Meet the Pros
Bob Gaus
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe in keeping golf instruction simple, and being able to correct any swing problem. Work with golfers of all skill levels.
Education and Certifications:
- 15 Yrs Teaching
- PGA Member
- PGA Business Schools I & II
Career Highlights:
- Played in 3 major PGA Tour Events: US Open and 2 PGA Championships
- 4 Time Gateway PGA Player of the Year
- Played full time on the Buy.com Tour (2001)
- Winner of multiple North Florida and Gateway Sections events
- 2004-Winner-Assistant Pro Championship
Playing Highlights:
- 61 at Rend Lake
- 1998-2nd-National Club Pro at Pinehurst
Steve Lotz, Head PGA Professional
PGA Member with over 20 years teaching experience.
Coaching Philosophy:
Encourage the growth of all golfers by helping them discover methods of learning that take them to a higher level of enjoyment and achievement.
Coaching Accomplishments:
- Past Gateway PGA Teacher of the Year
- Multiple recognitions in Golf Magazine's Golf Range Magazine (2004-2005)
- Top 50 Instructors in America -- Golf Range Magazine (2004-05)
- Taught 4 Missouri State High School Champions
Playing Highlights:
- Winner 4 Gateway PGA Pro Opens
- 3rd Place 1996 National Long Drive
- 5 Time Qualifier National Long Drive Finals
- 68-67 during 1997 Gateway PGA Championship at Lake Forest
Charlie Bennett, Teaching and Assistant Golf Professional
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in teaching good fundamentals, good mechanics, and keeping instructions simple. Able to work with golfers of all skill levels.
Education and Certifications
- Teaching 8 years
- PGA Professional Management Program
- 2003 Playing Abilities Test
Sabrina Tate, LPGA Professional
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in teaching good sound fundamentals both pre-swing and in-swing. Mechanics are essential in producing a solid golf swing.
No matter what body type, level of strength and flexibility the fundamentals will play a vital role in producing your successful golf swing.
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Teaching and Certifications
- Teaching 14 Years
- Head Golf Instructor
- 2006 LPGA Practical Teaching Evalution
- 2005 LPGA National Education Program III
- 2005 LPGA National Education Program II
- 2004 PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit
- 2004 LPGA Flexibility and Endurance Seminar
- 2001 LPGA National Education Program Series I
- 2001 LPGA Swing Knowledge Test
- 2001 LPGA Playing Abilities Test
- 1999-2000 USGA/PGA Rules of golf Conference
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Teaching Highlights
- 2001 LPGA Michelob Light Classic Jr. Golf Clinic
- 2002 Dalhousie Golf Club Jr. Clinic w/ Karen Stupples
- 2001-02 Southeast Missouri State University