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About Owen
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As the Director of Instruction at the Country Club of Maryland, my journey into golf has been anything but traditional. My father, an avid and talented golfer, introduced me to the game at a young age—but like many kids, I drifted toward other interests. I spent my early years riding motorcycles, building tree forts, and working my way to becoming an Eagle Scout.
At 16, I discovered bicycle road racing, which quickly became my passion. For five years, I trained and competed intensely, even spending time at the Colorado Olympic Training Center with hopes of turning professional. However, after a series of unexpected knee surgeries and stepping away from racing, my focus shifted back to golf.
I began playing in local tournaments and spent several seasons working at South Florida courses, including PGA National Resort & Spa. It was there that watching PGA Academy instructors sparked my interest in teaching. Since then, I’ve devoted myself to learning the craft of instruction and have been fortunate to study under several highly respected teachers. Here are a few of them:
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​Erika Larkin - Creighton Farms , Aidle Va
Wayne DeFrancesco - Lakewood CC, Md
Mike Bender - Magnolia Plantations, Fl
Dr. Jim Suttie - Twin Eagles CC, Naples, Fl
Bernie Najar -Caves Valley, Md
Bill Davis - Jupiter Hills, Fl
Mike Shannon - Sea Island, Ga
Gail Peterson - Sea Island, Ga
Jack Lumpkin - Sea Island, Ga
Cheryl Anderson - Magnolia Plantations, Fl
Rick Smith Academy - Tiberon, Fl
Mike Adams - Hamilton Farms GC, NJ
EA Tischler
James Leitz
John Dunigan - White Manor CC, Pa
Trilliam Rose - Woodmont CC, Md
Pat Beddingfield - Bethesda CC Md
Kevin Weeks - Cog Hill Il.
Mark Blackburn - Greystone Golf & CC - Alabama
Dr. Rob Neil - Wedgecraft - Biomechanist
James Siekmann - Shadow Ridge - Nebraska
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