Nike Advanced Golf Schools, Monterey Peninsula Pebble Beach, California

Aaron Olson

Respected for his dedication to the development of young competitive players, Aaron has been an integral component to the success of Junior and High School golf programs across the country. Due to his commitment to Juniors, Aaron was awarded the position of Assistant Camp Director for Nike Junior Golf Monterey Peninsula.

Prior to joining the Nike Camp Staff, Aaron had spent years honing his skills with the help of some of the game’s top coaches, most notably being strongly influenced by PGA Tour Instructors Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett. A dedicated player himself, Aaron has enjoyed success competing both on the collegiate and professional levels and finds that his experiences in competition form some of the greatest lessons he imparts to his students.

Patrick Parrish

Patrick’s has enjoyed a successful career in teaching golf. He has taught four PGA Tour winners, five Champions Tour players, and attracted a wide following among nationally ranked junior and collegiate players, many of whom have earned college scholarships. Leveraging his close relationships with college coaches and his understanding of several college environments, Patrick takes pride in helping student-athletes choose the right collegiate program.

A native of Monterey, Patrick has worked with some of the games greatest teachers, including: Top 100 golf instructors including Hank Haney, Butch Harmon, David Ledbetter, and Jim Flick. In addition, Patrick also worked alongside PGA Tour stars Mark O’Meara, Johnny Miller, Ken Venturi, David Feherty, Hal Sutton, Andy North, Davis Love III, Curtis Strange, and David Duval.

Jason Owen

Jason Owen is the Head Men’s Golf Coach at Cal State Monterey Bay. In his third season he and his student-athletes brought CSUMB its first NCAA Division II National Championship.   Leading up to the 2011 NCAA Championship, CSUMB earned seven team victories -including the program’s second consecutive CCAA conference championship - and its first NCAA Central/West Regional title.  Owen was named 2011 Division II National Coach of the Year, as well as CCAA Coach of the Year and the All-West Region Coach of the Year.

Owen competed as a student-athlete on the 1995-2000 NCAA Division I Southeast Missouri State University golf team.  He completed his career as the most accomplished golfer in Southeast Missouri State University history.  Some of his records include: lowest season scoring average (71), most collegiate tournaments won in a career (7), and most wins in a season (4), among others.  Owen was also a three-time Southeast Missouri State MVP and three-time Ohio Valley All-Conference Team selection.

In addition to his success as a collegiate coach, Owen also has a distinguished recored as a top player. He competed for three on the NGA Hooters and Web.com (formerly Buy.com) tours. Jason has also qualified for numerous U.S. Open sectional tournaments and was an alternate for the 2001 U.S. Open Championship.

Courtney Mahon

Courtney Mahon is in her fifth season as a professional golfer, competing on the LPGA Symetra Tour.  Her highest career finish was at the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship in Leawood, Kansas where she placed 12th.  This year Mahon made it to the Final Stage of LPGA Qualifying School.

Her amateur career is highlighted with six consecutive Women’s State Championship titles in a five year span; three in Kansas and three in Missouri.  She also racked up two individual collegiate titles while competing for the University of Arkansas.  Mahon was part of the University of Arkansas team that was ranked as high as fifth in the nation and placed 10th in two NCAA National Championships. 

Courtney’s competitive background, positive energy, and understanding of the golf swing have made her a tremendous golf instructor.  She became a Division I Head Golf Coach at the University of Missouri, Kansas City straight out of college.  Courtney made a tremendous impact on her players, improving each player’s stroke average by at least three shots.  UMKC won their first team title and had two players win individually under Mahon’s direction.

Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is a graduate of Ferris State University's Professional Golf Management program and a member of the PGA of America.  He has been an instructor on the Monterey Peninsula since 1996 and counts among his junior golf instruction accomplishments, the AT&T Pebble Beach Junior Golf Professional of the Year in 2003. He also served on the Board of Directors of the AT&T Pebble Beach Junior Golf Association where his thoughts and energy helped to guide one of the best junior golf programs in Northern California.  Dave was the Director of instruction for the City of Monterey's adult and junior golf program where his instruction has influenced hundreds of players in the area's avid golf community.  Dave continues to teach and play out of Rancho Canada Golf Club in Carmel, California and competes in various events in the Northern California PGA section.  His twenty plus years of teaching experience helps the membership and area golfers improve with an emphasis on the short game and scoring management.

Jim Waldron

Jim Waldron is from southeast Nebraska and has been in Scottsdale, Arizona for five years.  Jim Graduated from the Golf Academy of America in December of 2009 with an Associates Degree in Golf Complex Operations, and is certified in Teaching, Tournament Operations, and Club Repair and Fitting.  Jim has experience working as a personal trainer, training and helping individuals with their physical fitness and nutrition.  In 2012 he pushed the limits on distance and competed in RE/MAX World Long Drive qualifiers and regional events.  Jim believes in setting a solid foundation for junior and new golfers, mastering the key fundamentals to play golf and have fun doing it!

Neely Robertson

Neely Robertson has a passion for encouraging students to improve in every aspect of their game. Based in Phoenix, Arizona Neely brings to the Nike Junior Golf Camps a wealth of knowledge as a competitive player and coach.  Since his playing days, he has dedicated himself fully to the art of teaching, learning from some of the top names in the business, including the 2011 National PGA Teacher of the Year, Mike Malaska. A favorite amongst his junior players, his philosophy focuses on helping kids systematically reach their personal goals, while inspiring possibility as to the true potential that exists within them.

Jeff Brookhart

Jeff Brookhart is first and foremost a student of the game. Originally from Massachusetts he is now a senior majoring in Business Administration concentrating in the PGA’s Golf Management Program at Methodist University in North Carolina. Inspired by the pureness of the sport he hopes to separate himself from the crowd as an outstanding teacher of the game. Through his four years of education he has learned the ins and outs of the golf industry with work experience under several respected teachers and professionals. Taking the opportunity to increase his own skill level, Jeff underwent the instruction of Dr. Bob Winters of the Williamstown, MA camp in 2005.

Now an aspiring teacher Jeff has had the chance to return the favor by sharing his knowledge of the game through teaching youth clinics, leading women’s clinics, assisting beginner classes, and coaching advanced players. This year he hopes to help campers understand their own game and give them the necessary tools to succeed. After developing his personal swing philosophy that envelops every golfer’s particular need, he is ready to prepare you for your next shot. Nike Golf Schools and Junior Camps, Monterey is excited to have a young, passionate mind on board.

Cate Munroe

Nike Junior Golf Camps, Monterey is proud to showcase heath and nutritional coaching from top nutritionist Cate Munroe. The “go to” girl for for some of the world’s top publications, Cate’s road to nutrition was literally born on the links. A top ranked Northern California junior and standout collegiate athlete, Cate speaks the player’s language, clearly understanding the demands and rigors of tournament golf. Her passion for the game was the catalyst behind creating special programs dedicated to competitive players to better achieve their personal and professional performance goals.

Still an avid golfer, Cate’s golf-based nutrition tips have appeared in Golf Digest Woman, Golf Infuzion Magazine, Golf Tips Magazine, GolfPunk Magazine, the 19th Hole Magazine, The Arizona Republic as well as ABC TV. Cate's invaluable contribution to the Nike Junior Golf Camp experience serves to inspire kids in the simple ideas and principles behind living and playing your best for a lifetime! Cate is especially excited to be joining us this summer as she has fond memories a Pebble Beach. In fact, if you make your way to the Pebble Beach clubhouse you'll find her name on a perpetual trophy for her participation in the 1999 Tournament of Champions conducted by the Junior Golf Association of Northern California!