Steve Patterson, Director of Instruction
Steve has a strong passion for instructing players of all abilities and has many students that have prospered under his tutelage. His mentors in the field of golf instruction are David Leadbetter, Dr. Bob Rotella and Jim Hardy. Through many years of experience he is adept at working with each student as an individual. He then prescribes methods that best fit each particular student.

Steve has been a PGA Member since 1993 and is the PGA Director of Instruction. Steve recently earned PGA Certified Professional status from the PGA of America. Currently this certification has been awarded to less than one percent of all PGA Members.

Steve is a native of Chariton, IA. He resides with his wife Heather and two boys, Jack and Dylan, in Evergreen, CO.

 

Adam Finch, PGA 1st Assistant Golf Professional

Adam Finch is the PGA First Assistant Golf Professional at Fossil Trace. Adam began teaching golf in the year 2000 but has an extensive background in teaching other sports in addition to golf. He has coached children of varying ages in tee-ball, baseball, football and of course golf. Adam brings a wide range of instruction experience in his 8 years as an instructor to students of all ages and abilities. His enthusiasm allows him to excel in working with junior golfers as a lead instructor in the Fossil Trace Junior Academy. Adam has been employed at a number of top facilities including The Pines, a 5-star resort course in Minnesota and Minnesota Valley Country Club where he learned under the tutelage of Rick Ellefson, Director of Instruction at Fossil Trace. Adam looks forward to working with you on any part of your game to help you enjoy your golf experience.

 

303.277.8750
afinch@cityofgolden.net

 

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