PGA Instructors
PGA Certified Professional in Instruction, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor
John Trujillo has utilized his 25 years of combined classroom and golf teaching experience to provide superior golf instruction to over 1,500 men, women, and junior golfers. John earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, served as an Air Force officer and Assistant Professor in the USAFA Mathematics Department, and taught at the University of Southern California, his alma mater.Â
In 2005, he completed an accelerated Professional Golf Management program offered by the PGA of America for exceptional individuals who show outstanding potential in the field of golf. In his seven seasons as a golf instructor, he has displayed a rare talent to teach and get proven results from his students regardless of their skill level.Â
He provides private instruction using leading-edge technology and fitness training, and he offers several specialty golf clinics, including Preparation for Middle/High School Golf Team, Ladies Morning Out, and Short Game Improvement. John gives back to the game as a long-time volunteer for the Eisenhower Junior Golf Camp and other golf programs along the Front Range.Â
PGA Class A Member, Colorado Section Award Winner
As a third Generation Golf Professional, originally from Northern Michigan, Mark has been a Class A member of the PGA for 27 years. As the Head Golf Professional at the world famous Broadmoor Resort for nearly 19 years, he assisted in the management and coordination of three major tournaments during his tenure at the Broadmoor, the 2008 and 2018 U.S. Senior Open’s and the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open Championship.Â
Mark has taught 200 private lessons a year on average during his many years at the Broadmoor and has given over 5,000 private golf lessons during his illustrious career. He has taught over 150 large and small clinics during his time at the Broadmoor and has taught such high profile clients as Prince Harry, Coach Bob Knight, Branford Marselis and many other athletes and entertainers. Among his many accomplishments, Mark was named the 2017 Golf Professional of the Year in the Colorado Section and also received the Bill Strausbaugh Award for mentoring and coaching in 2015 from the Colorado Section.Â
Mark received a bachelors from Michigan State University in Advertising and Communications and earned a Masters Degree in Hospitality Management from Texas Tech University. Mark has been married to his wife Audrey for 24 years and has three children, Remy, Karris and John.Â
PGA Class A ProfessionalÂ
Steve has been a PGA member for nearly 30 years. A graduate of Roger William University, Steve’s expertise has led him to teach at resorts as well as private, public and military facilities. Steve has written articles for PGA Magazine, PGA.org and Colorado Avid Golfer. He has honed his teaching skills by learning from the best instructors in the country. He furthered his education at the prestigious John Jacobs Teaching Academy. Steve has taught all types of players, from the beginner to the single-digit player. His expertise has led him to teach for large corporate clinics including at the PGA Tour’s Phoenix Open. Steve specializes in more experienced players looking to shave off a few more strokes but is happy working with all player levels.
Head Golf Professional
Josh Rodrigue-Bailey has had a passion for golf since the age of 3. He has further enhanced his love of the game through training from multiple PGA professionals and coaches. Josh offers a wide range of instructional and club-fitting options for golfers of all ages and abilities. He aims to help his clients achieve their personal goals and objectives.
Josh is also skilled in basketball, football, baseball, soccer and bowling. He incorporates and relates to those movements in his instruction. If you are looking to upgrade any of your equipment, Josh is also a certified master club fitter. Josh has previously worked at the PGA Superstore. He is certified with Callaway, True Temper, KBS, Fujikura and others.Â
Assistant Golf ProfessionalÂ
Shane began playing golf at the age of 14 and worked at his first golf course at 16. Working in the industry turned his hobby into a true passion.Â
He graduated from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a degree in Business Administration and PGA Golf Management. He then received his Class A PGA Membership. He previously worked for EagleVail Golf Club in Avon, Colorado and The Reserve at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana.Â
He enjoys sharing his passion for golf with others. Shane is excited to bring his knowledge of the lesson tee to USAFA.Â