The Teacher and The Pro

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...