The Teacher and The Pro

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro,"  host Nathan Rarick interviews Jim Parella, the Director of Instruction at Cedarbrook Country Club.  Jim discusses his why for teaching kids how to golf. He then shares how he has grown the junior golf program at his club, offers advice to parents on how to get their kids started and dives into the post-Covid golf boom. Jim also has a unique...

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Casey Brozek, the Director of Golf at Medinah Country Club.  Casey discusses how he learned every aspect of being a PGA Professional and how that led him to his current role at Medinah. He then talks about the 2026 Presidents Cup and everything the PGA Professionals did throughout the week. "The Teacher and...

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Robbie Fields, the Head Women’s Golf Coach and Director of Golf at Jacksonville State University.  Robbie discusses how he found his love for coaching and how that led him to his current role as a Division 1 golf coach. He discusses his responsibilities like recruiting, NIL and the transfer portal. "The Teacher and th...

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Kevin Sprecher, the Director of Instruction at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, New York.  Kevin discusses his teaching journey and how technology has changed throughout his time in the golf industry. He then talks about watching Cameron Young grow up and how he isn’t shocked about the success Young has...

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Pat Coyner, Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo.  Pat discusses his journey from cleaning golf carts to teaching two-time U.S. Open Champion, Wyndham Clark. He dives into how he and Clark began working together and the swing fixes they focused on to help Clark win three times this...

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Kevin Swan, a PGA Master Professional and Director of Golf Operations at The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Fla.  Kevin shares his interesting entry into the golf industry, describes peak-season responsibilities at a 36-hole high-end private club and discusses what goes into organizing member golf trips. He goes on to outlin...

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Nicole Felce, the assistant golf professional at Countryside Country Club in Clearwater, FL. Nicole gained notoriety at the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship when she made the cut and finished as the low LPGA/PGA Professional. Nicole discusses her path into golf and explains how she earned her LPGA Class A...

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Tristan Thomas, a PGA Professional turned Southwest sales rep for Harlestons, a premium golf apparel brand.  Tristan talks about his time and responsibilities at the golf course and why the retail part of the job was his favorite. He then shares more about Harlestons and how their products stand out against the golf appare...

In "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Nick Iacono, the lead instructor at Merion Golf Club, about his path into golf and teaching.  Nick explains how he started golf late after some skateboarding injuries, walked onto a college team while studying to be a math teacher and then became a PGA Professional through the apprenticeship program.  As a PGA HOPE national trai...

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro”, host Nathan Rarick interviews Andrew Cornish, an Assistant Golf Professional at Llanerch Country Club just outside of Philadelphia, PA.  They discuss Andrew’s decision to become a PGA Professional after earning a criminal justice degree. He shares his journey and his favorite parts about the profession.  Andrew then talks about the competitive tourname...

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Robert Gilbert, the Head Golf Professional at Ravenwood Golf Club in Rochester, New York. They discuss how Robert’s career in the golf industry - which started in a bag room - led him to being a Head Golf Professional and the highs and lows of the role. Robert also stresses the importance of the golf mental game and offers...

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Dan Kilgore, the First Assistant Golf Professional at Hazeltine National Golf Club.  Kilgore talks about entering a PhD program to become a history professor before returning to golf and entering the PGM process while working full-time. He then shares what it's like to work at such a premier golf course like...

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," host Nathan Rarick interviews Stephen Phillips, a PGA Professional and golf coach at Midtown Golf Club in Texas. They discuss his path into the game of golf and into the industry, including his PGM program at Ferris State University. Stephen shares about his touring professional ambitions and his past role as a Direction of Instruction. Steph...

In this episode of "The Teacher and The Pro," Host Nathan Rarick interviews Meghan Musk, the First Assistant Golf Professional at Fort Wayne Country Club. They discuss her path into the PGA of America and daily life as a golf pro, especially in the winter months now that she's moved from Texas to Indiana. They talk about the pros and cons of being a PGA Professional, especially afte...

Host Nathan Rarick introduces The Teacher and the Pro and interviews Tessa Teachman, an assistant golf professional at Aronimink Golf Club. She shares her path from junior golf to LSU to playing professionally before becoming a PGA Class A Professional. Tessa shares advice for aspiring PGA Professionals and outlines her wide-ranging responsibilities at Aronimink Golf Club. She also discusses the p...