Our Team
We've assembled the top talent in the industry to make your event memorable, educational and fun.
Ji Kim
- Master Instructor at Impact Golf.
- Developed and Operated Kohler Golf Academy 2002-2007.
- Nominated for America's Top 100 Best Instructors in 2005-2008 by Golf Magazine and Top 50 by Golf Digest.
- Elected as 2005-2006 State's Best Instructor in Wisconsin by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest and top 5 from 2005-2008.
- Three years with Craig Harmon as the Director of Schools for the Harmon School of Golf in Rochester, New York.
- Six years as the Master Instructor with Jim McLean Golf School at Doral Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida.
- Taught by many of the best instructors in the history of golf including: Bob Toski, Gardner Dickenson, Bill (Wild) Melborne, Todd Menefee, Jim McLean, Craig Harmon, and Butch Harmon.
- Worked with players on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour including Len Mattiace, Glen Day, Pat Bayes, Bill Rogers, Christi Kerr, Maggie Will, Stefania Crocia, and Grace Park.
Greg Place
- Lead Instructor and Coordinator for Impact Golf for 6 years.
- Director of Instruction at The Arizona Golf Resort for 8 years.
- Guest Instructor and speaker at Teaching Summit.
- Played collegiate golf at New Mexico Junior College ranked #4 in the country.
- Played Professionally for 10 years.
- Holds 3 course records including an 11 under par in final round of a tournament.
- Won numerous numerous professional tournaments.
Chris Henderson
Chris began his PGA career at the Walt Disney Resort in 1987. Since then, he has had the opportunity to teach at some of the best resorts and clubs in the world including the Lake Nona Club and Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, and the Golf Club Schonenberg in Switzerland.
As a Director for the Arnold Palmer Golf Academies, Chris made several appearances on the Southern Golf Show on the Sunshine Network, and wrote over 20 articles as a Senior Instructional Editor for Golf Tips Magazine.
Chris is currently the Academy Director at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort located outside of Atlanta, Georgia and has been an Impact Golf instructor for 4 years.
Doug Rhea
Doug is originally from Orlando , Florida , where he still resides. He graduated from Florida State University. Currently, he is the first assistant golf professional at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando. Doug is a Certified Instructor for Impact Golf and has been for the past 5 years. His ability to communicate to all levels of student is his strongest assets!
Doug has an extensive tournament background with numerous wins on the professional tour events and has competed on such tours as the Nationwide, Hooters, and Golden Bear. Doug is the PGA East Chapter Champion in North Florida PGA section.