PGA Program Mission
MN PGA Partnership
Holes Fore Hope and the Minnesota PGA have forged a partnership with a shared mission to propel the future of PGA professionals in Minnesota to new heights. United by a commitment to excellence and a passion for the sport of golf, this collaboration represents a groundbreaking initiative at advancing the careers of aspiring professionals. Holes Fore Hope and the MN PGA are actively working to provide support to those pursuing a career in the PGA. This visionary alliance will assist to the growth of golf but also emphasizes the power of community to shape the next generation of golf leaders in Minnesota.
Andrew Miller Moose Lake Golf Club / Cloquet Country Club
After beginning his career in public education, Andrew made the transition to the golf industry to pursue his true passion. His roots in the sport run deep; as a high school student, he spent his summers working at Columbia Golf Course in Minneapolis. The golf professionals there left a lasting, positive impact on him—an experience that now drives his own mission to mentor and inspire the next generation of players.
Andrew is currently expanding his expertise by working out of both Moose Lake Golf Club and Cloquet Country Club. This dual role has blessed him with the opportunity to learn and adapt within a variety of unique golfing environments. Looking to the future, Andrew’s ideal goal is to establish a seasonal career that allows him to spend his summers on the course in Minnesota before heading south to chase the sun for the winter, with Arizona at the top of his list.
Ben Richburg Braemar Golf Course
Ben Richburg is an Assistant Golf Professional at Braemar Golf Course with a background in collegiate soccer and a passion for athlete development through golf. After teaching more than 1,000 lessons in his first two years in the industry, he is pursuing PGA Membership and hopes to one day lead a golf academy or training facility focused on holistic development for junior athletes.
Jack Hiemenz Victory Links Golf Course
Jack began his golf career at Victory Links at just 10 years old. He earned his first job there at 16, working in outside services while also helping instruct large groups of junior golfers, particularly through the First Tee of Blaine program. In high school, Jack was both a golfer and hockey player at Spring Lake Park High School before continuing his education at Arizona State University, where he pursued a degree in Business and Communications. After college, he interned with the National Sports Center and later returned to Victory Links, where he now serves as the First Assistant Golf Professional. He plans to continue pursuing his goal of becoming a Class A PGA Member by the spring of 2027.
Lucas Johnson Suite Shots, Fargo
Golf has been a central part of Lucas’s life since childhood, heavily influenced by his father, a 31-year Class A PGA professional, and his grandfather, a veteran high school golf coach of 36 years. Lucas played four years of varsity golf under his grandfather at Shanley High School in Fargo, ND—winning two state championships (2014, 2016) and a runner-up finish (2015)—before competing for four years at North Dakota State University, where the team captured its first-ever conference title in 2017. Deeply grateful for the opportunities the sport has provided, Lucas is dedicated to giving back through teaching and coaching. While he still competes regularly in Section events and has twice appeared at the National PGA Assistants tournament, his true passion lies in player development. He is currently in his third year as the head boys golf coach at his alma mater, Shanley High School. Additionally, as the Assistant Professional at Suite Shots in Fargo, Lucas introduces the game to everyone from juniors to veterans, while also running high-level, year-round camps to help competitive high school golfers reach their goals.
Taylor Price Rush Creek Golf Club
Growing up in the Twin Cities, Taylor developed a love for the game at Bunker Hills and Majestic Oaks, as well as at Sidney Country Club in Montana.
From working on the grounds crew to managing the pro shop, Taylor has spent years learning what it takes to be successful in the golf industry from the ground up. Navigating the journey with the help of mentors, Taylor found a pivotal guide in Brett Heisler at Olympic Hills, who took an interest in a naive, hoodie-wearing young man and provided the guidance essential to his growth.
Now in just the second year of his journey toward PGA Membership, Taylor has already learned an immense amount despite the challenges along the way, and he remains eager to keep learning.
Tyson Dusosky Links at Northfork
Tyson has been a part of the PGA PGM Program since 2023 and is currently a Level 3 Associate working toward full PGA Membership on the Golf Operations side. After spending four years as an Assistant Golf Professional at The Links at Northfork, he is now stepping into the role of Head Golf Professional.
Tyson got into golf at a young age through his dad, whose friend is a PGA Head Golf Professional, and that early introduction inspired him to pursue a career in the industry. Currently residing in Ramsey, he enjoys helping others improve their skills and regularly competes in Minnesota PGA Section events. In his free time, Tyson likes spending time with his girlfriend and watching his favorite sports teams. He is incredibly passionate about growing the game, with a specific focus on getting more kids and new players involved.
Zachary Olson Cloquet Golf Club
Victory Links Zack Olson grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has resided in Northern Minnesota for the last 10 years. He was first introduced to the game by his late stepfather in 2019, inheriting his golf clubs and playing his very first round in 2020. Since that initial COVID-era round, Zack has been completely hooked on improving his skills and consuming as much golf knowledge as possible.
Extremely grateful to be a scholarship recipient this year, Zack views the award as a welcome boost to his passion for becoming a Class A PGA Member. Thanks to Holes Fore Hope, he plans to continue sharing the beautiful game with new and inexperienced players.
Hunter Rebrovich
Minnewaska Golf Club
Haley Tollette
Rum River Hills Golf Club
Nicholas Urban
The Wilds Golf Club
Nicholas began playing golf at just 2 years old, and his love for the game has only grown since. After graduating high school in 2006, he joined Special Olympics Minnesota as a golf athlete, competing for many years and recently earning a spot on Team Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he’ll represent the state against top athletes from across the country.
Nicholas is also pursuing a professional career in golf. He is a Level One PGA Associate and passed the challenging PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) on his first try—a feat achieved by only about 10% of participants. He is now working toward his Assistant PGA Professional license, which would make him the first in his family to do so.
Currently, Nicholas is a PGA Assistant Golf Professional at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, Minnesota, where he strives to lead by example and support fellow golfers. He also holds a world ranking in adaptive golf and is passionate about growing the game for future generations.
Nicholas thanks the Minnesota PGA Section and Holes Fore Hope Scholarship Foundation for supporting his journey. This scholarship will help him achieve his dream of becoming a fully certified PGA Professional.
Greg Curtis
Pheasant Acres Golf Course
Greg began his journey in the PGA program in 2021, building on a passion for teaching golf that started in 2009 when he volunteered at the Eagle Lake Youth Center. During that time, he met George Shortridge at an indoor golf dome. George quickly became both a mentor and a close friend, teaching Greg much of what he knows about the game. Having spent most of his adult life coaching sports, Greg realized his love for teaching others how to play golf.
He earned USGTF certification soon after and spent 14 years as a teaching professional with Three Rivers Park District, including time at the Eagle Lake Youth Center. Committed to deepening his knowledge and skills, Greg decided to pursue PGA certification to further his education and expertise in the game.
Tyler Holbrook
Cragun's Legacy Courses
Tyler has been involved in the golf industry since the age of 15, gaining experience in all aspects of the field. He values the relationships and friendships that the game of golf fosters across all age groups. Currently working toward his Class A PGA membership, Tyler aspires to one day become a head golf professional. He expresses immense gratitude to his girlfriend, Alexus, for her support and understanding of the demanding schedule of a golf professional. Tyler is passionate about continuing to grow the game and introducing it to players of all ages.
Matt Olson
Braemar Golf Course
Matt is in his 4th year as an Assistant Golf Professional at Braemar Golf Course. As a former Veteran and Flight Nurse he knows first hand what PGA Hope can do for Veterans. He is honored to be chosen to represent Holes Fore Hope and PGA Hope.
Matt is currently in Level 2 of the PGA PGM program. He is working hard to complete the Teaching and Coaching Track and looks forward to becoming a Class A Member of the PGA. Matt resides in Maple Grove with his wife Molly.
Dan Kilgore
Hazeltine National Golf Club
Kordell Swanson
Northland Country Club
Kordell has been involved in the game of golf since he was young, with his Mom being the Manager of the small 9-hole course he grew up at. After Highschool Kordell knew golf was it, enrolling in PGCC in Hilton Head, SC and graduated with a Semester Championship under his belt. After graduating he joined the PGM program and landed a spot close to home as an Assistant Golf Professional at Northland Country Club and is going on his fourth season!
Caleb Christensen
New Ulm Country Club
Caleb has been in the PGA PGM program since 2019. He has been the Assistant Golf Professional and Director of Instruction at New Ulm Country Club since 2018 and is currently working towards Class A PGA Membership. Caleb lives in New Ulm, MN with his husky, Jack.
Ricky Speltz
Lafayette Club
Ricky was introduced to the game of golf by his grandfather, who was the Head Golf Professional at Cedar Valley Golf Course in Winona. In his early teens Ricky realized he would like to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and become a PGA Professional. In the spring of 2024 Ricky will be starting his second season at the Lafayette Club as an Assistant Golf Professional. Summer of 2024, he will start Level II of the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) program where he will specialize in golf operations. Upon completion of the PGM program Ricky hopes to become a Head Golf Professional.
Andrew Miller
Moose Lake Golf Club / Cloquet Country Club
After beginning his career in public education, Andrew made the transition to the golf industry to pursue his true passion. His roots in the sport run deep; as a high school student, he spent his summers working at Columbia Golf Course in Minneapolis. The golf professionals there left a lasting, positive impact on him—an experience that now drives his own mission to mentor and inspire the next generation of players.
Andrew is currently expanding his expertise by working out of both Moose Lake Golf Club and Cloquet Country Club. This dual role has blessed him with the opportunity to learn and adapt within a variety of unique golfing environments. Looking to the future, Andrew’s ideal goal is to establish a seasonal career that allows him to spend his summers on the course in Minnesota before heading south to chase the sun for the winter, with Arizona at the top of his list.
Ben Richburg
Braemar Golf Course
Ben Richburg is an Assistant Golf Professional at Braemar Golf Course with a background in collegiate soccer and a passion for athlete development through golf. After teaching more than 1,000 lessons in his first two years in the industry, he is pursuing PGA Membership and hopes to one day lead a golf academy or training facility focused on holistic development for junior athletes.
Jack Hienenz
Victory Links
Jack began his golf career at Victory Links at just 10 years old. He earned his first job there at 16, working in outside services while also helping instruct large groups of junior golfers, particularly through the First Tee of Blaine program. In high school, Jack was both a golfer and hockey player at Spring Lake Park High School before continuing his education at Arizona State University, where he pursued a degree in Business and Communications. After college, he interned with the National Sports Center and later returned to Victory Links, where he now serves as the First Assistant Golf Professional. He plans to continue pursuing his goal of becoming a Class A PGA Member by the spring of 2027.
Lucas Johnson
Suite Shots, Fargo
Golf has been a central part of Lucas’s life since childhood, heavily influenced by his father, a 31-year Class A PGA professional, and his grandfather, a veteran high school golf coach of 36 years. Lucas played four years of varsity golf under his grandfather at Shanley High School in Fargo, ND—winning two state championships (2014, 2016) and a runner-up finish (2015)—before competing for four years at North Dakota State University, where the team captured its first-ever conference title in 2017.
Deeply grateful for the opportunities the sport has provided, Lucas is dedicated to giving back through teaching and coaching. While he still competes regularly in Section events and has twice appeared at the National PGA Assistants tournament, his true passion lies in player development. He is currently in his third year as the head boys golf coach at his alma mater, Shanley High School. Additionally, as the Assistant Professional at Suite Shots in Fargo, Lucas introduces the game to everyone from juniors to veterans, while also running high-level, year-round camps to help competitive high school golfers reach their goals.
Taylor Price
Rush Creek Golf Club
Growing up in the Twin Cities, Taylor developed a love for the game at Bunker Hills and Majestic Oaks, as well as at Sidney Country Club in Montana.
From working on the grounds crew to managing the pro shop, Taylor has spent years learning what it takes to be successful in the golf industry from the ground up. Navigating the journey with the help of mentors, Taylor found a pivotal guide in Brett Heisler at Olympic Hills , who took an interest in a naive, hoodie-wearing young man and provided the guidance essential to his growth.
Now in just the second year of his journey toward PGA Membership, Taylor has already learned an immense amount despite the challenges along the way, and he remains eager to keep learning.
Tyson Dusosky
The Links at Northfork
Tyson has been a part of the PGA PGM Program since 2023 and is currently a Level 3 Associate working toward full PGA Membership on the Golf Operations side. After spending four years as an Assistant Golf Professional at The Links at Northfork, he is now stepping into the role of Head Golf Professional.
Tyson got into golf at a young age through his dad, whose friend is a PGA Head Golf Professional, and that early introduction inspired him to pursue a career in the industry. Currently residing in Ramsey, he enjoys helping others improve their skills and regularly competes in Minnesota PGA Section events. In his free time, Tyson likes spending time with his girlfriend and watching his favorite sports teams. He is incredibly passionate about growing the game, with a specific focus on getting more kids and new players involved.
Ricky Speltz
Lafayette Club
Ricky was introduced to the game of golf by his grandfather, who was the Head Golf Professional at Cedar Valley Golf Course in Winona. In his early teens Ricky realized he would like to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and become a PGA Professional. In the spring of 2024 Ricky will be starting his second season at the Lafayette Club as an Assistant Golf Professional. Summer of 2024, he will start Level II of the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) program where he will specialize in golf operations. Upon completion of the PGM program Ricky hopes to become a Head Golf Professional.
Caleb Christensen
New Ulm Country Club
Caleb has been in the PGA PGM program since 2019. He has been the Assistant Golf Professional and Director of Instruction at New Ulm Country Club since 2018 and is currently working towards Class A PGA Membership. Caleb lives in New Ulm, MN with his husky, Jack.
Kordell Swanson
Northland Country Club
Kordell has been involved in the game of golf since he was young, with his Mom being the Manager of the small 9-hole course he grew up at. After Highschool Kordell knew golf was it, enrolling in PGCC in Hilton Head, SC and graduated with a Semester Championship under his belt. After graduating he joined the PGM program and landed a spot close to home as an Assistant Golf Professional at Northland Country Club and is going on his fourth season!
Dan Kilgore
Hazeltine National Golf Club
Matt Olson
Braemar Golf Course
Matt is in his 4th year as an Assistant Golf Professional at Braemar Golf Course. As a former Veteran and Flight Nurse he knows first hand what PGA Hope can do for Veterans. He is honored to be chosen to represent Holes Fore Hope and PGA Hope.
Matt is currently in Level 2 of the PGA PGM program. He is working hard to complete the Teaching and Coaching Track and looks forward to becoming a Class A Member of the PGA.
Matt resides in Maple Grove with his wife Molly.
Tyler Holbrook
Cragun's Legacy Courses
Tyler has been involved in the golf industry since the age of 15, gaining experience in all aspects of the field. He values the relationships and friendships that the game of golf fosters across all age groups. Currently working toward his Class A PGA membership, Tyler aspires to one day become a head golf professional. He expresses immense gratitude to his girlfriend, Alexus, for her support and understanding of the demanding schedule of a golf professional. Tyler is passionate about continuing to grow the game and introducing it to players of all ages.
Greg Curtis
Pheasant Acres Golf Course
Greg began his journey in the PGA program in 2021, building on a passion for teaching golf that started in 2009 when he volunteered at the Eagle Lake Youth Center. During that time, he met George Shortridge at an indoor golf dome. George quickly became both a mentor and a close friend, teaching Greg much of what he knows about the game. Having spent most of his adult life coaching sports, Greg realized his love for teaching others how to play golf.
He earned USGTF certification soon after and spent 14 years as a teaching professional with Three Rivers Park District, including time at the Eagle Lake Youth Center. Committed to deepening his knowledge and skills, Greg decided to pursue PGA certification to further his education and expertise in the game.
Hunter Rebrovich
Minnewaska Golf Club
Nicholas Urban
The Wilds Golf Club
Nicholas began playing golf at just 2 years old, and his love for the game has only grown since. After graduating high school in 2006, he joined Special Olympics Minnesota as a golf athlete, competing for many years and recently earning a spot on Team Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he’ll represent the state against top athletes from across the country.
Nicholas is also pursuing a professional career in golf. He is a Level One PGA Associate and passed the challenging PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) on his first try—a feat achieved by only about 10% of participants. He is now working toward his Assistant PGA Professional license, which would make him the first in his family to do so.
Currently, Nicholas is a PGA Assistant Golf Professional at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, Minnesota, where he strives to lead by example and support fellow golfers. He also holds a world ranking in adaptive golf and is passionate about growing the game for future generations.
Nicholas thanks the Minnesota PGA Section and Holes Fore Hope Scholarship Foundation for supporting his journey. This scholarship will help him achieve his dream of becoming a fully certified PGA Professional.
Haley Tollette
Rum River Hills Golf Club
Hunter Rebrovich
Minnewaska Golf Club
Nicholas Urban
The Wilds Golf Club
Nicholas began playing golf at just 2 years old, and his love for the game has only grown since. After graduating high school in 2006, he joined Special Olympics Minnesota as a golf athlete, competing for many years and recently earning a spot on Team Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he’ll represent the state against top athletes from across the country.
Nicholas is also pursuing a professional career in golf. He is a Level One PGA Associate and passed the challenging PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) on his first try—a feat achieved by only about 10% of participants. He is now working toward his Assistant PGA Professional license, which would make him the first in his family to do so.
Currently, Nicholas is a PGA Assistant Golf Professional at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, Minnesota, where he strives to lead by example and support fellow golfers. He also holds a world ranking in adaptive golf and is passionate about growing the game for future generations.
Nicholas thanks the Minnesota PGA Section and Holes Fore Hope Scholarship Foundation for supporting his journey. This scholarship will help him achieve his dream of becoming a fully certified PGA Professional.
