Opening Wood Wind Golf Academy in January 2009, Jon Hoover offers students 20 years of professional experience. He is an expert in club fitting, repair and computer analysis, as well as a seasoned instructor. Jon holds certifications in Club Fitting for companies such as Mizuno, Ping, Callaway, and Taylor-Made, Club Repair Technician with Mitchell Golf and is also certified with True Temper Shafts and Fujikura. He was twice awarded Indiana PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Orchard Ridge Country Club), and was a finalist for National PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Orchard Ridge Country Club). Jon’s well-rounded skill sets include being an accomplished golfer, as well as accomplishments in club sales. Jon spent 14 years at Orchard Ridge Country Club as the Director of Golf prior to his two years with Mizuno.

Jon has competed at multiple levels as a junior, amateur and professional. His student’s include players on Division I, II College Programs, Aquafina Junior Player of the Year and other competitive golfers, both male and female. Jon was awarded the 2011 Teacher of the Year by the PGA Section of Indiana for his efforts in 2010..

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Brad Fellers brings a variety of professional experiences to the Academy team, including roles as a head professional, instructor, club fitter and playing professional. After graduating from the New Mexico State University Professional Golf Management program in 1997, Brad became a Class A PGA Member.  He has worked as a Head Professional at Picacho Hills Country Club in New Mexico, Foxcliff Golf Club in Martinsville, Indiana and was most recently part of the instruction/fitting team at the United States Golf Academy at Swan Lake Golf Resort in Plymouth, Indiana. Brad has extensive experience on the SAM PuttLab putter training system, as well as the TRACKMAN launch monitor. He is also an active competitor on the state and national level and has been a three time Indiana PGA Assistant Player of the Year and was the 2002 & 2004 Indiana PGA Champion.

Brad has a passion to help each player achieve their playing goals no matter the level which the student enjoys playing the game. His main focus is to assist the player to get their skills acquired in the practice area to the golf course in a manner to directly affect score.

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Mark Mathews brings over 30 years of golf industry experience to the team. He has a passion for golf club fitting as a Master club fitter and a highly skilled custom clubmaker and repair technician. Mark has worked with countless student's of all ages and ability levels helping them match their golf equipment to their golf swing needs. It is his belief that in combination with a students lesson program that the fitting of their golf clubs is one of the most important things that they can do if they want to improve their golf game by eliminating the need to compensate for poorly fit equipment as they learn the proper swing mechanics, resulting in accelerated  success and enjoyment of the game.

Mark’s golf accomplishments include a youth golf career that lasted through college, earning him All American awards and successful qualification as a participant in the USGA amateur events staged for juniors, boys and mens amateur golf. After college, Mark participated on the Australian PGA Tour for several years before taking a job with Ping Golf Equipment. His role with Ping was the birth of his passion for golf club design and its proper fitting to the golfer.

Jason Armstrong brings his extensive knowledge of golf to the Wood Wind Team. Jason is originally from the State of Washington and played extensively in the state growing up.  He has a passion for golf club knowledge as well as club repair and club fitting.  Jason is a PGA Apprentice professional and is currently working on his Class A membership through the PGA of America.  Jason is a certified Titleist Club Fitter and was taught by a former LPGA tour player as well as a 3 time Teacher of the year in the Pacific Northwest.