Tom Rezendes, PGA – Owner & Lead Coach

After becoming a PGA Class A Professional in 2011 I have followed my passion to learn everything I can about the golf swing and teaching golf.  As a result, I have been able to assist fellow golf professionals seeking advice on golf instruction.  Since opening NorCal Golf Academy, I  have also advised in the design and layout of world class instructional facilities around the world including the Meadow Club in Fairfax, CA, Bobby Clampett’s Impact Zone World Headquarters, local universities and K-Vest.

HIGHLIGHTS

Playing has always given me joy, but it is teaching golf that truly fuels my fire. I have been honored to be named the #14 ranked instructor in California by my peers in the 2017/2018 Golf Digest “Best Teachers In State” and look forward to the never ending journey of learning and improving Golfer’s motions.

MISSION

To get golfers shooting lower scores using the Foresight Sports GC Quad launch monitor SwingCatalyst Force Plate and GEARS 3D Technology to quickly diagnose and give the proper correction to improve your swing.

The Academy

A Process to Golf Instruction

Ranked by Golf Digest as the number 14 instructor in California and one of the highest certified and trained instructors in the state, I take pride in helping golfers on the road to improvement quickly. Utilizing TrackMan radar technology, Swing Catalyst Balance Plate and  GEARS Motion Capture I can measure every facet of my student’s motion and give quantifiable data on what needs improvement and what is working properly.

I am the only Certified Golf Biomechanist in Northern California and am certified and own one the few GEARS systems in Northern California.

I truly believe that in this day and age golfers seeking to improve their game should not have to settle for a lesson where the instructor is guessing and without 3D technology that is exactly what they are doing! My motto is “If you are not assessing than you are guessing” .

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Certification & History

  • Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor in California 2017-2018 (#14)
  • Golf Magazine Top 50 Club Fitter in North America
  • 2019 NorCal PGA Club Fitter of the Year
  • PGA Professional
  • Have taught over 20,000 lessons
  • Jacobs3D Advisory Member
  • Foresight Sports Advisory Staff Member
  • Manzella Certified Instructor
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Instructor (Levels 2&3)
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Biomechanist (Level 2)
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Junior Golf Coach (Levels 2&3)
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Mechanics (Levels 2&3)
  • Swing Catalyst Brand Ambassador
  • Swing Catalyst Level 2 Certified Instructor
  • K-Vest Certified Golf Instructor (Level 3)
  • Authorized Instructor of The Golfing Machine (GSEB)
  • Impact Zone Golf Advanced Level Certified Instructor
  • Kwon 3D Certified(Level 1)
  • Advanced Motion Measurement Certified Instructor
  • Edel Golf Certified Fitter
  • Have taught golf at local courses (Orinda Country Club, Poppy Ridge and Discovery Bay Country Club)

Curtis Rhoads, PGA – Instructor

Curtis is Lead Instructor at our Dublin location. A native Moragan and Class A PGA Professional with over 10 years of experience teaching Curtis has taught thousands of golf lessons. Curtis played for the USC men’s golf team and recently spent three years as an Assistant Coach for the distinguished Harvard men’s golf squad. Prior to that he was a Golf Professional at the Olympic Club for 14 years. Curtis has been a Class A PGA Professional for more than 10 years and is also certified in Stack and Tilt, Swing Catalyst and K-Vest to list a few.

HIGHLIGHTS

I grew up playing junior golf in the Bay Area and played High School Golf for Campolindo High School. From there I went on to play Golf at USC which is where IO graduated from majoring in International Relations. I have been a Golf Professional now for 18 years and have taught lessons at Olympic Club, Contra Costa Country Club, Stanford and Coached the Harvard Men’s Golf Team for three years. I have been a PGA Professional for 10 years.

MISSION

To get golfers shooting lower scores by utilizing GC Quad, SwingCatalyst Video Software and Pressure Plate technology to quickly diagnose and give the proper correction to improve your swing.

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Certification & History

  • PGA Professional
  • Stack and Tilt Authorized Instructor
  • Swing Catalyst Level 2 Certified Golf Instructor
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Instructor
  • K-Vest Level 2 Certified Instructor
  • Certiified Golf Coaches Association Instructor

Jenny Park-Choi, Instructor

I started in Golf when I was 14. Late start for playing at a high level, but fell in love with the game immediately and improved quickly. Broke 70 for my first time in a tournament after 2 years of playing Golf by shooting a back nine score of 30 (-6). I played JGANC, AJGA and USGA tournaments, winning over 50 tournaments including 2 AJGA events and being selected to the Inaugural Canon Cup Team (now Wyndham Cup), and went on to earn a full scholarship to play at UCLA. Despite some setbacks with injuries, I earned All-Conference and All-American team honors. Ranked #2 in the NCAA my Senior year. After graduating from UCLA I then played 3 years on the LPGA Tour and played in 3 US Women’s Opens. I began teaching in 2002 while recovering from injuries at home and found teaching much more rewarding than playing. I’ve been teaching for the past 17 years, appreciating the progress and watching my students improve and truly enjoy the game of Golf more. I truly believe in “Focusing on the process of improvement, and not dwelling on perfection.”

HIGHLIGHTS

  • LPGA Tour 2000-2004
  • UCLA, Mathematics Degree
  • NCAA First-Team All-American
  • AJGA All-American
  • Acalanes High School Graduate
  • Swing Catalyst Certified Instructor
  • K-Motion Certified Instructor

MISSION

To help golfers enjoy the game of Golf better. Golf is a great game but it’s a lot more enjoyable when the ball does what you intended it to do.

More About Jenny

Certification & History

  • LPGA Tour 2000-2004
  • Over 30,000 lessons taught
  • UCLA, Mathematics Degree
  • NCAA First-Team All-American
  • AJGA All American
  • Acalanes High School Graduate

Jack Henneberry, Instructor

I started playing golf when I was four and have been passionate about the game since.  One of my favorite golf quotes by Jack Nicklaus is “Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.”  This mantra has led me to be persistent in achieving my goals, which have included winng the CIF Central Section Team Championship my senior year of High School, playing collegiate golf at Bakersfield College, and completing undergrad requirements to be accepted and to graduate with a Business Administration degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, work for a big 4 accounting firm (Ernst and Young) for four years and now coach golf at NorCal Golf Academy.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

I started playing competitive golf at the age of 10 in junior tours all through California including winning 5 times on the Kern County Junior Golf Association, finishing in the top 5 numerous times including a win on the SCGA Junior Tour, the California Golf Tour and NCGA Junior Tour. Entering late into the AJGA in my junior year of high school, I was able to qualify for two open events.  I played 4 years of High School Golf at Centennial High School in Bakersfield where I earned All League honors all 4 years, in addition all area honors my senior year, and led the team with a 3-under 69 to win the CIF Central Section Team Championship with a combined team score of +2 362.  My recent accomplishments include 3 hole in ones, qualifying for the 2019 California Amateur Championship and playing to a scratch handicap.

MISSION

I use my competitive golf experience and knowledge of the GC Quad in tandem with using Swing Catalyst Video software to enhance each facet of your golf game and overall performance building your confidence to play at your peak performance.