Members of the Teaching Staff
Mark Favell
 Mark
Favell's passion for teaching was ignited through his association
with Master Instructor Dr. Jim Suttie, the PGA's 2000,
Teacher of the Year. Dr. Suttie had this to say about
Mark:
"Mark Favell is one of the most fundamentally sound teachers
in America. I have complete trust in his ability to give the
student the correct information and to communicate that information
in a low key professional manner. As a golf instructor and
a person, he is at the top of my list".
Working with Dr. Suttie at the Visual Golf Indoor Learning
Center in Chicago, Mark became an expert in the use of video
as an integral part of golf instruction. He moved on to become
the Director of Instruction at Medinah Country Club.
During his seven years at Medinah, Mark earned his Class
"A" PGA professional status. Mark rejoined Dr. Suttie for
three years at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, site of the
PGA tours Western Open, there they utilized the latest in
computer video technology while working with all levels of
players from beginners to PGA and LPGA professionals.
You may reach him directly at (415)
850-0037 to set up a private lesson in Sonoma or Harding Park
in San Francisco
My husband, Brooks, and I spent
a couple of days with you in May at Sonoma Golf Club. As you
may remember, I typically was scoring around 100 or a little
less before attending school. For the next month or so –
breaking 110 to 115 became a good day. Just when I thought
my game could not get any worse – some of the things
we worked on starting kicking in. Earlier this month I had
my best round ever – shooting 86 and having a hole in
one! Carolyn Paul from Colorado
Get to know Mark Favell in this video below
as discusses his background in teaching golf
Dennis Mitchell
 Dennis,
a San Francisco native, has over twenty-five years of experience
as a golf instructor, club fitter and business owner.
Dennis believes in a complete approach to game improvement
by addressing all aspects of the game. As an instructor at
the Doral Resort and Spa in Miami, he learned how to teach
from Jim McLean. Jim is one of the top 100 teachers in the
world. While there, Dennis worked with PGA, LPGA and top amateur
players. Competitive golf is still a passion and playing achievements
include winning at the junior, amateur and professional levels.
Dennis’ philosophy is that the golf swing cannot be
standardized to fit every golfer. He develops the golf swing
around the student’s capabilities and determines the
most effective way for the student to swing the club. He keeps
the swing changes within the style of the student. Fundamentals
are the building blocks for a consistent swing, and Dennis
emphasizes the FUN in Fundamentals.
It was fabulous in every
way. Dennis is the best of several teachers I've had. He is
disciplined, consistent, tough, enjoyable, and really focused
on the basics in ways I think will actually stick. I'd definitely
recommend your program to others - feel free to use me as
a reference. And I'll bet you'll be seeing me again!
Mr. Randall Rothenberg from New York
Billy Bondaruk
Bill Bondaruk PGA Class A Member
2006 Northern California Teacher of the Year
He has worked with an impressive list of tour pros,
Sports celebrities as well as collegiate stars. These player
include
Glen Day, Lorena Ochoa, Natalie Gulbis, Jenna Daniels,
Ricky Barnes and with Scott McCarran.
Bill developed his teaching style and knowledge of golf
from working with some of golf’s greatest teachers.
After traveling with the mini tours Bill taught for a few
World renowned Golf Schools such as John Jacobs, Jim McLean,
and Scott Sackett‘s Resort Golf.
Billy has worked with these great teachers: Ed Merrins,
Jerry Barber, Paul Runyan, Mike Austin, Ben Doyle, Mac O’Grady,
Jim McLean, Mike Labauve, Scott Sackett and his Father.
He took his game to tour levels at age 24. He has played
over 100 tournament competitions on various mini tours which
included:
- The Hogan tour 1990
- Benson & Hedges Tour Member, Mexico 1992-93
- Second stage qualifier for the P.G.A tour in 1995
- 2-time winner NGA Tour
- 2- time winner Sun Belt Tour 1989, Phoenix AZ
- Winner North Atlantic Tour 1991, Massachusetts
- Winner of the Northern California Section Apprentice
Championship 1995
Bill wrote a book called 7 Myths of Golf, which is a Video
enhanced Web- based learning system, complete with e-lesson
capability. The 7 myths of golf has grown in popularity on
the web based e-book with video of the Tour pros. Currently
he is a featured writer for PGA.com’s Improve your game
and he writes for Cyber Golf where he gives on line Video
instruction. He also writes for The Press Tribune of Lincoln,
Roseville and Grant Bay.
Bill is a leader in scientific research on how to best teach
and learn golf with the help of his degree in Biomechanics
and the work he is doing toward a degree in Sports Psychology.
Bill works closely with Dr. Glen Albaugh, together they do
custom golf schools with a major focus on the internal game
inside of us all when we play. He promises to help you bring
joy and enthusiasm to your game.
Meet Bill in this video as he describes a couple swing types
that may work for your game..
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