Drew Chapman, Rhode Island PGA Teacher of the Year
 

Drew Chapman, PGA, has been voted the 2010 Rhode Island PGA Teacher of the Year.

Wow!

:occasion:

Drew was one of the first to enlist on this site (#7 / Drewitgolf) and has been a Professional Contributor since inception http://lynnblakegolf.com/index.php/P...-gseb-pga.html. I'm also proud to say that he has earned the designation Lynn Blake Certified Senior Instructor.

Here's the press release regarding Drew's latest achievement from his home club, Highland CC, in Attleboro, Massachusetts:

Congratulations to our own Head Professional Drew Chapman as he enters his twenty fifth year at Highland. Last night during the Rhode Island PGA Annual Spring Meeting at Wannamoisett Country Club, Drew received the prestigious Rhode Island PGA Teacher of the Year Award. This Award bestows special recognition on the PGA Professional who has performed outstanding service as a golf instructor.

The criteria used in determining the winner includes:

• Overall performance as a PGA Professional at his facility;
  
• Service to his PGA Section and Association;
  
• Leadership ability; Image and ability to inspire his fellow PGA Professionals; and
  
• Involvement and promotion in growing of the game of golf
• Techniques for Teaching.

Congrats on all your achievements, Drew, and thanks for all you've given us here at LBG.

We're proud of you!

:salut:

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Well done Drew!

Drew, very well done. My warmest Congratulations.

I heard that PGA members from all over Rhode Island attended and many arrived 15 minutes early..........because they didn't allow for traffic. :laughing9

Traffic Stop
 

The traffic may be light in Rhode Island, but . . .

There are more than 1,100 -- read ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED -- members of the Rhode Island PGA.

And 'our guy' was recognized and honored as #1.

Truly an honor, Drew.

One well deserved.

:salut:

Great job, Drew! Terrific!

ICT

Drew is a good guy and well deserved recognition!!

Congratulations Drew!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment, Drew. These types of awards from peers are not made accidentally.

Congrats Drew!

Congratulations Drew !

Hi Drew,

Congratulations, it is a great honor. Your unselfish and willing assistance to advance the knowledge of your student and fellow P.G.A. professionals is justly deserved.

Look forward to seeing down the fairway sometime in the future.

Michael

Congratulations Drew. IMHO this is way overdue. You are a deserving gentleman and craftsman.

A Students Opinion
 

I have been a member on this site for some time and I think this thread is the perfect time to make my first post.

I have firsthand knowledge as to Drew’s teaching’s. I joined Highland Country Club three years ago and was introduced to Drew Chapman as the PGA professional at the club. I had taken many years off from playing golf and was looking to get back my swing.

I took my first lesson with Drew that year and learned that I was a swinger, not a hitter. At the time I didn’t know there was a difference. He quickly brought to my attention the need for a flat left wrist and tracing the plane line with the #3 pressure point.

Drew’s teaching style is one of patience and understanding. He does not try to change everything at one time. He introduces the necessary concepts at the perfect time so that as a student, you see steady improvement. He uses many different tools for demonstration. Of course he has his dowels and pictures of the best players in history at different points of the golf swing along with many others tools. He uses these resources to help reinforce the concept that is being discussed.

Drew is always teaching. He is always open to having discussions concerning the golf swing. Many times I will see Drew on the range hitting balls, working on his mechanics when he will stop what he is doing to give assistance to another member on the range. He is always sharing his knowledge. As I began to read the yellow book, this only increased the number of questions that I had concerning the golf swing. I feel that I can always ask him a question. He is very approachable and really wants each of us to become better golfers.

I want to congratulate him on this award and thank him for sharing his knowledge with me.

Thanks
 

Thank you all for the kind words. It my pleasure to be here as both a golf professional and a member of this site. I have learned much from Lynn and everyone. Having been a member here since day one, I realized that this is the train I wanted to jump on because the tracks were headed in the right direction. While I don't get to post as often as I would like, I do try to read what everyone writes. It is a wonderful learning experience with so many interesting friends that I truly appreciate :salut: .

Oh, The Place You'll Go and People You'll Meet
 

Thanks Joe. It is posts like this that make the journey all worthwhile.

Drew, Congrats - couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

Call me stupid (except for you Bucket) - just so I can be brought up to speed - how does a pro in Mass. win the number one teacher in the Rhode Island PGA? Are you really that good?

Congratulations!
 

Well deserve Drew.

State of Affairs
 

RIPGA Geographic area also icludes many parts of Mass. I asked the same queston many moons ago :eyes: .

To the Last Drop
 

Yes :laughing9

Drew...it's an award that you can be proud of. It's also more than being recognized by your peers as a teacher...it's all the other things that you do to promote the game and make it fun for existing golfers and the efforts you make to bring new golfers into the game. Congrats!

Thanks for sharing that Joe!!! :salut:

It really just amazes me to what lengths you will go to increase your post count around here!

The Post Office
 

Coming from you, I take that as a compliment.

Congratulations Drew!
 

I have enjoyed and benefitted from your posts. Congratulations on your recognition!


ICT

Tip of the Cap
 

Thanks Burner, Rick, Patrick et al. This is a great place to hang your hat. Glad there is a hook here for me.

Congrats...

Martee Gras
 

Martee! Always glad to hear from one of the all-time great LBG posters. Hope you stick around. It has been awhile.

Bit late to the party but congrats Drew you deserve it.
Now when are you going to sign my copy of the Yellow book :crybaby:
Alex

Secret Agent Man
 

Thanks Alex. I will have my agent contact you about autographs:laughing1 .

Drew - Congrats
 

Awesome news Drew and congrats. You are doing much better than the Redsox:crybaby:

:salut: :salut: :salut:

Well done from all the Aussie brigade. Good news travels slow down here.

Slow! I guess so. I've also never heard of the Australian Army. Hey, just curious, do you have large quantities of Oil in your country?

Now thats just rude. Breaker Morant , Gallipoli ......... Don's Party........Just saying dude.

Oh the Sheila from Dons Party .......krieky. I'd like to be in her army!!!