Luke Brosterhous, M.S., PGA

Director of Golf & Instruction

An accomplished player and teacher of the game, Luke strives to keep instruction in simple terms through an informed and progressive understanding of the mechanics and mental components of the golf swing, in addition to an understanding of how playing with properly fitted equipment is essential to consistency and improvement. In addition to being Class A PGA Member, Luke also holds a Masters Degree in Exercise and Sport Science in the Psychosocial Aspects of Sport, from the University of Utah. Luke offers Performance Coaching for both the recreational and competitive golfer.  Luke has developed loyal following among from beginners to scratch golfers out of his consistent and informed instructional style on the technical facets of the golf swing and mental strategies for learning and playing the game. Luke enjoys staying competitive, playing various state and regional Professional events each year. For more information on Luke's Philosophy and approach, visit: http://www.lukebrosterhous.com. Luke was recently named the 2010 West Chapter Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year. Luke is also a "Impact Zone" Certified Instructor.

Tom Taylor, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Teaching the game of golf to all levels of players has been a passion of Tom’s for many years. Having used many techniques to engage the student in learning the fundamentals of their own swing has been his focus for the past several years. Tom believes that if each individual knows their abilities and weaknesses they can identify and improve their golf game with practice. Using a very basic and calm approach to teaching his students, Tom has instructed many students in the Yampa Valley. Along with teaching Tom enjoys competitions throughout the state at many different levels.

Staff Professionals

Troy Weller

Assistant Golf Professional

In his second season at Haymaker Golf Club, Troy Weller brings a "Practical Golf"/ "Golf Simplified philosophy to the Haymaker teaching staff.  Troy was priviledged to start his teaching career with the John Jacobs' Golf Schools in Scottsdale, AZ where he spent seven years learning and growing as an Instructor.  I learned early on as an instructor that "we are teaching people, not teaching golf".  I believe that it is so important as an instructor to find out what goals a student has for themselves and how they learn most efficiently.   After determining those variables, I go through a three-step process of diagnosis, explanation, and correction.  My teaching centers around impact and how to improve our impact factors.  My personal goals are simple.  I embrace the challenge of improving as a player and hope to also improve as a teacher by surrounding myself around a great teaching staff here at the Haymaker Golf Course. 

Andrew Buchholz

Assistant Golf Professional

Growing up in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and having PGA Professional, Donald Buchholz for a dad, helped spark Andy'golf career early on.  He started playing golf as soon as he could walk, and qualified as a freshman for the Varsity Golf team. After graduation he  attended the Golf Academy of America, in Chandler, Arizona and graduated in 2009 with honors.  Andy's areas of expertise include club fitting and repair, and tournament operations. Andy looks forward to helping you improve in all aspects of your game.