John C. Rudolph, PGA

A PGA Professional since 2006, John continues to stay well versed in all aspects of the golf business including golf instruction. His recent efforts in gaining Certified PGA Professional status rank him in the top 2% of all PGA Professionals nationwide in regards to educational certifications. In his career, John has had the privilege of working alongside and learning from many skilled professionals and instructors including the Golf Channel’s, Michael Breed (“The Fix”). He works with players of all ability levels and enjoys an approach to teaching that focuses on each individual as an individual. He takes into account the fact that student’s goals often vary and therefore the instructional plans must vary as well. John is a tireless promoter of the game and participates regularly in PGA Growth of the Game initiatives such as Get Golf Ready, Golf 2.0 Initiatives, Free Lesson Month, Family Golf Month, and Patriot Golf Day.

Over the years, John’s students have enjoyed much success and have achieved many goals. Some of the more notable accomplishments of his students include numerous first place finishes in junior golf tournaments, including the Delaware State Junior Amatuer Championship and the Philadelphia PGA Junior Tour Championship. Other accomplishments include students qualifying for the Delaware State Open and Amateur, joining collegiate golf teams, breaking par for the first time, and lowering their golf handicaps considerably. John continues to coach and mentor many of the finest junior players in the state and region. More recently John has been awarded Certified U.S. Kids Instructor status and also was awarded honorable mention status for the 2012 U.S. Kids Top 50 Instructor Award. John also enjoys staying competitive with his own game having placed first in six PGA Section sanctioned events. In his career, John has made the cut five times in the Philadelphia PGA Section Club Professional Championship, and has qualified and played in ten State Opens (Delaware and Maryland). John’s career best round is a 65 (-6). John aspires to one day qualify and play in the National PGA Club Professional Championship and the PGA Championship.