive golfer. Ron has played competitive golf around the world, including appearances in six PGA Championships and one US Open. He brings his competitive background to the instructional experience in an effort to help all students achieve their full potential.

Ron was recognized by Golf Magazine in its February 2005 issue as one the Top Teachers by region. He was also recognized by Golf Digest as “Best-in-State – 2004/2005” for his teaching in Vermont where he has spent the summer seasons teaching. Ron is a two-time recipient of the “Teacher of the Year” award from the North Florida PGA.

Ron, Jr.’s Competitive Highlights:

8 Major Championship Appearances (click to watch the CBS* video about Ron Philo, Jr. and the 19 other PGA Professionals competing at the 2006 PGA at Medinah)
Winner 2006 PGA Professional National Championship
5 Time PGA Section Player of the Year Winner (1994 North Florida PGA, 2003, 2004, 2005 New England PGA, & 2006 Metropolitan PGA)
Winner of the 2006 Metropolitan PGA Section Championship (click to read about the victory)
Winner of the 2006 Rhode Island Open Winner of the 2006 Westchester Open
Winner of the 2006 Metropolitan PGA Professional Championship
Winner of the 2005 Sovereign Bank New England Open
Winner of the 2004 New England PGA Section Championship

He says: "We hope to help our students gain confidence through self-reliance. By understanding the golf swing, students are able to create a swing that feels right to them."

It’s certainly been working for him.

R.J. Austin - Manager of Golf Operations/Assistant Golf Professional
R.J. Austin was born and raised in the Mad River Valley. Formerly a builder, RJ has made a career move to the golf business in order to play and teach the game he loves. As a top amateur player in the state of VT, he hopes to introduce the game to young people and beginners and to inspire them to enjoy the game as much as he does. With the help of our other professional staff, he will be running juniors camps and beginner clinics throughout the summer.