Meet Our Coaches

Andrew is a passionate PGA ‘Class A’ member with over a decade of experience teaching golfers of all ages and skill levels. With 30+ years of dedication to his own game, Andrew has honed his craft both on and off the course, competing in prestigious events like the 2014 National PGA Assistants Championship, where only the top professional qualifiers from across the country are invited.

Holding a psychology degree from CU Boulder, Andrew specializes in understanding how people learn and applies this knowledge to tailor lessons that help students retain information and improve their game faster. His teaching philosophy blends strong FUNdamentals, a supportive atmosphere, and an insightful understanding of the mind-body connection in golf.

Golf is tough enough as it is, so Andrew’s mission is simple: to remove unnecessary variables and help you develop a more consistent, enjoyable, and understandable game. Most importantly, he wants you to have fun while mastering the game!

Ryan is a PGA Associate and has been teaching golf since 2004 and has been at Indian Peaks since 2008. Ryan has a degree from the Golf Academy of America in Golf Complex Management with emphasis on Golf Instruction and Techniques. Ryan’s teaching philosophy is all about keeping things simple while observing the fundamentals of golf and individual learning styles. Ryan is a native of Colorado and enjoys playing golf, fishing, and looking forward to teaching his son to play golf.

Rick has been a teaching professional at Indian Peaks since 2003. He also has 20 years of experience coaching the boys and girls golf teams at Boulder High School during which time they were one of the top teams in the state. Rick has competed at the highest levels of senior professional golf, including two U.S. Senior Opens and playing on the Senior European Tour. He holds the course record of 64 at Ute Creek Golf Course in Longmont, CO. Through experience and education, whether a beginner or professional, Rick has the ability to improve your game. After reviewing hundreds of amateur and professional swings using his V1 video analysis system, he is able to guide you in improving your swing and overall game.

Karen with us seasonally, June-August

Karen is a Top 50 LPGA Instructor recognized nationally. Karen has an impressive resume that includes playing on the LPGA Tour, European Tour, nine collegiate victories at the University of Florida, University of Florida Hall of Fame, along with many other awards and nominations. My mission as a golf professional and coach is to clearly assist, empower & inspire each golfer to keep being their best! By inspiring, teaching and coaching in a way that each player “gets it”! What they really need to progress and enjoy the game more over time because they know what creates and matters to play better golf. Each golfer discovers” their” solutions to making the gains in your golf shots and game. ”Golf is an art and a science. For me a study of a lifetime .Golf is a paradox … a challenge to all …sometimes a maze of profound discoveries that make us joyful and look forward to our next visit to the course.

Mac Emison is a registered PGA Associate and PGA HOPE Certified Instructor. His teaching style blends gathering factual data driven statistics while working within each golfers own unique biomechanics, swing and mental game. He caters his lesson plans specifically to each student over a wide range of skill levels and ages. His passion for golf started at a young age and has led him to a career in the golf industry. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting your golf journey, Mac is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your game.

Jason has been with Indian Peaks since 2016. Growing his career and passion for golf, Jason can share his knowledge and love of the game. Jason’s teaching philosophy centers around fundamentals and personalized training for each individual and skill level. He provides visual and physical feedback of the golf swing, positive reinforcement, and a comfortable setting for a golfer to learn. Jason’s goals are not only to improve a golfer but build confidence, individuality, and love for the game. Jason is a native of Colorado and enjoys golf with his dad, family adventures outdoors, and live music.