PureStrike 5SK Instructors

Finally, a quick and easy way for anyone to learn tour proven fundamentals that every great ball striker uses. Now you can learn the 5 simple keys from the world’s top certified instructors in a personalized environment. Choose from packaged options of 1/2 Day, 1 Day, or 2 Day schools. Or build your own custom, private, or group lessons with an Academy Director.

Chuck Evans - PureStrike Worldwide Exec. Director
Chuck Evans - Gold Canyon, AZ
Medicus Worldwide Exec. Director of Instruction
  • Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America
  • Golf Digest Top Teachers in America
  • Instructor for PGA, LPGA, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour & Top Amateurs
  • Author of several national golf articles for Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, Golf Tips Magazine
  • Author of the book How To Build Your Golf Swing
  • Honorary Doctorate Degree in 1992 for contributions to Golf Research & Development

Chuck Evans is one of only 31 Teachers in the world to hold the designation of "Doctorate in Golf Stroke Engineering", he is one of the most highly sought after instructors in the world not only by players but other teachers as well and is known as the Teacher of Teachers! Chuck has held the positions of Director of Schools for the PGA Tour Golf Academy and the Director of Instruction for the US Golf Institute. He is also recognized by Golf Magazine as one of America's Top Teachers.

  • Email: cevans@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Dave Wedzik - PureStrike Worldwide Director
Dave Wedzik - Erie, PA
Medicus Worldwide Director of Instruction
  • Co-Author, 5 Simple Keys System
  • Instructor to players on PGA, LPGA, and European Senior Tours as well as amateurs of all levels.
  • Former Nationwide Tour Member

During his career Dave has enjoyed the opportunity to spend an extensive amount of time learning first hand from many of the world's Top 50 Instructors, including Mike Bender, Fred Griffin, Chuck Evans, Randy Smith, and Robert Baker. He looks forward to sharing all of this experience, along with his long term playing background with students of all levels.

  • Email: dwedzik@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Medicus Worldwide Director of Operations
Randy Sparks - Destin, FL
Medicus PureStrike Director of Operations

Randy Sparks, a Medicus Master Instructor and Director of Operations for Medicus Golf Schools, has been an avid student of the golf swing for more than 20 years. The everyday golfers that Randy sees on the lesson tee — and the questions they ask — inspired him to co-author the book The Medicus PureStrike™ Golf Swing: 5 Simple Keys to Consistently Striking it Pure. The concepts and recommendations in PureStrike™ have been battle-tested and refined through Randy’s real-world teaching of golfers at all skill levels in Destin, both in one-on-one lessons and large group clinics.

Though Randy teaches both adult and junior golfers, his central focus and passion is the PureStrike Junior Training Program, a year-round program he developed that today includes more than 45 junior golfers on the Florida panhandle. Over the last few years, golfers in the program have won more than 100 junior tournaments, and many are highly ranked on the Junior Golf Scoreboard.

  • Email: rsparks@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (850) 685 - 1032
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Erik J. Barzeski - Medicus Director of Accredidation
Erik J. Barzeski – Erie, PA
Medicus Director of Accreditation

Erik first became involved with golf when he helped lead his high school golf team to the first three of five straight Erie County League championships in 1993, 1994, and 1995, achieving all-county honors, winning the EDGA Junior Stroke Play tournament, and finishing T5 in the state junior tournament in 1995.

A long-time low-handicap golfer, Erik first met Dave Wedzik in 2009 and began working with him as an instructor shortly thereafter. He brings a deep scientific knowledge, a natural curiosity, and an appeal for golf to the Golf Evolution team that has made him and those around him better instructors, and improved the games of countless players of all abilities.

Erik serves as not only Director of Instruction for Erie, PA but Director of Instructor Development for the 5 Simple Instructor program, and works closely with Master Instructor Dave Wedzik on a daily basis.

  • Email: ebarzeski@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Michael McLoughlin - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Michael McLoughlin - San Diego,CA
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Mike competed at the Division I collegiate level for the University of San Francisco. He has had the pleasure to learn directly from Medicus 5 Simple Keys® Worldwide Director of Instruction Dave Wedzik and Worldwide Executive Director of Instruction Chuck Evans, as well as Grant Waite, Dana Dahlquist among others. Mike believes in finding the most efficient swing for each student and that the learning process never stops. Mike is happy to be teaming up with fellow Co-Director of Instruction for San Diego, Bob Townsend, at their golf schools, utilizing the 5 Simple Keys® to advance players of all levels. Mike continues to share his knowledge of the swing and help others with their games as mvmac on The Sand Trap.com

  • Email: mike.mcloughlin@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Lee Deitrick - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Lee Deitrick – San Dimas, CA
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Lee Deitrick has an extensive background in golf instruction and has studied the science of the swing with many top name instructors such as Chuck Evans, Peter Kostis, Paul Bertholy, Mike Hebron, Tom Tomasello, Jim Suttie, Rick McCord, Dick Farley and over 20 years with Jim Flick. Lee earned a G.S.E.M., is an Authorized instructor of The Golfing Machine, is C.H.E.K. Certified in Golf Biomechanics and can improve performance in golfers by addressing golf-specific conditioning needs. Lee is also an Instructor at the Professional Golfers Career College in Temecula, CA where he teaches Video Analysis and Short Game.

  • Email: lee.deitrick@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (909) 560 - 3560
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Mario Bevilacqua - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Mario Bevilacqua – Colts Neck, NJ
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director
  • Lead Instructor of the Trump Golf Academy - Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck
  • Director of Instruction for Medicus Golf and The 5 Simple Keys
  • Authorized Master Instructor of the Golfing Machine (GSEM)
  • INDARE Golf Psychology Affiliate
  • AimPoint Green Reading Technology Certified Instructor

A PGA Golf Management graduate Mario has distinguished himself on a national level. After being exposed to MORAD information, he then pursued certification in The Golfing Machine. Mario is the youngest person to achieve both a Bachelors and Master’s degree level in TGM. Mario is also a Director of Instruction for Medicus Golf Institute and The 5 Simple Keys. His students include golfers of all skill levels including mini-tour professionals and PGA Members. Other areas of expertise include INDARE psychology, AimPoint Green Reading Technology, 3D Doppler ball flight analysis technology, and coaching for performance.

Influences include: Golf Digest Top 100 Instructors Chuck Evans and Mac O'Grady.

  • Email: mario.bevilacqua@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (484) 995 - 1629
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Cathy Schmidt - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Cathy Schmidt, LPGA – Bradenton/Sarasota, FL
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Cathy Schmidt is the owner and operator of The Golf Boot Camp. A golf school started in 1994 with Chuck Evans as Co-Owner. Cathy Played the Futures Tour for 4 years. She then became the first ex-tour player to earn her masters level with "THE GOLFING MACHINE" along with becoming an LPGA Class "A". Cathy is director of golf for Terra Ceia Bay GC and Timber Creek Gc. Cathy has been a pro player and teacher for over 25 years.

Cathy requalafied for the Symetra Tour at 51 years of age 2011. Cathy finished runner up 2011 LPGA SE Section Championship. She also that year became certified with The Impact Zone Golf, taught along side of the great Bobby Clampett at his private schools. Cathy became an authorized instructor with Lynn Blake Golf and worked drectly with Lynn Blake. Cathy mentored Charlie King due to his wonderful tecnique to teach with out complicating a lesson. Cathy was asked to teach for the PGA at their National Championship in Atlanta Georgia "The Atlanta Athletic Club". Cathy passion to see the game of golf grow drove her to develope "golf in PE for all the schools in the County that she resides. Cathy is recognized by the LPGA as a lead instructor and a member mentor.

Cathy is an LPGA Class "A", GSEM, IZG, LBGI and Director of 5SK's.

  • Email: cathy.schmidt@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (941) 720 - 9080
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Brian McGrew - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Brian McGrew – Dalton, GA
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Brian played competitive golf from the time I was 7 or 8 until he was a senior in high school (played varsity for four years). He attended Methodist U where he passed all of the PGA requirements. Brian is the Director of Instruction and in his spare time he helps coach the local high school team.

  • Email: brian.mcgrew@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (706) 299 - 0013
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Bob Townsend - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Bob Townsend – San Diego, CA
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Bob is currently the Co-Founder and Director of Instruction of the San Diego Golf Institute. With over 20 years’ experience in coaching, and applying a strong expertise in data-driven, long-term strategic planning, Bob is a welcomed addition to the 5 Simple Keys® team. Bob will be teaming with friend Michael McLoughlin as Co-Directors of instruction teaching 5 Simple Keys® schools, clinics, and corporate outings at the San Diego Golf Institute and all throughout Southern California.

Bob's heaviest influences have come from the gracious help of friends like John Dochety, Mac O'Grady, among others.

  • Email: bob.townsend@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Jeff Evans - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Jeff Evans – Macon, GA
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Besides earning his certification as a Medicus Master Instructor, Jeff Evans has served as Director of Golf for the men’s and women’s golf team at Mercer University, Perry Country Club, Bowden Golf Course, The Club at River Forest, and the Junior Tour Player Certification program for the National Golf Foundation. Jeff is also a published writer Golf Georgia magazine, has conducted clinics for the Special Olympics, and is lead golf instructor for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia.

  • Email: jeff.evans@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Karen Davies - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Karen Davies - Scottsdale, AZ
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Karen is the Director of Instruction at Pinnacle Peak Country Club-Scottsdale, Arizona and is a LPGA Class “A” Professional. In addition to conducting corporate outings for Merrill Lynch, Piper Jaffrey, Honeywell, Gillette, Daytons, Best Buy and Honda, Karen has worked with players from the Collegiate ranks as well as players from the Futures Tour, Canadian Tour and LPGA members.

An exceptional player, Karen’s playing career reads like a Who’s who. She is the 2007 Tennessee Women’s Open Champion, the 2006 United States the LPGA National Teaching and Club Professional Champion and 2005-2006 Western Section LPGA T&CP Champion. From 1990 to 2004, she is a LPGA Tour Member [except 1994-1996]. Karen is also a participant of Asian Tour from 1994 to1997. She competed on the JLPGA Tour from 1991 to 1993. She is three time Event Winner in Central Florida Women’s Tour from 1990 to1993. In 1990, she joined European Ladies Tour. From 1984 to 1989, Karen attended University of Florida on a Golf Scholarship and is three time All American. She is a member of NCAA National Championship Team from 1985 to 1986. She is the winner of South Eastern Conference Player of the Year and won a record nine collegiate events while representing the University of Florida. In 2002, she is introduced into University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

Even in 1986 and 1988, Karen competed on victorious GB&I Curtis Cup Team. She is a Vagliano Team member in 1986 and 1988. In 1987, she is a member of Commonwealth National Team. She held the lowest handicap for a woman in Britain at plus 5. From 1977 to 1982, she is three time Welsh Girls National Champion and Welsh national stroke Play Champion.

  • Email: karen.davies@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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John Dunigan - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
John Dunigan – Philadelphia, PA
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

PGA Master Professional, John Dunigan, has 25 years of teaching experience. His students are golfers of all levels, from beginner to professional, and have competed at all levels including the USGA, IJGA, NCAA Division I, the European PGA Tour and The Ryder Cup. His study of the physics of golf, the Swing Plane Concept and the learning process has resulted in a revolutionary approach to instruction that simplifies the most complex motion in all sports.

He has authored two books, Essential Golf, and The Secret of the Golf Swing, and three DVD’s, The Secret of Your Golf Swing, Professional Impact, and Slice Buster, which have sold all over the world. His keen eye for precise error detection and solution results in his students’ immediate improvement. His approach to helping students according to the manner in which they process information results in clear communication from the start. Among his outstanding attributes is his ability to guide students through the mental aspects of learning and playing, which enables students to truly enjoy the path to good golf. John is very proud that over the past three years, ten of his juniors have received scholarships to college.

John has been greatly influenced by outstanding teachers including, Chuck Evans (Medicus Golf Executive Director of Instruction), Mike Bender, Chuck Hogan, Lynn Marriot, Mike Shannon and, of course, by Homer Kelley's, The Golfing Machine.

  • Email: john.dunigan@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Don Parsons - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Don Parsons - Santa Barbara, CA
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Great players aren’t necessarily the best teachers and many of the best teachers aren’t great players. Don Parsons blends these skills in a way that allows his players to excel. As a player Don won the 1988 California Amateur Championship at Pebble Beach, his years of tournament experience means he knows what is needed to take your game to the highest level.

As a teacher and coach Don was named the 2003 Southern California PGA Teacher of the Year. Don loves to learn, he has achieved the highest certification levels with the Titleist Performance Institute and KVest and was among the first of a select few to learn the 5 Simple Keys.

Don’s commitment to his players is unparalleled. Over the years he has sent over 70 junior players to play college golf and his players have had success at the highest levels. His simple communication style and depth of knowledge makes him a popular choice for those just learning the game.

  • Email: don.parsons@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (805) 403 - 6060
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James Hirshfield - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
James Hirshfield – Orlando, FL
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

From an early age, James had a keen interest in wanting to learn and understand the game of golf, and the golf swing, at the highest level. Since 1999, his passion lead him to study, learn, and apply the systems and methods taught to PGA Tour Pros by many of the worlds Top Instructors today such as: Paul Hoad, European PGA Rookie of the Year, David Leadbetter Academy, Keith Wood, Matt Belsham, Andy Plummer & Mike Bennett, David Wedzik, David Edel, and others.

His passion only grows as he travels around the country teaching not only golfers of all experiences and abilities, from beginners to professionals, but also Top Instructors; helping them better their games and skills.

James currently works daily with David Wedzik and Erik. J. Barzeski, and continues to heavily study the commonalities that make the great players great and has been an integral part of the 5 Simple Keys™ team.

He looks forward to working with you both on and off the course, making the beautiful game of golf more fun.

  • Email: james.hirshfield@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (814) 464 - 3446
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Sara Dickson - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Sara Dickson – NY/FL
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Sara Dickson is a PGA/LPGA Professional at Sleepy Hollow CC (Scarborough, NY) and Stonebridge CC (Naples, FL).

Sara has written published articles for PGA Magazine and is the contributing female instructor staff writer for New England Golf Monthly Magazine. In addition, Sara is a PGA Certified Professional in Instruction as well as a certified AimPoint Green-Reading Instructor.

Sara studied Business Administration with a concentration in PGA Golf Management and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Methodist University (Fayetteville, NC) in 2009. Originally from Rhode Island, Sara completed four internships at locations including Newport Country Club (RI) and the Pinehurst Resort Golf Academy (NC). While at Methodist, Sara was a CoSIDA ESPN Magazine All-Academic American member of the NCAA National Championship Women’s Golf Team.

  • Email: sara.dickson@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Stephan Kostelecky - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Stephan Kostelecky – Little Rock, AR
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Stephan currently resides in Little Rock, Arkansas and is the Owner/Director of Instructor of SK Golf Academy. He is the only D-Plane Certified Instructor and 5 Simple Keys Instructor in the state of Arkansas.

He also reaches students all over the world as an online instructor with Evolvr Golf Evolution Academy. Stephan believes in growing the game of golf by finding the most efficient swing for each particular student based upon the laws of geometry and physics.

Prior to moving to Little Rock, Stephan has taught thousands of lessons as an Assistant Golf Professional in Oklahoma City. His past and present students include: mini-tour players, PGA Professionals, collegiate, and high school golfers.

  • Email: stephan.kostelecky@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (814) 464 - 3446
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Lorna Miedema - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Lorna Miedema – Scottsdale, AZ
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

LPGA T&CP Member, CPGA Tour Member, Owner YUGOLF. Purdue University graduate, Golf team, MVP and captain Big Ten team.

Played and won on the Central Florida Challenge Tour, DuMaurier, CN Tours. Also played on the Gold Coast Tour, Futures Tour, and RCGA tour. Won Canadian Womens PGA Championship 2005

  • Email: lorna.miedema@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Rob McGill, PGA - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Rob McGill, PGA - Murfreesboro, TN
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Rob McGill is currently the Head Golf Professional at Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He started his tenure there in 1998 and was promoted to Head Golf Professional in 2008. Mr. McGill entered the golf business and began teaching in 1995. He was elected into the Professional Golfers Association in 2007.

Mr. McGill is currently coaching or has coached players on the Nationwide (Web.com) Tour, NGA Professional Tour, Division 1 College players, as well as club amateurs. He enjoys coaching all skill levels and abilities and takes great pride in observing even the smallest of improvements

It is Mr. McGill's philosophy that all players can improve if provided with the correct knowledge and the knowledge is given in a simple efficient manner. Simple, verifiable, and efficient is why Mr. McGill pursued the opportunity to be accredited in 5 Simple Keys. The system's ability to provide students with the knowledge to improve in a very uncomplicated arena fits right into Mr. McGill's beliefs of how golf should be taught or coached.

Rob McGill's passion for teaching and the game is his highest asset. His instructional style contains a very positive demeanor and a love to make golf fun for all. His goal for each of his students is for them to feel that same passion for the game. This is only accomplished if they can find satisfaction in playing. Mr. McGill longs to provide every player that satisfaction.

  • Email: rob.mcgill@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (931) 703 - 7622
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Nick Clearwater - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Nick Clearwater - Chicago, IL
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Nick graduated from Ferris State University in 2001 and became a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America. Nick has worked as the Teaching Professional at private golf clubs in New York, Connecticut, and Florida. When he is not travelling to PGA Tour and Champions Tour Events, Nick resides in Chicago, IL and can be found on the range at Cog Hill or Links and Tees. Nick has spent time coaching over a dozen PGA Tour golfers and has been a credentialed PGA Tour Instructor for the past 5 years.

  • Email: nick.clearwater@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (203) 219 - 0585
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Brendan Kennedy - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Brendan Kennedy – Orlando, FL
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Played collegiate golf at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he won 5 individual titles over the course of a 4-year playing career that also included 2 top 5 finishes in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship.

Played professional golf for 9 years after graduating from UNC, with degrees in English and Political Science, in 1990. Won 25 tournaments on various mini-tours and competed in 9 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournaments (Q-School). Also, successfully qualified for 5 PGA Tour events via Monday qualifiers.

Over the course of his junior, collegiate, and professional golfing career, Brendan had the good fortune of working with and learning from a number of the game's greatest teachers, including: David Leadbetter, Butch Harmon, Jim McClean, Mac O'Grady, Jim Flick, Bob Toski, John Redman, Mike Bender, Brian Mogg, Carl Lohren, Robert Baker, Harold Swash, Fred Griffin, Phil Rodgers, Dave Pelz, Gregor Jamieson, Dr. Bob Rotella, Dr. Richard Coop, Chuck Hogan, Ken Crowe, Dick Tiddy, Mitchell Spearman, Bill Moretti, and a host of former/current PGA Tour players.

  • Email: brendan.kennedy@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Ron Gring - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Ron Gring - Mobile, AL
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

After turning professional in 1979, Ron achieved success while playing the American mini-tours, Asian Tour and South American Golf Tour from 1980-1985. Ron attempted to qualify for the PGA Tour 11 times and was within one shot of playing the PGA Tour in the 1981 Qualifying Tournament. In 1989, Ron won the Gulf Coast Chapter, Dixie Section PGA Championship. In 1990, Ron was named Gulf Coast Chapter Player of the Year. In 1991, he won the Dixie Section PGA Player of the Year Award.

As a teacher, Ron has been named to Golf Magazine’s 2003-2010 lists of Top 100 Teachers. In 1990, Ron was honored as the Gulf Coast Chapter, Dixie Section PGA Teacher of the Year. In 1996 and 2003, Ron won his second and third Dixie Section PGA Teacher of the Year Awards.

Ron is one of only 13 Doctorate Level Instructors of Homer Kelley’s – The Golfing Machine, has received Certification from Paul Chek’s Golf Biomechanics Intensive, is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor (2003-2010), and is certified with the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) as a Fitness Instructor Level III, TPI Golf Instructor Level III, TPI Junior Golf Instructor Level II. Ron has been an integral part of the success of PGA Tour Players, Joe Durant, Kenny Perry and Jerry Pate.

  • Email: ron.gring@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (251) 401 - 6225
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Chris Speight - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Chris Speight - Destin, FL
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Chris Speight, a Medicus PureStrike Regional Director and Titleist Performance Institute certified instructor, has been teaching with Randy Sparks at the PureStrike Medicus Golf School in Destin Florida for the past four years. Chris was consistently ranked in the top 25 in the country throughout his junior golf career, and he went on to play college golf at the University of Arkansas. After playing professionally for a few years, Chris joined up with Randy and found his passion in teaching.

Originally from Blytheville, Arkansas, Chris has played golf on many competitive levels. He began his journey in high school, where he won many top honors — starting with becoming a 4A State Medalist in the state of Arkansas at the ripe age of 14. In 1995, he took medalist honors in the AJGA Rolex Junior Classic. In the same year, he reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Junior by eliminating Jeff Quinney.

In 1996, Chris beat out Trevor Immelman and Troy Matteson in preliminary rounds to later to be defeated by Bubba Watson in the AJGA Rolex Junior Classic. Following his junior and college golf career, Chris turned pro and played on several mini-tours, while also participating in Nationwide Tour qualifiers. His focus now is on teaching.

  • Email: cspeight@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (870) 740 - 3534
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Dennis Sales - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Dennis Sales - Fort Worth, TX
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director
  • Authorized Instructor of the Golfing Machine G.S.E.B.
  • Hank Haney Pro, Associate Instructor
  • TPI Certified, Golf Fitness Instructor Level 1
  • TPI Certified, Junior Coach, Level 3
  • TPI Certified, Golf Instructor, Level 2
  • K-Vest 3D Certified, Level 2
  • Golf Coaches Association Certified
  • AimPoint Green Reading Certified Instructor

The success Dennis has had as an instructor in New England can be traced back to his roots growing up Cumberland, Rhode Island. Here is where he started developing a technical mind, keen eye for detail and the understanding of how to build athletic skills from being an athlete himself.

Dennis has built upon that foundation by attaining certifications from many of the foremost golf educational programs in the world, attending teaching summits and learning first hand from Top Instructors such as Mike Bender, Cheryl Anderson, and Todd Sones.

His students are not the only ones having success. Dennis as a player, has had many top finishes and won a New England Pro Tour event. As a coach, Dennis was voted the top golf instructor for the second year in a row by New England Golf Monthly.

From all his experiences, he is able to effectively blend training concepts and 3D technology such as TrackMan and K-Vest to create a extraordinary learning environment for golfers looking to develop their game.

  • Email: dennis.sales@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: (800) 740 - 3534
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Melissa Core-Gunn - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Melissa Core-Gunn - Ottawa, Canada
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Melissa attended McGill University and played for the McGill Women’s Golf team - while there she received both the Canadian Senior’s Golf Association Scholarship and the Suzanne Beauregard Scholarship. In 2009, she won the QSSF Provincial University Championships while receiving the Most Valuable Player Award from the QSSF. She has competed internationally and is a two-time member of Team Canada that participated at the FISU World University Championships in Bangkok, Thailand in 2007 and Antequera, Spain in 2010.

Melissa has worked at several golf facilities as a member of the PGA of Canada, she has studied the biomechanics of the golf swing and has completed numerous Golf Evolution training seminars. She is a certified TPI Golf Fitness Instructor and is excited to continue to grow the game as one of Canada’s first PureStrike 5 Simple Keys Regional Directors of Instruction.

Jeff Gunn - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jeff Gunn - Ottawa, Canada
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Since joining the PGA of Canada in 2003, Jeff has clinched thirteen professional victories on the Ontario and Quebec tours. He is a two-time winner of the Order of Merit for the Callaway Professional Tour (2008, 2010). In 2005, Jeff was a member and played on the Gateway Pro Tour in Arizona, USA. He has completed the four levels of the TCCP CPGA Teaching Program and is a Certified Clubfitter. He is a certified TPI Golf Fitness Instructor, and has completed level 1 of The Golfing Machine. He has worked directly alongside David Wedzik on numerous occasions and is extremely proud to now be one of Canada’s first PureStrike 5 Simple Keys Directors of Instruction.

Jeff's work experience includes time with autistic children and the visually impaired and he strives for excellence in his teaching methods while creating a successful learning environment for all his students. There are no language barriers of any kind as he is fluent in both English and French.

Graham Gunn - Ottawa, Canada
Graham Gunn - Ottawa, Canada
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director
  • PGA of Canada (CPGA) member for over 35 years
  • Club Professional of the Year (2001)
  • Past President of the CPGA Ottawa Zone
  • Canadian Club Professional Champion (2000)
  • Senior Canadian Club Professional Champion (2006)
  • Five-time CPGA Ottawa Zone Champion
  • Former European Senior Tour player
  • Founder & owner of Graham Gunn Golf Advantage School (2008, Ottawa)

Graham is a nationally renowned player and former club professional in Canada, having played in tour events in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia. In addition to sharing his passion for golf, he is especially effective at conveying the intricate technical details of the game in a straightforward and simple way that resonates with each individual student.

Graham is proud to be one of the first qualified Medicus PureStrike instructors in Canada, and excited to see the difference it will make for his students, both present and future.

  • Email: grahamgunn@medicusgolfshools.com
  • Ph: (613) 883 - 4653
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Cory Kartusch - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Cory Kartusch - Winnipeg, Canada
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Cory has been a member of the PGA of Canada since 1997 and the Director of Golf at St. Charles Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba since 2003. Through his years as a golf professional he has proven to be an accomplished player noted by his 5 wins as a professional in Manitoba and holding the competitive course record of 63 at Tor Hill golf club in Regina. Since becoming a professional Cory has consistently sought to gain more knowledge as an instructor. He is a certified Level 3 golf professional and Level 2 Junior instructor with the Titleist Performance Institute, certified level 2 Golfing Machine, and the 2010 PGA of Manitoba Teacher of the Year. He has attended multiple Golf Evolution Instructor Training seminars and is excited for the opportunity to become a Regional Director of Instruction within the PureStrike 5 Simple Keys System.

  • Email: corykartusch@stcharlesc.ca
  • Ph: 1-(800) 732 - 4995
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Quintin Van der Berg - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Quintin VanderBerg – South Africa
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Quintin was a keen and very talented sportsman. After completing his apprenticeship under one of the most respected teachers in the country, he accepted a position as Head Teaching Professional at the prestigious Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf club. After 4 years here, followed by 2 more with the Cranfield Academy in the UK, Quintin was offered a position as Director of Instruction for David Leadbetter at the Flagship Academy in Europe situated in La Cala.

He was also fortunate to spend time with and learn from various other world class instructors such as Mac O Grady, Chuck Evans, Lynn Blake, David Orr, Geoff Mangum, Dana Dahlquist to name but a few.. and also serves as Instructional advisor for various Golfing Magazines and has also featured as a speaker at various teaching and coaching seminars within the Country.

Quintin is one of the pioneers with regards to utilizing 3D technology to further develop the golf swing and is familiar with both the MATT Technology from TaylorMade as well as the K-Vest from Bentley Kinetics as well as the Focusband for mental training and Sam Puttlab for analyzing the putting stroke.

  • Email: quintin.vanderberg@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Ivan Lipko - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Ivan Lipko – Moscow, Russia
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director

He became involved in golf instruction in early 2010 when he came to the United States to improve his own game. He was lucky enough to meet some of the most knowledgeable people in American golf and get some of the most intense training from them over the next two years. Ivan obtained an outstanding amount of information from David Wedzik, James Hirshfield, and Erik J. Barzeski. They also helped him improve his own game and taught him how to teach golf.

Ivan has furthered his education by spending time with Chuck Evans, and currently teaches several mini-tour players in Europe.

Other certifications include the USGTF Level II Certified Instructor, The Golfing Machine GSEB Level Authorized Instructor, SAM Putt Lab Level II Certified Instructor, and TrackMan Level II Certified Instructor.

  • Email: ivan.lipko@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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Tim van Polen - Medicus PureStrike 5SK Director
Tim VanPolen - La Cala Resort – Spain
Medicus PureStrike Regional Director
  • In addition to his teaching Tim is certified in
  • Club fitting
  • Frequency matching ( RSSR )
  • Counter Balancing
  • Puring
  • MOI Matching
  • Shaft Zone Profiling / analysis
  • Club Grinding

Tim started his career at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy Spain where he taught and fitted clubs. He came to America to spend time with Medicus Executive Director on Instruction, Chuck Evans and to hone his teaching skills. Over the years Tim continued his study with Chuck as well as Medicus Instructor Quintin van der Berg. Tim now heads up the Academy at La Cala Resort in Spain and is the Director for 5 Simple Keys

  • Email: tim.vanpolen@medicusgolfschools.com
  • Ph: 1-800-732-4995
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