Mike Wilson entered the golf business when he was 15 years old. Mike has enjoyed the journey from range hand, to PGA Professional, to teaching professional. In every aspect of the business he has learned valuable lessons about life from his students, employers and friends. Mike feels truly fortunate to have found a vocation that allows him to make a living while pursuing one of his passions.
Mike Wilson's Profile:
- PGA Professional - Member since 1993.
- Founded Mike Wilson Golf in 1999
- Mike Weir's swing coach from 1996 - 2006 (Masters Champion - 2003)
- Teaches at The Palms Golf Club, a top rated private club in La Quinta, California with extensive practice facilities
- 2 Guest appearances on The Golf Channel's "Academy Live"
- Instructor - The David Leadbetter Golf Academy (1993-1999)
- Instructor - The El Paso Country Club, El Paso, TX (1991-1993)
- Instructor - The Arroyo del Oso Golf Club and Puerto del Sol Golf Club, Albuquerque, NM (1982-1990)
Current Tour Player Clients:
- Paul Stankowski - 13 year veteran of the PGA Tour. Two time tour winner. Paul was the only player to post wins in consecutive weeks on both the Nationwide Tour and then the PGA Tour
- JP Hayes - 15 year veteran of the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour. JP posted wins on the PGA Tour at the John Deere Classic and the Westchester Classic
- Jeff Gove - PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour player. Former Pepperdine standout.
Past Tour Player Clients:
- Mike Weir - Mike is an 8 time winner on the PGA Tour including his 2003 Master win. Mike also won the Tour Companionship in 2001. Weir and Wilson worked together from 1996 - 2006
- Dean Wilson - Dean is a 15 year veteran of professional golf who has competed on tours in Asia and the PGA Tour. Dean won the 2006 International Tournament
Jill McGill - McGill is a 12 year veteran of the LPGA Tour. Jill is a former winner of the US Amateur and US Public Links Championship
Mike's Favorite Golf Books:
- Ben Hogan, Five Lessons
- Harvey Penick, Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book
- Paul Chek, The Golf Bio Mechanic’s Manual
- David Leadbetter, The Golf Swing
- Lanny Bassham, With Winning in Mind
- Tiger Woods, How I Play Golf