ALEX KOLLAR

PGA Teaching Professional - Golfers' Warehouse Cranston, RI
akollar@golferswarehouse.com(401) 467-8740

Originally from Rockford, Illinois, Alex grew up in Cumberland, Rhode Island first catching the "golf bug" becoming a caddy at Kirkbrae Country Club at age 11. Alex's lifelong involvement in athletics and his innate sense to teach and help others, lead him back to the Midwest where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at Rockford College.

Turning Professional after graduation, Alex worked and instructed at several private clubs in Chicago's North Shore while wintering in Palm Springs, California working at the Jim McLean Golf School, for world renowned Golf Instructor, Jim McLean. Alex had the experience of personally assisting Jim and other Golf Digest Top 100 Instructors, including Jerry Mowlds and Carl Welty. Alex feels that the knowledge he got mentoring under, and learning from, some of the best instructors in the world was invaluable. Returning to New England, Alex became the onboard PGA Professional on one of the most prestigious cruise lines in the world, Silversea, teaching and playing golf all over the Mediterranean, from Antalya Turkey to Majorca Spain.

Adhering to the philosophy that educators are lifelong students themselves, Alex is continually working to better himself by becoming more knowledgeable. The PGA of America now recognizes Alex as a PGA Certified Professional/Instruction, on his way to becoming a PGA Master Professional. Always wanting the ability to connect the physical component of golf with golf instruction, Alex has earned certification as a Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and as a Personal Trainer through the highly respected, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Alex feels that the greatest gains in consistency and distance come from a combination of fitness and instruction. Harmon is proud to say he is currently the only person in New England to carry all three of these advanced certifications. His long list of repeat clients is testament to the quality of service he provides. Sign up today and let Alex improve not only your game but overall quality of life.