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Ken has studied and played golf around the world for over 25 years. After retiring from the military, he followed his passion for the game and graduated Valedictorian from the “Golf Academy of America” with a degree in Golf Complex Operations and Golf Management.

Ken is known for his friendly demeanor, patience and understanding. Over the last four years he has given over a thousand lessons to beginners, weekend warriors, and professional golfers.

His philosophy is to create a fun teaching environment, by keeping instruction simple and easy to understand, while emphasizing the mental game. He doesn’t teach one method but incorporates fundamentals based on the unique body type and abilities of the individual.

Ken is a certified Teaching Professional, Club Fitter, and Club Builder.

I have a been a GOLF Professional for 24 years and teaching for more than 22 years.  I appreciate you taking the time to visit this site and look forward to the opportunity of getting to work with you on improving your game.

I started in the GOLF business in 1996 in Orlando, FL.  Four years later, living in Omaha, NE, and working towards PGA Certification in the Nebraska Section, I started teaching lessons after passing the PAT, as I continued to work as an Assistant Professional.

An excellent opportunity came along which would allow me to work in the GOLF business year round, and the relocation to Arizona soon followed.

After three years working in the Pro Shop, managing inside and outside staff, supervising member and resident leagues, conducting clinics and teaching lessons, I became certified as a Professional GOLF Instructor.

Thirteen years and several courses later, I became the Arizona Tournament Director, conducting Professional Mini-Tour events in AZ, as well as CA and NV.  After more than four years of witnessing some players who will be the next wave of Professional Tour players, I decided to concentrate more on teaching and created MrPeabodyGOLF.

I am currently the Director of Instruction with MrPeabodyGOLF, located for the last four years at Desert Mirage Golf & Practice Center in Glendale, AZ. My promise will be to promote a better understanding of the game, but more importantly, help people have more fun and enjoy playing the game of GOLF.

I am originally from Massachusetts, played Basketball and Baseball in college, and got into the GOLF business after being a Bar and Restaurant Manager for eight years.  I am currently living in Glendale, AZ, have been married for 18 years and have twins, a Son and a Daughter, who are both Seniors and Student/Athletes in High School. (Go Cobras!)

Spanning 40 years, Joel has taught in Arizona and Texas, as well as Germany where he is a member of PGA of Germany. Through his player development, Joel has had over 40 players receive scholarships, and 23 players play professionally. Joel has a passion for teaching all aspects of the game to all ages, from beginner to advanced, with a focus on correct structure. As a player Joel holds a course record of 62, with his own training coming from 8 of the Top Instructors. Coach Joel's rate is $130/hr for adults and $110/hr for juniors.