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USGA Amateur Champion at Shoal Creek in 1986, Head Coach of the University of Florida Men's Golf Team, Buddy Alexander says this about "Coach" Murray:
"Dennis Murray has been a true friend and a first class person in every respect for more than thirty-five years. During that time he has established an enviable reputation as a player, teacher, and coach with enormous golf knowledge." -Buddy Alexander
"We took the Stanley Cup to Bear Creek Golf Club, strapped it on the back of a golf cart and played golf with our pal Dennis Murray, who hosted the entire team. When we won the Cup again, we took it to celebrate with Dennis at the Ridge where he'd become Director of Instruction. Everyone knows Coach Murray can really play the game of golf as well as help others play better, and he's a great guy--one of the reasons The Ridge is our hockey club's home golf course."
-Joe Sakic, Captain Colorado Avalanche
"When I first started playing golf the game seemed very complicated. Most of the advice received was well-intended and appreciated , but led to a lot of confusion and frustration. After playing a round of golf with Dennis and receiving a couple great tips, he was hired to teach me how to play the game. He makes learning fun and simplifies the process. Thanks to Dennis Murray, I'm addicted to golf."
-Glenn Frey, Singer, Musician, Eagles Band, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
"Dennis Murray is the best golf coach I've had in more than fifty years as a golfer."
-Don Zimmer, Major League Baseball
"Dennis Murray possesses a very special talent for playing and teaching the game of golf."
-Jim Flick, Coach of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Lehman
Top Fifty Teachers in 20th Century
"When I started playing golf as a junior golfer, I took lessons from Dennis Murray every week at Denver CC for one summer and continued seeing him regularly for several years after he became the Teaching Professional at Columbine CC. My golf game improved tremendously while I worked with Dennis and I benefitted not only from his expert knowledge of the golf swing and the game itself, but also from the inspiration and motivation that he provided. Dennis is a gifted teacher with an uncommon combination of expert knowledge and the down-to-earth manner and communication skills to get through to his students."
-Ed Mate, Executive Director, Colorado Golf Association
"Dennis Murray is a wonderful Golf Professional who is personable and skillful as an instructor. Dennis helped me work on my golf swing for a full week back in the 80's when I was still playing the PGA Tour. His instruction was great and helped my game very much."
-Jerry Pate, U.S. Open Champion, Member of PGA Champions Tour
"Dennis Murray is a gentlemen of the highest integrity, a fine player and outstanding teacher of the game of golf."
-Warren Smith, Golf Professional Emeritus, Cherry Hills CC
"The responsibility to "teach" is very serious, because it affects the future and goals of those being taught. Your concern for EDUCATION--Your giving of your knowledge and expertise--ultimately results in the upgrading of the Association and makes the PGA of America and its Members the "Leaders in Golf." Thank you, Dennis."
-Jan Gilpin, Director of Education, PGA of America
"Dennis Murray is qualified to advise anyone who seeks a better understanding of how to play the game of golf. His easy going style and uncanny ability to relate to golfers from all walks of life, makes him any golfer's best friend."
-Jerry Jeff Walker, Musician, Songwriter "Mr. Bo Jangles"
A QUOTE FROM COACH MURRAY
"Integrating the mind, body, and game of golf is the most effective path to achieving your potential and learning to play at that level of peak performance consistently. For this to happen, the mind and body must work together harmoniously. Every golfer has a unique skill set and learning style. It's my responsibility as a golf instructor to hone in, or identify, individual learning styles and coach them accordingly. This accelerates the learning process, improvements take place immediately and soon become permanent. This makes the game of golf more enjoyable." -Dennis Murray, PGA |
