Instruction Staff

Dennis C. Murray, PGA
Director of Instruction

Golfers from all walks of life and skill levels know Dennis Murray as "Coach." His UNCOMPLICATED GOLF philosophy has been helping golfers achieve their goals for many years. As a player, instructor, and researcher in the fields of sports psychology, motor skill learning, kinesiology, as well as additional areas of importance relative to the game of golf - Coach Murray brings a lot to the table for the benefit of his students.

Gleaning wisdom and theory from mentor and Ryder Cup Team Member Stewart "Skip" Alexander, as well as Sam Snead, Bill Melhorn, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller, and Tom Watson, was a blessing during Murray's competitive years. He broadened his knowledge working with Hall of Fame instructors Manuel De La Torre, Jim Flick, and Eddie Merrins. The list of notable colleagues Dennis has worked with includes Jim McLean, Hank Haney, Craig Harmon, Dr. Bob Rotella and Dr. Dick Coop.

Dennis worked with PGA Tour, Champions and Nationwide Tour Players, including the late Payne Stewart. Other players "Coach" has worked with and continues to work with include Gary Hallberg, Kevin Stadler, J.L. Lewis, Jerry Pate, Fred Funk, Dick Mast, Dan Forsman, Jonathan Kaye, Dave Stockton and Ben Crenshaw.

Other famous students include Michael Jordan, Don Zimmer, Ken Griffey, John Smoltz, Scott Hamilton, NHL's Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Musicians from Buffalo Springfield, Poco, Eagles, and CSN&Y like Richie Furay, Glenn Frey, Graham Nash, and Mr. Bo Jangles' Jerry Jeff Walker.

Murray competed on the PGA Tour, was Player of the Year earlier in his career and recently ranked #1 Senior Player in the Colorado Section PGA. "Coach" won several tournaments and holds many course records with scores as low as 62.