Ross Nettles; Head Golf Pro

Ross Nettles; Head Golf Pro

• How long have you been employed here? - 10 years (since March 1, 1998)
• How long have you played golf? I have played for 40+ years.
• Where did you learn? Who taught you? I learned at Arroyo del Oso GC in Albq., and my dad got me started and Guy Wimberly and Bob Meiering taught me after that. I have been a PGA member since 1987 and have been Sun Country PGA Section Teacher of the Year 3 times - 2002, 2004, and 2005 + Big West Conference Coach of the Year - 1995.
• Do you give lessons? Yes, I give private & group lessons, interested golfers can call the Proshop at 955-4400 and I'll be happy to provide cost information and schedule an instruction time with them.
• Advice that you can give golfers who golf MSL: The most important things are to keep the ball in play off the tee, adjust your club selection for Santa Fe's altitude, and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the course.
• List Family/education and/or work experience/hobby interests: I am married to Amy Michaels (we have 2 dogs and 3 cats, no kids), mom lives in Albq. Bachelor of Business Administration from UNM class of 1984, Master of Business Adminstration (finance concentration) from the College of Santa Fe class of 2007.
• Favorite place to golf: The Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe!!!! Other than Marty it would be Paa-Ko Ridge.
• Favorite golf quote or golf words of wisdom: "Hit it straight and seldom".

Steve Moreno; First Assistant Golf Pro

Steve Moreno; First Assistant Golf Pro

• How long have you been employed here? 9 years
• How long have you played golf? 15 years
• Where did you learn? Who taught you? I learned to play in Albuquerque at Arroyo del Oso. I taught myself how to play.
• Do you give lessons at MSL? What is your lesson schedule/prices for 2008? Yes, I do give lessons. Adults are $40 for a half hour; Juniors are $25 a half hour. I am available six days a week.
• Advice that you can give golfers who golf MSL: Take a lesson, you will enjoy the game more as you get better. Fix your ball mark along with 2 others.
• List Family/education and/or work experience/hobby interests: My wife is named Mollie, I have two children, Aiden and Lylah. I have extensive background in retail and customer service. Marty is my second golf course job. I enjoy spending time with my family and competing in different sports.
• Favorite PGA member/Favorite place to golf: Bubba Watson is my favorite PGA member and Pacific Dunes in Bandon Dunes, Oregon is my favorite place to golf.
• Favorite golf quote or golf words of wisdom: Especially for spring in Santa Fe, “When it is breezy, swing easy.”
  

Tom Watts; Second Assistant Golf Pro

Tom Watts; Second Assistant Golf Pro

• How long have you been employed here? For 4 short years.
• How long have you played golf? 8 years. 4 years as a junior; 4 years as an adult.
• Where did you learn? Who taught you? Washington D.C.- life teaches you the game with all its ups and downs.
• Do you give lessons at MSL? What is your lesson schedule/prices for 2008? Yes- $40 ½ hour and $25 ½ for juniors.
• Advice that you can give golfers who golf MSL: Fix your divots; ball marks; play faster!
• List Family/education and/or work experience/hobby interests: Concordia College; music performance classical guitar. Performance artist with the group “Larry” from Austin, Texas.
• Favorite PGA member/Favorite place to golf: Ross Nettles/Marty Sanchez; Twin Warriors and Paako Ridge.
• Favorite golf quote or golf words of wisdom: “Golf my favorite four letter word” “Hit it long and straight; make putts and this game is pretty easy”
  

Josh Daigle

Josh Daigle

• How long have you been employed here? Since November of 2004.
• How long have you played golf? I played golf during my spare time and was on my high school golf team as a freshman. I gave it up for baseball and started again in May of 2002.
  
• Where did you learn? Who taught you? I learned at the University Park Golf Course in Baton Rouge, LA. with my grandfather, Edward J. Daigle. I also had lessons in Monroe, LA with Johnny Meyer.
• Do you give lessons at MSL? What is your lesson schedule/prices for 2008? Yes, I give lessons to beginners and children (juniors). It is the same schedule and prices as all assistants.
• Advice that you can give golfers who golf MSL:
  1. Always repair ball marks on greens (at least three).
  2. Take in the beautiful atmosphere and panoramic views on the course.
  3. Try to have fun and remember that golf takes a lot of time and patience.
• List Family/education and/or work experience/hobby interests: I have 2 children. Lou-Lou (6) and Radlee (3). No college degree, but I attended LSU for 3 years. I have a ton of experience in retail and the construction business. I enjoy cooking, kids, music, exercise, and golf.
• Favorite PGA member/Favorite place to golf: Tiger Woods is my favorite PGA member. I also like Adam Scott, Tim Clark, and Zack Johnson. My favorite place to golf in New Mexico is Paako Ridge and my favorite course of all time is St. Andrews.
• Favorite golf quote or golf words of wisdom: “Golf is a game in which you yell fore, write down five, and score six.”
• Words of wisdom: Stay down and though the ball, even your misses will be better. Tempo is everything!