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Brad Bachand
Man O' War Golf Director of Instruction & General Manager
bradbachand@aol.com
- PGA member since 1998
- Born and raised in Orlando, Florida
- Wife-Lynne; Son-Bryce Daughter-Blair
- Graduated Valencia Community College 1987-1988
- Captain of the golf team at Valencia C.C.
- Made All-Conference team at Valencia C.C.
- Attended University of Central Florida
- Played on the North Florida PGA Winter Tour 1990
- Played on the Tommy Armour Tour 1991
- Worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at the Country Club of Orlando 1989-1993
- Head Golf Professional at the University Club of Kentucky 2003-2005
- In 2007, named #1 Golf Instructor in Kentucky by Golf Digest
- In 2007 & 2006, selected as one of the "Top 50 Golf Instructors in America" by Golf Range Magazine
- In 2002, awarded the Kentucky Section PGA "Teacher of the Year"
- In 2002, selected as one of Golf Digest..."Top 500 Instructors in America"
- Given over 15,000 golf lessons
- Club fitting expert
- Works with players of all skill levels
Larry Ward
Man O' War Golf Head Golf Professional
loganabney@myway.com
- Class A PGA Professional
- Wife-Jenny; Son-Logan
- Played College Golf at West Palm Beach College and Lincoln Trail College
- Worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at Man O' War Golf from 1995-1997
- Worked as a Teaching Professional at Man O'War Golf from 1998-2000
- Head Golf Professional at Stone Crest Golf Course 2000-2002
- Head Golf Professional and General Manager at Paintsville Country Club 2002-2007
- Taught over 8000 hours of instruction
- Master Club Fitter
- Has taught players who have won and played at virtually every level of competition
- Member of the 2006 PGA President's Council on Growing the Game
"Golf is a journey that can be one of the most rewarding yet difficult voyages that you may start. My job is to make this journey as fun and rewarding as anything you have started."
Brett is originally from Lexington, Kentucky. He is a graduate of Lexington Catholic High School and played collegiate golf for the University of Charleston, West Virginia. For the past six years, Brett has split his teaching time between Kentucky and Florida. Brett leads the Junior Golf Program and provides individual instruction at Man O' War Golf during the summer months. Through the winter months, Brett is the Assistant Golf Professional at Gulf Stream Golf Club.
"What I enjoy most about teaching golf is having the opportunity to work with kids and growing their passion for the game."
- PGA Professional since 1987
- Teaching since 1984
- Resides in Irvine, Kentucky
- Graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1981
- Played golf for UK 1976-1980
- Played in four National Championships while at UK
- Taught at Man O' War Golf since 2004
- Taught at Connemara Golf Links 1993-2003
- Instructor at Kapulua Resort in Hawaii and the Chevy Chase Club in Maryland
- In 2007, named #2 Golf Instructor in Kentucky by Golf Digest
- In 2000, selected by Golf For Women Magazine as a "Top 50 Teacher"
- In 2000 and 2001, voted the Top Instructor in Kentucky by Golf Digest
- In 1996, Kentucky Section PGA "Teacher of the Year"
- In 1997, co-founded the Kentucky Women...Open and served as Tournament Director since its inception
- Certified Titleist Performance Institute Fitness Professional
- Active in Kentucky Section of PGA
Playing Experience:
- Played three years professionally on mini-tours
- Four USGA Women's Opens
- Two Women's USGA Amateurs
- Mexican Women's Amateur
- Numerous other national events
- 1976 Kentucky State High School Golf Champion
Heather Kraus
heatherk@manowargolf.com
Heather has worked for Man O' War Golf since 1994. Originally from Louisville, Heather attended Sacred Heart Academy and led her team to the 1993 KHSAA State Golf Championship. She continued her education and golf career as a scholarship athlete at the University of Kentucky. While at UK, Heather participated in 42 of 43 tournaments and capped off her college career with a top 25 national ranking and 1998 NCAA tournament appearance.
Heather's passion for the game has led her to a successful teaching career. She works with players of all ages and abilities.
Heather spends her winters teaching at Gulf Stream Golf Club in Gulf Stream, Florida. Heather's accomplishments include the following:
- LPGA Professional
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
- West Jessamine High School Girls Golf Coach
- Kentucky Women's Amateur Champion (1998)
- Kentucky Women's Open Champion (1998)
- Two-time Marion Miley Champion at Lexington CC (1996 - 1997)
- KHSAA Individual State Champion (1993)
- Miss Kentucky Golf (1993)
- KGA - PGA Player of the Year (1993)
- KGA - PGA Junior Amateur Overall Champion (1992)
- 6 Time USGA Tournament Participant
Tyrus York
- Member of the PGA of America Apprentice Program
- Born and raised in Harlan, Kentucky
- Graduated from Harlan High School in 2001
- Five-year letter winner on Harlan High School Men’s Golf Team
- Two-time Southeast Kentucky Junior Golf Tour Player of the Year
- Played four years on the Cumberland College Men’s Golf Team
- Graduated from Cumberland College in 2005 with a Business Administration major and Communication Arts minor
- Worked at Man O’ War Golf as an Assistant Golf Professional since 2005
- Contributes to the direction, management, and instruction of the Man O’ War Golf Junior Golf Program
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