Hi, I’m Jen, Junior Golf Coach, Performance Instructor, and Director of Instruction at Sunnydale Golf & Country Club. I’m also a parent, a passionate educator, and someone who believes deeply in the power of sport to shape lives for the better.

Golf didn’t start as the sport for me. I grew up playing everything I could; soccer, basketball, volleyball, you name it. Golf was supposed to be my “break sport,” the one I played midweek to unwind. But something clicked. I was the only girl in many of my early tournaments, and once I started beating the boys, my curiosity turned into commitment. I fell in love with the game, not just with competing, but with the challenge of improving, of learning how to push myself mentally and physically. I still remember summer days as a teen, getting dropped off at the course and playing until the sun went down.

Throughout my journey, I’ve been fortunate to have people in my corner, coaches, teammates, mentors, who saw my potential and encouraged me to take risks, trust my instincts, and make bold moves. Their belief in me helped shape who I am as a player, a coach, and a person. It’s one of the reasons I do what I do today: to be that same kind of support for others.