Bennett Valley Golf Academy

CJ grew up in Terra Linda and lived there until he was 20. During that time, his dad was the Head Golf Professional at the Meadow Club in Fairfax. CJ started working for his dad when he was 14 in an outside service position where he cleaned member’s clubs, washed carts, and picked the driving range. That’s really where his love for the game of golf started. He played in many JGANC events locally as a junior golfer and qualified for Junior World in San Diego as a 16-year-old. CJ started his professional golf career as an Assistant Pro at Contra Costa CC as a 22-year-old. He went through the PGA PGM program while he worked there and became a PGA member in 2014. Since then, he’s worked at Round Hill Country Club and most recently at Diablo Country Club as the Head Golf Professional for 5 1/2 years. When he is not golfing, CJ loves spending time with his wife, McKenzie and his daughter, Madison.

Greg is a longtime Santa Rosa resident and one of the many lucky junior golfers who started playing at Bennett Valley Golf Course when it first opened in 1969. As a life member of the PGA of America, Greg has worked all facets of the golf industry. But his true passion remains teaching the game. He trained under some of the best golf instructors in the business, including Jim Flick, Jack Lumpkin, Bob Toski, Paul Runyan, Dean Reinmuth, and Rick Smith. Greg is known for his keen eye in swing analysis, excellent coaching ability, and personable communication with members and guests. With over 25 years of coaching the game of golf, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Bennett Valley Golf Course. Greg has always had a special emphasis on the development of an engaging year-long junior golf programs. Students appreciate that he teaches people, not necessarily methods, although he is well versed in all the current techniques and embraces using high technology equipment to validate the message. Greg is a Sonoma County native, married over 30 years to his wife Lori, and a proud father of his grown son Richie.

Kyle grew up in Livermore California where his dad introduced him to golf at age 7. He was recognized as 2008 Bay Area Male Athlete of the year as a golfer at Livermore High. Kyle was a 3 time All-American at Chico State University and won the 2011 NCAA Individual National Championship. He turned professional in 2012 and has won over 30 events as a playing professional. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the game with students of all ages and abilities. Kyle is currently working through the PGA program and resides in Bennett Valley with his wife Maryssa.