Meet Your Coach
About
Who is Dan Knop?
Dan Knop is a Class A PGA Golf Professional with over 20 years of golf instruction experience. He has taught over 10,000 lessons and works with all levels of golfers. Dan is originally from Tampa, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University with a Professional Golf Management Degree. He has previously worked at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina as an Assistant Professional, at Meadowcreek Golf Course as a Teaching Professional, as Head Professional at River Wilderness Golf and Country Club, as Head Professional at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and now Player Development Director at Oakhurst Golf and Country Club.
Dan is dedicated to helping you with your game and is available for individual, group, and playing lessons. Dan works with students to develop specialized teaching programs just for them.
Mission
Mission & Vision
Extensive history playing and instructing
Award-winning golf coach
Why choose Dan?
- 2020 & 2021 PGA Southwest Chapter Youth Development Award Winner
- Competes and plays in Michigan PGA Section and Chapter Events
- US Kids Golf Level 1 Certified
- Served on the NFPGA Education Committee
- Former Southwest Chapter Educational Chair
- Conducted SWC Teaching and Coaching Seminars
- Attended the 2011, 2013, and 2019 National PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit in Orlando, FL
Continuing Education
Dan Knop feels growing his education and surrounding himself with other great teachers and coaches will further his learning and development and he can apply this to his students.
Dan’s Former Coaches, Mentors, or Taught with include:
Steven Sloterback, Richmond, VA
Lew Smither III, Tampa, FL
Wayne Defrancesco, Baltimore, MD
Todd Camplin, Pinehurst, NC
Eric Alpenfels, Pinehurst, NC
Kelly Mitchem, Pinehurst, NC
Dr. Bob Rotella, Charlottesville, VA
Pat Walsh, Bradenton, FL
Gary Geiger, Bradenton, FL
Dr. Bob Winters, Orlando, FL
Mark Rummings, Bradenton, FL
Joe Robert, Bradenton, FL
Jeffrey Miller, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Bryan Winkel, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Brian Goff, Raleigh, NC
Vanessa Fassler, Lakewood Ranch, FL