Walt Siemsglusz, PGA - Gateway PGA

Walt Siemsglusz, PGA
College/University: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Year Turned Pro: 1980
Facility and Job Title: Director of Parks for City of Bridgeton,
Missouri (Director of Golf Berry Hill Golf Course in Bridgeton)
What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional
I wanted to combine my golf background with my business degree
What is your specialty in the golf business
Planning and Budgeting
Please list any accomplishments (Awards, Certifications, and
Tournaments)
-Gateway Section Horton Smith Award winner 1995 and 1996
-Qualified for National Club Pro twice
-U.S. Open sectional qualifier twice
-Qualified for Senior National Club Pro once
What was your greatest moment in golf
Qualifying for National Club Profession Championship in Palm Springs
What or who has had the greatest impact on your career
My Father
Besides golf, what else do you enjoy
Watching my children’s sporting events. Grilling and relaxing

If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would
it be and who would complete your foursome
St. Andrews with Dave Furlong, Les Adams, and Mark Morgan
If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it
be and what advice would you give
Charles Barkley - Close yours eyes and swing
What is your favorite golf instruction tip
Turn don’t slide, imagine you are in a barrel