Larry Wheeler, PGA - Nebraska PGA
Larry Wheeler, PGA - Nebraska PGA
Larry Wheeler, PGA - Nebraska PGA
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<strong>Larry</strong> <strong>Wheeler</strong>, <strong>PGA</strong><br />
College/University: Baylor<br />
Year Turned Pro: 1963<br />
Facility and Job Title: The Golf Shop, Gering, NE, Owner<br />
What was your motivation to become a <strong>PGA</strong> Professional?<br />
Love of the game.<br />
What is your specialty in the golf business?<br />
Instruction and golf club repair.<br />
Please list any accomplishments (Awards, Certifications, and<br />
Tournaments.)<br />
<strong>Nebraska</strong> Section Champ in 1977 and 1984; Senior Section Champ<br />
1990, 1991.<br />
What was your greatest moment in golf?<br />
Having been a player in a <strong>PGA</strong> Senior Championship.<br />
What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?<br />
My boss at James River Country Club, Servin White; and Tommy Bolt.<br />
Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?<br />
Fishing<br />
If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would<br />
it be and who would complete your foursome?<br />
I would like to play the Old Course at St. Andrews.
If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it<br />
be and what advice would you give?<br />
It would be Tiger Woods and I would tell him to slow the hips.<br />
What is your favorite golf instruction tip?<br />
The grip.
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