The 2025-2026 season will be Chris’s first with the Saint Martin’s Golf programs.
Chris is a Pacific Northwest native, born and raised in Lacey, Washington. After graduating from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, he spent 5 years living in Oahu, Hawaii. He gained invaluable experience working at one of Hawaii's best golf courses, Ko Olina Golf Club. Starting there as an Assistant Golf Professional, he worked his way through the Professional Golf Management program and achieved Class A membership with the PGA of America. During this time, Chris also developed his passion and expertise for golf instruction. He provided countless individual golf lessons to locals and tourists, while also leading a junior golf program for underprivileged youth.
Chris returned home to Olympia in 2011 to open Salish Cliffs Golf Club in Shelton, WA. During his 10 years at Salish Cliffs, Chris helped the course achieve Top 100 Public Course accolades and worked as Head Golf Professional for the last three years of his time there. His proudest accomplishments include developing a junior golf program for Tribal youth, mentoring new PGA professionals, winning Merchandiser of the Year, running numerous events to support Tribal entities, and developing close relationships within the golf community. In the fall of 2021, Chris seized the opportunity to create and open The Golf Loft, allowing him to pursue his passion for sharing and teaching the game of golf!
In his free time, you can find Chris doing house projects, restoring cars, and helping his wife chase after their 3 young kids.
Playing Accomplishments
Career Low – 63 at The Home Course
Top 35 2016 PNW PGA Section Championship at Astoria G&CC
Qualified for 2015 PGA Professional National Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club
Top 10 2014 PNW PGA Section Championship at Salish Cliffs Golf Club
Top 25 2013 PNW PGA Section Championship at Meadow Springs CC
1st Place 2013 WWCPGA Patriot Day Event at Eagles Pride Golf Course
2012-13 WWC Assistant’s Match Play Champion
