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