Home About Us The Instructors Clinics Private Lessons Junior Golf Instructional Tips Oak Marsh Golf Club Phone: 651-730-8886 Fax: 651-730-6711 institute@wpgolf.com The golf instructors at the Institute are all trained on the same teaching platform. We believe that each person is built differently and should swing the golf club according to their body type, physical strength/flexibility, and mental makeup. They are all trained in teaching the same techniques from putting to short game to full swing. Personalities may differ but the research and tested techniques stay the same. Daryl Smoliak Daryl has been a golf teaching professional for 18 years. He spent 14 years in Forest Lake, MN during the summers and 9 years at Pueblo Golf Club in Phoenix, AZ during the winter months. He annually attends the Southwest Section of the PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit. He has two sons, Brian & Scott as well as three granddaughters Shelby, Makenna & Allison. He also has one grandson Weston. Two of his hobbies and or interests are the Minnesota Twins and horses. Daryl is now booking lessons at your convenience. Please call 651-785-5794 or email him at barbarosgolf@gmail.com. Steve Whillock Steve is the Director of Golf at Oak Marsh Golf Club and has been with WP Golf Operations for 20 years. Originally from Wisconsin, Steve has an impressive teaching resume which includes being voted one of Minnesota’s Best Golf Instructor’s by Golf Digest 3 years in a row (2000-2003). Steve was awarded Minnesota PGA Teacher of the Year in 2003. (read interview) Scott Rindahl Originally from Galesville, Wisconsin, Scott played for the golf team at Winona State University in Minnesota. Scott has played competitively for over 15 years as a PGA Professional in the Minnesota Section. Scott attended the 1991 PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit and continues to improve his teaching techniques donating his time to community education in golf. Scott is the Head Professional at Willow Creek Golf Club in Rochester. He lives in Stewartville with his wife Bonnie and daughter Marie. Adam DuBois A native of St. Paul, Adam played on the golf team at Mankato State University. Adam has been with WP Golf for over 12 years running the junior golf program at Oak Marsh and currently at Lost Spur, along with teaching the community educational golf clinics at both facilities. Adam has studied the golf swing under Steve Whillock and David La Pour and is currently the Head Professional at Lost Spur Golf Club. He resides in Hugo, MN. Jim Kanavas In 1964 Jim was elected to the PGA of America. The following year he was hired as the Head Professional at Oconomowoc Golf Club, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He has been an Instructor at Lost Spur since 2005. As a young man, Jim played in many Tour events. He spends the winter in Florida running his Great American Golf School. Jim has worked with some top professionals and amatures during his 50 year affiliation with the sport. “ I think however; my best golf accomplishments have been helping average and high handicap players improve and get more enjoyment out of the game. Jim has been appointed to the PGA Presidents council for contributions to improving the game.