Abby Welch

The core of my teaching philosophy is to grow the game of golf through everyone I work with. It is imperative to teach the game in each student’s individual learning style. Continuous growth of my personal methodology is always at the forefront. We as PGA/LPGA Professionals must never forget we are role models on and off the lesson tee.

Golf lessons are given at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Please feel free to contact me at the Tommy Cuthbert Learning Center for more information 843-266-4030 or email me at abby_welch@kiawahresort.com

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About

Director of Instruction at The Tommy Cuthbert Golf Learning Center on Kiawah Island Golf Resort (2023 -present)

LPGA/ Certified PGA Golf Instructor at The Tommy Cuthbert Golf Learning Center on Kiawah Island Golf Resort (2005 – Present)

First Tee Golf Instructor of Greater Charleston (2008 – Present)

ACHIEVEMENT

  • Published article in Bloomberg Magazine
  • Honorable Mention U.S. Kids Top Golf Instructors
  • Published golf article in Golf Digest
  • Golf Digest Top 40 Under 40 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2016-17
  • November 2011 mentioned in Departures
  • Nominated Junior Golf Instructor of the Year for the Carolinas PGA Section in 2009
  • August 2009 published golf article in Southern Living Magazine
  • April 2008 published golf article in Charleston Magazine
  • University of South Carolina 4 Year Scholarship Athlete
  • 1996 Illinois State High School Team Champions
  • 1996 Illinois State High School Individual 5th Place Overall

EDUCATION  

  • A-14 PGA Classification in May 2023
  • Member of the LPGA since 2007
  • Certified in Instruction in August 2007
  • A-6 PGA Classification in May 2005
  • Member of Professional Golf Association of America since 2003
  • Bachelor in Business at University of South Carolina (1997-2001)
    • 4-Year Scholarship Athlete, Team Captain, President of Student Athletic Association
    • Double Major in Marketing and Management; Minor in Sports Administration

PERSONAL

  • Born June 8, 1979
  • Grew up in Lake Forest, IL
  • Married in 2008 to Greg Welch
    • (picture above at after our ceremony, Yes he made the putt!)
  • Cole Welch born in 2012

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Contact Me

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.