My stepdad introduced me to golf around age 10. He grew up playing golf, and still plays now. He worked with me until about age 13 and then once I reached a certain level, he began taking me to see a local PGA Professional, Brad Westfall. I worked with Brad until about age 15-16. Those two guys were the reason I went on to play high school and college golf.
After college, I began working at Clarksburg Country Club, with PGA Member Fred Swisher. Fred was a great mentor and was the main person who helped me get into the PGA of America as an Apprentice in 2003-2004. I still speak with Fred from time to time now.