Alan Strang Teaching Professional Age: 33 Education: University of North Dakota - Communications PGA Class "A" Professional since 1999 - 10 years of teaching experience Previous Experience: Villa Monterey in Scottsdale, AZ, The Pines in Brainerd Lakes, and Crane Creek C.C. in Boise, ID. Alan is the Teaching Professional at Golden Valley Golf and Country Club.

Al’s passion in the golf business is teaching. Al has worked with the two of the top golf teachers in the world - David Leadbetter and Butch Harmon. He continues to seek out opportunities to improve his teaching skills. Al teaches some of the top Minnesota PGA players.

Al is a much sought after instructor whose philosophy is simple and teaching and communication style direct and clear. First, Al knows that every golf swing is different so he doesn’t teach a method, or give essentially the same lesson to each person. He adapts his lesson to the students needs. Second, Al doesn’t believe in overwhelming a student with so many tips that they feel paralyzed after the lesson.

Al believes you should be able to implement his suggestions immediately. Al’s teaching philosophy is simple, he focuses on helping the student learn, so that he or she will play better and enjoy the game more. Al uses the most advanced swing analysis technology in his lessons.