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Jim Collins
Bio
- Born and raised in Oakland, California
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach, Bishop O’Dowd High School 1979-1991
- Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Bishop O’Dowd High School 1979-1989
- Varsity Golf Coach, Bishop O’Dowd High School 1983-1991
- Started playing golf at age 11
- Coached by Kelly Fry, son of Dick Fry at Lake Chabot Golf Course
- Graduate of California State University, Hayward, Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education in 1986
- Turned Professional in 1986
- Hired as First Assistant Golf Professional at Sequoyah Country Club in 1986
- Earned PGA Class A Membership in spring of 1992
- Selected as Head Golf Professional of Contra Costa Country Club in fall of 1992
- Appointed to NCPGA Membership Committee in 1993
- Elected to NCPGA Board of Directors in 1995
- Elected Secretary of NCPGA in 1996
- Elected Vice-President of NCPGA in 1998
- Elected President of NCPGA in 2000
- Honorary President NCPGA 2002
- Appointed to PGA of America National Education Committee in 2000
- Nominated for NCPGA Teacher of the year in 1999
- Nominated for NCPGA Golf Professional of the year 2001
- Selected as Head Golf Professional Pajaro Valley Golf Club in 2000
- Selected as Director of Golf Coyote Creek Golf Club in 2003
- Selected as General Manager San Ramon Golf Club in 2005
- Launched “Be a Finisher” SRGC Academy Summer 2006
- Avid Sports Fan
- Proud father of Ryan (22) (SJSU Golf Team) and Matthew (18)
- Currently resides in San Leandro, California
- Selected as General Manager San Ramon Golf Club 2005
- Founder of SRGC Academy Summer 2006
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current Teaching Professional played on the LPGA Tour in 1995. Denise was an All-American at San Jose State 1988-1989 and has won over thirty professional tournaments! Denise is an expert at teaching the short game and course management techniques. Denise’s friendly demeanor and positive attitude has an positive impact on the lives of the participants in the program.
Denise launched the Prep Academy in the fall of 2007 which trains the cadets to advance to the JV Academy program.
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Cal High Golf Coach for ten years
Own printing company for 35 years
SRGC Mens Club Handicap Chairman |
