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<strong>Jennifer</strong> <strong>Smith</strong>, <strong>PGA</strong><br />
College/University: Wartburg College, Waverly, IA<br />
Year Turned Pro: 1996<br />
Facility and Job Title: Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Ashland, NE –<br />
Director of Marketing<br />
What was your motivation to become a <strong>PGA</strong> Professional?<br />
I knew I wanted to apply the aspects of my business degree to an<br />
enjoyable career with longevity. Becoming a <strong>PGA</strong> Professional paved<br />
the way to experience a variety of different areas of the golf business.<br />
I have been very fortunate to work with other fantastic <strong>PGA</strong><br />
professionals along the way, and have learned different aspects of the<br />
golf business from every one of them.<br />
What is your specialty in the golf business?<br />
My specialty in the business is marketing/promotions and also some<br />
graphic design. I enjoy the daily challenge of coming up with new<br />
ways to promote and enhance our facility.<br />
Please list any accomplishments (Awards, Certifications, and<br />
Tournaments.)<br />
Four-time qualifier, NCAA Division III Championships, 1988-1991.<br />
Iowa Conference Player of the Year, 1989.<br />
Elected to the Wartburg College Athletic Hall of Fame, 2008.<br />
What was your greatest moment in golf?<br />
I have been fortunate to be able to attend the Masters tournament<br />
twice. In my opinion, it doesn’t get any better than going to Augusta in<br />
early April after a long <strong>Nebraska</strong> winter.<br />
What or who has had the greatest impact on your career?<br />
Besides both of my parents who are avid golfers, my high school golf<br />
coach, Greg Guinn, had a tremendous impact on my career. This
spring will mark his 39th season of coaching the West Liberty, IA high<br />
school golf team. He is not only a great teacher of the game and an<br />
excellent player himself, but he inspires you to become the best<br />
person you can be, both on and off the golf course.<br />
Besides golf, what else do you enjoy?<br />
I enjoy traveling (especially cruising), spending time with my husband,<br />
and just being a mom to my six-month old son. I also enjoy watching<br />
any sporting event.<br />
If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would<br />
it be and who would complete your foursome?<br />
Augusta National would be my choice, and I would have to bring along<br />
my parents and my husband.<br />
If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it<br />
be and what advice would you give?<br />
I can’t wait to be able to teach my son the game as he grows and<br />
explain that it is a sport we will be able to play together as a family for<br />
a lifetime.<br />
What is your favorite golf instruction tip?<br />
I tell all of my students to read the book “Golf Is Not a Game of<br />
Perfect” by Dr. Bob Rotella. The book really puts golf in perspective,<br />
and does of great job of explaining how to manage your golf game for<br />
more enjoyment during your round.
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